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lvnforschool

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  1. URGENT-staff & meds

    lvnforschool replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    Ive asked her why she is in here. We have a STAFF bathroom down the hall like 5 feet away! She always tells me she likes the mirror/lighting better in here. Its really a no-win situation. I count the...

  2. URGENT-staff & meds

    lvnforschool replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    Thank you all for the suggestions/help. I walked in this morning to a visitor, again! The RN was here to witness that the academic councilor was in my office, but she could only say to write it down....

  3. All the feelings today..... ugh. Why is admin ok maintaining the status quo?

    lvnforschool replied to rollernurse365's topic in School

    Again with the "we are set in our ways" crap. I respect that my office ladies, both have been here for 20+ yrs but like you, I am so tired and frustrated at having to bring in reality of new...

  4. URGENT-staff & meds

    lvnforschool replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    Its so frustrating to me that I basically work at school with the mindset of 1800's! Ive witnessed sooo many things here that would never fly in another school district! Its a feeling of, that...

  5. URGENT-staff & meds

    lvnforschool replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    The med cabinet is locked, but we have to keep the keys in an open drawer for the office staff to get to, in an emergency. I am taking the keys with me when I leave for a short time- but that does not...

  6. seeing students in the last 15 minutes of the day

    lvnforschool replied to Flare's topic in School

    I have one teacher who sends at least 3-5 kids my way daily. Always same answer" the teacher said I look sick". It drives me nuts, but I go through all the hoops, temp,let them rest, and send them...

  7. health office vs spec needs

    lvnforschool replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    The RN is here today, and we were discussing it. She feels like the Spec Ed needs to help, but she basically told me that she doesnt have time to deal with it! WTH!! Im sorry, but as the District...

  8. health office vs spec needs

    lvnforschool posted a topic in School

    Hi all, I am an LVN, I work in the health office for grades 7-12th . Next year we are anticipating a special needs child, that is currently incontinent. She has an Aide at the moment that helps with...

  9. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    lvnforschool replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    California. I was employed for a different school district with different job, and after graduating LVN, I just kinda started applying for school jobs. I have 3 kids, so schools schedules are perfect...

  10. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    lvnforschool replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We have a district nurse RN, but she does IEP and screenings mostly. I am the only (Nurse) licensed personnel

  11. health office vs spec needs

    lvnforschool replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    I got email back this morning, saying that 2 people have to be present for liabilty and saftey. Im only the only person up here, and im pretty sure the office staff, wants nothing to do with this....

  12. health office vs spec needs

    lvnforschool replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    I am here M-F so only licensed nurse. They want a schedule set in place for her to come up 2x a day. I used to only be back-up in these situations if the Aide was sick or something. If I dont come in,...

  13. health office vs spec needs

    lvnforschool replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    Exactly! The last RN wanted to keep the special needs room totally seperate from this health office. The new RN, is trying to accomidate both of worlds, but honestly this office is not the place for...

  14. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    lvnforschool replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    School nurse/health office Central valley, CA No exp prior 1.5 yrs working 23.56/hr get paid 1x month + benefits (wages are held for summer pay) also get retirment taken out M-F 8am-4pm all holidays,...

  15. Pointers Wanted! Help with frequent flyers!

    lvnforschool replied to Massmagic's topic in School

    I work at high/jr combo. I get alot of new 7th graders who get overwhelmed. I take temp, and unless theres vomit, excessive bleeding, or something broken, I give 5 minutes and off ya go. It helps that...

  16. policies and procedures

    lvnforschool replied to sarenymRN's topic in School

    Im an LVN at JR/HS in Cali and we use a heating pad for cramps. I set it to "low" setting so no burns are really an issue. Besides the girls only get like 10 minutes to use

  17. salary

    lvnforschool replied to simplysw33t's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Im in California. I went thru 14 month program, took my boards 45 days later, and passed. Had my license for 3 months before I started my job hunt. Took me 6 months and about 30 applications 6...

  18. IEP-Diabetics

    lvnforschool posted a topic in School

    Hi all, I'm an LVN, we hired a new RN a month ago, and I was just wondering how quickly she should get the IEP- 504's done on the diabetics? I've been on her butt about one particiliar Diabetic that...

  19. IEP-Diabetics

    lvnforschool replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    High school, and junior high combo. We have about 700 kids. Were located in the foothills, so some kids have over an hour bus ride to/from school/home. The RN has started to give me more paperwork on...

  20. IEP-Diabetics

    lvnforschool replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    Thank you for the responses. I guess its easy for me to want the RN to quickly get the 504's or IEP's in place asap, but in reality I know she is extremely busy with all the Spec ed kids needs first....

  21. Staff tb shots

    lvnforschool posted a topic in School

    Hello all, I am a LVN, the only on staff nurse M-F 8am to 4. I was asked before I got hired to give Tb shots to staff. Thats totally fine with me. But heres the new twist. HR lady has asked me to...

  22. Staff tb shots

    lvnforschool replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    I guess there is another day school around here, that she wanted me to give people shots to. Its only 3 people, so I just went ahead and did the 3 people. I'm having such a hard time with trying to...

  23. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    lvnforschool replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    This week... Kid #1 I have ear pain Ok and what can I do? Can I have a ice pack... Really? Kid # 2- I have 3 test strips ( type 1 diabetic) Ok its 10 am, thats plenty for today, you only need one...

  24. Unstable Diabetic

    lvnforschool posted a topic in School

    Hello, Im an LVN working at a 7-12 grade school. We have a 7th grader unstable diabetic whos on a pump, and her Dr orders state she is fully independent, but she comes up to my office to test daily...

  25. Unstable Diabetic

    lvnforschool replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    Thanks everyone for all the feedback. Ive tried to pour over all the Ed Code, and Diabetes literature trying to figure out what is the best outcome. So far my boss has not asked me to go, but I have...