ro2878

ro2878 ADN, BSN

school nursing; pediatrics

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  1. ASU vs. GCU RN to BSN

    ro2878 replied to ro2878's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for the replies! Yup, I did contact NAU and am waiting to hear back from one of their admission counselors regarding transferring credits from my BS (from 1986!) and my ADN that I graduated...

  2. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    ro2878 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Just today and exactly at 9 minutes before the dismissal bell: hiccups! How a teacher could actually write out a pass and send a student to me for this right before dismissal (and during my 30 minute...

  3. all i really want is...

    ro2878 replied to Flare's topic in School

    More money!! Haha Tired of being expected to be held to a higher standard just because I am the nurse (no lunch, not being able to leave campus and take a real lunch break/run a few errands, do...

  4. Grab and Go Bag

    ro2878 posted a topic in School

    Hi All, Just curious what others keep in their "grab and go bag." Thanks and happy

  5. Making a nurse visit positive

    ro2878 replied to nurseshajwani's topic in School

    Sorry his post before done.... I do put lost teeth in tooth fairy boxes. I also keep a stack of books and Lego magazines for kiddos to read while lying down or when having a nebulizer tx. If a...

  6. Making a nurse visit positive

    ro2878 replied to nurseshajwani's topic in School

    No stickers (except for health screenings) - the kiddos are "sticker junkies" and will eat you alive for

  7. Instructions for Substitute RN

    ro2878 posted a topic in School

    Hi All, I am a new school nurse and am putting together a binder for a sub RN (should I need to call for one). I am trying not to be too detailed and and would love to know what things/instructions...

  8. Instructions for Substitute RN

    ro2878 replied to ro2878's topic in School

    Thanks

  9. Question about pink eye

    ro2878 posted a topic in School

    My school has been slammed with pink eye this past week. We are a district school but an early childhood campus with infants through preK. Given the age of our students, pink eye is even more...

  10. Best moment of the week so far

    ro2878 replied to kegreat's topic in School

    I work at a district school but it is an early childhood campus (infants through preK). Two best moments this week: one of the teacher assistants telling me that one of the 4 yr old boys is telling...

  11. AZ Pediatric Home Health Agencies - recommendations

    ro2878 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi All, I hear conflicting stories about some of the agencies. For those of you who work peds home health, which agencies are best for a new grad to work for? (best...

  12. My LOL Moment of the Day!

    ro2878 replied to bleemadden's topic in School

    Not really a LOL moment but very sweet - one of my 4 yr old little prek cuties called out to me when she saw me walking on campus "I want to come to your house for a sleepover!" Gotta love this

  13. What exactly is lab sims?

    ro2878 replied to jlogan's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    On lab days you usually rotate through different stations. They can have stations where you work on the skills you are learning in the particular block/semester you are in. For example, you can have...

  14. Would you do this?

    ro2878 replied to mc3's topic in School

    Stupid question here - how do you protect the airway once the throat/tongue is swelling without an ET tube or an ambu bag? Are you talking about tilting the head back so the tongue is not obstructing...

  15. New Grad and New School Nurse...Feeling lost!

    ro2878 replied to Disneygirl23's topic in School

    I am also a new grad and started 2 weeks ago at a school that also never had a school nurse. It has been tough getting parents, teachers, and administration on the "same page." Just to be safe be...

  16. Cutting down on visits

    ro2878 replied to katynurs22's topic in School

    Just started in a small school with infants through preK. Amazing how quickly even these little ones learn to fake it! They swarm all over me like bees when they see me. "Nurse, my head hurts, my...

  17. I'm not creative but...

    ro2878 replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    You can also go to one of the teacher supply stores for all kinds of bulletin board stuff and hygiene posters for your

  18. Scared straight- new to school nursing

    ro2878 replied to Sugarwugga's topic in School

    You can count me in for the "new school RN survival group!" My email is [email protected]. I am also a new RN but worked as a ped med asst for 3 years prior to attending nursing school so I am...

  19. 2012 Phoenix Children's GAPP

    ro2878 replied to swimchick89's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi honeyortar, I don't know - I also wanted to do it because I have so much free time and wanted to be around pediatric Pts (getting a foot in the door was a bonus!!). Because of my past peds work...

  20. 2012 Phoenix Children's GAPP

    ro2878 replied to swimchick89's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for the info/advice and congrats to you NewGradRN0717! You must be thrilled. Hope you are enjoying your new position. I have been kicking myself for not just enrolling in a RN to BSN online...

  21. 2012 Phoenix Children's GAPP

    ro2878 replied to swimchick89's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for starting this thread. After months of stalking PCH's facebook page for a posting for the GAPP program, I was so excited to apply! Sadly, I was not even offered an interview (seems like I...

  22. Flu Shot Clinics?

    ro2878 replied to mangopeach's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Haven't gotten an email about training yet. From what the rep told me, I think we will be lucky to get only a few shifts per

  23. Flu Shot Clinics?

    ro2878 replied to mangopeach's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yup, I also registered with an immunization company to give flu shots while awaiting that nonexistent new grad job! When I worked as a pediatric med asst before returning to RN school, I gave tons...

  24. July Abrazo New Grad Program

    ro2878 replied to NewGradRN0717's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Nope, I graduated with an ADN (but have a BS) and I am out too. Good luck everyone

  25. 5th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    ro2878 replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "Must have graduated with only an