School Nurse
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Q: School Nurse?
Could anyone please tell me the first step in becoming a school nurse? Do I need to get my degree in Nursing? Thank You :)
A: Yes you need a degree in Nursing in order to become a School Nurse. Contact the school district you are interested in working with and ask them what are the qualifications for an entry level school nurse.
Q: How do i become a registered nurse in a school environment?
I want to be an elementary school Nurse.
What do i major in? what type of degree[s] do i get?
Would communication studies be a good minor?
A: You need to get a degree in nursing, as an R.N. That's the only way you can be an elementary school nurse. However, some schools hire nurses aide to staff the school clinic. These jobs require a specific amount of college work, but not a nursing degree. It depends on which job you want.
Q: What accrediting agencies is the school nurse subject to?
What accrediting agencies is the school nurse subject to? Specifically in Massachusetts...but anywhere really?
A: The State Board of Nursing wherever they live.
Q: How to get by the school nurse?
I want to fake sick tomorrow. I have a test first period tomorrow, that I have to go to, but after that I have nothing that important and just want to go home, but I will have to get by the school nurse. Any suggestions?
A: go in the bathroom and do a bunch of jumping jacks and get your heart rate up and then go to the school nurse and tell her you are sick feeling and lay down and just moan.
Q: Can I get my working permit from my doctor instead of my school nurse?
Or does it have to be from my school district and nurse?
A: Where do you live because where I am from you didnt get it from the school nurse you got it from the activities director. I dont think your doctor can give you one because he doesnt know what your grades are like or anything like that. I'm pretty sure you have to get it from your school.
Q: is it serious if your school nurse tells you to go see a doctor during the scoliosis checkup?
i got a letter from the school nurse last year telling me to go see a doctor cuz i might have scoliosis. i just wanted to know how serious it is when the school nurse tells you to go see a doctor. does she recommend it even if it's less than 10 degrees?
also, does sitting on a desk too long affect your scoliosis? and what part of your back hurts and how?
A: It may or may not be serious. Your nurse hasn't seen an xray or taken a measurement of your curve so there's no way that she can tell how many degrees your curve is, unless you have a really obvious one.
She may give the letter if your curve is under 10 degrees if your curve is noticable. This is one of those "error on the side of caugion" kind of things.
Sitting on a desk too long will *not* affect your scoliosis.
What part of your back hurts depends on many things including where your curve is, how bad the curve is, if any nerves are being pinched, have you stressed your back muscles so that they're tense, etc. In otherwords, we can give you examples, but only you can know how your own back is reacting.
I've posted the following a few times for other people with questions. I hope I'll answer the things that have you concerned.
You need to see a scoliosis specialist if you're not doing that already. A doctor that is not trained as a scoliosis specialist doesn't have the expertise to treat it.
Your scoliosis can be either caused by something else like maybe your legs have uneven lengths. Scoliosis can also be idiopathic, which means that it has an unknown cause.
Any curve under 10 degrees is considered normal and probably isn't monitored.
Curves from 10-25 degrees are mild but should be monitored, especially if you're still growing.
Curves from 25-40 degrees are moderate with bracing possible. You will need monitoring, especially if you're still growing.
Surgery may be recommended if your curve doesn't respond to bracing. Bracing will do no good if you're through growing. The purpose of a brace isn't to make your curve better, but rather to keep the curve from becoming worse.
Curves greater than 45 degrees is major. Surgery may be recommended. This depends on many things, but whether you're done growing, whether your curve is increasing, whether your heart and lungs are in danger of being squeezed by your curve, whether you're in pain, quality of life, etc.
Unfortunately, nothing can *fix* idiopathic scoliosis. Surgery can keep the curve from getting worse, and in most cases, will reduce the curve but most likely your spine won't be straight (unless you are very flexible in the area to be fused, then you might be lucky). There are cases where the surgery is less invasive than other cases, but having the usual posterior incision isn't too bad.
Chiropractors, message therapists, acupuncturists, etc., also can't fix idiopathic scoliosis. These people adjust the soft, connective tissues and that may (or may not, you can't tell ahead of time) make you feel better, but remember, idiopathic scoliosis is not a connective tissue disease. Your spine is growing curved.
Q: As a school nurse when am I allowed to use my stethescope?
As a school nurse when am I allowed to use my stethescope?
A: When you take someone's blood pressure or you have to listen to someone's heart rate. Or if you need to check for a heart murmur.
Q: Is a school nurse allowed to palpate/touch a students abdomen?
I was just wondering if anyone knew the actual policy on this. I mean, a stomach ache is one of the most common reasons for a visit to the nurse, but i have never seen any nurse at any school i have gone to actually examine someones belly.
A: Where are these schools with nurses? I always see them on TV, yet none of the schools I've gone to have had one.
Q: Would a high school nurse be qualified to examine my testicles?
