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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 delegated task so the Health Assistants are able to...

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. Our school does not even have an ice machine (not ev...

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 due to budget issues. Are you kidding me?!?! To s...

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 show us he swallowed it. However, I have noticed f...

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 around.

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 he started taking his mid day dose of his meds. T...

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 never before a 'panel'. Any help, advice, info wou...

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, about my upcoming interview and want to prepare as...

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 process can take a very long time and I just have to wai...

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

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 bedside nurse (adult oncology). Thank you for any...

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 swamped at the beginning of next year.

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

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 this! I know the hours will be fabulous, a closer c...

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 was asked back for a 2nd interview and site visit...

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 don't stress too much. The big one was a scenario: j...

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 who refuse care and clearly don't even want to be he...

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 we'll see how it goes if I'm offered the job next wee...

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 nurses have just 1 school. I hope everything goes well...

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 there!!

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 been an RN for 2 1/2. But I would be very open to so...

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 to graduate in December and am torn between a numb...

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 your program!

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 cargo-style and it was fine. It also says you need white l...

I have 2 daughters, 4 and 7. My eldest is in 1st grade and my little one is in all-day daycare. I have classes Monday 8-1 or 8-5, depending on the week; Tuesday 8:30-4; Friday 8:30-3:00. I set up my schedule with Wednesday and Thursday off to do open...