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  1. Gotta love working in an elementary school!

    mycsm replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    Gotta love being a detective..oh I mean a

  2. Questions?

    mycsm replied to Raefabian4's topic in School

    in NJ you need to have minimum RN in order to get hired. Helps if you have BSN/CSN. I subbed for 5 yrs knowing I wanted to be hired fulltime and took every sub day possible and it paid off. im...

  3. Epi-Pen policy

    mycsm replied to MinnieMomRN's topic in School

    School is a preparation for real life, where no one has a personal health attendant at all times, either, unless you are Michael Jackson, and that didn't work out too well.. your

  4. Trying to make small changes from the way it's "always been done"

    mycsm replied to 100kids's topic in School

    policy has changed and it is simple....send in w written lauthorization from MD and parent and you will dispense, if they dont want to..theycan come in and dispense. Simple, but the principal needs to...

  5. Epi-Pen policy

    mycsm replied to MinnieMomRN's topic in School

    Middle school we have one per student. But my concern, if the student is having a possible reaction in class and is poin need of an epi-pen, shouldnt the nurse be there to assess before a teacher...

  6. LVN, ADN, BSN- pay for school nursing...

    mycsm replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    I do work during the summer as a home care nurse, usuaklly nights so I dont change the kids summer schedules. Pay isnt great as as school nurse but the benefits of being on same schedule make it worth...

  7. student physicals

    mycsm replied to schoolnursejennie's topic in School

    We need yearly physicals ONLY for afterschool sports. They are not needed for

  8. need help with a philosophy

    mycsm posted a topic in School

    Hi all, Need to write a school nurse philosophy...(really want to send it out the ballpark), aside from the obvious...teaching wellness, mind body and soul, offering the baility to teach while...

  9. need help with a philosophy

    mycsm replied to mycsm's topic in School

    Thank you

  10. need help with a philosophy

    mycsm replied to mycsm's topic in School

    Thanks

  11. Looking for some insight. Maybe a bit of a vent, too!

    mycsm replied to Tina, RN's topic in School

    Tina, I was worried about "stepping on the teachers toes" my first year, then I realized they need me ALOT more than I need them. Triage quickly and send them back asap. Many teachers of little ones,...

  12. Things you wish you could say to parents.....

    mycsm replied to mc3's topic in School

    these responses are all amazing, but may I add just one: have your started your new cycle of birth control?? Or are you insisting on having more kids that you choose not to take care of? sorry needed...

  13. Xanax in school?

    mycsm replied to Flare's topic in School

    I would first get a complete written order from mdwith guidelines. Fax what you need signed to the doctors office. Write out specifically and have if check it off ,sign it STAMP IT and send it back....

  14. New School Nurse - looking for ideas

    mycsm replied to SchoolRNAmy's topic in School

    I will attend dances held at our school. I try to get to every assembly they hold. Just so the kids see me outside my

  15. samples of sanitary pads?

    mycsm replied to Sudsy's topic in School

    I buy a package with my own money and I charge the girls a quarter for each pad they need. But I encourage all the girls to bring in a bag with pads/tampons for their own use. Some girls have gotten...

  16. Allergy shots for teacher

    mycsm replied to tictac's topic in School

    I guess if I needed to do it DURING the hours of school, I would. However, I would strongly encourage her to complete at home with a family member. But I would insist on a physicians note, just as i...

  17. Reccomended Background for school nursing?

    mycsm replied to mslove's topic in School

    I was a peds nurse for about 3 yrs prior, but a registered nurse for almost 11 yrs. I became a sub nurse in the district FIRST, then was offered the position FIRST when something opened up. It gave me...

  18. Why does it always happen like this?????

    mycsm replied to tictac's topic in School

    Hi Tictac, vent away vent away!! This happens all the time.You handled everything fine. Give yourself a pat on the back grab some tea and enjoy the

  19. Don't know how to react...

    mycsm replied to ParvulusPuella's topic in School

    She will remember you helping and listening. You did

  20. Don't know how to react...

    mycsm replied to ParvulusPuella's topic in School

    we all want to cry and take these kids home, away from the danger, but you can only do what you can. You did alot by opening your door and your

  21. Don't need a brain to be a School Nurse?

    mycsm replied to ahintonRN's topic in School

    It's gonna sound harsh but since you asked........... THE HECK WITH THEM!!!! You are the only that can decide what you want to do with YOUR life. School nurses rock!! seriously, dont be...

  22. Don't know how to react...

    mycsm replied to ParvulusPuella's topic in School

    It is your obligation to report it to DYFS, or Child protective services. It is possible that the student is making it up, BUT what if she isn't?? It is not up to you to decide that...it IS up to you...

  23. Advice for (hopeful) newbie?

    mycsm replied to KrystinaRN's topic in School

    Just be genuine and confident. You are the one with the medical expertise, they have no

  24. Don't need a brain to be a School Nurse?

    mycsm replied to ahintonRN's topic in School

    All I can say is....this will be harsh but since you asked...... THE HECK WITH THEM!!! You are the only one that can decide what will work for you....phooey on the rest!! SCHOOL NURSES

  25. How do you respectfully tell a teacher ENOUGH ALREADY!

    mycsm replied to tictac's topic in School

    Ask the teacher to stop in and kindly explain how much time the student is MISSING FROM THEIR CLASS. You are here to take care of the kids and she is there to teach, but the child cannot learn if they...