scuba nurse

scuba nurse BSN, MSN, RN

School Nursing, Pediatrics

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  1. It felt wrong...

    scuba nurse replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    And this is what I hate about this whole thing! EVERYTHING is symptom! And teachers are going to freak out if a kid so much as coughs in their class, even if they have known seasonal allergies. It is...

  2. Quinsigamond Community College (QCC)- Evening Nursing Program

    scuba nurse replied to Nanni720's topic in School, College Programs

    I can tell you the program is really good! It is tough, not easy. But some of the clinicals are during the day. Well they used to be anyway, no idea how they are doing it now with covid. I used to...

  3. Social Media Worry

    scuba nurse replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    You can delete your comment, but you cant trust that she hasn't taken a screen shot of it. You could delete her as friend (but then she would find out and maybe even more mad) or block her from...

  4. Any Massachusetts nurses know their district's plan yet?

    scuba nurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    It looks like the district I live in (small town) will be hybrid, most likely one week in school next week at home, at least that is what most parents wanted in the survey, whether that happens or not...

  5. Any other states get responding to COVID scenarios guidelines yet?

    scuba nurse replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    WOW!, that is great you are getting help! CONGRATS! I read that over the weekend (in MA as well) and my head is still spinning from it, and my district has still not said what the plans are, nor has...

  6. Does your office have running water?

    scuba nurse replied to seedanurse's topic in School

    I have a small office with a private bathroom that has a sink. I do not have another sink, nor is there any room or place to have another sink. My school was built in 1890, so I am lucky to even have...

  7. What to wear?

    scuba nurse posted a topic in School

    Been talked about before, but now with covid, just wondering everyone's thoughts: I wear street clothes, but am thinking of getting scrubs. While I am not sure if its necessary or worth the investment...

  8. Does a non certified school RN sign a contract

    scuba nurse replied to RNluv's topic in School

    It is different for every state and every district. Check with the other nurses or your nursing admin in

  9. In Memoriam....

    scuba nurse replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    Yes I am in MA as well, and it is very

  10. Call blocking question

    scuba nurse replied to MEbert1118's topic in Home Health

    Can Your work provide you with a phone and a number. if not, ask them for one. Years ago this wasnt an issue but now with smartphones it

  11. Hospice or School Nurse?

    scuba nurse replied to wishfulbiscuits's topic in General Nursing

    Well as a school nurse, I say go for that! Though I have no idea how school will look in the fall, they have not decided around here yet. I love the hours and the students, and believe me, you will...

  12. Temps at the door?

    scuba nurse replied to cmh1118's topic in School

    I do not think it is possible at all! and really not a great use of time and resources for all the reasons already mentioned in other posts.

  13. So frustrated.

    scuba nurse replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    Are you supposed to provide for your whole school, or district? I can see having a small supply in your office in case if issues, but providing for all is unreasonable. in MA everyone has to wear a...

  14. Leaving the bedside

    scuba nurse replied to Newbie4567's topic in General Nursing

    I left for school nursing because I was burned out after almost 20 years, and the hours worked well with my family. And I love it!! No

  15. Expired License Nurse

    scuba nurse replied to lil'India's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you checking on her license status to begin with? do you work with her and she is incompetent? if so, then go to your manager. Also, where ever she works, that is their responsibility to make...

  16. Happy School Nurse's Day!

    scuba nurse replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    Happy School Nurses Day!! We will be together

  17. Would you "adopt" a nurse or allow yourself to be "adopted" (For Nurses' Week)?

    scuba nurse replied to Sour Lemon's topic in General Nursing

    I got asked by a friend to join to a local group, and I did, but just to lurk and see what it was about as I hadn't heard about it. Nurses are posting about their careers etc, and people are...

  18. PPE concerns as we return

    scuba nurse replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    we had to donate all our supplies of gloves , masks, wipes, and our thermometers, and O2 sensors to our local city. we have none of these supplies and will need a ton of them in order to open in the...

  19. Do you think schools will resume this year?

    scuba nurse replied to hoppynurse's topic in School

    MA is out for the year as well. we are still in the process of making plans of how to end the school year, so much still to do, that will be left undone. Next year will be interesting for sure! I...

  20. Is anyone essential?

    scuba nurse replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    all our buildings are closed, but they are asking us to work for the city as public health nurses, working the phone hot lines from home with our laptops and cell phones. I signed up but havent been...

  21. Should I stay home or help the fight?

    scuba nurse replied to Dreagrl3's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Stay home, take care of yourself and your children. there will always be nursing jobs, and the next crisis down the

  22. Should I mention husband passing reason for relocating?

    scuba nurse replied to namaste111's topic in General Nursing

    I would just say you are relocating to live closer to family, which in fact you are, you dont need to give the reasons behind it. Good luck!! Keep us posted, I have read your story and I'm really...

  23. Please help, feel trapped

    scuba nurse replied to Guest716906's topic in General Nursing

    How about school nursing? Look to sub first. Do not quit until you have another

  24. Why do so many cheerleaders enter nursing?

    scuba nurse replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing

    One time, at band camp.....not a cheerleader, but a band geek

  25. School sponsored travel

    scuba nurse replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    The school my kids go to are going to Australia on April vacation, it is not being cancelled, yet anyway. My kids are not going