NurseKitKat

NurseKitKat

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  1. Suspected drug use in home

    NurseKitKat posted a topic in Private Duty

    Have any of you had an experience with suspected drug use in a patient's home? I'm not sure, and I don't want to get anyone in trouble, but I also don't want to get myself in trouble for NOT reporting...

  2. Suspected drug use in home

    NurseKitKat replied to NurseKitKat's topic in Private Duty

    Smoking marijuana. Sometimes I think I can smell it, but my nose does not work that well

  3. Suspected drug use in home

    NurseKitKat replied to NurseKitKat's topic in Private Duty

    Thank you. That makes me feel better about how I've been handling

  4. New to renal

    NurseKitKat posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hello! I've been a school nurse for my entire nursing career and now I'm moving into the hospital. I'll be working on a renal unit....does any one have any pointers for me? Very excited & very...

  5. New to renal

    NurseKitKat replied to NurseKitKat's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks momto5RN, good luck to you as well

  6. New to renal

    NurseKitKat replied to NurseKitKat's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks so much

  7. keeping records on staff members

    NurseKitKat posted a topic in School

    Hi! I have been told in the past it's not a good idea to keep records on staff members who see me. Now, at another facility I am in trouble for NOT keeping records on staff members! Has anyone had...

  8. keeping records on staff members

    NurseKitKat replied to NurseKitKat's topic in School

    No, I've worked for three different districts in the past 15 years, I've never had to do

  9. keeping records on staff members

    NurseKitKat replied to NurseKitKat's topic in School

    This is what I did at my previous location, and got in trouble for! I think this is a GOOD

  10. keeping records on staff members

    NurseKitKat replied to NurseKitKat's topic in School

    I am not given ANY information unless a staff member chooses to share that with me, usually when they are having an issue. I'd like to have a form on the staff members just like the kiddos

  11. keeping records on staff members

    NurseKitKat replied to NurseKitKat's topic in School

    Nothing gets reported to me, I usually find out when someone comes to me for an issue. I wish I could get information from teachers, have teacher forms, like I do the student

  12. How do your students address you?

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

    I'm a bit old fashioned, so I use my last name...but mine it not a hard one! I also go by Nurse "last name" instead of Mrs. "last name" to separate myself from the teachers and administration (the...

  13. ROLL CALL!!! School Nurses 2017/2018

    NurseKitKat replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm still here...quietly lurking away in the corner ;P This is my 14th, and probably last year of school nursing We are moving to another state and the salaries in a tri-county area from our...

  14. School Nurse Salary?

    NurseKitKat replied to kegreat's topic in School

    Hi Wave Watcher! I know this is a 2012 post, but hopefully you are still around and active on here! My family is moving to the eastern TN area & I was wondering what the salary is like? We are...

  15. Daily kid count

    NurseKitKat replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I am blessed to be in a small school of 116 :) The school is an emotional-behavioral school serving PK-12th grade I have 25 medication visits I have 1 T1D & 1 T2D I have to search one child...

  16. New school nurse

    NurseKitKat replied to Rcrcrn's topic in School

    Welcome to school nursing! At my school there is a standard form for that & the SpEd department is the one who gives that out & has the parent fill it out. I am only brought into the loop if...

  17. School Nurses and Mental Health

    NurseKitKat replied to PewpSmith's topic in School

    We do not have counselors or social workers at my school...it's just me! I try my best to help as much as I can, but do I not feel completely "qualified" for this role. I am learning as I

  18. Excelsior Ethics: Please help!

    NurseKitKat replied to RNFinally12's topic in Excelsior College

    Can you take the practice exam and over, or do you have to pay for it each time? Congrats on your "A" btw!

  19. Administration hovering and criticizing

    NurseKitKat replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I'm so sorry you had to deal with that. I have dealt with this from time to time as well, and it IS very frustrating. *Hugs* hope they eventually realize how lucky they are to have you

  20. Ethics @ DLSI

    NurseKitKat posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Has anyone here taken Ethics through DLSI? The instructor and "tutorial" are horrible. I am looking for tips on how to study effectively for this

  21. Ethics @ DLSI

    NurseKitKat replied to NurseKitKat's topic in Online Distance Learning

    DLSI is a "tutoring service" that has partnered with a school in Florida....I can't think of it off the top of my head. After taking this class I will register with

  22. Entitlement - Are We Making The Problem Worse?

    NurseKitKat replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Goodness! He's knocked his brain

  23. So, the season begins, "I have asthma and no inhaler at school."

    NurseKitKat replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    I think sometimes it

  24. So, the season begins, "I have asthma and no inhaler at school."

    NurseKitKat replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    I go through this yearly as well. Some parents even go as far to say that their child doesn't really have asthma & are not sure why the Dr filled out the Care Plan I faxed over...REALLY? I've...

  25. Let's encourage each other.

    NurseKitKat replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I read a lot...but don't always comment. I just want to say that I love this board and y'all are great. If I have questions, I come here...if I'm having a rough day & need a laugh, I come here....