scuba nurse

scuba nurse BSN, MSN, RN

School Nursing, Pediatrics

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  1. Did you replace a school nurse?

    scuba nurse replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Yes I did replace a nurse. Before coming to this school (same district) the nurse was there for about 4 years, and then before that the nurse was there like 20 years...and let me tell you..they kept...

  2. Parent off the hook

    scuba nurse replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    Oh yeah, I feel your pain, been there! I have one parent that now any time their kids comes in, which is daily, I call them, and say "what do you want to do?" That is what you get for claiming I am...

  3. Quick: need a code word

    scuba nurse posted a topic in School

    or a code phrase...... The principal would like to come up with some type of code word or phrase, that teachers can use to alert ME that I need to call a students parent to see if they received their...

  4. Parents keep medicating their febrile kids in the morning

    scuba nurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    YUP! Every single day I go thru this!! It is so

  5. Suicide attempt while at school

    scuba nurse replied to Cas1in72's topic in School

    WOW, I am so sorry, that is totally scary! And for people (administrators and teachers) to just blow it off, that is totally uncalled for! Clearly they cannot see what is happening in their own school...

  6. Did you contract anything from a patient?

    scuba nurse replied to RNrhythm's topic in General Nursing

    YEARS ago, I am talking about at least 20 years ago, when I was working inpatient in the hospital, we had a patient that was diagnosed with SOMETHING (I cant recall what now) but anyone who had come...

  7. not getting the help I need!

    scuba nurse replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    Do the parents KNOW that a non licensed person is giving their child medication? Does this person get a training by you or who each year? I would NOT trust them about the liability issue, get your...

  8. Quick: need a code word

    scuba nurse replied to scuba nurse's topic in School

    So yeah, this is what we decided on. I told them I can't play guessing games and we have too many kids on meds for me to have a different code name for each kid! SO just tell me who it is! I know...

  9. I'm worried...

    scuba nurse replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Prayers for the student and for you! Please keep us posted! It is scary when something like that

  10. Thermometer? Looking for cost Effective and Reliable

    scuba nurse replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    I use the Vera Temp as well and LOVE it. I didn't know they dont make it

  11. NASN School Nurse Conference 2018

    scuba nurse replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I have been dying to go to this for years now, but sadly, I cannot afford to pay and my district would only pay a small amount, like $100, as there are 70 of us!

  12. Morning meds

    scuba nurse replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    For the morning meds I give, it is because parents say "they have to eat breakfast first" . We have free breakfast for all, so that is the excuse parents use. It is more consistent when I give

  13. Need some good vibes for a fellow SN

    scuba nurse replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Oh I hope she is better

  14. Is the flu in your school?

    scuba nurse replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    No confirmed cases in my school, but a lot of kids out, with unknown reasons (parents dont call to tell

  15. On a Roll !!!!

    scuba nurse replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Yes it has been a crazy week! SO glad it is

  16. Happy FriYAY

    scuba nurse replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    YAY, Friday!!! I am having PB&J...ran out of all lunch meats at home...time to shop! I am jealous, time to dine sounds great!! Have a great RELAXING weekend

  17. Parents who are Doctors

    scuba nurse replied to missriss65's topic in School

    I work in an inner city poor school district, most of my parents dont even work! I have a few parents who are in nursing school, and they think they know it all because they are learning it, most of...

  18. Accused of taking advantage of an ex patient financialy

    scuba nurse replied to RjRj's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Did you get a written contract with

  19. Just curious... children who vomit!!

    scuba nurse replied to NurseCard's topic in School

    Sometimes it doesn't matter what I think, the teacher will be like "he threw up, send him home" even if I think they are fine, the teachers are the ones who dont want the kid in class. So i send them...

  20. Lost my husband on Holiday Break

    scuba nurse replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I do not have any advice, but I am so sorry for your loss!!! You are in my thoughts and

  21. What State are you in and when is your next break?

    scuba nurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    MY DREAM is to move to Hawaii!!! I have been there several time son vacation, but I REALLY want to move there!!! I am glad to know they have school

  22. What State are you in and when is your next break?

    scuba nurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    MA, Feb vacation is 19-23 in the city I work in, BUT the town I live in doesn't have Feb. vacation!!!! So I truly have a vacation without kids!!! LOL I should also add we get an April vacation too,...

  23. Company removed all chairs

    scuba nurse replied to Hnurse101's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it is true, as it happened where I worked. I never heard that it was an urban legend, but I lived it. So believe me or not, I don't

  24. Tis the season

    scuba nurse replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    LOL, I thought you meant LICE SEASON! But yes, so many sick with flu like symptoms and I am so sick and tired of hearing "well I gave her tylenol before school and she was fine!". Yeah, you do know...

  25. Psych Class - Too Close to Home

    scuba nurse replied to Velocirobot's topic in General Students

    Yes, this happened to me. But it was the best thing that ever happened. I too had a few psych issues that I thought were resolved when I did my psych rotation, but it became clear that they weren't....