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  1. The Snow Day Thread!

    guest83140 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Oh my, God knew husband (schoolteacher) and I needed a Rest!!! Yes, home for Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues and possibly Wed!

  2. What's your relationship with school counselor?

    guest83140 replied to thebodyshop's topic in School

    Well, the last school counselor at a middle age daep school was manly, inside and out and was first challenging until she found out that I was experienced and knew the in's and out's of what I did and...

  3. Elementary Burn Out

    guest83140 posted a topic in School

    Hello New and Old. I haven't been on in about a year or so. I am still a school nurse hopefully with only 5-6 years to go if I choose. I recently went elementary from middle/HS kids because of...

  4. Win CASH! Christmas Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    guest83140 replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    I know, I took a red and green capsule on the medicine tray marked Santa helper. "Oh he was just admitted on

  5. In Shock

    guest83140 posted a topic in School

    I was called into a meeting by the principal with 4 days left of school. He is not returning and has a few issues with me. I have gotten excellent evals for 5 years. Last week I called 911 for a...

  6. In Shock

    guest83140 replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Thanks for the responses. It is a little complex because he and both AP are being transf. bc low perf. I learnt he is soft for ladies incl. his sec. Her and my aide got close as friends over the last...

  7. Walking Pneumonia

    guest83140 replied to intheweeds's topic in School

    No, I haven't. Unless the physican authorized the student to stay at home I have never heard of exclusion because of "walking pneumonia. The school needs the doctor's note in order to justify...

  8. Charting

    guest83140 replied to Flare's topic in School

    We also use Skyward to chart student visits, parent calls, consultations. Also chart screenings, immunizations, medications now starting this year. Usually it's difficult to get Skyward support and...

  9. Who buys Supplies??!

    guest83140 replied to Sl1011's topic in School

    Our Nurse Supervisor orders what she wants and we 7 RNs and 8 NAs have a little say in the matter. Usually if it costs just under $40 dollars or so and we can justify needing it we may get it in a...

  10. Please help: school nurse interview

    guest83140 replied to Emmam212003's topic in School

    Let them know that you are comfortable around children and would love to work in the clinic. They may ask why you want to change to school nursing and why you would be a good fit. They may ask if you...

  11. Vent - June cannot get here soon enough

    guest83140 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I don't know if the extension is just a grant as I heard that some major schools in Texas are doing the same. I don't know what it is going on but know the teachers and staff look forward to summers...

  12. New Nurse needs advice and support

    guest83140 replied to asp40's topic in School

    A health class is what we do basically when we talk or teach others about health issues. I would probably find time to visit the classroom beforehand to get comfortable with the environment, setup and...

  13. High School Nurse?? Nervous!

    guest83140 replied to Sl1011's topic in School

    I have worked both elementary and high school but prefer higher grades. My hours are 8 to 4 pm so maybe the kids can be picked up for 2 hrs from a agency or stay home mom until you get off. High...

  14. Happy New School Year !

    guest83140 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Thanks and the same to you! I wasn't ready with all this heat in Tx but I am rolling now. It's been awhile since I've been on here-job cuts, family deaths and busy with teens. Glad to see an old...

  15. Random Question: med keys?

    guest83140 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I take them home because I have a clinic assistant. But if I didn't, I would give them to the principal's secretary. 7 Days to go for Spring Break! Yeah!!! :) :)

  16. Which pocket reference for a telemetry nurse would you recommend?

    guest83140 replied to Irock's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't get a reply from others here, try the telemetry or cardiac nurse specialty area. Or do what I do, go to bookstore review

  17. Staple left in wound?

    guest83140 replied to KhloRN2be's topic in General Nursing

    She needs to write a note to the doctor or better yet call him and let him do the

  18. Professional Advice

    guest83140 replied to msdaschcav's topic in General Nursing

    You are not sure that you have the hospital job yet. Don't turn the nursing home job down just yet. If you don't have it on paper and better yet you haven't started work, I wouldn't turn it lose on...

  19. How fast to push IV meds

    guest83140 replied to deemalt's topic in General Nursing

    Most meds book list the appropriate time for these drugs. You need to start a list and look them up. Laminate them and put them in your scrub pocket for reference. Don't depend on the hospital or...

  20. facebook game for nurses

    guest83140 replied to ladiesman's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like fun. The only thing I don't like about FB games is that they make you add friends to the Application in order to use them. So I would want a game not tied into FB since everybody isn't...

  21. What is considered abuse by your boss?

    guest83140 replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    You must have a back up plan. The DON will possibly not change. You must prepare for this. If you can catch her when she is calm and ask to speak with her to let her know your feelings about the...

  22. What do you do to destress?

    guest83140 replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    I shop at the fruit stand, TJ Maxx, Bath and Body or one my other fav store and spend under $10-20 depending on what I can use. Or I may get me a yogurt ice cream and park at the park. Or I may go to...

  23. Comfortable Shoes

    guest83140 replied to LatinainOhio's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear whatever I feel is comfortable which is expensive nurse shoes or expensive tennis shoes. I have ran into very few cheap comfortable shoes. I usually buy at JC PENNY or other mall stores. I try...

  24. Advice for School Nurse

    guest83140 replied to BeSweet's topic in School

    The first week will set your routine for you. You will learn how to triage quickly, document quickly, contact parents quickly. On the side you will make time for checking immunizations, and other...

  25. Night shift, new grad - advice please.. ?

    guest83140 replied to Jamie P.M., RN's topic in General Nursing

    Day shift is more hectic but you will not experience a true since of Nursing until working a few Day or Evening shifts. Even if you just follow a nurse for a week or two, it will open your eyes to the...