100kids BSN, RN

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    PreK Potty Problems!

    I do it. Is it right? No, but that's the way it is here. Drives me crazy. Working on a change to that policy for next year but I am not holding my
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    Death of a student

    I am so sorry. I can't imagine how difficult this will be. I would say just be a safe place for the kids and let them know they can come to
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    New School Nurse: VENT

    The first year is by far the toughest year as a School Nurse. So many of us had little to no training and it is a different animal than any other nursing we have done in the past. Getting through...
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    Fire Drills nightmare

    Wow! Great job! Thankfully I have never had a fire drill that exciting! Glad he is
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    How is your office set up/decorated?

    I made a big conversation heart box one year for my bulletin board and each heart falling out of the box had a heart healthy tip on it. That was a good one for February. I did a board with a road...
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    The Snow Day Thread!

    Well we got 28 inches of snow so we had an early dismissal Monday as well as off Tuesday and Wednesday. Finally dug out and we are back today but I keep thinking it's Monday! This was our first snow...
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    AED Maintenance

    We have 1 which is across from my office right near the front entrance and the gym. I check it for battery issues, pads expiring, etc. Usually I do it 3 times a year. Guess it's about that time...
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    I would like 1 big fat snow storm with a snow day. We don't get our unused days back either and I LOVE unplanned days
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    Ok that's not exactly what I meant when I said something fun and relaxing. I was thinking more in line with a pedicure. LOL Hope you day was good
  10. As a School Nurse you are definitely damned if you do and damned if you don't. One parent complains because you sent their child home and they are fine. The next complains you sent their kid back to...
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    Hope you can go out and enjoy the day! Do something fun and relaxing!!! When do you ever have time to do
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    Student Health Info..how much do you know?

    Absolutely!!!
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    How many have actually had to administer epi?

    My School Dr is a local family Dr who has agreed to serve in this role. I am in touch with him 1-2 times/year with paperwork things or questions but it's rare. I do have standing orders from him to...
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    Which job would be less stressful?

    I am the School Nurse and the Health teacher in my building. It's tough being both but I love it as well. It has definitely added more time and stress to my days but also more creativity, excitement...
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    Student Health Info..how much do you know?

    I'll give you my practices on this both as a parent and a School Nurse. I do have a form parents fill out each year kind of a "what may have changed since your last physical" and there is a section...
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    Preschool in my elementary school........immunization question

    We have PK in my building so I am responsible for those kids and their immunizations. At another local Elementary school though they have an outside group who runs the PK program (even though it's...
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    Do you do "formal" teaching?

    RnQueens-New York State does still have the School Nurse Teacher certification. You should get it (I'm sure you have all the requirements if you have your Masters) and let your school district know...
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    Do you do "formal" teaching?

    I do. I was certified as a School Nurse Teacher a few years ago and since then I have been the Health Teacher. I teach 1 Health class to each grade level every week and I really love it! The kids...
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    New York School Nursing Requirements....

    Hands down this is your best friend as a NY State School Nurse! Lots of information, make sure to join the email list to get updates and call anytime you need help! Linda and Gail are both really...
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    Summer jobs?

    I'm a beach girl in the summer. It kills not having a paycheck but I get very creative with pasta and somehow we make it work each year. This summer I will probably have take some of my Graduate...
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    Wind chill and outdoor recess

    We do indoor recess/gym for anything below 30 degrees, factoring in windchill and "how it feels". I am in NY (Long Island) so many colder places will set that temperature cutoff lower but their...
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    It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    Today is our last day! Phew! I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm excited for 2 weeks away from this building and all the germs in it! Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday
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    What School Nurses REALLY Do?

    I always describe my job as the medical professional in the building and the mom of everyone in it. It is no way an easy job, I am exhausted most evenings and my school is teeny tiny compared to most...
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    "Gift" Ideas

    I used to do the vat of Vaseline but changed over to the same product you mentioned a few years ago! So much
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    Applying for a School Nurse position. Any tips?

    Hope your interview goes