villageRN

villageRN BSN, RN

M.Ed., BSN, CSN

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  1. Eastern University??

    villageRN replied to La16's topic in School

    Hi, I went through Eastern to obtain my CSN. Finished the program in 2017 and then went on to complete my master's degree with them. LOVED the program and would highly recommend it. I found the...

  2. NY School Nurses Daycare Mandate?

    villageRN replied to SunshineNurse's topic in School

    I'm confused. In what capacity will you be working at a daycare? Is it a daycare for medically fragile children? Why are nurses being required to work at a

  3. Is it Friday yet?? (a cautionary tale about locked nurse room doors)

    villageRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    I'm so sorry this happened to you!! And I hope this person learned their lesson and are more mindful of a locked door in the

  4. Screening hours? Closed office?

    villageRN posted a topic in School

    Does your school/district allow you to hold daily screening hours? If so, is your office closed to non-emergent students during this time? If you DO have screening hours where your office is closed...

  5. bathroom assistance??

    villageRN posted a topic in School

    Hi everyone! Having a conversation with a coworker and looking for some feedback. What are your thoughts on assisting elementary students who came to your office because they wet their pants?? These...

  6. What are your hours?

    villageRN replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    My hours are 8:30 - 4:00. Kids are there 8:50 - 3:50....and they are in my office by

  7. bathroom assistance??

    villageRN replied to villageRN's topic in School

    Those are my thoughts

  8. Health Topics

    villageRN replied to crazynursebsn's topic in School

    LOVE this idea! It is one of my passions to help my high school students learn about the resources available to

  9. Nurses Pass?

    villageRN replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    I'm currently in 9-12 and kids are "supposed" to have a pass. The nurse prior to me mentally checked out several years before actually leaving so this was not enforced. We have a lot of discipline...

  10. Accident Reports

    villageRN replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    I'm new to my district this year and when I came on board, I asked for some guidelines as they had no policy in place. I was told, "do an an incident report for anything that requires more than a...

  11. If you had to choose...

    villageRN posted a topic in School

    Would you pick high school or elementary school age to work with and WHY? Thanks for your input and Happy Nurses

  12. My Arm Touched the Walll!

    villageRN posted a topic in School

    Yep... this is why I had an elementary student come to see me today... because their arm touched the wall while they were walking down the hallway. A teacher actually wrote a nurse pass for this!...

  13. What should I get a Masters in... and where?

    villageRN replied to SciFiNurse's topic in School

    Small world...I'm also finishing my CSN at Eastern this semester! I did my BSN through WGU and really liked the program. I am now toying with finishing my M.Ed through Eastern or going back to WGU...

  14. Never heard this one before!

    villageRN posted a topic in School

    Today a third grader was sent to me because his hand was cramping from taking too many math notes. And his teacher actually wrote that on his nurse pass!!!! This happened while I was dealing with two...

  15. Poll: What age group?

    villageRN posted a topic in School

    I began my first official job as a school nurse a couple of months ago. I was offered a fantastic position at an elementary school (K - 4). I never saw myself working with the younger ones as I...

  16. Tips for a solo newbie in elementary setting please?

    villageRN posted a topic in School

    Hi everyone, I'm new to working in this arena and have accepted a position as the full time school nurse in an elementary setting. I will be the only nurse (no assistant) in the building for 500...

  17. Tips for a solo newbie in elementary setting please?

    villageRN replied to villageRN's topic in School

    That's a great point! I had a school nurse I used to work with express the same thing to me about the

  18. How many students?

    villageRN posted a topic in School

    I was wondering how many students you are responsible for and what grades your school is? Also, is there a Certified School Nurse and a Health Assistant in your office or are you flying solo?

  19. Resp Assessment before inhaler???

    villageRN replied to villageRN's topic in School

    Thank you, all, for the feedback. I would never deny someone their inhaler because I certainly wouldn't want that done to me! I'm used to everyone getting lungs listened to before and after inhalers...

  20. Resp Assessment before inhaler???

    villageRN posted a topic in School

    I have been working in a school setting with children with special needs for the last 4 years so I am a newbie to the "Health Suite Nurse / CSN role". I oriented for a new position today and the...

  21. Roll Call 2016-2017

    villageRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Kidzcare, Where are you taking classes

  22. School Year 2015/2016: Who's in?

    villageRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm in for this year! This will be my 4th year in a school. First 3 years were spent in a special education setting but THIS will be my first year as the building nurse for a regular ed private...

  23. HELP...interview tomorrow!

    villageRN replied to villageRN's topic in School

    Thanks for the advice, OldDude. I was offered (and accepted) the job

  24. HELP...interview tomorrow!

    villageRN posted a topic in School

    HELP!!! I have an interview tomorrow for a new position as a school nurse. I have worked in a school for a few years, but what questions do you think I could expect? This interview got scheduled so...

  25. scrubs or business casual

    villageRN posted a topic in School

    I'm wondering...what all of you wear while working in an educational setting? I have seen some who wear scrubs, some who wear a scrub or lab jacket over business casual, and some who wear only...