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millhouse

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  1. SPINAL SCREENINGS...

    millhouse replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

    We don't do them either... we just send out information on scoliosis and recommend to have their physician

  2. School clinic substitutes- help!

    millhouse replied to millhouse's topic in School

    You are absolutely right and I hadn't really thought about it that way. Unfortunately, when you take off without a sub... the secretary is put out by it and end up having to do the nurse's job and...

  3. School clinic substitutes- help!

    millhouse posted a topic in School

    Hi all! I am new to school nursing and so far, I love it! I have one issue that seems to be a constant problem that no one is concerned about changing. On occasion I have needed to be off b/c of a...

  4. Do you work at your kid's school?

    millhouse replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I work at my daughters school. We don't live in the district, and the one we do live in... the schools aren't so great. It's one of the benefits to be able to choose any school in the county you...

  5. Who's ready for Spring Break??? (this is a vent)

    millhouse replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I would not continue bugging the parent to obtain the order, but I would call them to come administer the inhaler every time their kid feels "tight". Eventually, they will obtain that order!! It's...

  6. Question for Grads from 2000-2005

    millhouse replied to Catch22Personified's topic in General Nursing

    Grad in 2003... no problem for me either! There was jobs everywhere at that time. I agree, give it some time... right now not many are willing to hire new grads. It'll pick back up I'm sure... as I...

  7. School clinic substitutes- help!

    millhouse replied to millhouse's topic in School

    It's sad that something tragic is going to have to happen to cause

  8. Standing Medication Orders in Schools (PRN's only)

    millhouse replied to KLLB's topic in School

    We don't need a MD signature on OTC meds unless the parent wants the OTC med weight based. Our policy is to go by age based (4-6yr old can have 2 tablets q 4 hours PRN). Kids are bigger these days...

  9. Going by your middle name -- problematic?

    millhouse replied to Darjeeling22's topic in General Nursing

    I really cannot see where this would be a problem. As long as you have the proper identification with your legal name on it (ss card, drivers license, birth certificate) to prove you are who you say...

  10. School clinic substitutes- help!

    millhouse replied to millhouse's topic in School

    That's CRAZY!! Ya know... it would be different if the pay was at least decent. I have stressed and stressed about this and have just come to the realization that teachers and other staff at the...

  11. School clinic substitutes- help!

    millhouse replied to millhouse's topic in School

    I gotta admit... It very well may be the reason that I leave too. I hate feeling like I have to choose between job and children. In the end, my kids will win the fight. And I am not talking about...

  12. what do you wear on your job?

    millhouse replied to emille's topic in School

    I wear scrubs. I have always found them to much more comfortable than business casual. Even on dress down Fridays I still wear scrubs. I am in elementary and the kids love my scrub

  13. Any ideas for disposable ice packs?

    millhouse replied to allstarnurse's topic in School

    The rice is a great idea with the

  14. DO YOU SEND HOME????

    millhouse replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

    Ha... never heard of

  15. daily med log

    millhouse replied to Flare's topic in School

    LOVE that

  16. DO YOU SEND HOME????

    millhouse replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

    they may return 24 hours after treatment occurs. I send home if purulent drainage

  17. I need two people to respond to this question about nurses and attire.

    millhouse replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    I too believe what you wear is dependent on your job. If you are a ped's nurse then print scrubs are okay. White starched uniforms are a NO NO in my book. My personal opinion would be solid scrubs....

  18. Should I join NASN

    millhouse posted a topic in School

    So, I am new to school nursing and of course the pay stinks... but the job is great. I have heard tons about joining NASN. It will come out of my own pocket which seems to be empty most of the time...

  19. How do you feel about the pay?

    millhouse replied to millhouse's topic in School

    I thoroughly love this job. I love the kids and the majority of the teachers are grateful that I am there. I love the fact that my 5 year old is around the corner. It's not that I want to leave the...

  20. How do you feel about the pay?

    millhouse replied to millhouse's topic in School

    Actually I think it is a different issue in my county. They schools are completely filled with all RN's. The turn over rate is low... about 95 percent of them have been there for many years. Only 2...

  21. Should I join NASN

    millhouse replied to millhouse's topic in School

    While I agree with what you say, until I get paid like a nurse and treated as a professional and not grouped with non-degreed cafeteria workers and bus drives... I think I will pass. The money I earn...

  22. relocating to VA (Richmond)- need opinion on workplaces

    millhouse replied to Bethany_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    yes... i had it notarized and sent it to

  23. relocating to VA (Richmond)- need opinion on workplaces

    millhouse replied to Bethany_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I transferrd to VA with a LA license which is not a compact state. It was simple and didn't take very long at all. I did it all online!! Good Luck. You could always cal the BON if you need

  24. relocating to VA (Richmond)- need opinion on workplaces

    millhouse replied to Bethany_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    MCV is great!! I worked there (doing transplant nursing) back in 2003 before moving. I had checked around to all the hospitals around and MCV paid the best. In fact they paid great. They used to...

  25. How do you feel about the pay?

    millhouse replied to millhouse's topic in School

    Lucky you!! I am in