Wave Watcher

Wave Watcher

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  1. TN School Nurse

    Wave Watcher replied to rachmac23's topic in School

    City or County salaries are public information. You can go to the website of the school district you would like to apply for and find salary information. Good

  2. Merry Christmas

    Wave Watcher replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! When we return most of us will be half way to Summer

  3. 2ndsemester Mental Health & research. Help!

    Wave Watcher replied to NurseLCoop's topic in General Students

    Microsoft Word can be your friend with APA format concerning your references and citing material. Get to know the program and how to use it and always refer back to the APA websites already mentioned....

  4. Brainstorm with me.......

    Wave Watcher replied to loveschoolnursing's topic in School

    I say the Principal needs to send a letter out telling the staff not to question you every time you send a student back. If we sent every student home with a sniffle, cough, headache, stomachache,...

  5. Applying for a School Nurse position. Any tips?

    Wave Watcher replied to gentle_ben_RN's topic in School

    I would have to dig a little deeper and try to find out why she is wanting a transfer? Is it the staff, the administration, the lack of support...possibly the parents or even the population of...

  6. Dealing with Anxiety

    Wave Watcher replied to LizzieRickard's topic in General Students

    I have been given Xanax before due to anxiety. I can say it really worked. Although, I wouldn't want to be on it long term. Not a good idea. Also, I was given Ativan very short term for just at night....

  7. Otoscopes

    Wave Watcher replied to aetienn6's topic in School

    I do have one but I am very careful when using it. It wouldn't take much to damage an ear with one of you don't know how to use

  8. I HATE bedside nursing

    Wave Watcher replied to Sabr's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Amen! I worked 10 months floor nursing. The rest of my career has been out of the hospitals and off the floors! I have always said I would retire my license if I ever had to go back to floor nursing....

  9. Physical Requirement for K?

    Wave Watcher replied to bakert's topic in School

    We require a full physical at least no more than one year prior to K registration. We do not require a dental evaluation. Our K's physical is signed on the State Immunization form they have to turn in...

  10. Rx controlled (sched II) meds at school

    Wave Watcher replied to bakert's topic in School

    Actually, click on link and it will take you to TN Health Care guidelines for schools. You will see a medication policy that most schools follow....

  11. Rx controlled (sched II) meds at school

    Wave Watcher replied to bakert's topic in School

    If you want to send me an email addy that I can send over our medication policy I would be happy to do

  12. Say what...?

    Wave Watcher replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    OH, duct tape!! Never thought of that! Great

  13. Say what...?

    Wave Watcher replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Oh, good idea!! "Hey kid....stick your face right under this sewing machine!"

  14. Say what...?

    Wave Watcher replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Lord, you don't want me to suture you then!

  15. Il. Special Ed Medical Review Training course

    Wave Watcher replied to sallykitty's topic in School

    I hope it comes with a pay

  16. Say what...?

    Wave Watcher replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Student was sent down to nurses office due to ripped pants (2nd time this week) and wanted the nurse to sew his pants. LOL Not sure if the kid was suppose to stand naked in my clinic or I was to sew...

  17. Evidence-Based Practice

    Wave Watcher replied to aimeern58's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you are following APA format and I assume you are you need to refresh yourself on the appropriate format.

  18. Eczema on hands?

    Wave Watcher replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    Not sure part of the country you are from but cold weather, and washing hands or hand sanitizer often can result in dry, cracked, and itchy skin. There have been times where if I knew that was the...

  19. Flu in School: 2014-2015

    Wave Watcher replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Type A Flu is in full force here. 2 Staff members and numerous children already diagnosed. Also, strep has been going around for a few

  20. Passed nclex with 197 questions 2014

    Wave Watcher replied to NurseDoll's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!! I took the entire 264 questions. It was a

  21. Independent and Dependent variables

    Wave Watcher replied to Neodrache79's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to read your research book and find the definition of dependent and independent variables. Or Google your question. The answers are out there. :-) I just finished up 2 nursing research...

  22. "Gift" Ideas

    Wave Watcher replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I have about 20 boxes of tongue depressors and about 10 bags of cotton balls. Maybe I can make snowmen on a stick? Never mind. My kids would eat the cotton balls. I guess I will go to the ole' stand...

  23. Vitals?

    Wave Watcher replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Normally I do not take a full set of vitals for basic complaints. I will do full set for chest pain, on going headaches, dizziness and anything out of the ordinary that might warrant full

  24. Substance abuse...Who calls the parent?

    Wave Watcher replied to RNqueens's topic in School

  25. Substance abuse...Who calls the parent?

    Wave Watcher replied to RNqueens's topic in School

    There is nothing that happens at my job that can make me "not be a happy camper".... not a parent, a student or my administration. I do my job well and follow guidelines. I'm not calling parents if I...