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vvasq87 BSN, RN

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  1. Diabetes Documentation

    vvasq87 posted a topic in School

    Hello everyone! NYC school nurses are expected to use a log titled "Diabetes Documentation Form" but some nurses think it could use improvement, so I've been wondering what other nurses have been...

  2. School Nurse Newsletter

    vvasq87 posted a topic in School

    Hi fellow nurses! It's been a while since I've been here. Hope you're all doing well. I come asking for some assistance... My school's admin would like to send out a newsletter from the school nurse,...

  3. School Nurse Newsletter

    vvasq87 replied to vvasq87's topic in School

    If all I had to do was one small section, I would probably put something about flu season as well, even something about cold vs flu because parents and school staff think EVERYTHING is the flu when...

  4. School Nurse Newsletter

    vvasq87 replied to vvasq87's topic in School

    Lucky you! I feel that as the years go buy, admin looks for mor e stuff for me to do . Sounds good! I'll try to round up a few things and pick at them for relevant information. I like decorating my...

  5. School Nurse Newsletter

    vvasq87 replied to vvasq87's topic in School

    No paper being used here... We email almost everything. But I love the idea of using links! Maybe we can do that on our school's website. Thanks, Flare.

  6. School Nurse Newsletter

    vvasq87 replied to vvasq87's topic in School

    LOL! Very true! My admin has caught onto technology and the newsletter will be

  7. New Year, Same Stuff.

    vvasq87 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Whoa I haven't been here in forever! But these kids are already annoying me with their fake illnesses lol. And I just had a kid call home because of a stomachache/general abd pain. Mom came to pick...

  8. How much time for break?

    vvasq87 replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Still here too... currently trying not to spaz out on the nonsense walk-ins that keep coming through my door...

  9. Is it just me?

    vvasq87 posted a topic in School

    Is it just me or do stomachache complaints annoy others as well??? I work at a middle school, so think about kids ages 11-14. Not even 10 mins into Monday school day and I have a child c/o...

  10. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    vvasq87 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Still working summer school... 8 more wake-ups left! Soooo rocking my pink

  11. School Nurse Hours?

    vvasq87 replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I work in a 6-8 school, and I start when the kids start, which is at 8am. I am expected to work 6 hrs and 55 mins, so I leave at 2:55pm. 8am-2:55pm, for a total of 32 hrs per week (30 mins deducted...

  12. NYC DOH School Nurse - Anyone get start date after April interview day?

    vvasq87 replied to NYCNurse81's topic in School

    Woohoo! Congrats, and welcome to the party! I am a NYC school nurse. I work under the Dept. of Education, but was oriented alongside DOH school nurses. I went through orientation back in 2013. When I...

  13. You is Tired, You is Broke, You is a School Nurse !

    vvasq87 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I am sooooo over this year... I received a rude remark from a staff member here yesterday and I've been working on diffusing myself and avoiding all contact with her at the moment. I've also been...

  14. School Nurse Salary?

    vvasq87 replied to kegreat's topic in School

    This salary range was when I first started in 2013... I am still in the same school and have received a few raises thanks to our union, as well as experience and education differentials. I am now...

  15. How often did YOU see the school nurse?

    vvasq87 replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    We didn't have a school nurse in my K-8 school. Our health/PE teacher who was also a secretary was the one who took care of us when we were sick. I remember several visits in 2nd grade because I used...

  16. C'Mon Now!

    vvasq87 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    School day started 15 mins ago... Student comes aknocking at my door with a pass that states his complaint is "face." I see no s/o injury, or any type of rash, so I'm obviously confused, and slowly...

  17. C'Mon Now!

    vvasq87 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    What in the

  18. Summer School Anyone?

    vvasq87 replied to crazynursebsn's topic in School

    Yea, you have a point... I did like having extra pocket money the last time I worked summer

  19. Summer School Anyone?

    vvasq87 replied to crazynursebsn's topic in School

    I am! NYC school year ends June 28th and then summer school for special needs students runs from July 5th- August 15th... I am slowly regretting my decision to work summer

  20. Who's Left ??

    vvasq87 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I'm here until June 28th... And then I might be working summer school until August 15th... What is wrong with

  21. TGIF

    vvasq87 replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    I was so happy it was Friday... Thought I'd be able to finish my documentation... Boy was I wrong... How does a child manage to get pencil lead stuck in his forehead, HOW?!?!? LOL.... I'm so ready for...

  22. How many visits make a frequent flyer.

    vvasq87 replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    It's so nice to hear that at least ONE school nurse is appreciated. I have a small school as well, about 250 students. Have been here two years, and not once have I been shown any type of appreciation...

  23. School Culture - can we shift it? maybe a little?

    vvasq87 replied to CAdreamerRN's topic in School

    My school is one of those schools where you hardly see students; I have busy BUSY days, but mostly slow days. I still see lots of nonsense complaints along with my frequent fliers. Most of my frequent...

  24. scrubs or business casual

    vvasq87 replied to villageRN's topic in School

    We're not even allowed to wear scrubs... We can only wear business casual... In my school, staff is allowed to wear jeans on Fridays, so I def take advantage of that. I do miss donning my scrubs...

  25. Hired as a NYC School Nurse ... Almost!

    vvasq87 replied to HangInThere's topic in School

    Thanks for the congrats! Have you heard back from them? My day-to-day is pretty much the same. I work in a small school so it's not too busy, the most students I've seen in a day, is about 12, and...