SchoolRN,BSN

SchoolRN,BSN specializes in ICU,Oncology,School,.

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1. New School Nurse in Fla

   SchoolRN,BSN replied to radrook's topic in School

   Welcome:balloons:

2. from acute care to school nursing

   SchoolRN,BSN replied to millhouse's topic in School

   :welcome: I'm in a similar situation. Going to be at the same school district as my kids, coming directly from an ICU setting. Hoping we both love it! Something to consider... I joined NASN, along...

3. Clinic Log

   SchoolRN,BSN replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in School

   Bergren~ Thank you for the clarification. Until our PS health component is ready, I will use the log like you suggested w/ in & out times but no documentation other than home or return to class. I...

4. Clinic Log

   SchoolRN,BSN replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in School

   Per the conference staff the problem with the paper log is that if your records are subpoenaed then you have multiple students information on one page. I guess redacting isn't allowed? Thankfully, I...

5. Clinic Log

   SchoolRN,BSN replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in School

   schooldistrictnurse, Thanks for the info! We use PowerSchool as well, but I'm not sure how to use it the way you are describing. I think it was new as of last year and I was only there two days/week...

6. Clinic Log

   SchoolRN,BSN posted a topic in School

   Hi, I went to a conference last week & was told that a running log is a huge no-no for legal reasons. The presenter suggested using 2 part carbon-less slips (custom made by a local printer for...

7. How important is it to get a nurse tech job?

   SchoolRN,BSN replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in General Nursing

   I completely agree. A tech job will make you much more marketable. If you can swing it with school, I would absolutely look for a position in the hospital I wanted to work at after graduation. Good...

8. 20 Questions about Schools???

   SchoolRN,BSN replied to buncobabe's topic in General Nursing

   I can't offer specific advice about the Tampa area, but just wanted to encourage you to look at the bridge programs. I graduated at 42 with a BSN after going the ASN, then RN-BSN route. It was much...

9. Impossible for find a job for a new RN

   SchoolRN,BSN replied to Hoosier03's topic in Indiana Nursing

   I know that Tipton, Howard Regional, St. Joseph, & Dukes Memorial all have openings listed on their websites. They are all around the Kokomo

10. Impossible for find a job for a new RN

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to Hoosier03's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Apply at the places where you had clinicals & use your instructors as references. That's what worked for me. Good luck

11. Dayshift or Nightshift: Which works better for families??

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for all the great input. I officially accepted an ICU nights position today & I would not have thought to do so without the encouragement of all of you. Many many thanks:yeah:...

12. Dayshift or Nightshift: Which works better for families??

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all of your help. I know either shift is doable. I just keep telling myself there are working parents everywhere :) I am overwhelmed I think b/c I haven't worked f/t in soooo long & I...

13. Dayshift or Nightshift: Which works better for families??

    SchoolRN,BSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all~ I will be graduating in May & have been trying to decide which shift will work better for my family. I have four kids, 16-6 & have been a SAHM for the last 15 years. NS was a huge...

14. public VS.private-this is long post-please read

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to sandrago's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was thinking about going back to school, I looked at 1. school reputation (both public & private) 2. proximity 3. When could I start. When I tried to make my decisions on those three areas,...

15. How to Make Procrit/Aranesp Injection Less Painful

    SchoolRN,BSN replied to SassyLassie's topic in General Nursing

    The patients I have given them to say it hurts less if they are given very slowly. I don't usually go faster than 1.5