MisRN

MisRN

Emergency, Cardiac, & School Nursing

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  1. Calling Cath Lab & EP Lab Nurses!

    MisRN replied to MisRN's topic in Cardiac

    I have not decided what I'm going to do . I'd love to go back to cardiac nursing, but now we are moving about an hour away from where we are and so I'll be starting from scratch to find a job. Wish me...

  2. Calling Cath Lab & EP Lab Nurses!

    MisRN posted a topic in Cardiac

    I am currently a school nurse and am looking to return to cardiac nursing. My background includes ER nursing, PACU nursing, PCU and a couple years on a CHF unit. I reached out to the nursing director...

  3. Complaint of the Day

    MisRN replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

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  4. Suicidal Thoughts in School

    MisRN posted a topic in School

    Just curious what are your procedures/steps you take when a student (middle or high school age) comes to you (the nurse) and states they've been having suicidal thoughts? Specifically interested in...

  5. Suicidal Thoughts in School

    MisRN replied to MisRN's topic in School

    Thanks for this! What a great reference tool for a lot of things!

  6. Suicidal Thoughts in School

    MisRN replied to MisRN's topic in School

    Thanks for this reply. Part of the issue is that I am at a private school, therefore, no district policies in place - only best practices. We also have a school counselor who is part time, and not...

  7. Non-Contact Thermometers?

    MisRN replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    This is what I have in my office and when I started several years ago, I noticed that piece was cracked (if it's the end you hold that you're talking about). I threw some "waterproof first aid tape"...

  8. Child Abuse

    MisRN replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    In my states (VA), nurses, school counselors, and teachers are all considered mandated reporters. I've had teachers come ask me my opinion about situations. I'll ask them questions to help them dig a...

  9. CPR Instructor

    MisRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I am in a small private school and when I was interviewing for this position, they had asked if I would be willing to get certified as an instructor. Many years before I had it so I didn't think twice...

  10. I thought you were being mean, but you were right!

    MisRN replied to River Song, RN's topic in School

    I regularly tell my students that I don't send home for tummy aches. And especially if they aren't willing to do the things I suggest to help themselves feel better (poop, lay down in the positions I...

  11. Pregnant 15 y/o in School

    MisRN posted a topic in School

    So I can't say that I'm exactly new to school nursing because this is my 3rd school year, but I've been doing it with very little guidance. I am the only nurse at an independent school with student...

  12. Pregnant 15 y/o in School

    MisRN replied to MisRN's topic in School

    Just an update on this situation.... First I want to say a huge THANK YOU!!! to all the contributors on this thread and the advice, insight, and information shared! It truly is invaluable! So here's...

  13. This is a new one

    MisRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Oh my goodness, I WISH we had a process that is clearly outlined like this! It's waaaaayyyyy too easy for parents to opt

  14. This is a new one

    MisRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    When I first started as a school nurse, we had a parent who had 3 children and had most of their childhood vaccinations done, but when the baby had a delay in speech, mom stopped all vaccines (see...

  15. Pregnant 15 y/o in School

    MisRN replied to MisRN's topic in School

    We are a small college-preparatory school with an enrollment of 350 students (PK- 12th grades). I heard that once long before my time, there had been a student who got pregnant, finished that school...

  16. Pregnant 15 y/o in School

    MisRN replied to MisRN's topic in School

    Yep, this is one of the issues... She says her period is 2.5 weeks late. She says she took a pregnancy test at home. She says it was positive. She also says she wants to take a second one to confirm...

  17. Pregnant 15 y/o in School

    MisRN replied to MisRN's topic in School

    I agree! I've been stalking these boards when I have questions for the first two years as a school nurse & I think this is an invaluable source of

  18. Common words use by school nurse

    MisRN replied to babyjoyce's topic in School

    "Have you pooped?" "How many water bottles have you drank today?" "Did you eat breakfast?" "Does mom/dad know? What did she/he say about it?" - followed by, "Did they give you medicine for it this...