scuba nurse replied to beachynurse's topic in School
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...
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...
scuba nurse replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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...
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,...
scuba nurse replied to BrisketRN's topic in School
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...
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....
scuba nurse replied to stephrooth's topic in School
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...
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...
scuba nurse replied to jnemartin's topic in School
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...