cav5

cav5

School Nurse; ICU

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About cav5

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


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  1. Shutdown

    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 over 40 years combined government service work and no...
  2. epipen STAT or wait?

    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 tricky. Lots of times gastrointestinal effects indicate ...
  3. Parent Interview

    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 it is worth it to you. If it is then I say good l...
  4. RhoGAM

    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 HURTS A LOT!!!! It truly feels like concrete being in...
  5. Kinder pooping pants

    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 doctor a few years back that really discussed this...
  6. Why French Kids Don't Have ADHD

    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 when it is published. elpark-I would also agree wi...
  7. 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 it all and wouldn't change it for the world. I am ...
  8. Best complaint you've heard?

    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" Me- "Yep-that'll do it!!"
  9. Who hires school nurses?

    Good luck! Let us know how it goes.
  10. Why French Kids Don't Have ADHD

    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 oranges is the only nice thing that I can say right n...
  11. Who hires school nurses?

    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 key words like community involvment, parent contac...
  12. Engraving on Littmann

    This seriously made me laugh out loud-too funny and made my day!!
  13. Patients afraid of needles...

    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 it. On a humerous note-I am the biggest baby known t...
  14. Oh please, just let me vent!!!

    Yep, Yep, Yep!!! I use to think this was just elementary and now I work at a MHS-NOPE!
  15. Mass Vision Screening

    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 can do your own short hand in nothing means 20/20...