scuba nurse

scuba nurse BSN, MSN, RN

School Nursing, Pediatrics

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  1. The Big Chill

    LOL, I was thinking of this post as I was giving out my ice for the "after recess rush". I only give the real big ice packs for an injury that I think really needs it. For everyone else they get ONE...
  2. Holiday Bonus

    Never got a bonus in the past and dont get one
  3. Pursuing Lead/District Nurse Position

    I am in a large district, so we have a Nursing Director and 2 nurse supervisors. At one time I thought maybe I would like to do a nurse supervisor job, but now, NO WAY! First off it is an all year...
  4. All I want for Christmas is... (the school nurse list)

    My building was build in like 1850, there is a sign on the wall that says it, and while it has few updates, there is no elevator, and there are 4 stories and endless amounts of stairs. We do not have...
  5. What's the school lunch today?

    well since i am reading this on Friday, it is pizza today, which is OK, not the greatest, but not the worst either. BUT, if I had read this yesterday, Thursday, it was fish sticks! NOONE eats this...
  6. What brought you to where you are now?

    I dont really have an interesting story. I worked med surg inpatient, then I went to BMT, then I became the BMT coordinator, and then I had kids. I was already working days as the coordinator, and...
  7. The Grinch of allnurses.com

    The thing I have noticed this year, is the amount of toys, games...etc...that have to do with POOP and the toilet! or boogers! REALLY?? You cant come up with any better games that poop or snot...
  8. Last Friday

    Beautiful!!!
  9. Local diabetes clinic

    WHAT?? Heck
  10. FYI: P&G is open today for orders!!

    I got an email, and ordered! Just a reminder to
  11. FYI: P&G is open today for orders!!

    P&G School
  12. Donation ideas?

    What about checking with your district and other schools? Maybe they partner with companies or local businesses in your city/town and they can provide you with
  13. Screening incentives for MS and HS

    Squishies!!!!
  14. Terminated from my PerDiem Job... Need to vent

    I heard about this happening! It is horrible!! I am just glad I do not work in a hospital anymore! I know you need the money or the job, but maybe find something better...you deserve
  15. Record Year for Acanthosis

    Isnt that kinda "personal" to screen for? I mean dont you look under armpits and groin
  16. Anyone here only sub?

    WOW, that is crazy! I dont see the value in you being there for the night activities...I would just not attend, they dont need a nurse if the parents are there! And as far as staying for the other...
  17. Epi pen order

    OMG!!! LMAO!! I love it!! You cant make this stuff
  18. Diastat on field trips

    No, they can call
  19. Terminated from my PerDiem Job... Need to vent

    You can contact HR but I doubt they will back you...they are NOT on your side. Also, there will be no way to prove you didn't get any messages., they will just keep saying that you did not answer,...
  20. Frequent Flyers

    I can totally relate!!! When a FF comes I'm like "so...what is the problem today?" I had to go to one of the teachers the other day after she sent the same FF down 3 x and say "don't send her...
  21. Drug/Alcohol assessment?

    In MA there is this thing called SBIRT SBIRT in Schools | Massachusetts Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (MASBIRT) I do not do it the elementary level, but at MS and HS they do....
  22. This really happened.

    OMG, I cant even with one! REALLY??? She thought THAT was a good idea!! WHAT AN
  23. I quit on the fourth day

    Sorry you had such a bad experience. It can be totally crazy some days, but I am sure the students were testing you as a new nurse to them. You need to establish rules and reign them in. No one can...
  24. Safety Plan ideas, anyone?

    I second the cardiac workup. Also, have they done any blood tests? Anemia? Low electrolytes? Does she eat and drink enough? Does this happen at home or outside of school as well? There is something...
  25. horrible immunization compliance rate

    Do you have any info on what physician the student uses? (we have a form that is filled out each year at the beginning of school that asks this information). I have called many docs offices and asked...