Baloo

Baloo

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  1. Any Substitute School Nurses Here?

    Baloo replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I subbed in a couple of different districts the previous couple of years. I would say the calls were split as far as advance notice goes. Some calls/texts were days or weeks in advance for planned...

  2. What do you wear to work as a school nurse?

    Baloo replied to verdeacres's topic in School

    When I was subbing in another district it was business casual. Where I am now, it's scrubs. The philosophy behind the scrubs is that it makes us easily identifiable in crowds (outside for fire...

  3. I'm Joining The Club

    Baloo replied to kmcandmmc's topic in School

    Hey all! I posted here awhile ago, but haven't posted much lately. I was a long term sub last year that got hired full time for this upcoming year. I cover 2 schools: pre-k to 8th, and elementary...

  4. Friday!

    Baloo replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Oh, don't even get me started. I can't figure it out for the life of

  5. Friday!

    Baloo replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Me too! But shhhhhhhhh, don't tell the kids I coach! Girls LAX is such a different game than boys LAX. I guess that's why I'm the 'fun' coach and work on fundamentals only. It's like everything...

  6. Friday!

    Baloo replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Glad to see there are other LAX parents here. My son has been playing for several years now, is in the juniors league and plays D....He loves it. I help coach my daughter's bantam team (the 2nd year...

  7. Introduction

    Baloo posted a topic in School

    Hey All, I figured I'd throw my hat into the ring as far as introductions go. I've been lurking for over a year, since I started subbing. I now work in an elementary school (and float when needed) and...

  8. Introduction

    Baloo replied to Baloo's topic in School

    Thanks all! And as far as wearing red/pink goes, Fetch is as Fetch

  9. Nurse vs Para

    Baloo replied to 117800's topic in School

    A para asked me to take a child's temp the other day because he "looks like he has a fever". 98.2*F. The best part is that she was ready to take him back after just a temp check. It didn't occur to...

  10. Adderall tabs question

    Baloo replied to Cattz's topic in School

    I have a student that takes her pill sandwiched between two mini marshmallows. Mom brought in a little tub of them so she picks out her two marshmallows while I get the pill. She puts it between,...

  11. Do you hold drunks against their will?

    Baloo replied to OldNurseNewRN's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. It isn't right. It all starts with the person initiating the 9-1-1 call. If they aren't willing to assume care/responsibility for the patient, the cops don't want the liability, EMS doesn't...

  12. Do you hold drunks against their will?

    Baloo replied to OldNurseNewRN's topic in General Nursing

    Generally, yes (about assuming), and I agree. But it's a standard of care for prehospital providers (EMS) to not take refusals from certain demographics. I'm not disagreeing that it's not ideal, but...

  13. Do you hold drunks against their will?

    Baloo replied to OldNurseNewRN's topic in General Nursing

    Liability. Family was concerned about the amount of alcohol consumed, drunk patient didn't want to go to the hospital. Whose side do they stand on?? Well, there are a few instances where...

  14. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    Baloo replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Yesterday a boy was sent from recess to the health office because of dog poop on his shoe. Not fresh just-stepped-in stuff, but dried on, only on the bottom, stuck in the grooves, can't remove by...

  15. Tips for a new grad on short term rehab unit

    Baloo replied to AlwaysLearning247's topic in Rehabilitation

    Congrats on the new title you've earned and the new job! I'm also in my first year of licensure and also work in-patient rehab. Learn your orthopedic precautions, so you know how your patients can...

  16. Attitude towards Per Diem's?

    Baloo replied to number41's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    We are grateful for the per diem nurses in our facility. If they didn't fill in the gaps, our workloads would be that much more. So we are thankful and help them in any way that we can whenever they...

  17. Grade levels. Pros and cons?

    Baloo replied to txbootsy's topic in School

    I sub in the local school district and have been at all levels. In the year I've been subbing, this is what I've discovered: *Being a "people-person" who likes to interact and try to figure things...

  18. do you have a previous degree?

    Baloo replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    B.S in Business Administration, Concentration: Management. I ran a business for about 7 years, but left to raise my family. I'm a volunteer EMT on the side, and love the 'helping others' part of it,...

  19. New Nurse in Rehab Experiences

    Baloo replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in Rehabilitation

    I'm a big fan of the 'checkbox' method. At the bottom of the brain sheet we use is enough space to jot down things that need to be done (things that need looking into, orders to put into the system,...

  20. Getting ready to apply: CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2013

    Baloo replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Yes, you're not going to hear anything until early April. It does seem to take forever, but just try to keep it out of your mind otherwise it'll drive you batty! Good luck to everyone who

  21. CT tech lpn program

    Baloo replied to TEE1978's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I don't have any experience with Lincoln Tech, so I can't comment on that. Parking is a non-factor for Capital though, because you have access to a parking garage right across the street. I am a stay...

  22. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2012

    Baloo replied to CJ223's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    @saramisu, Thanks for the info. Hmmmm...IIRC, I think I dropped it off in the first door on the left, but it DID say "nursing secretary" there, I think. I'll probably swing by and double check next...

  23. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2012

    Baloo replied to CJ223's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    @mssjez, how did it go dropping off the health form? I went a few weeks ago and according to the secretary the person who they go to wasn't available but said she would give it to her....when I...

  24. Where to buy scrubs, etc.?

    Baloo replied to Junebaby10's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I found out that at CCC we need to buy the tops from the school's vendor as they need to be embroidered with the school logo, but the pants we can get anywhere (as long as they are Hunter

  25. Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2012

    Baloo replied to CJ223's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    No, no, no, mssjez...you are thinking about it all wrong! Keep the money in the grocery budget because you have to eat...take it out of 'entertainment'. After all, we'll be too busy studying to have...