bell1962

bell1962

family practice and school nursing

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  1. Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain....

    bell1962 replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I had green eggs and ham too.. with no windows either... too

  2. PreK Potty Problems!

    bell1962 replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Nope.I only get involved if there's a rash or something concerning the TA or teacher notices and wants me to

  3. The Snow Day Thread!

    bell1962 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    4 snow days so far this year and 2 days that we were delayed 2 hrs. I love snow days but this winter needs to

  4. Just finished my NCLEX... so nervous.

    bell1962 replied to TickTackJo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats!!

  5. how often do you need to get a PPD test?

    bell1962 replied to flipnbrenda's topic in General Nursing

    Never at my school job. Only after possible exposure at the doctor's office I used to work

  6. How is your office set up/decorated?

    bell1962 replied to RNlove17's topic in School

    I have a tiny office. Sink and counter space, storage cabinents, my desk, 1 cot, a couple of chairs and no bathroom. no windows.... I hang posters (of animals, nature, etc), inspirational sayings,and...

  7. Most urgent situations

    bell1962 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I had a student fall off the roof of a house they were building and ended up only with a bad cut to his head, scary though. I've had a student overdose..EMS call. An adult with an MI . Never had to...

  8. The Snow Day Thread!

    bell1962 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Just a trace here in my part of NY. One snow day so far this year and twice we were delayed 2

  9. Fire Drills nightmare

    bell1962 replied to childcare1's topic in School

    Wow! Thank goodness you were there and able to help that boy! Awesome job! I can't believe he hadn't taken his med for so long... a meeting is a great idea... hopefully he learned his lesson and that...

  10. School Nurse Sub doing Assessments?

    bell1962 replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    In NYS all our subs have to be an RN's. Only nurses can admininister meds. The exceptions are epipens and glucagon. Trained staff can administer these in emergency situations. If students can be...

  11. Looking to move somewhere family friendly...where RNs are paid well...

    bell1962 replied to CCRNforlife's topic in General Nursing

    not upstate NY unless you like SNOW and

  12. Ativan Administration at School

    bell1962 replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    In NYS only an RN can administer meds to a student... the only exceptions are epipens and glucagon which can be administered by trained staff in emergency situations. The Ativan for seizures has to be...

  13. New York School Nursing Requirements....

    bell1962 replied to dee73's topic in School

    I agree the New York Statewide School Health Services Center is great! Very helpful! In addition they offer workshops annually that addresses updates and timely health concerns. The speakers are great...

  14. Thermometers

    bell1962 replied to czab's topic in School

    me

  15. Summer jobs?

    bell1962 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    6 weeks in my area of NY. Edit: This was in reply to Farwyn, RN question as to how long summer school lasts in

  16. Summer jobs?

    bell1962 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I work for the same school but in a different setting with kids from surrounding districts in an extended year summer school program for 6 weeks. All the students have special needs and there are 3...

  17. Feeling Inadequate

    bell1962 replied to MassRN1991's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Could there be a problem with your hearing? Maybe fluid build up or something? Just a

  18. Nurses smoking e cigs at the station?

    bell1962 replied to richardgecko's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I reemember when the smoke in the nurses' lounge was so heavy you could cut it with a knife. Much better

  19. What School Nurses REALLY Do?

    bell1962 replied to Kittery's topic in School

    I don't know how many.. would have to count them... still using paper

  20. Physical Requirement for K?

    bell1962 replied to bakert's topic in School

    Physicals are required for K,2, 4, 7, and 10th grades. Forms are sent out,however we do not always get them all back. Dental exams are recommended for the same grade levels but not

  21. Tramadol

    bell1962 replied to bethann27's topic in Patient Medications

    Really happy it worked for you!

  22. Favorite Pediatric Immunization Techniques

    bell1962 replied to RNstorm's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Double team.. whenever 2 injections are needed at the same

  23. "Gift" Ideas

    bell1962 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Nice idea but too expensive for me. I forget healthy for the day before break and just give out a little pieces of

  24. 38C fever, no ride home?

    bell1962 replied to Elixer's topic in School

    sometimes parents can't come. No choice but to send on the

  25. What job will you do for your semi-retirement?

    bell1962 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    How?? Any advice breaking into that type of