sp.ed.nurse

Hi! The kids do tend to become a little more stinky this time of year in Missouri! Fortunately all of my students take p.e., so I spoke to the students as a group & forewarned them that if I continue to receive reports they are malodorous that I will speak with them individually & if necessary the principal and I will sit down with them and their parents to discuss why this is an issue. This helped alot! I was very direct and told them I have been getting reports that the students are stinking & they are in middle school- they have been taught hygiene for many years- use their knowledge! I also took the opportunity to talk to them about daily exercise, healthy eating & sleeping habits as well! Oh & don't forget to tell them that their ever-loving hoodies need to be laundered too! Good luck!!

Hi! I am new to allnurse.com, but took the CDDN exam 3 years ago. It is alot of studying, but well worth it! I also have been a RN for 20 years and feel that typically a new grad would receive better transition into the field training/preceptorship in the hospital setting. That is just my opinion though! I have been a school nurse for 12 years now & most schools will not consider employing a nurse without hospital experience to advance their skills. In a public school you never know what is going to come through your doors & you must be prepared for any & everything without another healthcare professional immediately available to rely on for advice. If you have specific questions about DDNA or the CDDN, feel free to ask- or attend DDNA's annual conference- they are fabulous!! Happy Easter!