I have an area on my testicles that looks very bad, and I can't talk to my mother b/c she'll just say that I'm being dumb. So I was wondering if my high school nurse could do it.
A: WELL yes and no bro ..i mean she could look at it but she cant make a diagnosis if she is a registered nurse she would just reccomend you to a doctor any way ..
Do you want to talk about it? because it could be something really simple maybe i could suggest something ..like maybe its something that you could get at a pharmacy that would help ..If its really bad then you should see a dr ..but if you want to talk just email me on my profile
anyway i hope you feel better bro very soon
Andrew
Q: I am too scared to go and see the schools Guidance officer or school nurse on mental health issues?
I sometimes want to kill myself and i know that I need to talk to someone about it. I am fine with saying this on here because I don't know people looking at it. My school has 2 guidance officers and a school nurse. I really need to speak to one of hem but i am too scared. What should I do???
A: It's a bit like you are too scared but once you make the first move you will feel a huge weight lifted and a sigh of releif. You will then feel better and want to move forward. I know it's not the same but I was sooo scared of going to the dentist after many years that I kept putting it off and making excuses not to go and I finally went and it was not at all as bad as I thought and I am feeling better and more confident and getting more dental work done now. Choose one of the guidance officers and see them so you can make a start on feeling better. Be brave like me and just turn up at the first appointment. I hate to see young people not enjoying life. You can also call 1800551800 (kidshelpline) and talk about anything 24/7. You sound like a nice and intellegent person so reach out and ask for help. You can do it! =D
Q: How Far is too far for a school nurse to go?
I am at school and my testicles really started to hurt. so i went to the nurse and she said she needed to check me over. i didnt feel comfortable having a school nurse fondle me, so i told her id take some advil and go back if the pain presists. im still in major pain and i feel like i need to go back. should i let her check or is that a violation of some school health code?
A: If your uncomfortable call your parent and have them take you to the doctor.
Q: How to apply for Japan school nurse?
My friend has graduate and now she is officially a registered nurse. She want to work in Japan as school nurse while she isn't a Japanese. She can speak and write fluently in japanese. But she is not sure on how to apply for it and what is the requirement for it. Can anyone help my friend?
A: If you want to work as a nurse in Japan, you need a nurse license of Japan.
So even if she's become RN there, it does not matter at all.
She needs to attend 2-4 years of nursing school in Japan.
Q: Who makes more money: School Nurse or School Guidance Counselor?
I am interested in both becoming a school nurse or high school guidance counselor... Which one of these careers make more money or have better benefits. Both help kids and work with this age group, which is what I want... I am just wondering the pros/cons of each.
Thanks!
A: The best link to find any salary for any job is
http://www.indeed.com/salary
http://yefimsanswers.blogspot.com/2009/01/what-are-salaries-given-to-mba-students.html
Q: How much does a school nurse make in PA.?
I have a good job as a LPN making $18.00/hr. I do have to work some holidays and weekends. I was just offered a job as a elementary school nurse at $10.89/hr. The schedule would be great for my family, I have young children. I was told this rate would not be negotiable. I am suprised because this is what I made as a graduate before I sat for state boards in 1991. Could I push it just a little without loosing this opportunity.
A: Hell never hurts to push a little but don't push to much!
Q: Is giving students bandages LEGALLY appropriate for teachers to do to avoid trips to the school nurse?
I'm trying to answer this question for a teaching class. While I know it is illegal for teachers, and to an extent school nurses, to give medication, our book does not point out whether giving a student a bandaid for a cut or scrape is legal or if the student must see the school nurse.
A: I agree with dkr, but with the law you just never know! :)
Obviously one reason you can't give meds to a kid is you don't know what else they might be taking, or you might need some extra knowledge before giving medication about allergies (that little kids might not always tell you). Some drugs that are perfectly safe for most kids are dangerous for others.
A bandage, however, isn't dangerous in and of itself (unless the child has an allergy to the material of the bandaid). Where the law might be fuzzy is that the act of giving a bandaid to a child might make the child think that they are "ok" now when perhaps the injury might be worse than everyone thinks. If the injury was a little more severe, however, or the wound was dirty and could reasonably get infected, a bandaid from the teacher would prevent a trained health care worker the opportunity to assess the severity of the injury.
So, in the event where you can use your judgment and you're pretty confident that you're not underestimating the extent of the damage, and if the kid is pretty clean around the wound, I can't see a bandage hurting, nor can I see the act coming back to haunt you.
If the child has been playing in the dirt and gets an injury, you may prefer to send to the nurse in case the wound needs cleansing, or there could be small pieces of glass or other debris in the wound.
I just really want to say, though, isn't it kind of sad that we have a teacher in training asking whether she is allowed to give a band aid to a hurt student? I mean, I understand liability and all. I just think it's a little sad.