Avill BSN, RN

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    What happens if you put water on ketone stip?

    Avill replied to Avill's topic in School

    So sad. That makes sense though. I did ask him if he has ever been in DKA, he said only when he was first diagnosed. I also went back to look at his past BS and he has had a few "trace" results so...
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    What happens if you put water on ketone stip?

    Avill replied to Avill's topic in School

    That is exactly my fear. This is the first year I have had a diabetic this challenging. He isn't straight out disrespectful, but he doesn't take care of himself and I honestly don't trust him. It just...
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    What happens if you put water on ketone stip?

    Avill replied to Avill's topic in School

    Thank you for your reply! They are used regularly when their blood sugar is above 300 (which unfortunately is often). I'm trying to get this boys to realize how important it is to control their BS at...
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    Desire to move from school nursing into case management

    Avill replied to lschulz's topic in Case Management

    I'm sorry to hear that. Hope it works out for
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    HS Nurses, are you involved in extracurricular's?

    Avill posted a topic in School

    I am not, but I wish I could sit down with some of these girls and just give them some insight on dating! As funny as it sounds. A good majority don't have moms in the home, or have been able to see a...
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    Health office software

    Avill replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    SNAP!
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    Desire to move from school nursing into case management

    Avill replied to lschulz's topic in Case Management

    Noooooo don't leave us!!!!! I kid. I actually have my second interview with Humana on Thursday for a PRN/casual position as a case manager. So we shall see how it
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    HS Nurses, are you involved in extracurricular's?

    Avill replied to Avill's topic in School

    This is brilliant! Who did you talk to to start this? Or who runs
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    HS Nurses, are you involved in extracurricular's?

    Avill replied to Avill's topic in School

    I want to co-lead a trip to Paris and Barcelona! lol. Our English teacher did that through an agency, and for every 6 kids they signed up a staff could go for free. I considered playing the "a trip...
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    Difficult Diabetic Student

    Avill replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    Scare them. In the nicest way. Pull up pictures of a diabetic ulcer. Explain how increased blood sugar in their system affects them. How it can damage small blood vessels. Do they like their eyes? How...
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    Ready for the Weekend!

    Avill replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    Soo is the nurse here? Uh YOU not them. Good thing your admin backed you
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    New grad private duty offer

    Avill replied to amberlt91's topic in Private Duty

    Depends on your long term goals. Every nurse is different. To me, that private duty nurse job sounds ideal, especially if you have a family (or for the future family in mind). I personally don't care...
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    Morning Road Rage Incident - Venting

    Avill posted a topic in School

    Guys, I keep replaying this incident over and over again. Even though its already been over 4 hours! I was at a stop sign at an intersection and the car that was supposed to go before me stopped like...
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    Morning Road Rage Incident - Venting

    Avill replied to Avill's topic in School

    How scary!yes yes I so know not to do this
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    Med admin window

    Avill replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    We have a 1 hour window on either side of scheduled time. I wouldn't want to give a med at 2:00 unless they really needed it because we get out at 3:00 and sometimes we go to meetings, cover for other...
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    Switch from hospital nursing to school nursing

    Avill replied to viprn21's topic in School

    Hi! Glad you are considering joining the zoo! I am a HS and my district has a nurse in each school, so it is different for each nurse. When school starts I have to make sure that everybody is...
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    Weird reasons to come to school nurse?

    Avill replied to Avill's topic in School

    Today I called a teacher to thank them for NOT sending down a student who had punched a wall. He just sent the student aid to come ask for an ice pack. I was glad because I already had two different...
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    Weird reasons to come to school nurse?

    Avill replied to Avill's topic in School

    Hahahah awwww. Little ones are cute. But I can't deal with them in the schools setting.
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    Weird reasons to come to school nurse?

    Avill replied to Avill's topic in School

    GROSS! and..... awkward.
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    Substitute school nurse - new grad?

    Avill replied to taylor0818's topic in School

    I had 6 months experience working in an LTC facility before I became a school nurse. I haven't really had a problem with independence. I actually think its best to start with a school nurse salary...
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    What just happened?!

    Avill replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    How does the principle not now what the regulations are? Weird. I would do what you did. Except I would tell them they are welcome to give their own child
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    Morning Road Rage Incident - Venting

    Avill replied to Avill's topic in School

    Thank you all for reading my vent
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    Morning Road Rage Incident - Venting

    Avill replied to Avill's topic in School

    Thanks OldDude. You are right! Work day is done in an hour, so I feel better
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    Kidzcare, MSN

    Avill replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    yay! Congrats!! hard work pays
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    Salary?

    Avill replied to Lee824's topic in School

    45,000 but an 7:45-3:30 schedule M-F NOOOOO holidays!