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  1. Should I change from elementary to middle school?

    nyy2 replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    That's a tough choice. I'm an elementary school also (k-5), so I feel your pain with the screenings, lice, and immunizations! I wouldn't be worried about the puberty and emotional issues, but more so...

  2. Birthday Treats

    nyy2 replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I'm looking for other options to the generic birthday cupcakes. Our school began the policy of only store bought treats this year, but unfortunately it isn't always enforced. People do bring in...

  3. Blood pressure cuffs

    nyy2 replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    I was thinking the same thing dakotadenise. I'm alone at a fairly busy k-5 school, so any time saved is very much welcomed! We do physicals at school for those who did not get one at their MD and the...

  4. Whatcha doin' this summer?

    nyy2 replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    That is AMAZING!! Enjoy every minute of it..and lots of

  5. Whatcha doin' this summer?

    nyy2 replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I am just going to enjoy the summer I might fill in for a vacation or 2 at the office I worked at previously, but just enjoying the time off with my 4 year old for the most part. I hope...

  6. School Nurse Salary?

    nyy2 replied to kegreat's topic in School

    Hi Magpie - I am also in WNY and graduated from the accelerated BSN at UB! I HATED my hospital rotations and contemplated quitting halfway through because I knew I could not work in a hospital as a...

  7. Screenings...

    nyy2 replied to EB12's topic in School

    Also - I will sometimes try to grab kids during latchkey (the before/after school program) since I am here 8:30-4:00 and the buses come in at 9am and leave around 330pm. Or I try to do a few during...

  8. Screenings...

    nyy2 replied to EB12's topic in School

    I started towards the end of the year last year, so I understand! Subs had been covering the health office for most of the year, so screening didn't get done. My district used to have floating nurses...

  9. How many nurses to students ratio?

    nyy2 replied to NurseLRW's topic in School

    I am in the Buffalo, NY area and I am at a public elementary school with approx 450 kids K-5. Our high school has 1300 kids and there is one full time RN with an LPN to assist most days of the week...

  10. Grade levels. Pros and cons?

    nyy2 replied to txbootsy's topic in School

    My friend is a high school nurse and I work at an elementary school so we often discuss this! Initially my friend thought she wanted elementary level, but the open position was at the HS and now she...

  11. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    nyy2 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I love hearing everyone's stories! I can commiserate with the lice phobic teachers! My favorite ridiculous reasons are when something is "stuck". I get a few stuck zippers a week. Yesterday I had a...

  12. Countdown Time

    nyy2 replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    37 calendar days...26 working days! The district hasn't told the nurses if we will be working any days after the students are done (June 24th), so as of now I am counting down until June

  13. Interested in being a school nurse.

    nyy2 replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in School

    The pay is the worst part for me. Although it can vary greatly depending where you are located. I have been here a little over a year and am at 17.50/hour, which works out to around 24K a year. For my...

  14. Automatic BP monitor for kids?

    nyy2 posted a topic in School

    I was just wondering if anyone has used automatic BP monitors, especially in the elementary setting? I usually use a manual one, but was wondering if an automatic one would come in handy when we do...

  15. Automatic BP monitor for kids?

    nyy2 replied to nyy2's topic in School

    Thank you all for your input! I appreciate

  16. Can someone explain to me....

    nyy2 replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    That's insane! Knock on wood, the parents of my students with controlled substances haven't tried to send the meds in with the kids

  17. where are you from

    nyy2 replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

    I am in NY. I work in a public K-5 school. I joined NASN this year, but I am not sure that I will continue. I am not attending the conferences.

  18. Sharps vs. Not Sharps

    nyy2 replied to schooldistrictnurse's topic in School

    I agree with ChasinRT, we put Epipens in the sharps container

  19. Interview attire

    nyy2 replied to Pmkn10RN's topic in School

    I wore scrubs to my interview, only because I was subbing that day in the district and they told me not to worry about it. But if I were you, I would change into a more interview friendly outfit, even...

  20. lice checks

    nyy2 replied to jonie8693's topic in School

    My district still does classroom checks unfortunately. Some of the nurses in my district are trying to get it changed, but I don't know what my school will go for it. My principal is very much into...

  21. From Nursing School to School Nurse?

    nyy2 replied to wanna_be's topic in School

    I agree with CAdreamerRN, it sounds like you already have a great background! I think certifications and requirements vary, based on where you are located. I'm in upstate/Western NY and they only...

  22. New grad in School Nursing

    nyy2 replied to nurseinFL2567's topic in School

    I agree with Jen-Elizabeth - apply to be a sub. That way you can see what it is like and have your foot in the door. I did an accelerated BSN program (1 year) and half way through I realized I could...

  23. Getting first school nurse job

    nyy2 replied to nycNurse2b's topic in School

    I agree with Fetch...if you can - apply to be a sub. The subs will have the first shot at any openings. I actually went part-time at my last job to be able to sub in a couple local school districts....

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

    nyy2 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'll be here for year #2. I'm glad to see people commenting that the second year is better than the

  25. scrubs or business casual

    nyy2 replied to villageRN's topic in School

    I can wear either, but I prefer scrubs because they are so much more comfortable. Plus I work with little ones who run to me instead of the garbage can when they are about to vomit! And as someone...