Windchaser22

Windchaser22

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  1. well, it happened

    Windchaser22 replied to mycsm's topic in School

    Ugh sorry! I keep a go bag with a change of clothes in my

  2. How did you land a school nurse job?

    Windchaser22 replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in School

    Check the state requirements as they vary. In NJ you have to have a bachelors and state certification before you get hired. Highly recommend subbing. School nursing is nowhere as easy peasy as most...

  3. Reporting to parents

    Windchaser22 replied to tiffc8433's topic in School

    Depends on the child and situation. Obvious call for head injury, suspected fracture, suspected appendicitis, vomiting, fever, lice, conjunctivitis, skin eruptions that may be contagious etc. etc....

  4. How many of you precept nursing students?

    Windchaser22 replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    School nursing was my favorite rotation. I got to do 5 full days as part of my ADN program in a variety of schools and grades. In some I observed and asked a million questions, in others was an active...

  5. Measles. Vaccines.

    Windchaser22 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    NJ is current considering a conscientious objection bill. Hopefully it will die in

  6. First job: substitute school nurse!

    Windchaser22 replied to PCnurse88's topic in School

    Hello! I worked the floor for a year before pursuing school nursing in earnest. I sub in two districts for the last 2 years. One has 5 schools and the other 2. The smaller district provided 2 full...

  7. Sub Folder - med list

    Windchaser22 replied to RNlove17's topic in School

    In the elementary school where I sub a lot the nurse has a list set up by time, which is extremely helpful in her super busy office. This way any sub knows that the five kids with diabetes all come in...

  8. What School Nurses REALLY Do?

    Windchaser22 replied to Kittery's topic in School

    I document EVERY visit electronically and count every phone call too. This is reported, with reasons for the visit, in a monthly report. There are a variety of benefits to the reports, like trends...

  9. What School Nurses REALLY Do?

    Windchaser22 replied to Kittery's topic in School

    Ideally, one could start as a permanent part timer. This way you are mentored and can readily take the reigns when the time

  10. Otoscopes

    Windchaser22 replied to aetienn6's topic in School

    You may want to check your state board of nursing if your not sure about limits on scope of practice. My understanding from the NJBON is that assessment is not part of an LPN scope (regardless of...

  11. What School Nurses REALLY Do?

    Windchaser22 replied to Kittery's topic in School

    I'll chime in by adding that we care for every medical condition on the planet depending on the year. Cancer, sickle cell, heart disease,HIV, Guilin beret, transplants, etc. while also trying to do...

  12. School Nurses

    Windchaser22 replied to mdonohue76's topic in School

    In NJ you have to have a bachelors degree, in addition to RN, and a school nurse certification (extra 22-30 credits or so. You can sub without the cert but can't get hired full time. School nurses in...

  13. Vitals?

    Windchaser22 replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Depends on need. Echo other posters here and I add in pain (5th vital) when

  14. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    Windchaser22 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    5th grader....I think I have a fever and feel all shivery so my teacher sent me here. Child is wearing shorts and a tee shirt...in November...in NJ. Me...are you cold? Child..yes. Me...where is your...

  15. Do you look...

    Windchaser22 replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Looking is part of the assessment. A nurse in my district found a bead in an ear. Had the parents take him to the doc who didn't see anything. She looked again and saw it. Had the kid go back and...

  16. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    Windchaser22 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Today... 1. A K student...my pants are too big. (They weren't but I made a gauze belt). 2. 1st grader crying...I think my heart is broke. Awww, Seriously I wanted to just hug

  17. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    Windchaser22 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    A hair on her tongue...good one! At least we have the ability to see the humor, even though it's extra work for us to "treat" these

  18. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    Windchaser22 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I had a 4th grader the other day who didn't know why he was sent to the health office. He just said, I don't know, my teacher told me to come see you. Ummm ok

  19. Performance appraisals...are they fair?

    Windchaser22 posted a topic in School

    From what I have seen, a lot of school nurses are evaluated very similar to teachers and that any clinical component is sorely lacking. I'm wondering what others are experiencing and if you think it...

  20. Going Directly Into School Nursing?

    Windchaser22 replied to Butterfly_Effect's topic in School

    Hello! I am in a similar boat. Not new per se as I have some LTC/rehab experience but didn't like the administrative climate if you get my drift. Been subbing as a school nurse and it is amazing....

  21. ANA petitions Feds (educ. funding) for 1.1 million more RN's within 8 yrs.

    Windchaser22 replied to Guttercat's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The best you say? New grads here have no choice but to work in LTC, rehab or home care to start. On average the "new grad" may get a PD hospital job about two years after graduating, if they are...

  22. Meds locked up?

    Windchaser22 replied to 100kids's topic in School

    Epi pens, inhalers, glucagon and diastat are in unlocked, portable containers set up by grade. These must be brought outside during an emergency or drill and be available for the deligates (epi pen)...

  23. Anyone Else Feel This Way?

    Windchaser22 replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    It sounds like you are out of balance on a couple of levels. Rule out any medical issue (anemia etc), see if you can create some type of harmony at work, and find something meaningful to you outside...