scuba nurse

scuba nurse BSN, MSN, RN

School Nursing, Pediatrics

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  1. Credentials

    scuba nurse replied to littleduckrn5's topic in School

    I am an RN, MSN, and am licensed in my state thru the dept. of education as a school nurse. I do not have school nurse certification thru NASN though (we were told we didn't have to do it if you have...

  2. Uniform Closet

    scuba nurse replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    My school doesn't wear uniforms, but why does this fall to the nurse?? That is insane to me! And I wouldn't do it! Do you have a PTO? Maybe they can run the sale and the

  3. Got my P & G stuff today!

    scuba nurse replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    ME either! I am so bummed about it because now just the boys get something, the girls get nothing, except pads kept in my bathroom! I feel like they are being cheap about it this

  4. Nightmare Principals Man...

    scuba nurse replied to SnowDark38's topic in School

    WOW!, what a jerk! Yes I had a principal like this before, I changed schools the next day! But I'm in a big district and had that option. Good

  5. Class Dojo??

    scuba nurse posted a topic in School

    Does anyone use Class Dojo? I know we have several teachers that use the app, but I was wondering if any school nurses had set this up for their school, and how it was received for nursing? ? Is there...

  6. How? Just, HOW?!

    scuba nurse replied to ihavealltheice's topic in School

    I have taken staples out before, but they were easy (like on one finger and not all the way thru). Not sure I would touch this one, depends on what it looked like, and if I could get the parent or...

  7. sending sick children home

    scuba nurse replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    For the most part I do not see the parents upon pick up, just given how my school is set up. But I do tell them on the phone when I call for them to pick up. Also, our Secretary sees them all, because...

  8. Really Sick

    scuba nurse replied to Kooky Korky's topic in School

    Sorry you got sick! I hardly ever get sick, but I did have a cold over

  9. New Normal Temp

    scuba nurse replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    Yes! 97.9 or 98.1 is most

  10. Snack Time

    scuba nurse replied to WineRN's topic in School

    So my school gets a "fruit grant snack" each year and we give it out at the end of the day when they are lined up for dismissal, so they take it home to eat, they do not eat in class. That being...

  11. SO many school nurse positions available right now

    scuba nurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    YES, that is how I started as well, I was s

  12. SO many school nurse positions available right now

    scuba nurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm in Central MA, in a big district and we are hiring more as well, we have more medical needs students at school, plus we try to keep 1 RN per 450 students at a school, and depending on med needs as...

  13. Wearing hoods inside your building.

    scuba nurse replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    No hoods or hats (except on "special hat" day) are allowed. If students come into my office with a hood on, I always tell them they have to remove it. Otherwise no dress code, except belly buttons...

  14. Signs/Posters

    scuba nurse replied to UpliftingRN's topic in School

    Check the P&G site too, they send free stuff. Also Colgate Smiles sends free stuff

  15. Mailing Medication

    scuba nurse replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    Can you mail it to the nurse at the new school? I would get the school info and call the nurse there and tell them you will mail it there, That way at least the student would have it at

  16. If your teacher says you should go home, you're probably ok to stay

    scuba nurse replied to nursex23's topic in School

    No unfortunately, I would have to go down 3 flights of stairs to the basement, and leave my office. REALLY old building! Not enough outlets and I already have all my "power" I can have in my office!...

  17. If your teacher says you should go home, you're probably ok to stay

    scuba nurse replied to nursex23's topic in School

    I am k-6, so I get a get a few with bad cramps. BUT, we also have standing orders for ibuprofen (if parents have signed) and I do NOT have a heating pad (no where to plug it in!). If she was crying,...

  18. How many "school sleeps" until Holiday break?

    scuba nurse replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    It is Monday, so 4 now! BUT: we will probably have a snow day tomorrow! Its looking that way! Everyone enjoy

  19. To kill or not to kill... another person dream?

    scuba nurse replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Has this child apologized at all to you? Does she know she wont get into nursing school? What did she say? Does your husband and her father still work together? This entire situation is horrific! I am...

  20. What Now?

    scuba nurse replied to RNSal's topic in School

    Clean and organize your office! Decorate your office, do a bulletin board. Order from P&G always program (5 and 6 th) and there is also a dental one thru Colgate, that sends you stuff for K or

  21. New School Nurse

    scuba nurse replied to Ashley17's topic in School

    Search your state mandates for which screenings need to be done! Join NASN as well! Go thru your office and see what has been left from previous years and start organizing to your liking. Throw out...

  22. Getting an intern!

    scuba nurse replied to SandIsMyGlitterRN's topic in School

    Clean and organize your office, especially if haven't been done in a long

  23. Clearing bathroom odors

    scuba nurse replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    I keep my bathroom window open a bit all year long (even though is it zero outside!) (if you even have window, I'm in an old building so I'm lucky to have one). Also, I have lysol spray that I use....

  24. Help w/job decision?

    scuba nurse replied to ivyleaf's topic in General Nursing

    I would stay where you are, and STOP looking for new jobs! When your 5 years is up, and all loans paid off, then look for a new job! Good

  25. pg site

    scuba nurse replied to Flare's topic in School

    Thanks! Just