tining BSN, RN

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    Bumped heads versus concussions

    tining replied to blue bag nurse's topic in Camp

    During the phone call we assure the parent that the doctor did a full neuro check, observed them for __ minutes and deemed the child fine. Now certainly symptoms may be delayed and we tell the...
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    Melatonin

    tining replied to zzisaac's topic in Camp

    My director knows how hard we work and when this type of issue rolls across the desk he backs us up. We do not allow lower camp (under 10yo) to take with them, and will give an exception to a...
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    How many visits make a frequent flyer.

    tining replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    I tell the student - you know I have seen you __ times this week. What do you think your mother would say about this - would she be happy or sad (usual answer is sad). Well lets call her and see....
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    Do you ever say no to calling home?

    tining replied to Kittery's topic in School

    I tell them like the others - you don't have anything to send or call home for, but since you are concerned (or mom said call if you go to the nurse) I will call your mom in a little bit, but go on...
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    PARENTS say the darnedest things

    tining replied to fetch's topic in School

    I am NOT kidding - boy rolled his ankle, refused to walk (no swelling or bruising seen). Called mom thinking she would tell him to get to class. Nope, she asked "have you done an X-ray yet?" Well...
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    What areas of your HC could use a new change?

    tining replied to tining's topic in Camp

    LOVE the idea of Google docs - had no idea! The location of our HC is unfortunate as well! The rare moment we all sit on the steps - whammy - everyone 'needs' to see us. For our trip bags (more...
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    Remaining professional with rude, disrespectful family members

    tining replied to litbitblack's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had a parent curse at me in Spanish, I wasn't even the nurse, just happened to be neaby - well 'Father of the Year" - other races do understand and speak Spanish. I told him immediately - "I will...
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    2015 Work Thread

    tining replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    Don't look to Texas - too hot and you are the only medical staff on site. That is why I choose East
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    Sending kids home

    tining replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I too will send those - "My mom said to go to the nurse and she will pick me up" - back to class until said mom picks them up especially if I don't think they are sick. For the ones that use their...
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    School Nurse Salary?

    tining replied to kegreat's topic in School

    I am lucky, I switched school districts and came into one that took ALL of my nursing experience - 20 years. My previous district was $47,000, my new district $59,000. I am in
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    2015 Work Thread

    tining replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    Our Pedi-ER doc recruited them - I don't know how. He can get a bit too advanced care for my taste though. I love my parent doctors, but at times they would 'phone a friend' and that could take a...
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    What areas of your HC could use a new change?

    tining replied to tining's topic in Camp

    Meshing new people is a challenge for us too. I am thinking team building exercises, break the ice type games this year. I also team up a newbie with and oldie on our med teams - we split boys and...
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    I pushed my call light 3 seconds ago, what took you so long?

    tining replied to Joe V's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would like a hamburger - where is it - Thank you Jim
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    tining replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Nurse come quick, someone is puking - Me: They will get here eventually. My bathroom is for sick kids only, I always say - someone just threw up in there - be my
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    New Grad RN can't find a job

    tining replied to morganv's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Camp Nursing is an option, we usually take on one graduate per summer for this same issue. Also gives you 'nursing experience'. If you are interested PM me. You will get a lot of assessment and...
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    well, it happened

    tining replied to mycsm's topic in School

    Must remember clothes in car - I have made it 8 years with just splashes and my ninja
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    seasonal allergies

    tining replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    OMG - so sorry that pic got
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    seasonal allergies

    tining replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    First I tell them about the nose being irritated by pollen and the body's firs reaction is to sneeze it out, when that does not work, then the nose makes boogers to run (the irritant) out. Then I...
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    One Liners for FF

    tining replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    You know (insert name here) I have seen you (insert # of nurse visits) times this week. If you are really this ill I will call your mom, sounds like you need shots. I will call mom on the spot, with...
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    Elementary School Tips!

    tining replied to duckieRN's topic in School

    I have a pinterest page for school nurse and camp nurse hacks - Tina Hechler - worth a
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    A Day In Your Health Center

    tining replied to campmonkey's topic in Camp

    Mustangmellie, Check your
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    tining replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I don't like the pants I am wearing - sorry this is not the
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    Elementary School Tips!

    tining replied to duckieRN's topic in School

    I also notify for first bee/wasp stings - they may not react the first time, but the second time is a doosey. This age they are very much concrete thinkers. I try to explain everything I am checking...
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    Kids say the darndest things...

    tining replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    My favorite is when a parent called and said her son said I put gasoline on him - of course we had to giggle it was
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    Tell me about the shifts you work

    tining replied to blue bag nurse's topic in Camp

    Most camps will accept a 2 - 3 week stint. You may have to weigh the cost vs. pay. Look for a camp that will cover all