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  1. Good Kids

    verdeacres replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    There is a 6th grade boy, small for his age, that comes in occasionally to use his rescue inhaler. You can tell kids whose parents stress politeness in upbringing, he actually engages in conversation...

  2. So now what?

    verdeacres replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Is there a department of health contact you could call? Some DOP's have clinics or resources. Also the Lions Club is an advocate for children's sight, try to contact the local

  3. Unemployment during the summer

    verdeacres replied to verdeacres's topic in School

    We have about 8 weeks off and have to be back for some August training and sessions at the hospital. I can choose to not work, but camps are not an option unless it is day camp. I have family to take...

  4. Ear aches

    verdeacres replied to Dattebayo's topic in School

    Besides the Ear-ease, what DIY ideas for a heat pak? I don't have any funds for fancy stuff. I have a few washcloths that I microwave, put in a baggie and let them use. Any better

  5. How much orientation??

    verdeacres replied to RNBSNon12/13/14's topic in School

    And that is part of the charm of the position - autonomy and

  6. Unemployment during the summer

    verdeacres replied to verdeacres's topic in School

    Thanks guys! I am unsure, due to one of my nurse managers mentioning it. I will check into

  7. How much orientation??

    verdeacres replied to RNBSNon12/13/14's topic in School

    A couple of days with the nurse who had first worked on the new contract with the school. Not many specific instructions, good

  8. School Nurse Salary?

    verdeacres replied to kegreat's topic in School

    Hours 7:30 to 3:00, work at a very small high school/jr high. I work for a large children's hospital that contracts out for school health. I make $24 an hour, not averaged over holidays or summer. I...

  9. What was your very first Nursing Job?

    verdeacres replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Med/Surg, 1 year at a small rural community hospital, nights...practically killed me as the sleeping during the day was impossible. Then to dialysis and 12-14 hour days and very acute patients,...

  10. medical records

    verdeacres replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    And that is why I always tell myself, I get off at 3...I get off at

  11. Student with Neurofibromatosis

    verdeacres replied to verdeacres's topic in School

    No, he has been a student here, transferred back from a tech school. I am new. I looked through his health info after sending him off with the squad. I also called the school nurse at the technical...

  12. Student with Neurofibromatosis

    verdeacres posted a topic in School

    A student showed up in my high school clinic - history of neurofibromatosis, asthma - no one informed me it was his first day back from another school. There was no inhaler, action plan etc. I had to...

  13. Poll: What age group?

    verdeacres replied to villageRN's topic in School

    Small rural impoverished middle and high school students - more independent than younger ones. Most are very pleasant, but some are surprisingly

  14. Sub vent

    verdeacres replied to Duncan6's topic in School

    So sorry to hear about the red tape that is keeping you from the position, it is frustrating. Can you see the superintendent or the principal and advocate for

  15. How do you tell your MS/HS kids it's only a cold?

    verdeacres posted a topic in School

    I was hired mid-October to a small rural school that struggles with attendance issues. It is an economically depressed area that seems to not have a lot parents value school attendance. The kids come...

  16. School nurse saves the day!

    verdeacres posted a topic in School

    Here is an article about a school nurse who really saved a middle schooler by having good insight! Nurse credited with saving student who had blood clot near brain stem | Fox News Always good to see...

  17. New here

    verdeacres replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    So what made you change careers, Graduatenurse14? I also have an elementary education degree, but got a nursing degree when masters degrees were mandated. Now being a school nurse is the best of both...

  18. Who uses the restroom in your office?

    verdeacres replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    My office is always open, it is in the office complex, so you have to go through the attendance secretary to get to it. It is a mixed bag of who uses the restroom, teachers for overflow, sick kids, me...

  19. terminated from FMC

    verdeacres replied to Healerforlife's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Godspeed to you, Healerforlife. May your next experience be better and better staffed. Dialysis patients can really get into your heart and become close, but good luck in your new

  20. How do you tell your MS/HS kids it's only a cold?

    verdeacres replied to verdeacres's topic in School

    We are not allowed to give stock meds, the parents have to provide med and sign a form. I think with stock meds, it would be easier. I do explain, educate, etc., but their stares are dumbfounded due...

  21. Liabilty Insurance

    verdeacres replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    Same as the above, can't beat

  22. Exciting week

    verdeacres replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I have to admit that after having lived near Cleveland for 30 years, the sports teams are actually accomplishing something! Besides the Browns, that

  23. Spinal Screening First Timer

    verdeacres replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    They still do

  24. Burnout

    verdeacres replied to Andix's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Unfortunately dialysis units are little hotbeds of drama and personalities. I have found that I need to do my job, ignore the gossip, stay out of the groups of whisperers and work a lot less hours...

  25. DIY forms/resources - what makes your job easier that might make ours easier:)

    verdeacres posted a topic in School

    I noticed several posters have mentioned forms/items that they have made up to document or record events. Cattz just posted a form for reporting abuse that would be a life saver if you did not have a...