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    touchy subject

    halohg replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    How old is the student? I actually agree with the parent and would have not brought up possible abuse. At any age if this became part of my concern I would have questioned the student or had the...
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    New Grad RN, Will being a school nurse lock me into never moving into acute care?

    halohg replied to BethG26's topic in School

    Sounds like it may be a good fit for your and your family. I would start out with looking for sub Nurse positions and keep your options open for other areas of
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    I need ideas

    halohg replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Newsletter?? This is something I have thought about with focus of the monthly concentrations. But I do not have the time I would
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    Teacher Frustration!!!

    halohg replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    One reason that I had support for the pass system is the simple fact that I stated the system proves that the adult from where the student is coming from is aware that child left their responsibility...
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    Uh, what?

    halohg replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Can I ask you are you Facebook friends with the teacher as well or did she cyber stalk you down and send you a message via messenger? Because for a moment I am going to assume you are Facebook friends...
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    Salt water rinses

    halohg replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I love to have students SW rinse for sore throats, lets me know if they are serious or just task avoidance. My frequent flyers cut down dramatically since they know what is
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    School Nursing

    halohg replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    I think these two quick videos sum it up nicely NJEA Ad campaign highlights school nurses - New Jersey Education
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    New Students, no english

    halohg replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I find these students amazingly resilient and adapt very quickly, having a great handle of the language by the new year. We use language lines when necessary and google translate at other
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    Help with diabetic students

    halohg replied to J-lynn's topic in School

    Traveling between buildings is especially challenging. I would not pull them out unless it was part of their medical plan. I would have a conversation with the parent and a plan for when you are not...
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    Help with diabetic students

    halohg replied to J-lynn's topic in School

    It really must go from the doctors orders and care plan. I have never had orders not require at minimum before meals and after. They come in do their thing and just report the numbers for...
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    Weird reasons to come to school nurse?

    halohg replied to Avill's topic in School

    Did you send a bill for a
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    Substitute school nurse - new grad?

    halohg replied to taylor0818's topic in School

    Okay, then I believe the answer is no. Your experience to get you hired is based on sound clinical judgement and proving you can work autonomously. Not specifically with peds, of course if you did I...
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    Substitute school nurse - new grad?

    halohg replied to taylor0818's topic in School

    So I don't mean to be so forward, but at what stage are you in your life? What is so actractive to you about school nursing? I think your years of experience in a peds office is enough to qualify you...
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    New school RN

    halohg replied to Poodle345's topic in School

    Is this one of your elementary or middle school students? I would have the parent come in and have you walk through the expectations and then empower them to realistic limitations without additional...
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    Teachers ??

    halohg replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Depends on the level of the school and if you travel among campuses. I find that the K-5 level of teachers can be the most challenging and the respect level is much more professional at the middle and...
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    Salary?

    halohg replied to Lee824's topic in School

    Which state are you from, it can vary from low 30s to 50s. Remember less hours per day, lunch every day, no holidays, nights, weekends, lower pressure and
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    Does Anybody Else...

    halohg replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    I wear scrubs and I'm the only one that
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    Using School Computer

    halohg replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Of course I visit this site on my work computer as well as other sites, however I do my job really well. This is an excuse that admin uses when they are looking in to questioning your work or looking...
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    Frequent Students

    halohg replied to avecta's topic in School

    It's time for admin support and ask to speak at the next staff meeting and address when it is appropriate to send a student. Sometimes they are coming a second and third time no t from the same...
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    Interview questions for elementary school nurse

    halohg replied to cbh417's topic in School

    Seizures, first aide, skin rashes, psych
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    Interview questions for elementary school nurse

    halohg replied to cbh417's topic in School

    You can expect to be asked to triage scenarios. So if you have a diabetic feeling shaky, the principal calling your phone, a "head" injury from the play ground, daily med to give out, an asthmatic...
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    Can you explain a time when you feel like your nursing license was put on the line?

    halohg replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    Very rare and never something that would result in a review. The closest thing is being asked to dispense medication without an order from a medical
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    providing OTC Meds to teachers/staff

    halohg replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    This is how I handle this sticky situation. If an adult comes in looking for an OTC, I simply point to a cabinet and tell them to take a look and help themselves to anything they think would help...
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    Peds Acute to School

    halohg replied to Lex_pedsRN's topic in School

    Independent, self reliant,
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    Just offered the position

    halohg replied to kndrpn's topic in School

    Congrats... 1. Fair pay... it will not be, but no holidays, weekends, nights, summer off. Typically on 6 or 7 hour work day. You can search surrounding districts board of ed meetings and look at...