Hi all! It has been quite a while since I have posted. I am currently finishing my 5th year of school nursing. I have thought about other opportunities because my kids will be in college soon. I am...
So funny you say that about planes! I am the SAME! I hate flying and have not done it in years. The position is regional so I don't anticipate that type of travel. But I can see the need to go to...
My kids will be seniors. I have twins that will go to college at the same time, so the increase in salary is definitely a factor. We need all the extra we can get. I have found out this position stats...
I am in the interview process right now. I am not even sure I will be offered the position. As far as travel goes my impression is that it is regional to my area. I was told they usually fly you out...
It does not sound like parents are treating the problem at home? I know this is a daunting task and they may need help. We have a school fund for district families that might need help from time to...
Wow O2 tanks in school?! I would have had them call while I was on the way, but you for sure did the right thing by calling!! We do not have stock albuterol. I have used caffeinated drinks in a pinch...
We have an exclusion date of October 19th. I still have over 90. Sent email, sent letter. Next we have the principal send automated phone call to guardians stating their student will not be allowed in...
Hi all-I decided to come back. This year is tough with diabetics/seizures/CF and a variety of other health issues. I still STRUGGLE and question whether or not I made the right choice. I had a...
Greetings to another school year. I wasn't sure I would be back, but here I am. I hear the 2nd year is quite a bit better than the 1st. Did you all find this to be true? I just have so many issues...
HI all- I haven't been on much this year as it has been so busy. I am in a middle school with about 750 students (7th and 8th). This is my second year, which I have to say is MUUUCH better than my...
I chart everything, even bathroom use. We had budget cuts last year and we were cutting staff based on acuity. Luckily we have a decent software charting system. But its less likely they will cut a...
It is a huge transition from hospital to school nurse. And although most days at school don't have crash and burn emergencies being the only medical person gives me huge stress. I had emergencies all...
I wear school spirit tees and scrub pants. I was helping a student to the BR 2 x daily last year and just feel scrubs were more appropriate. I sometimes wear jeans on Friday. I do think it makes us...
I feel like the reports/ health conditions are priority. I reach out to parents via email to ask for health care plans for chronic conditions, asthma, food allergy. I try to get all of the parents to...
Hi all-Hope you all are enjoying your summer. I am contemplating applying for a job that was presented through a contact of mine. It could be substantially more money. (In my world at least)...We...
Hi I just wanted to thank you all for your responses. I have decided to return for a second year of school nursing. I am acclimating to 5 days a week and I am on a countdown for summer! I had to sit...
I am a first year school nurse at a middle school. I come from a high risk OB labor and delivery background. First off let me say I did labor and delivery almost 8 years and I complained most of the...
I think middle school is a great way to "train" for high school if you are looking for older kids. Typically middle schools have smaller numbers than high school so that is why I think of it as...