k1p1ssk BSN, RN

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    New School Nurse-feeling isolated

    k1p1ssk replied to Catlover628's topic in School

    Late Spring into Summer is usually the least busy for school nurses, especially in your age group. Those kids are more independent and are starting to figure out how to care for themselves without...
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    Summer School

    k1p1ssk replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I'll be working our ESY program this Summer, but it doesn't start until 7/8! I had 10 days left to work in my contract they're letting me work that program in lieu of coming in every day for the rest...
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    Quitting my new grad RN residency after 1 month?!?!

    k1p1ssk replied to Newgrad1807's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

    As a manager who was recently ghosted by a new hire, I can tell you that explaining - even if it isn't the full truth - will be much less likely to burn bridges than ghosting. I was in a similar...
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    Swimming while menstruating

    k1p1ssk replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    Since this is a younger student, I certainly wouldn't push the idea of using a tampon until she is comfortable enough with the idea. You could certainly suggest the period swimwear, but who knows what...
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    Per-diem ghosted us...

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    That's unprofessional and just plain rude. I don't give a hoot WHY she didn't show up, but it would have been nice to at least get a message that said "Actually, I'm not coming." It's common decency....
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    Per-diem ghosted us...

    k1p1ssk posted a topic in School

    I'm a nurse manager for a public school district with 3 schools. We are hurting for substitute nurses, and next year, we will have none on our roster, so I began trying to recruit more per-diem...
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    Working with Pre-K students

    k1p1ssk replied to Pre-K School RN's topic in School

    Get down on their level - don't stand above them and talk at them! I often sit the littles on a cot and kneel or squat so I'm actually looking up at them - this is disarming for them. Brush up on...
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    How long did it take you to get an interview for a school nurse position?

    k1p1ssk replied to BelleRN's topic in School

    "School Nurse Certification" is different in every state, so I can't speak to Washington, but if the job description states that you must be certified, then it's possible they won't consider you, but...
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    How long did it take you to get an interview for a school nurse position?

    k1p1ssk replied to BelleRN's topic in School

    I'll admit I've only ever applied for 3 positions; All 3 called within days of me submitting my application to set up interviews. A good rule of thumb for any job seeker is to follow up with an...
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    Health office P&P guide help

    k1p1ssk replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

    What does P&P stand
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    PRN / Full time/ pros and cons

    k1p1ssk replied to BethrnGA2CO's topic in General Nursing

    If your older children can/have jobs that offer benefits and you don't feel you have to provide this coverage for them, then I would jump ship, absolutely. I would be per-diem now if my husband's job...
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    Stress Dreams as a School Nurse....

    k1p1ssk posted a topic in School

    I want to hear people's stress dreams!! I don't often have them as a school nurse, but when I do, boy are they doozies. When I worked inpatient pedi, I worked nights and I really struggled to fall...
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    School Nurse Certifications/Programs/Advanced Degrees?

    k1p1ssk replied to RNJacques's topic in School

    Fellow New Englander here, and you can also check out the course offerings from BUSHIELD and NEUSHA. These are programs through Boston University and Northeastern. Much of the content is for...
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    The 3 12s, 5 8s Debate

    k1p1ssk replied to CCC_nursing's topic in General Nursing

    I had a similar dilemma - though I liked working bedside, what I realized was I liked working bedside when it was *quiet*. I worked nights, and so there was no admin, no OT/PT/SLP, rounds were much...
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    Summer Work

    k1p1ssk replied to Alexa Cramer's topic in School

    You could look into per-diem nursing in just about any field - hospital, private duty, LTC, outpatient settings... lots of vacations taken during the Summer and lots of need for fill-ins! Or...
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    504 Question

    k1p1ssk replied to beachynurse's topic in School

    Our district does ask for a diagnosis letter. These are a simple one sentence letter from the doctor/therapist/diagnostician indicating the medical diagnosis. If they have specific recommendations for...
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    Is it possible to lose my license for this error?

    k1p1ssk replied to Tali56's topic in School

    I share this only to reassure you, because I understand it is not the same thing, but I'd like to put your error in perspective for you (that it was a mistake, one in which A) no harm seems to have...
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    Entitled Staff

    k1p1ssk posted a topic in School

    Just venting here - I am just appalled by the entitlement some of our staff have. I know I've said this before, but just because you have a nurse in your building, with access to OTC meds and...
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    Entitled Staff

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    Our School Physician is not a pediatrician, she is a family primary care MD who lives in the community. The standing orders are the same for all of the buildings in the district, are not age...
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    Feeling defeated with NCLEX... I need serious help.

    k1p1ssk replied to Hardcore Believers's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found Med-Surg Success (https://www.fadavis.com/product/nursing-fundamentals-med-surg-success-course-review-test-taking-colgrove-hargrove-huttel-3) to be incredibly helpful in preparing for NCLEX,...
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    School nursing in Australia

    k1p1ssk replied to nursewhatshername's topic in School

    I can't really speak to school nursing specifically, but I think nurses in British Commonwealth Countries (Canada aside, maybe), are allowed to do a lot more assessment and treatment than US nurses,...
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    Entitled Staff

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    We do provide it if it is required for them to do their jobs or if there was a mandate in place! What I am referring to are staff who are choosing to wear masks throughout the day, when there is no...
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    Degree as related to salary

    k1p1ssk replied to nursewhatshername's topic in School

    It is probably different district to district or state to state, as the requirements to be a school nurse vary widely. In Massachusetts, the typical requirement is that you have a minimum of a BSN...
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    Pay??

    k1p1ssk replied to Kc_LPN0602's topic in School

    Can't speak to LPN pay scale, but the sticker shock of being in school nursing is a common cause for high turnover... But yes, once you take out your taxes and other deductions, I am not surprised...
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    Rules for the School Nurse's Office

    k1p1ssk replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    As @NutmeggeRN said, what was written in this thread (and many others) are the internal thoughts of many of us. I don't think many of us would still have our jobs if we said what we were thinking to...