SchoolNurse91

SchoolNurse91 BSN, RN

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  1. What do you do?

    SchoolNurse91 replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Is it a financial issue? Insulin is super

  2. Spacers: Do you order extra?

    SchoolNurse91 replied to RNTadaaaa's topic in School

    That's an insane budget! I don't have

  3. Used my scary nurse voice

    SchoolNurse91 replied to guest464345's topic in School

    I've had 3 kids this year with stapled fingers.

  4. School nursing and benefits

    SchoolNurse91 replied to 2BS Nurse's topic in School

    In Oklahoma, you have to be certified to be considered a school nurse. I just calculated and it's actually $33, but I have 8 years of experience. I'm making 5k a year less than at the hospital...but...

  5. School nursing and benefits

    SchoolNurse91 replied to 2BS Nurse's topic in School

    I'm in Oklahoma. I work 184 days per year. I am on teacher's contract. I make around $35 an hour. Retirement and health is 100% paid for. I get 10 sick days, 3 emergency days, 3 personal, and 3...

  6. Wiping bottoms

    SchoolNurse91 replied to Keeperofthebandaids's topic in School

    I only change one student. She is a kiddo that is cathed every 3 hours. I only change her if she had a BM when it is cath time. Any other time, it a para's

  7. IHP

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    Thank you

  8. IHP

    SchoolNurse91 posted a topic in School

    What is your district/state policy on IHPs? In my state, only RNs can initiate. I am the only RN in district. I was approached by my administrator about forming IHPs.. but this seems like an...

  9. IHP

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    I've been here 6 years and we've never done them..but our state "recommends" we meet with parents so they can have input. I do emergency care plans for my students and the LPNs do them as well. It's a...

  10. Vision Screening

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    We use HOTV and Lea symbols chart. State law states k,1st and 3rd must be screened by these. Check your state laws on what is

  11. Medication Consent

    SchoolNurse91 posted a topic in School

    How does your district handle medications? We currently only require the parent's signature for OTC meds. We require parent AND physician signature for prescription meds. This was changed a few years...

  12. Freaking out

    SchoolNurse91 replied to Nursemomo3816's topic in School

    In our district, we have one RN and two LPNs. We have 9 diabetics in different schools with lunch around the same time. It's impossible for us to be everywhere. Secretaries/teachers have to do it. A...

  13. 40 Students per day... YIKES!!

    SchoolNurse91 replied to BooBooCrew's topic in School

    I've had this problem. I sent out an e-mail of when/when not to send a kid to the nurse. I also REQUIRE a WRITTEN pass (unless it's a true emergency.) If they don't show with a pass, I send them back...

  14. C'Mon Now!

    SchoolNurse91 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    4th grader comes into my office with a wad of toilet paper in his nose Him: The toilet paper is stuck. Me: Why did you shove it up there like that? Him: I don't know. I wanted to. Me: Okay... get it...

  15. How do you prepare/package meds for coverage staff?

    SchoolNurse91 replied to guest464345's topic in School

    I have three schools so the secretaries are giving meds most of the time anyway. I have a rolling, locking cabinet. It sits by the secretaries usually and I walk into the front office to give meds. I...

  16. Medication Consent

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    Yes, specific student. However, this isn't an issue for one student. It's a problem for many, many students. If I truly felt the student was in distress, I'd give the medication. However, I don't want...

  17. Medication Consent

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    As far as I'm aware, there is no law. There is a recommendation that the form be signed by the physician. I've consulted with districts around me. Some take the pharmacy label and some require a...

  18. School Nurse or Health Aide

    SchoolNurse91 replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    In Oklahoma, you MUST be a BSN RN with a teaching certificate to be a school nurse. It probably depends on state

  19. Can you work as a Pre op nurse with an ADN degree instead of BSN?

    SchoolNurse91 replied to Rocio8809's topic in PACU

    I'm an ADN RN. I work in pre op as well as phase II recovery. We only hire RNs but it doesn't matter if it's ADN or

  20. What's 'General Specialties'?

    SchoolNurse91 replied to No Stars In My Eyes's topic in General Specialties

    I work in a hospital doing pre and post op. It's a speciality that isn't listed

  21. New job

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in Nursing Career

    I already quit, but I'm much happier in my new spot. Thank

  22. New job

    SchoolNurse91 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I landed my dream job as a NICU RN. however, I'm not loving it like I thought I work. I actually get a sick feeling in my stomach when I have to come in. Is this normal for a new grad to feel like...

  23. I wish I knew that before...

    SchoolNurse91 replied to cll3291's topic in General Students

    I really think professors need to start teaching real world nursing. Everything is taught by the book and NCLEX standard. I understand that. But we all know that's not how it always goes. I was so...

  24. Advice on becoming a NICU Nurse

    SchoolNurse91 replied to virginaboy778's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was hired in the NICU as an ADN new

  25. New Grad NICU Interview Help

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SF BSN2b's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    June or July, depends on when I pass the NCLEX! Good