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GatezRN

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  1. PreK Potty Problems!

    GatezRN replied to guest83140's topic in School

    In my school, the TA's and teachers do the diaper/potty accident changing for our preschool students. I'm here to help if need be, but rarely get called upon for this issue. I have some extra...

  2. Dansko, Sorry, DO NOT GO WITH DANSKO

    GatezRN replied to suzyqart's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Definitely a Danskos girl here! Used to wear a crocs-type shoe when I worked as a tech in the OR and my back killed me for years! Bought my first pair of Danskos in nursing school 15 years ago and...

  3. Help - GI bug

    GatezRN posted a topic in School

    Hi All! First year as a school nurse. Officially "christened" into the job yesterday by a Kindergarten student with a belly ache. For over a week now, so many kids with GI illness. I sent 12 kids...

  4. Help - GI bug

    GatezRN replied to GatezRN's topic in School

    Thank you all for your input. Thankfully, I think this bug has run its course for now. We had almost a week off with our recent snow storm after our custodians had gone through and thoroughly...

  5. Merry Christmas

    GatezRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Merry Christmas to all! Enjoy your holiday break. This is my first year as a school nurse and the first year I haven't had to work Christmas Eve or Christmas Day in over 10 years!!!!!

  6. What cracked me up today

    GatezRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    Had the principal come to me and ask me if it was ok for a student to bring a live frog to school to show his class. Mind you, she disturbed me on my lunch... actually got one today.... to ask me...

  7. We've got a runner!

    GatezRN posted a topic in School

    Hi everyone, Looking to write some kind of policy and procedure guidelines for a "missing child." Our SpEd preschool has several "runners." Yesterday, one little girl slipped by the teacher and sent...

  8. Nutrition concerns for student

    GatezRN posted a topic in School

    I had a teacher bring me a preschooler's lunch box and snacks this morning. Packed for lunch was potato chips, croutons, and a store bought piece of pound cake. For snack, a bag of Cheeze-its and a...

  9. Nutrition concerns for student

    GatezRN replied to GatezRN's topic in School

    Thank you 100kids, I agree. I have my own K and 1st graders at a different school in town, and I would also be upset if the school criticizing what I send for my child. And that was one reason I...

  10. Nutrition concerns for student

    GatezRN replied to GatezRN's topic in School

    Daily occurrence. After talking to the principle, we decided to go with a nice letter highlighting the wellness policy and on the back I included a long list of "suggested" healthy snacks. Student...

  11. Classroom parties

    GatezRN posted a topic in School

    The principal has deferred to me to make decisions on classroom celebrations. Being a brand new school nurse I'm not sure what should be allowed. I've talked to the other nurses in my district, and...

  12. Classroom parties

    GatezRN replied to GatezRN's topic in School

    We decided on three parties involving food a year. I also decided as OldDude's school policy states ..."Any food items brought to school to be eaten in the classroom must be store-bought and sealed...

  13. Classroom parties

    GatezRN replied to GatezRN's topic in School

    Thank you all for your in put. After talking to the principal, the other nurses in town, the teachers, and considering advice received here I have a plan! I'm very grateful for your help. Thank...

  14. Annual School Open House

    GatezRN replied to Massmagic's topic in School

    What about a flyer explaining what school health services are about, your role as the school nurse, when the child should stay home from school? I agree with having common forms available. I would...

  15. Student sleeping daily on bus

    GatezRN posted a topic in School

    New school nurse here! Just now had a teacher come to me to discuss a student. She is concerned because bus driver reports that the student (5yo) is sleeping daily on the bus to and from school....

  16. Last min job...Am I crazy?

    GatezRN replied to Nurse24abc's topic in School

    This is my first year of school nursing also. Was hired as a permanent sub for the year. I'm hoping to land a contract position once I finish my BSN and get my state certification. First week was a...

  17. How do you feel about the pay?

    GatezRN replied to millhouse's topic in School

    I agree Dranger. I also work in the ICU, but am dropping to per diem status to accept a school nurse job that pays about half of what I make at the hospital. But, what I'm losing in pay I'm gaining...

  18. Will ICU nursing get better for me?

    GatezRN replied to Apple71286's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hang in there! After 10 years as a med-surg nurse, I made the transition to ICU one year ago. For several months I felt like a fish out of water and second guessed my decision to go to ICU....

  19. Best references for a new school nurse

    GatezRN posted a topic in School

    Hi all, I've been a nurse for 10 years, but always in acute care. In August, I'm changing career directions a bit and have taken a job as a permanent sub in our school district for the 2014-2015...

  20. Start tomorrow!

    GatezRN posted a topic in School

    I'm so excited that I start my school nurse orientation tomorrow for the perm. substitute position I'm taking in the fall. I can't wait! I'm not really sure what will be thrown my way but I'm...

  21. Start tomorrow!

    GatezRN replied to GatezRN's topic in School

    Wednesday went great and I loved my first day of school nusing! I oriented at two of the elementary school's here in town. This coming week I'm doing two more days of orientation and I can't wait....

  22. Start tomorrow!

    GatezRN replied to GatezRN's topic in School

    Thank you all for the suggestions! I'm so looking forward to working with the

  23. Is school nursing right for me?

    GatezRN posted a topic in School

    I love being a nurse! I've worked in acute care for the past 10 years, and spent the last 1 year in critical care. I've been working evenings since my kids were born (6 years) so that we can avoid...

  24. Is school nursing right for me?

    GatezRN replied to GatezRN's topic in School

    So, my interview went well. I was offered a permanent sub position for the 2014-2015 school year, but opted for just per diem at this time. Before I make the jump from hospital nursing, I want to...

  25. New England Tech Graduates

    GatezRN replied to junebugger's topic in General Nursing

    HI there! NEIT is a great school. It is expensive, and there are other programs around that are just as great. I didn't not graduate from their nursing program, I went somewhere else. However, I...