scuba nurse

scuba nurse BSN, MSN, RN

School Nursing, Pediatrics

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  1. Screening questions

    scuba nurse replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    Yes I share with the teacher, they often notice an issue before I screen them anyway. Also, I give the parent letters to the teachers to make sure they go in backpacks

  2. Accreditation for Dese license Massachusetts

    scuba nurse replied to Marissa121's topic in School

    I do not think it matters where you got your BSN from, just that you have it. As far as DESE is concerned, they may answer an email. And YES, they are a total nightmare to deal with over the phone. I...

  3. Guess what I did today?!

    scuba nurse replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    I will swap you the 60 that I checked for your 22!! LOL SO SICK of LICE! 20 days

  4. Advice needed

    scuba nurse replied to Gertiegirl's topic in School

    Yes, I would absolutely tell! This is crazy!! I am sure they are trying to save money, but really, putting children's life's at risk is not the way to do

  5. Disney and Nascar Nurse?

    scuba nurse replied to nursephillip's topic in Nursing News

    It was a one time race day thing. I can't recall how I got paid or by

  6. Disney and Nascar Nurse?

    scuba nurse replied to nursephillip's topic in Nursing News

    I was a volunteer NASCAR nurse once for a race, IT WAS AWESOME FUN!!!! But I love NASCAR and got to meet all the drivers. LOTS of dehydration ( as you can imagine)! Call your local track and ask...

  7. Student rotations in the Health Office

    scuba nurse replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    We have several colleges in the city that have students do their pedi clinicals at our schools. For the most part I do not mind a student, as it is usually the same student Monday and Wednesday....

  8. Nurse manager scheduled a meeting with me and Human Recourses?

    scuba nurse replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in Florida Nursing

    WHY? What did they

  9. How far to commute?

    scuba nurse replied to hjh5673's topic in Nursing Career

    I did an almost 2 hr commute when my kids were little and my husband had a very flexible schedule, and the money was great! BUT as my kids got older and were in school and doing sports and community...

  10. Overbearing parent rant

    scuba nurse replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Seriously, I have some parents this year who have told me how horrible a nurse I am because her child ONLY get lice from us at school, well maybe if you treated her she wouldn't have it! Or the parent...

  11. Workplace Harassment forced me to resign

    scuba nurse replied to Drgnfy13's topic in General Nursing

    If this has happened to a few of the nurses, maybe you can group together with an attorney and see if there is any legal things to be done. Otherwise, let it go. I know it sucks, and it is still raw...

  12. Just had to Heimlich a kid

    scuba nurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Great

  13. Best end of year complaint

    scuba nurse replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    From a 6 th grader today: "Can I just go home, I am already done with today" (totally not sick, just wants to not be here!) My answer: "Yeah, join the

  14. Please take care of your little one rant

    scuba nurse replied to WineRN's topic in School

    OMG, yes, this happens all the time and drives me crazy! Kids coming in with parents or others inhalers, yes, because the parent is qualified to diagnose and prescribe someone else's inhaler!! I...

  15. Common words use by school nurse

    scuba nurse replied to babyjoyce's topic in School

    "Did you have this at home, or when did it start?" "Flush the toilet?" "Wash your hands!" "you are going home in 1 hour, I think you can make

  16. Boosting Immune system

    scuba nurse replied to WineRN's topic in School

    I rarely get sick too. But I do take multi-vits, extra iron, vitamin c, B12 and vitamin D. I think that helps (at least for me it seems to). I too wipe everything down everyday with Lysol wipes, at...

  17. Ice Packs

    scuba nurse replied to OldDude's topic in School

    I don't have reusable ice packs, I have to make mine with ice cubes and ziplock bags. I usually put 1 cube in a snack size bag. I send the kids back to class and it doesn't last long. I should...

  18. Thank You!

    scuba nurse replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    I am so glad I found this forum! You guys are great and TOTALLY get

  19. Testing Week

    scuba nurse replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    We are testing this week as well, and they will go to your house and get you if you do not show up! Already had to go to 2 this morning!! And unless you are in the hospital, you WILL take the test! I...

  20. Adele parody video for "SCHOOL NURSE DAY"

    scuba nurse replied to tining's topic in School

    LOL, that was awesome!!!!! Love

  21. If you had to choose...

    scuba nurse replied to villageRN's topic in School

    Elementary all the way!! I am in PK-6. They don't know enough to try and trick you, and if they do, they are really bad at it! You also do not have the drama that comes with older kids, or I should...

  22. 100k in loans worth it?

    scuba nurse replied to ravindram's topic in General Nursing

    NO WAY! DO NOT DO IT! You will be in debt your entire life, SO NOT Worth

  23. Job Interview Today!

    scuba nurse replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Good luck! Don't feel guilty! In education, people change schools all the

  24. Over reacting Principals

    scuba nurse replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    I am pretty much left alone, unless there is a student with lice, then they go all crazy and make me check everyone. Otherwise, I call them when I have issues with kids not wanting to go back to...

  25. Shot Records

    scuba nurse replied to ArryOtter's topic in School

    Yes I do. If I request several times from parents, and they do not bring it, then I call. Physicians offices are allowed to give out immunization data to schools. We have a pretty good relationship...