k1p1ssk BSN, RN

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    How to splint a broken finger or dislocated elbow/shoulder?

    k1p1ssk replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    Agreed with the above. Position of comfort.. for a shoulder, if you happen to have a big enough rag or triangle cloth, you could tie it all the way around their body, holding their arm and wrist...
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    Funny Ranting

    k1p1ssk replied to mariarico's topic in School

    "How does an ice pack sound?" erry day, all
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    Curiosity

    k1p1ssk replied to imaneedmycoffeefirst89's topic in School

    190 Pre-k to 6; I typically see 15-20 per day, not counting the 3 daily
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    C'Mon Now!

    k1p1ssk replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    This happens to me ALL THE TIME. Ok, so you've had a cough for 2 minutes. Have you had, oh I don't know, A SIP OF FREAKIN WATER?
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    Teacher Frustration!!!

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    I love the idea of the triplicate pass idea!! If only our district had enough funds for something like that.... I received one box of gloves for the entire year this year..... but that's another...
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    Staff & Parents

    k1p1ssk replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    While it may open a Pandora's box, I feel like that is a prime time to educate parents on the differences between hormone driven emotions and actual psych problems (depression, anxiety, etc) rearing...
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    Small nursing victories

    k1p1ssk replied to pedi_nurse's topic in School

    Good catch!! My second day on the job I had a little girl who did not seem sick at all (other than a cough) come in because her cough was disruptive. Low and behold, a fever of 102.6 and dim/crackles...
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    Teacher Frustration!!!

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    Thanks everyone. I'm going to see how the next couple weeks go before approaching the note system. It seems that for the most part, the other teachers are really good about making sure the kids aren't...
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    Professional Development Goals

    k1p1ssk replied to palli's topic in School

    Have you looked on your state's DESE website? Massachusetts has a PDP guideline/rubric specific for school nurses, though it is organized the same as the teacher rubric. We are also encouraged to use...
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    advancing as a school nurse

    k1p1ssk replied to tiny_divaa's topic in School

    In my district, the difference in pay between a BSN and MSN wouldn't cover the cost of the MSN and they won't pay for tuition reimbursement for nurses, so.... Not worth it for
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    If you could start all over, would you choose nursing again?

    k1p1ssk replied to FutureMrDrNurse's topic in General Nursing

    1) Probably not. 2) I do really love what I do now, but over the past 7 years I have realized I am not a passion nurse, which kinda bums me out. 3) I work in an elementary school presently, but have...
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    C'Mon Now!

    k1p1ssk replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Little comes in while I have two other girls ahead of her. She waits for around 10minutes (mind you, I haven't heard a peep from her during this wait). I finally get to her and she immediately tries...
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    Epi Question (new to school nursing)

    k1p1ssk replied to Back2workRN's topic in School

    If that was the case, that child should have specific MD orders stating that epi is contraindicated... Unless I have a medical reason not to give epi, i'm giving
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    Epi Question (new to school nursing)

    k1p1ssk replied to Back2workRN's topic in School

    I wouldn't hesitate to give the epi, personally... I Would fear for my license as a medical professional who just stood by and watched an anaphylactic reaction who could do something and didn't. I...
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    Health office software

    k1p1ssk replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    SNAP for the public school I work at, and for the most part I like it... The district uses Rediker for admin stuff and Rediker is supposed to "talk" to SNAP to update demographic info, but it isn't...
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    C'Mon Now!

    k1p1ssk replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Got another great one today, less than 10 minutes into the school day - Gym teacher: Johnny's growing his hair out for locks for love and its in his face. Its a safety hazard. I'm going to send him to...
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    School Nursing

    k1p1ssk replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    Would definitely recommend spending time in a variety of pediatric environments... First off, even though you've gone through nursing school, take a basic first aid course... You'd be surprised how...
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    School Nursing

    k1p1ssk replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    Good to know! Its tough when some districts require the certification and others don't. Very
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    Weird reasons to come to school nurse?

    k1p1ssk replied to Avill's topic in School

    Today, a teacher sent a kid with a stuffy nose (not even drippy...) and dark circles under his eyes (who was not complaining, btw) because two other students were absent due to
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    School Nursing

    k1p1ssk replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    Hey everyone! New school nurse here! The district I just started working for requires that we obtain initial DESE certification within the first year of employment. My question is, for my state, this...
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    Email Follow up

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Although you may not care, I apologize for not responding sooner! I did follow-up the shadowing with a second hand-written thank you card, directed to the manager and night staff. I didn't hear a damn...
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    Email Follow up

    k1p1ssk posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The backstory: I had a phone interview with a recruiter at the biggest hospital in my area, followed by an in-person interview with the unit manager, followed by a 4 hour shadowing experience (which...
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    Phone interview

    k1p1ssk replied to Melfldrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had only been in touch with the recruiter, but luckily, she called me again today and I have an in-person interview
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    Phone interview

    k1p1ssk replied to Melfldrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I recently had a similar experience, phone interview with a recruiter who said she would be forwarding my qualifications to the NM and they would be in touch to set up an in-person interview &...
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    Initial phone int: Snail Mail or Email thank you?

    k1p1ssk posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was contacted by a nurse recruiter on Monday, who left me a message asking me to call the following day. When I called yesterday morning, I got her voicemail, gave her some available times I would...