RatherBHiking BSN, RN

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    Teachers sending students down..

    RatherBHiking replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    Some teachers feel it is your job alone to decide if a student is sick or not and their job is to let them come down anytime they ask. I'd tell the teacher that the students she sent down were fine...
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    Epi pens in classroom

    RatherBHiking replied to rn4kiddos's topic in School

    We keep our epi pens in the nurses's office so they will be centrally located and the nurse can be in charge of giving them. However, if their allergy is severe we leave one epi pen in class and one...
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    Full time school nurse or part time rn

    RatherBHiking replied to sippee's topic in School

    I have also done both and agree with everyone else. I don't love 5 days a week so I decided to do the part time. The problems were part time quickly turned into full time because they were always...
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    It's August!! Who is going back soon??

    RatherBHiking replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    I think they are doing the push for year round schools. Our district even came up with a sample year round schedule. Hmmm-makes you
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    Questions for school nurses.

    RatherBHiking replied to Determined2017's topic in School

    You're welcome! I do want to add-working in a daycare at that age for that long-I sure see how that could burn you out on kids somewhat. That's great experience and keep up the church volunteering if...
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    Organizing clinic

    RatherBHiking replied to davije01's topic in School

    Our meds required to be in original container at all times. Classes don't get first aid kits but I do pass out bandaids to classes that want them. Keep ice well
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    School Nurse Certification?

    RatherBHiking replied to mom2knjj's topic in School

    I've never heard of them not wanting to hire a nurse because of a higher salary after getting the state certification. It's required within the first year of hire and we don't get a raise with it. Now...
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    Questions for school nurses.

    RatherBHiking replied to Determined2017's topic in School

    1. Check with your district but ours requires a Bachelors degree and five years nursing experience. Peds and ER experience good but really any type of acute care good. You need excellent assessment...
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    Starting full time as school nurse- any pearls of wisdom?

    RatherBHiking replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    All great advice! I'd also recommend joining the NASN (National Assoc of School Nurses) because they also have forums, free CEU's, a free pair of glasses for any student you choose, and lots of school...
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    Taking a lunch break

    RatherBHiking replied to thelittlenurs's topic in School

    Avoid taking lunch at the busiest time. I usually go when kg has recess around 11am. They seem to need me less than other grades and they usually have aides that are helping out. Plus I get hungry...
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    It's August!! Who is going back soon??

    RatherBHiking replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    We report back in one week on the 11th. We got exactly 8 weeks off thanks to make-up snow days. Still not complaining since most people only get 2-3 weeks off an entire year!
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    Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

    RatherBHiking replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is a cop too but we started dating right out of high school before either of us even started our career training. Our poor children. My husband super protective and questions every new friend...
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    policies and procedures

    RatherBHiking replied to sarenymRN's topic in School

    We are allowed to use a hot water bottle for cramps. That way it poses no risk of burns. However, I've rarely used it as the students either say it didn't help or don't want to lay still that long....
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    Salary and retirement compared to other RN specialties?

    RatherBHiking replied to okiedokie123's topic in School

    No school nurses are not truly happy our salaries are pegged to teacher salaries at all. However, you don't become a school nurse for the money. We work 200 days a year in our district so if you break...
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    Q about vacations/days off

    RatherBHiking replied to adpiRN's topic in School

    In our district full time employees get 3 personal days a year they can take for any reason only if they can find coverage for them. Not sure how many part timers get but it's less. We're given...
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    Countdown Time

    RatherBHiking replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    Yes, it seems about the same amount of time off for everyone. We've had nothing but rain for the past three weeks so it hasn't felt much like summer. We start back Aug 11 giving us 8 total weeks...
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    Should I change from elementary to middle school?

    RatherBHiking posted a topic in School

    I've done pre-k through 5 for many years. I have two schools. There's any opening in the middle school (6-8th).Can anyone give me any insight on the biggest issues you face, the good/bad about middle...
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    Should I change from elementary to middle school?

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    Oh-LOL!! I get it!! Our administration is the police!! Gosh-sounds like you have to deal with a lot of things! Ok
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    Should I change from elementary to middle school?

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    Lol-yes I'm sure! We have many sports programs but they are required to have a dr exam and the forms are required to be turned into the coaches. Same thing in my own kid's district which is a...
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    I Got the Job Offer Today!

    RatherBHiking replied to newnurse92's topic in School

    That's one of the great things of being a school nurse-being a major part of helping kids and families first hand. If only some of these families didn't expect it and were more appreciative...sigh....
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    I Got the Job Offer Today!

    RatherBHiking replied to newnurse92's topic in School

    Congrats! I would suggest your first year to give yourself permission to just figure the job out before jumping into every committee so you don't get too overwhelmed. Offer to help if you feel...
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    How do you get into school nursing

    RatherBHiking replied to missy26's topic in School

    We're also required to have our school nurse certification within one year of hire date. You could also work towards that now if your sure you want to be a school nurse. Having that would give you a...
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    How do you get into school nursing

    RatherBHiking replied to missy26's topic in School

    Our district requirements are 5 yrs nursing experience with preference given to those with school nurse experience. Find out what your requirements are in your district (just call the board of Ed)...
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    Should I change from elementary to middle school?

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    Thanks for all the advice. It sounds like middle school won't be any harder than elementary school which is good to hear! We don't do sports physicals so I don't have to worry about that. I'm not too...
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    Out of pocket expenses?

    RatherBHiking replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    I buy none of the above as well. All provided by the schools except clothes and we get lots of donations from churches. The only thing I spend my own money on is sometimes decorations or cool office...