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    Speaking of summer...

    Jacquipals replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    I am working 10 random days at a local high school to cover their special ed program. Only working 9:00 am- 1:00 pm so not too
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    Advice please!

    Jacquipals posted a topic in School

    I am a school nurse at a small school with no guidance counselor to help. A student is going to confide in me that her parent is an alcoholic (according to friends). If I determine that parent is not...
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    student extracurricular activities

    Jacquipals replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    If the parent cannot go, we would have to send a nurse. If we couldn't find a nurse then the entire trip is
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    Should I stay or should I go now...

    Jacquipals posted a topic in School

    Anyone else thinking about leaving their current job and moving on to another school next year? I work at a great private school but thinking of switching to public for the
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    Should I stay or should I go now...

    Jacquipals replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    Oh, no, I LOVE school nursing. I am at a small private school and I'm not as busy as I would like which means I'm often
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    Nursing fields suited for physical limitations/chronic illness

    Jacquipals replied to Watki22's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I developed lymphedema in both legs that made bedside nursing too painful. I became a school nurse and I love it. Good
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    Resource for the wee ones

    Jacquipals replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    Are you in Massachusetts? I am, and my school will become EEC soon. I'm in the same place as
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    Should I stay or should I go now...

    Jacquipals replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    I am happy but feel like I'm not making the most of my nursing skills (small school, less than 200 kids and I don't give even one daily med!). Salary and commute would be about the
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    Storybook Character Day Nurse ideas?

    Jacquipals replied to Keeperofthebandaids's topic in School

    I have a book, Nurse Clementine, about a little girl who wants to be nurse. Very
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    When parents are not upfront on medical forms

    Jacquipals replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Agree, it doesn't make sense and it happens all the time. I'm glad he had you to take care of him! Good
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    What brought you to where you are now?

    Jacquipals replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I graduated with a communications degree right after high school, got married, and stayed home with the kids. By the time the youngest started kindergarten, I knew that nursing was something I wanted...
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    Lack of Manners

    Jacquipals replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I have kids who come in and help themselves to my bandaids and ice packs without asking. Um, hello? I don't go through your locker so don't touch my
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    Fever Question - 5 yr old

    Jacquipals replied to PAB985RN's topic in School

    I had a student with PFAPA- Period Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, Cervical Adenitis. Would get a fever, go away and come back, and feel fine most of the time. Occasionally would have a minor...
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    Being the ONLY medical personnel

    Jacquipals replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    It was something I thought about often but as I got use to my job, I think of it less. I emailed the staff to see if anyone has any type of medical background. Janitor is a prior EMT and one teacher...
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    Preparing for the unthinkable

    Jacquipals posted a topic in School

    My school is implementing ALICE. As the nurse, I am thinking what supplies can I leave in the classroom should the unthinkable happen. We are a small private school so fortunately I have a budget for...
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    School Nurse Salary?

    Jacquipals replied to kegreat's topic in School

    I PM'd
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    School Nurse Salary?

    Jacquipals replied to kegreat's topic in School

    Hi Mila, I'm in Boston area, too. I started off as a sub to get my foot in the door. Didn't wind up working for the district but used the nurse manager as a reference. You may be able to get a...
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    What are your hours?

    Jacquipals replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    8:00 am- 3:30 pm four days a week. 8:15- 5:30 pm one day/week for faculty
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    Music in your office?

    Jacquipals replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Awesome website. Thanks for posting
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    New Grad RN, Will being a school nurse lock me into never moving into acute care?

    Jacquipals replied to BethG26's topic in School

    Are there medically complex students at the school? Mine has none so I volunteer for my county's medical reserve corps so I can keep my skills active. Good
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    Welcome to Monday Morning.....

    Jacquipals replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    "I hurt my foot yesterday playing soccer. My parents said for you to look at it instead of going to the doctors." Of course, because I have a x-ray machine and radiologist at my
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    school nurse as a mom

    Jacquipals replied to catia108's topic in School

    Yes, I miss a few things I'd like to attend for my kids during the school day but I never have to worry about working Christmas, Thanksgiving, or other important holidays so it's a total win to
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    Massachusetts RNs

    Jacquipals replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    It's suppose to be coming online, too. I have not taken either. Do you get the district emails from
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    Preparing for mass casualty events

    Jacquipals posted a topic in School

    I received notification of a School Emergency Triage Training happening soon in Boston (offered through NASN). Has anyone taken this program or something similar you recommend? Training info: SETT...
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    How do you store your inhalers/spacers???

    Jacquipals replied to River Song, RN's topic in School

    I have pencil cases with inhaler/epi inside along with orders and care plans. Everything in the pencil box is inside a Ziplock bag so it's ready for field trips. Names are on cases and in alphabetical...