scuba nurse

scuba nurse BSN, MSN, RN

School Nursing, Pediatrics

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  1. Quality Measures in Nursing

    scuba nurse replied to SCRN19's topic in Nursing Career

    I worked in this department for about 6 months...honestly, I hated it. It was a lot of looking at med records and seeing what times certain meds were given for certain conditions, and if the goals...

  2. Stressed out, is it just me?

    scuba nurse replied to AllykatRN's topic in School

    Hang in there! It gets better! Make sure you connect with the other nurses in your district, and see how they handle things. I am in MA as well, and as far as DESE, take your time, don't feel like you...

  3. I can handle just about anything...

    scuba nurse replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Yup, I have to say "use your words" a million times a day because I refuse to to treat (unless obviously and emergency) or speak to someone who comes in and just points at their invisible scratch,...

  4. Can I be fired for refusing PPD during pregnancy?

    scuba nurse replied to RN/Mom's topic in General Nursing

    Can you get a note form your OB saying it is against her medical advice at this time that you receive

  5. keeping records on staff members

    scuba nurse replied to NurseKitKat's topic in School

    we do not have specific names of staff in our system, I do document under "Staff, Staff". (not bandaids or tylenol, but bigger things). Also, this just came up the other day here, one teacher is...

  6. What happens when the nurse is sick?

    scuba nurse replied to Julius Seizure's topic in School

    I am in a large district and we have a lot of subs. That being said....I NEVER call in sick unless it is true emergency! If I need a day off, I put in ahead of time so I can get

  7. Diabetes screening question

    scuba nurse replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Do you have a social worker at school? I would speak with them about

  8. *New to school nursing, advice please

    scuba nurse replied to AllykatRN's topic in School

    DITTO. Also, make sure you make and keep copies of EVERYTHING you send to DESE, they tend to lose things, and get confused if your documents are not in the name you go by (for example, when I went to...

  9. A new one for me

    scuba nurse replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    DITTO

  10. Favorite Thermometer? Recommendations?

    scuba nurse replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    DITTO

  11. If your school isn't all free/reduced meals...

    scuba nurse replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Is there a FB page?? I have not seen it. In the district where i work it all all free breakfast and lunch. But where I live, they will get a cheese sandwich if they have no money in their account....

  12. Old Dude or other Tx nurses...is it true?

    scuba nurse replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    This is one of the DUMBEST things I have ever heard of! WOW, way to call out offending child in front of others, as if they probably already don't feel bad enough. ANY WHY?? Most places are getting...

  13. parents won't pick up sick kid!

    scuba nurse replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    No I can and i do. But we don't want it to be ALL day, (not a babysitting service) (if they can't come for like and hour or 2 , then OK) but not all day, I cannot have kid with a fever walk home or...

  14. parents won't pick up sick kid!

    scuba nurse replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    When this happens, I tell my social worker, and she talks to the parents and threatens with DCF and that usually takes care of the problem! I know not a popular option, but you have to do what you...

  15. YOUR Childhood School Nurse memories

    scuba nurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I never went to the school nurse. I can't even remember who they were at any

  16. So annoyed/offended right now

    scuba nurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I totally get the frustration! I hate that people think I just give out band aids all day, it pisses me off!! Anyway, what does your principal think? Why does this child have to come to your school,...

  17. Epi Given to Student - My First Time

    scuba nurse replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Congrats!!! Great job! Extra wine

  18. My husband who is an allergist has a question

    scuba nurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    All of mine still have the traditional Epi pens, I havent even seen the new ones yet, so I can't tell you if people are refusing them, BUT I highly doubt

  19. Mental Pep Talks

    scuba nurse replied to WineRN's topic in School

    ALL. THE. TIME. I always say "IT is only an hour, you can do anything for an hour." Then get thru each hour that

  20. Help, I got a tough choice to make

    scuba nurse replied to morganm_0819's topic in General Nursing

    Are they all at the same hospital? I would pick by which hospital I would like to work at the most, going by commute, shifts, benefits,

  21. Well, I am 2 for 2!

    scuba nurse posted a topic in School

    Second day of school, and second day I had to call 911 for a STAFF member! I hope this does not set a precedent for the year!! Hope your year is starting off

  22. How do your students address you?

    scuba nurse replied to River Song, RN's topic in School

    I am either Mrs. Lastname or Miss First name, depends on the age of the child. Though my last name is easy to say, it can be a tongue twister for little

  23. Lost and Found

    scuba nurse replied to aprilmoss's topic in School

    Not in my office! It is in the cafeteria, where all go so they can look for their stuff. My office is too

  24. ROLL CALL!!! School Nurses 2017/2018

    scuba nurse replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Today is the the first day back!!! YAY paperwork!!!! LOL I am easing into it, still in vacation mode! My kids don't start until Thursday! Glad to see

  25. Harvey

    scuba nurse replied to OldDude's topic in School

    I have seen the devastation on TV, praying for all! Keep us