I have used epi pens on students both as a school nurse and camp nurse. Each time 911 was called and they were transported to the ER. Luckily, our EMS crews are close by so I did not have to give 2nd...
My school was the same way but I worked full time. Luckily, my job was flexible that I could schedule my time around school. It can be done but it's not easy. BTW, I just told them I was working...
4 residential nurses for each 10 day session. 2 nurses work 7-230 2 work 230-1030 one day shift nurse comes back to the infirmary from 9p-11p the is on call till 7a. That nurse would then work...
I'm guessing at a girl scout camp most of your kids are healthy so passing daily meds and basic first aid is probably all you will need to worry about. Camp Nursing is great, I have done it the last...
I Knew I wanted to be a nurse at age 5, my Mom is a nurse. Got a little sidetracked in my 20's and was a paramedic for many years. Became an RN at age 36
I have a form I give to all the school employees on which they list all their emergency contact information and medical information. This is voluntary but so far everyone has filled it out. I keep the...
This definitely needs to be reported but I would not confront this instructor. I would however call the nursing school directly. As a clinical instructor myself, I would never tolerate this
To complete nursing school and work as a nurse you really do need thick skin. You may want to re-think this as a career choice. Best of luck in what ever you
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I took a huge pay cut to become a school nurse but it was worth every dollar I lost. Being on the same schedule as my child was great and we saved on day care costs. Also, the benefit package is...
I would have recommended the ER just based on the mechanism of injury and the fact she passed out. don't beat yourself up about this. Live and learn, it's what we all do
I think you did just fine! We stopped using steri strips here because we found the parents were not following up with medical care once we applied them. They figured if we closed the wound and stopped...