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  1. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    AdobeRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    I have always been paid when going with the patient to doctors office. If my patient needs to go to the ER - I notify my agency, the agency has had me go with them and a few times they just went...

  2. Head Lice Angst

    AdobeRN replied to Ilovegiraffes's topic in School

    I think it would be a great business. There is a place near us called the Lice Squad. I have had feedback from a couple of parents that have taken thier kids there and have been very happy with the...

  3. Home care nurse experiencing verbal abuse by family member of patient.

    AdobeRN replied to prada5's topic in Private Duty

    NOt worth it - leave. If agency unable to find another place for you - give your 2 weeks notice and find another. Home Health jobs are easy to

  4. Who administers insulin

    AdobeRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in School

    We are very fortunate in our district to have a nurse in each school and if we are out to have sub nurses. However, if for some reason there is not a nurse on campus we have designated UDCA's -...

  5. App Review: Near/Distance Vision Screening & Testing

    AdobeRN replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

    We were given small ipads to use. Problem is that it does not work with the software (eschool) we use to chart visits. The only thing it is good for is reports - I can run a report, change to PDF...

  6. Anyone working Pediatric Home Care?

    AdobeRN replied to Baubo516's topic in Private Duty

    I posted this in the past as a reply on another thread: I worked in Pediatric Home heath as a LVN. I enjoyed the job at first, the money was great, the hours were perfect - at the time I was going...

  7. School Nurse Salary?

    AdobeRN replied to kegreat's topic in School

    Texas - $49K per year. My district pays same as teacher scale, did not give me credit for my nursing experience when I started. Paid over 12 months. Elementary school K-5 ~ 825 students. M-F...

  8. School Nurses: Who Works a Second Job?

    AdobeRN replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    When I first got into school nursing I went PRN at the hospital and would work 1 -2 weekend days a month or pick up partial shifts if someone needed to leave early. During the summers I would work...

  9. Do you get recognized at Christmas with a special card or gift...?

    AdobeRN replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    I am fortunate - I work at a great school. I am lumped in with the office staff and they include me in on everything - I do not feel left out. There are several families that think of me &...

  10. Do you get recognized at Christmas with a special card or gift...?

    AdobeRN replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    I am fortunate - I work at a great school. I am lumped in with the office staff and they include me in on everything - I do not feel left out. There are several families that think of me &...

  11. One more round of "What Would You Do?"

    AdobeRN replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in School

    I would call 911 then the parents. If parents are able to get to the school in time they can then make the decision whether to transport. Just way too many lawsuit happy people out there and I do...

  12. Sex Ed for 5th graders

    AdobeRN replied to debbiedippiedo's topic in School

    We also use the P&G program. Boys go with the principal & male 5th grade teacher, I get the girls with the female 5th grade teachers. I give them a brief explanation of what we are going to...

  13. Fort Worth ISD

    AdobeRN replied to texasbsn's topic in School

    If you are near Frisco ISD - check them out. They are opening 5 new schools for the year 2014-15. Best way to get your foot in the door is put yourself on the sub list - you are not obligated to...

  14. HIPAA, FERPA and how do you inform teachers about the health concerns in their class?

    AdobeRN replied to cmomrn's topic in School

    Medical alerts are inputed in our system also - we use Eschool. I know the teachers can see thier students but I don't know if they can access all in the school. Medical info is updated yearly at...

  15. Let go from my first patient - Please help me understand!

    AdobeRN replied to cazach0122's topic in Private Duty

    I was dismissed from a case for the first time earlier this year - shocked me, I know I shouldn't take it personally but I did. I had worked this case on the weekends for 3 months - single mom, most...

  16. odd case

    AdobeRN replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    I think I would ask to be placed on a different case. I had a case once where there was no set up for the nurses - no chair, desk or even a light. The agency was in a bind and I agreed to pick up...

  17. Surveillance cameras in pedi patient's home?

    AdobeRN replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

    I worked a case where there was a camera in the room - on the dresser aimed at the bed (patient was total care, bed bound kid) - I didn't know about it until the previous nurse one night during report...

  18. Nurses aren't maids!

    AdobeRN replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    I have been doing Pedi PDN off/on PRN for the last few years, while I do not think it is right to do the whole households laundry or housekeeping I do feel I need to make sure my patient area is clean...

  19. Medication storage

    AdobeRN replied to mclavers's topic in School

    I keep my daily meds in a locked cabinet -as I administer I too turn my bottles upside down. I also have a tall locking cabinet with 5 deep shelves - one shelf I have labeled baskets (A-E, F-J etc...

  20. Wound Cleanser info needed

    AdobeRN replied to lissaq10's topic in School

    Soap and water for just about everything. If I don't have access to sink then J&J Hurt free Antiseptic

  21. Is it feasible/realistic to be able to work as a school nurse well into my 60's?

    AdobeRN replied to bella201's topic in School

    I too will be a school nurse for the rest of my career - I'm ok with that, I do like my job and feel I am very lucky to be working with a supportive administration/teachers/staff. I am 45, started...

  22. How/What do you prep for field trips?

    AdobeRN replied to 100kids's topic in School

    On our district field trip permission slip there is space to write what the child may need medically. Most of the time the parents leave it blank. I am notified of the field trips in advance and...

  23. Need Advice: Defibrillator Training

    AdobeRN replied to intheweeds's topic in School

    In my district the nurses are required to be CPR instructors, we are responsible to certify our staff, but the only staff required to be CPR certified are the bus drivers, coaches and any "backup"...

  24. Do you keep your door open or closed?

    AdobeRN replied to 100kids's topic in School

    I would love to leave my door closed :) I have a few students with mobility issues and the doors are difficult for them to open - so my door is always open unless I am dealing with an

  25. Training non-nurses for shot records

    AdobeRN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Texas has a chart that really is not that difficult to figure out. Our data clerk is great & pretty much can look at a record now and tell if it is up to date. It really helps me out especially...