cav5

cav5 has 13 years experience and specializes in School Nurse; ICU.

Latest Activity

1. Shutdown

   cav5 replied to SoldierNurse22's topic in Government, Military

   I know exactly what you mean. I am working but under an IOU status-meaning I have to work as I am not exempt but I may or may not get paid. My husband isn't getting paid or working at all. We have...

2. epipen STAT or wait?

   cav5 replied to luckystarRN's topic in School

   You have to follow the doctor's order and if they say CV or respiratory compromise then that is when you give it. Having said that... Mild Nausea and vomiting (in my opinion) is where it became...

3. Parent Interview

   cav5 replied to skippie090's topic in School

   Parents will make or break a school nurse. That is just a fact. Having said that-if they have given that much power to their parents I would step back and make sure you really really want this job and...

4. RhoGAM

   cav5 replied to murse23's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Mother must be RH- and father must be RH+. I do not know about the Coombs test as I was not a nurse for the first 3 and was only a nursing student for the last 2..sorry. On a side note-that shots...

5. Kinder pooping pants

   cav5 replied to Gampopa's topic in School

   I had a few children with this at my school. I believe the advice is sound-referral to the school counselor or psychologist is good but[COLOR=#003366]mmc51264 is also right on the money-I had a great...

6. Why French Kids Don't Have ADHD

   cav5 replied to squidbilly's topic in School

   Ixchel-I am married to an man with classic ADHD-got diagnosed late in life and can tell you that what you are saying is the absolute truth, I agree. I would be interested in your article and research...

7. Jon Stewart Puzzled Why Combat Medics Can't Apply for Nursing Jobs

   cav5 replied to kabfighter's topic in Government, Military

   I'm going to weigh in here as while I am not actived duty I have been overseas serving my country (as a military spouse and then as the sponsor in another capacity) for 25 years. I am very proud of...

8. Best complaint you've heard?

   cav5 replied to ColleenJune's topic in School

   Child- "I'm blind" (as he walks in just fine) Me "Why" Child "Because my substitute is the devil and I want my teacher back" -OR- Child- "My nose hurts" Me "Why" Child "I stuck an acorn up there"...

9. Who hires school nurses?

   cav5 replied to monkeysmami/RN's topic in School

   Good luck! Let us know how it

10. Why French Kids Don't Have ADHD

    cav5 replied to squidbilly's topic in School

    I have been overseas for almost 25 years. I have not lived in France but have lived close by a number of times. There is such a difference in medical care, family life, culture, etc that apples to...

11. Who hires school nurses?

    cav5 replied to monkeysmami/RN's topic in School

    My advice (don't know how much it is worth but here it goes) is that you are going to be talking with non-medical people for the most part. They think like educators and not nurses. They want to hear...

12. Engraving on Littmann

    cav5 replied to ilovemythreeguys's topic in General Students

    This seriously made me laugh out loud-too funny and made my

13. Patients afraid of needles...

    cav5 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I use the IPOD/music system for children, teens, and adults. It is amazing to me that once they start listening to music or are "plugged in" how much can be accomplished without them even realizing...

14. Oh please, just let me vent!!!

    cav5 replied to mc3's topic in School

    Yep, Yep, Yep!!! I use to think this was just elementary and now I work at a

15. Mass Vision Screening

    cav5 replied to Cackalacky's topic in School

    I print out a class roster or have the teacher bring one and then they hand it to me with the absent crossed out. I put the screening results on that chart and put it in the computer system later. You...