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millhouse

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  1. How do you feel about the pay?

    millhouse replied to millhouse's topic in School

    I love the job and there are a few perks. 1) being there with my 5 year old 2) summers/holidays off with the kids. I just don't know what to do though. But this other job prospect is 4x my school...

  2. How do you feel about the pay?

    millhouse replied to millhouse's topic in School

    I am an RN as well, working 7.5 hours a day on a 10 month schedule and make 17,300. My husband works for the gov't and therefore I do not need the benefits, yet I don't get anything extra for not...

  3. Should I join NASN

    millhouse replied to millhouse's topic in School

    does this come out of your school

  4. Vision/Hearing Screenings

    millhouse posted a topic in School

    This is my first year as a school nurse and was wondering who you use for vision/hearing screenings. I know a lot of you may do it yourself, but I am hoping to get some insight on who is out there to...

  5. NASN :)

    millhouse replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    So, was it really worth it?? Im a little low on funds now and wondering if it is really something that will benefit

  6. Vision/Hearing Screenings

    millhouse replied to millhouse's topic in School

    We are into the 3rd week as well. I ended up talking with other nurses in the community and Walmart Optical will be coming to do my vision screenings and then the Lyons Club will be coming to the...

  7. Vision/Hearing Screenings

    millhouse replied to millhouse's topic in School

    elemnurse... that is a great idea!!

  8. Freebies for new clinic?

    millhouse replied to OB Night Nurse's topic in School

    CDC, American Diabetes Association, Virginia Dept of Health (would be your state's though)... etc. There is also a poster you can get from Dr. Itchy regarding lice awareness at dritchy.com (google dr...

  9. items in the clinic

    millhouse posted a topic in School

    I was looking over my budget and list of items for the clinic. This is my first year as a school nurse in an elementary school. My clinic is pretty well stocked right now. I was wondering (since I...

  10. Aspiration: Help request

    millhouse replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes... Debility with a prognosis of 6 months or less. I am not predicting this patient will die. That my friend, is

  11. Aspiration: Help request

    millhouse replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Maybe a referral to Hospice. In hospice we admit advanced debility (dementia) patients with a prognosis of less than 6

  12. Aspiration: Help request

    millhouse replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like the MD needs to discuss quality of life with the family and explain what a DNR actually does (not kill him). Unfortunately they need a vivid understanding of what happens should he need...

  13. from acute care to school nursing

    millhouse posted a topic in School

    Hello!! I have been staying home with my kiddos for the past 5 years working PRN (nights and weekends) so that I could be here with them. I have been doing hospice for a while now and love it. Boy...

  14. Holy Shmoley

    millhouse posted a topic in School

    So, I sat with the nursing coordinator today to go over what to expect with 2 other new hires. We of course went over the basics; physical forms for kindergarten, vision/hearing screening for 3rd...

  15. Should I try to work as CNA before I get my RN?

    millhouse replied to nolamor's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with what you are saying, but don't be mistaken. I value my CNA's and appreciate everything they do. However, I stay busy for about 10 hours of my shift with actual patient care followed by...

  16. Should I try to work as CNA before I get my RN?

    millhouse replied to nolamor's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A PCT is the next step for CNA's that want to advance their career. You get certified in 12 lead EKG, Foley's, IV initiation, etc. You may have to go through a few semesters of nursing school before...

  17. Should I try to work as CNA before I get my RN?

    millhouse replied to nolamor's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is just my opinion, but I don't think it's necessary to do that. It may or may not help you in your travels to become an RN. It depends on the facility. A lot of places aren't willing or do...

  18. Any Virginia school nurses out there

    millhouse posted a topic in School

    I am new to school nursing and will be in Northern VA. Wondering if there are any other VA school nurses out

  19. Any Virginia school nurses out there

    millhouse replied to millhouse's topic in School

    WOW... yeah small world. I grad from Manchester in

  20. work days per year

    millhouse replied to rmoreno's topic in School

    WOW.. wish I was on the teachers salary guide too! Never thought I would say that seeing that teachers on ave make less than an RN. Not in the school system I am in. BUT, there are many positive...

  21. Any Virginia school nurses out there

    millhouse replied to millhouse's topic in School

    I am in Warren County VA... up in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley!! I will be working in Fauquier Co though. I am originally from Chesterfield County... grew up there! Totally different world up...

  22. Any Virginia school nurses out there

    millhouse replied to millhouse's topic in School

    Thanks so much! My Nursing Coordinator already sent me to that site to help me get ready. I meet with her this week to go over immunization guidelines for entry into school. Feel pretty comfortable...

  23. What has ended up in your pockets?

    millhouse replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    after I go through all of my pockets I end up with a bunch of alcohol preps... every time I

  24. When is it appropriate to push the button?

    millhouse replied to Used Foley's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Dr. should be able to write order for clinician bolus but needs parameters. Can't just say Clinician Bolus