amandarn10

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1. "Emergencies" in the school

   amandarn10 posted a topic in School

   Just a funny story I had to share: I was giving "the puberty talk" to a class of fifth graders yesterday when the classroom phone rang. It was the Secretary (who I love dearly, but has no...

2. HEAT Index

   amandarn10 replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

   This chart is from the Illinois States Board of Education - I like it because it pretty clearly lays out the descriptions for the heat indices (and wind chills). I think sharing with staff members can...

3. Tips and Tricks for Assessments

   amandarn10 posted a topic in School

   Just wanted to open this up to get some tips/tricks for physical assessments. I am new to school nursing and no peds background. I have had kids start with physical complaints (sore throat, head...

4. health office decorations

   amandarn10 posted a topic in School

   Where do you get the decorations (posters, etc) and health resources (pamphlets, etc) for your school's health office? I have to set up and decorate my office and not sure where to start?I'm going to...

5. Excited new school nurse!

   amandarn10 replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

   I'm starting in the fall too! Excited to start (and nervous!) it's great too have an online community of peers since school nursing can seem so

6. School Nurse Software

   amandarn10 posted a topic in School

   I am starting my first school nursing job this fall, in 3 weeks. One of my 1st tasks is to decide what software system the school should use for documentation. From what I understand the main options...

7. School Nurse Certification

   amandarn10 replied to MsMLG's topic in School

   I would like to do the same thing. From what I understand, in my state it is a 2-3 semester courseload, not just a test, so it is very time consuming and also expensive. I'm interested in hearing...

8. considering a job offer

   amandarn10 replied to amandarn10's topic in School

   Thanks!! I appreciate the feedback a lot!! I learned that the school is part of a special ed co-op that oversees things and I guess there is a certified school nurse through that as well, so that...

9. considering a job offer

   amandarn10 posted a topic in School

   So I'm just looking for some advice from others who've been in the field. I've been working as a nurse for about 3 1/2 years. The first 10 months as inpatient oncology (hated it), then 1 year as...