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  1. School Nurse Haiku

    tippeny replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Please leave my office I'm sorry that you are bored Yep, I'm their school

  2. Narcan for School Nurses?

    tippeny replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Every school in my county has Narcan and all of the school nurses have training on it. We even have a card to carry so that we can get our own personal dose to carry with us. In the schools, it is a...

  3. Do you ever NOT give out ice packs?

    tippeny replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Yes, we refuse to give ice packs all of the time in our Middle School. We have the nice reusable ones, but we save those for head injuries and we don't let the kids leave the Health Room with them....

  4. VA Hiring Process

    tippeny replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I interviewed for a VA job on February 3rd and got a call with a tentative offer 2 days ago on February 27th. I then got a call the very next day (yesterday) to tell me that the job had been cancelled...

  5. I think a kid is pocketing pills?!?!

    tippeny posted a topic in School

    So I have a middle school student who we think is pocketing pills. It started out we noticed he would go straight into the bathroom after taking his ADHD meds, so we stopped that behavior and he will...

  6. I think a kid is pocketing pills?!?!

    tippeny replied to tippeny's topic in School

    Flare- I hadn't thought of the legal aspect. While I do doubt that he would sell his meds, I never thought about the trouble he'd get into for just carrying it

  7. I think a kid is pocketing pills?!?!

    tippeny replied to tippeny's topic in School

    Mom would definitely be receptive to a call, but I think she's at her wits end with him as well! He comes in once or twice a day (minimum) for various vague complaints. It was headaches at first after...

  8. VA interview questions?

    tippeny replied to tippeny's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the link! I found my way to that page earlier and it had some great info. So can I assume that the interview is made up entirely of the PBI style questions? I am very excited, and nervous,...

  9. VA interview questions?

    tippeny posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi all! I have an interview for an RN job at a VA outpatient clinic next Friday and I was hoping for some insight into what they may ask at the interview. I have had a number of other interviews, but...

  10. Advice needed regarding VA hiring process

    tippeny replied to tippeny's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the reply! I wasn't sure if there was a specific timeline in the hiring process when they contact

  11. Advice needed regarding VA hiring process

    tippeny posted a topic in Government, Military

    So I applied for an RN position with the VA and about a month ago got the electronic email saying I was qualified and that my information was being forwarded to the hiring authority. I know the...

  12. Advice/Help! Starting as new school nurse in 2 weeks- what should I be doing to prepare?

    tippeny posted a topic in School

    Hi all! I accepted a job as a school nurse a public middle school here in MD and start my orientation in about 2 weeks. What should I be doing to prepare? I am coming from 2 1/2 years as an acute care...

  13. Advice/Help! Starting as new school nurse in 2 weeks- what should I be doing to prepare?

    tippeny replied to tippeny's topic in School

    kschenz- I am sooo glad that I got to miss the big beginning of the year immunization rush. I know that kids will still be starting school and changing schools so I'll get some experience before I get...

  14. Advice/Help! Starting as new school nurse in 2 weeks- what should I be doing to prepare?

    tippeny replied to tippeny's topic in School

    Tonih79,LPN- I had just bookmarked that site to browse through later. Thanks for reminding me! Lots of good info on

  15. Would love some advice!

    tippeny replied to tippeny's topic in School

    Well, I was offered the position at the middle school I toured last week! I have until tomorrow to give my final answer. I am sooooo nervous about this as I HATE change and making big decisions like...

  16. Would love some advice!

    tippeny posted a topic in School

    So I have been on Oncology RN for 2 1/2 years, working nights, and have never loved my job. The patients, yes, but not bedside nursing. I have recently had an interview for a school nurse position and...

  17. Interview for School RN this week!

    tippeny replied to JG1977's topic in School

    Congrats on the interview! I went for a school RN interview a little over a week ago and have a sight visit/2nd interview this week. :-) The questions they asked me (I'm in MD) weren't horrible, so...

  18. Would love some advice!

    tippeny replied to tippeny's topic in School

    This is great! Yes, I have only been an RN for a few years but I am tired of being a nurse/maid/waitress/servant and being second guessed by patients & families and taking care of some patients...

  19. Would love some advice!

    tippeny replied to tippeny's topic in School

    MassED- that is pretty much what I am leaning towards. My hubby loves 'running the numbers' and thinks I'll need to pick up 1 weekend a month (which quite honestly is more than I'd like to do) but...

  20. Would love some advice!

    tippeny replied to tippeny's topic in School

    Nurse_JackieVA- Will you be doing an elementary cluster of schools, or just one school? Here in MD, the elementary nurses have 2 schools (at least in this county) and the middle & high school...

  21. Would love some advice!

    tippeny replied to tippeny's topic in School

    Klriggs53- Ha! I suppose maybe I do know the answer. But sometimes I need a kick in the pants to open my eyes to it- or at least some words of wisdom and advice from those who have been

  22. Would love some advice!

    tippeny replied to tippeny's topic in School

    Nursefelicity- I've looked at all kinds of job listings, and even applied for a few, but apparently I'm not qualified enough at this point! A lot of jobs want min 3-5 years experience and I've only...

  23. Torn between specialties

    tippeny replied to FRNHEBRARD's topic in Critical Care

    Can I assume that you are about to graduate and are looking at what specialty to try and do your senior practicum in? Or are you just looking for a little direction for after you graduate? I am going...

  24. BMT nursing questions

    tippeny replied to danceyrun's topic in Oncology

    I'm doing a summer residency on a BMT as well. I'm a little nervous, not really knowing what to expect either, but super excited! I can't wait to get started and see what is involved. Good luck in...

  25. UMSON, Fall 2012...is NO ONE applying?! :) :)

    tippeny replied to SB113's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I just finished up my 1st semester at UMB wanted to mention the school uniform: the student handbook says no cargo-style scrub pants but there were people in class this semester that wore the...