scuba nurse

scuba nurse BSN, MSN, RN

School Nursing, Pediatrics

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  1. Should I quit my CNA job for my accelerated nursing program?

    There is a lot unpack here. So many questions to consider. Just throwing some out there: Are they paying for any of your program (tuition reimbursement)? Do you have to take the full course program,...
  2. No drug testing for schools?

    I have worked for several districts and never had drug testing done, just a CORI check (which is what my state
  3. Surgical/Medical Missions to Africa

    Check out Mercy Ships. I went to Africa with them 20 year ago, it was
  4. Fire Drill Responsibilities

    SHE WAS TALKING ABOUT A FIRE DRILL NOT A REAL FIRE! OBVIOUSLY WOULDNT GO BACK IN FOR A REAL FIRE!
  5. Fire Drill Responsibilities

    I just bring my emergency go bag, walkie, and that's it. The drills are like 5 minutes long, and if someone was really in trouble I would either go back in the building or the firefighters are there...
  6. can your school nurse can give me gloves at school?

    What is the question? This makes no
  7. Is my supervisor trying to set me up?

    WHY did you even consider doing this? SO WRONG on all levels. I am sorry but NO should have been your first thought and then DO NOT ever do that! But too late now, and you will be paying the...
  8. First school nurse at private school

    Congratulations! Sounds like a great opportunity! I would look into your states nurse practice act as well as your states educational board and see what it says. I'm in a large public district,...
  9. New School Nurse-feeling isolated

    Are you at a private school or a public school? Are you in a big district with other nurse? Are you currently working Summer school? It is so much different during the school year than summertime....
  10. Life Changes

    Peace and comfort is wished for you. Thank you for all your advice and info you have helped so
  11. Swimming while menstruating

    Rubylove is a company that sells period swimsuits so she won't need to wear a tampon, my daughter used them and it worked out great. Kinda pricey but worth
  12. Dolan Scrubs MEME Halloween Contest

    I don't always wear scrubs...oh wait...yes I
  13. Leaving outpatient for bedside, feeling guilty?

    Don't feel guilty! Do what you makes you happy and what you want! You do YOU! The others are jealous! Good
  14. Is every bathroom issue the school nurse's responsibility?

    Nope not at all a nursing issue, Every K class has a para here and they do all the bathroom stuff. I rarely get
  15. Gluten Free OTCs?

    Nope parents can provide if they want
  16. Recording Conversations with Parents

    Nope I would not do it at all. It may not even be legal to record without knowledge or consent. Also, If they want you to record conversations, which I wouldn't do, then they need to provide you with...
  17. School Clinic Door

    When I had a set up like that at another school my hallway door was open unless I wasn't there. Also, you need to cut down that amount of visits! That is insane! I'm not sure why you have so...
  18. Potential New Job Option

    CONGRATS! I am so glad you took it and are getting out of there!! Keep us posted on how its
  19. Strep testing???

    Nope, we are not even covid testing in school anymore. I cant see that we would ever use this. too many students and they would need to go the doctor anyway to get
  20. Total career change

    Look into school nursing, that is what I did, and its so much better! Though pay is low at first, eventually you will catch
  21. Happy New Year

    You skipped right ahead to 2024!
  22. If you think school nursing is less stressful, then you clearly have no idea what we do all
  23. Clinic Grants

    Ask your PTO, Donors Choose or any local businesses in the area that would like to partner with
  24. Repeated threat relayed by elementary student??

    Do you have a SAC or counselor? I would talk with them and have them talk to the
  25. Do you participate in Spirit Weeks?

    I participate but just wear leggings on pj day. We do not do Halloween costumes at my school, too many kids that do not celebrate