coughdrop.2.go BSN, RN

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    Tired of the Media's Portrayal of Nurses?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I stopped watching House because as I was going through nursing school I was irritated as I noticed 75% of the care they gave was nursing related. I already stopped watching Glee by the time their...
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    ABC TV:NY Med shows ER nurse fired due to social media post

    coughdrop.2.go replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    Is this the same hospital that Dr. Oz is affiliated with? If so I watched one episode and it turned me off because the surgeon was in the OR ready to go in a dress, high heels, full make-up, and...
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    Contract

    coughdrop.2.go replied to BackyardGardener's topic in School

    I'm not sure how the laws go in Texas, but if they want to you start the week before they better include it in your contract. When I first started my job my first day was on the New Teacher...
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    Student nurse doing a PPP on school nursing

    coughdrop.2.go replied to shannong's topic in School

    1) In my State of California you must have your RN and BSN before your start date as a Credential School Nurse. With my first position I will get a Preliminary School Nurse Credential. I have 5 years...
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    Grab and Go Bag

    coughdrop.2.go replied to ro2878's topic in School

    Antiseptics/Topical Ointments 1 bottle of Bactine 4 packets of Hydrocortisone Cream 1% 4 packets of Triple Antibiotic Ointment 2 packets of Burn Jel Applicators 6 non-sterile Cotton Balls 2 packs of...
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    What Do You Wear To Work?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Jules0612's topic in School

    I wear scrubs. I can be mistaken for a student real easy. During the winter I wore a sweatshirt to work and students thought I was a student. On non-student days I dress really nice in business...
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    School's Out- Yahoo !

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    School mid-week during the first week of June. I'm working summer school until mid-July then I go back Aug. 7th and school starts Aug. 14th. My few weeks off are going to be like a
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    Anyone work for sunbelt staffing?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to jk82's topic in School

    Oh yeah! I know they were charging the District a little over $75k which is way, way, way more than I make now. Plus if that District wanted to keep me and hire me directly for the next school year...
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    Anyone work for sunbelt staffing?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to jk82's topic in School

    Yeah it is pretty low and even when you factored in the rent of my apartment and renting the furniture, the difference is still low. But pay may depend on experience and the area. You can always check...
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    Anyone work for sunbelt staffing?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to jk82's topic in School

    I got my first school nurse position through Soliant, which is a part of Sunbelt. They were pretty awesome. Things got done very quickly and my Soliant worker had my back when the Superintendent tried...
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    School nursing does not mean nursing school

    coughdrop.2.go replied to schooldistrictnurse's topic in School

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    Bug bites...seriously??

    coughdrop.2.go replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I can stock sting relief cream. But my high schoolers, some, act like it's the end of the world. I remember last summer as a Camp Nurse I had this one camper that was brought to me 3-4 times over a...
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    Excited new school nurse!

    coughdrop.2.go replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    Remember they may be big kids, but they are still little kids at heart. They go crazy over stickers and can throw tantrums like the kinders. Big kids = bigger injuries = bigger drama = bigger...
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    School nurse loan repayment

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Lifes-a-Beach's topic in School

    I have the income-based loans like JenElizabethRN and my loans will be forgiven after 10 years. I also a Perkins loan which is being cancelled out like KelRN215 mentioned. I just turned in my...
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    New School Nurse

    coughdrop.2.go replied to MsMLG's topic in School

    I just came across this web page today with a ton of links for School Nursing Resources. Hope it helps and good luck! Keeping Students Healthy: Great Sites for School Nurses |
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    Letter of personal reference

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Tina, RN's topic in School

    I 2nd scrubsrn motion! Do it! If they scoff at you for it then you don't want to work
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    New School Nurse Question

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Jules0612's topic in School

    Join your local School Nurses Association and NASN! I would ask the nurse how she organizes her day and her year (i.e. when to do screening, training, etc.). Ask if she has non-confidential computer...
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    Letter of personal reference

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Tina, RN's topic in School

    That is so sweet and awesome! If you have a portfolio for interviews I would definitely include it!
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    LPN as School Nurse?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to aetienn6's topic in School

    Do you have a copy of your job description from when you are hired? If you feel you are taking on the duties of a RN you most definitely need to take this to your supervisor. If they don't do...
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    Sunscreen

    coughdrop.2.go replied to scrubsrn24's topic in School

    The students have to apply the sunscreen on their own, I think the exception is kindergarten. In California students are allowed to carry sunscreen and apply it without parent or doctor's...
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    2 questions for school nurses.

    coughdrop.2.go replied to LevitateMe's topic in School

    Your place on the pay scale depends on the District. Some Districts included nursing experience, but may have a cap, others only take school nursing experience. Some Districts have nurses on the...
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    And that's a WRAP!

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    A few days left and I just found out I can go to Grad Nite at Disneyland on Friday!!! (I really wish there was a running man smiley)
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    Does anyone drive students home?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    At my District we have a person who can drive students home. He's also the truancy officer and uses the District van. The parent has to give verbal permission and someone has to be home in order for...
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    Summer Safety Tips

    coughdrop.2.go replied to fetch's topic in School

    I would mention about keeping healthy. Summer time means more snacks and sugary drinks. Nothing wrong with lemonade to cool off, but water is the best for
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    And that's a WRAP!

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    7 more days! 7 more days! 7 more days!!!!!! 7 more school days. I'm still here all summer until mid July for summer school. But 7 more