BluebellRN BSN, RN

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    How do you get paid?

    BluebellRN replied to scout mom's topic in School

    In Central VA, salaried. I'm just over $31k, and they started me at year 7. I'm a BSN- RN, but there's no extra money for BSN or MSN. We do have a separate LPN payscale. I took over a $25k/yr paycut....
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    Feminine Hygiene for 4th Grade?

    BluebellRN replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    I could definitely see if the PTO would mind adding the request to their newsletter. Parents can be hit or miss. Last year I asked for boy clothes, and got a ton. This year I'm short on girls, and...
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    Feminine Hygiene for 4th Grade?

    BluebellRN replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    Great idea! We have a nurse's meeting coming up and I'll ask if anyone can send a few my
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    What ta heck?

    BluebellRN replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    YES! It's been a barf bonanza here. Two kids actually looked green
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    Bathroom Breaks

    BluebellRN posted a topic in School

    Sprinkle some wisdom on me wise school nurses! I had a parent contact me because the teacher is limiting them to one bathroom break a day. Poor kid ended up having an accident due to this policy, and...
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    Lack of Manners

    BluebellRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Seriously, what is up with this wanting to sneak up on adults?? Every kid is doing it, and to staff all over the building. Last year it wasn't the "thing" that is this
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    Ugh...feel so inadequate sometimes

    BluebellRN replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Same thing happened to me earlier this year. Felt like crap! But it happens and it'll happen again. We can only assess what we see and what the student tells us. Don't be hard on
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    Bathroom Breaks

    BluebellRN replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    Mom ended up at me after not being able to find the teacher. This was right after the doors opened, teacher should have been here... I doubt I'll hear anything more now, unless something gets brought...
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    Bathroom Breaks

    BluebellRN replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    My principal said they should be able to go as needed, except during direct instruction but even then they are welcome go in emergencies or if urgent. Definitely no need for a kid to have an accident....
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    Bathroom Breaks

    BluebellRN replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    Ya'll are right, this is above my pay grade! I passed it right along. This teacher is a bit intense, and demanding without the stupid bathroom rules. I feel for the
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    Lice drama and It's not even MY drama!!!!

    BluebellRN replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    That is so sad! Poor
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    C'Mon Now!

    BluebellRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Had a sweet little kinder come up this morning because she blew her nose and saw blood. In the mucus. In the tissue. Definitely NOT a nosebleed. A college educated woman sent me a kid over a...
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    I may hate my School Nursing job...ADVICE, PLEASE?

    BluebellRN replied to RNPediatric18's topic in School

    http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/58/2016/12/VDH-Guidelines-for-Healthcare-Procedures-in-Schools_2017.pdf This behemoth is your P&P manual. Typically, district policies are cut and...
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    I may hate my School Nursing job...ADVICE, PLEASE?

    BluebellRN replied to RNPediatric18's topic in School

    I'm also in VA! This is only my second year, so I'm still very much learning myself. I don't know much about high school, I'm in elementary. But, have all the 10th graders had their vision and...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    BluebellRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I have a pink t-shirt... I'm totally
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    AHA PEARS

    BluebellRN posted a topic in School

    I just recently found out about PEARS. Has anyone done this certification? I'd be paying for it myself, and I'm curious to if it'd be worth
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    AHA PEARS

    BluebellRN replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    Thanks pedi_nurse for the reply. It sounded like a good program, and I'm glad to know it's really as useful as they promote. Ruby_jane- Happy to share! I just happened to stumble on it when I was...
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    Ginger Ale

    BluebellRN replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    Ooooo! I love the idea of oyster
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    What are your hours?

    BluebellRN replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    7:30 to 3p for me. Students are 8 to 2:30. They can enter the building at 7:30 though, and I have several morning meds, so I try to get here a few minutes
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    Missed it

    BluebellRN posted a topic in School

    I missed a wrist fracture. Kid came in, had fallen. We iced. ROM was fine, no swelling or bruising while he was in the clinic, grip strength was good. I sent him along. Never heard anything more, but...
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    Missed it

    BluebellRN replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    I've never heard of that before! Love learning new things. This has been a lesson in not getting too bent on things I can't control. It's been great to come back today and see the outpouring. Also,...
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    Missed it

    BluebellRN replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    Ya'll are simply the BEST! I promise, I'm letting this go as of now! It does mean a lot to know I'm not the only one who has missed things. This school nursing is a different beast for sure!...
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    Lots of questions!

    BluebellRN replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    1. Virginia 2. Non-nursing 2a. Other district nurses, District policies/handbook, VA School Health Guidelines online, Dept of Health 3. Yes for contracted days, we have a nurse payscale (actually two...
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    Return to school after vomiting

    BluebellRN posted a topic in School

    I'm curious what everyone's policy is on when a student can return to school after vomiting or diarrhea? Last year was my first year, the other nurses told me it was 24hrs for fever, vomiting, and/or...
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    Friday!!!!!

    BluebellRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Dinner and a movie with the hubs tomorrow He wants to see "White Boy