CampNurse1

CampNurse1 has 7 years experience and specializes in Med-Surg, Ortho, Camp.

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1. Pets?

   CampNurse1 replied to Amethya's topic in Camp

   Dear Amethya, I am so sorry it took so long to reply. I have not checked this board in several months. I hope you did make it to camp this year and are having a meaningful time. For what it...

2. Oxygen at Camp

   CampNurse1 replied to Laceyjones's topic in Camp

   It made sense to the pediatrician who ordered breathing treatments with O2 for his

3. Camp Nurse Salary

   CampNurse1 replied to BuckeyeRNMomma's topic in Camp

   I worked year round for a special needs camp in AL. I got $600 a week all year, a three bedroom house, utilities, PTO, health insurance, IRA, etc. I thought it was more than fair, easy during the...

4. Oxygen at Camp

   CampNurse1 replied to Laceyjones's topic in Camp

   It depends on the acuity level you are expecting. If you have campers with asthma, a breathing treatment with O2 will open them right up, way better than a nebulizer. It depends on what your camp...

5. Is camp nursing for me?

   CampNurse1 replied to KayStanley's topic in Camp

   I always paid my LPNs and RNs the same, since they did the same work. The pay was so low, it did not make much difference. I paid $600/week for a five day session for what amounted to an 8 - 10 hour...

6. Good option for packaging medications for camp?

   CampNurse1 replied to maryen's topic in Camp

   Remember to keep being a nurse. A couple of summers ago, one of my nurses discovered errors in the blister packs! One thing I like about the very tedious job of pulling meds is you are checking and...

7. Piedmont Jobs In newnan Ga/ New to the area

   CampNurse1 replied to millergypsies's topic in Georgia Nursing

   I am married to a member of the management team at Piedmont Newnan. She used to tell me about the wonderful recruitment system they have. "We interview nurses on the spot!" "Our nurse recruiter is...

8. First Time Camp Nurse - Need Advice

   CampNurse1 replied to trenadamm's topic in Camp

   The big thing you have going for you is that it is only a three day camp. I like to tell new camp nurses to remember that camp nursing is a big job, sometimes brutal! Also wonderful. Find my...

9. First Time Camp Nurse - Need Advice

   CampNurse1 replied to trenadamm's topic in Camp

   I think we need some more specifics before we can help. What kind of camp is it? Healthy kids? Special needs? Are you on your own, or will there be other nurses, an NP, or a doctor? Is the staff...

10. How soon can I start looking for a camp job?

    CampNurse1 replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in Camp

    Another "must read" for all camp nurses, especially new ones, is Big Al's article at this link: https://allnurses.com/camp-nursing/10-camp-lessons-834613.html Each one of his points could be a...

11. Ideal diabetic diet?

    CampNurse1 replied to Libby1987's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I usually stick to the camp nursing forum, but, when I saw the subject matter, I couldn't help but chime in. I have been on insulin since 1967. I have been on a pump (Omnipod) for the last three...

12. How soon can I start looking for a camp job?

    CampNurse1 replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in Camp

    I always started recruiting the day after New Year's. It might help to read my article "Choosing a Camp." It's somewhere here on allnurses.com. If y'all like, I will write an article on setting up...

13. Anatomy of a Code

    CampNurse1 replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I supervise a LTC and rehab facility. I would love to have the support I had when I worked acutes. We don't have a doctor, respiratory, lab, a pharmacist, or an anesthesiologist. Our crash cart is...

14. Ankle Injuries

    CampNurse1 replied to jackpp's topic in Camp

    Thanks for the link, Nutmegge! Printed and in my Health

15. Emergency Response for Dummies

    CampNurse1 replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    Yup, I've had nurses (ER, no disrespect!) who thought they were doctors. Having to rein in an overenthusiastic nurse, though, is kind of a happy problem. Another thing about a backboard. If you do...