Keepstanding replied to MrsNursey007's topic in School
It all depends on where you live. Some states will place you on teacher scale and some will not. Either way, you will not make what you would make in the hospital setting. School nurse pay is not...
Just wondering if you who work in the hospital/LTC facilities are seeing and increase in CA-MRSA. I work as a school nurse and the panic among teacher's and parents is unreal ! Thanks for your...
Keepstanding replied to MikeDiggity's topic in General Nursing
I work in school nursing. My big beef is that "education" and "health care" do not speak the same language ! Teacher's don't know what I do and they don't care. They just want what they want...and...
Keepstanding replied to Delirium, RN's topic in General Nursing
You are getting yourself all worked up and she is not worth it. Just stop giving her your Avon catalogs. If she doesn't have a catalog, then she can't order anything. If she ask's for one, tell her...
Keepstanding replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing
After many years of cracking and bleeding hands, I was given this tip from another All Nurses poster.....Neutrogena Swedish Formula hand lotion. It's the BEST ! A little dab will do you too. Try it,...
Keepstanding replied to MelissaJaneRN's topic in School
Believe me, I have tried keeping them in school. I have worked hard at it for more than a few years, to no avail. I do not have full support from the admin. and this is what you get. Anyone have...
Keepstanding replied to MelissaJaneRN's topic in School
I have adopted a new way of thinking from here on out. After many years of school nursing and many teachers second guessing me, I have finally thrown in the towel and I send the students...
Hi Gang ! Just curious to see how many of you are back at school and how is your new school year going ? Let's hear from you.....oldies and newbys ! ____________
Keepstanding replied to Keepstanding's topic in School
We have been back for a week. So far it's going pretty good. I am busy with IHP's for my special needs kids. Lot's of paper work so far. I hope you all have a great school year ! __________
I may have an opportunity to go from Elem. school to Middle school. What would you suggest ? I have only worked with the young kids and not sure if this would be a good move. Any suggestions or...
Keepstanding replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing
I've been school nursing for 16 years. I love it. It is a dream job ! Great hours, holidays, summers off. Great if you have a family. But the pay is not great. Check out the allnurses school nurse...
Keepstanding replied to kaitsmama's topic in School
I agree with this poster. Kids...especiallly kindergartener tend to spread germs around in great amounts and some kids will pick up everything no matter what precautions you take. I would be a...
Okay, here we go again...what should I do about getting word out to teachers, PE, guidance, art, specials, etc. regarding our kids with allergies, asthma, bee sting, etc.? How far do you go ?...