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Post by Rivka P on Sept 14, 2009 8:25:37 GMT -5
I think I remember someone telling me that she used the lake as a mikvah when she was in camp.
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Post by iamseuss on Sept 14, 2009 17:50:12 GMT -5
I actually passed my boards on July 1st and went up to camp on 2nd and started work on the 3rd. Not sure if anyone picked up on it but Chavamom and I worked together, and I learned a ton from her (Thank you Chavamom). Camp nursing you really get trained on the job, and you have a lot of responsibilities you might not have in other settings. I can't imagine having to work alone - I really wouldn't want that responsibility, but I guess the size of the camp does make a difference. The working relationship with the MD is so different - they really count on you, so that when they come in all they have to do is diagnose and write out a prescription if necessary. And the fact that your boss is really the head of camp, which means that they have no medical knowledge, for me that translates to they hire you and can fire you but they really can't tell you how to run the infirmary - so in essence you have to know what to do for yourself. Tricky if it's your first time and your the only nurse. As far as working as only an EMT, I know it's done, but I've been an EMT for 10 years and a nurse a few months, trust me they don't compare. Even a paramedic who has tons of prehospital care experience wouldn't know the first thing about strep throat or what to do for the flu. Overall I worked like a dog (which could have something to do with the ILI that I mentioned in a previous post), but I did love it and hope to go back again.
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Post by Rivka P on Jan 28, 2010 22:47:58 GMT -5
Re: Camp Nursing: I am almost definitely working at Nesher this summer! :-) So excited!
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Post by psyched on Jan 30, 2010 23:03:47 GMT -5
I think I remember someone telling me that she used the lake as a mikvah when she was in camp. Just noticed this. Wanted to post that this is not so cut and dry. A rav must be consulted.
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Post by chayan on Feb 14, 2010 0:14:24 GMT -5
Camp nursing sounds exciting. It must be a big responsibility for a new nurse though. I would think being an EMT first would make it easier--we learn so little in nursing school about how to handle emergencies or even everyday booboos (that's all common sense, right?)
I would love to do camp nursing if they'll take my kids for free in return... but what do you do with your regular job? Take a leave of absence for the summer? will you even have a job when you get back?
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Post by Rivka P on Feb 21, 2010 12:22:40 GMT -5
Chaya, Before I was an EMT, I was a lifegaurd and did first aid at our local day camp. Though sleepover camps are different, it gave me a good basis. You can get first aid info from the red cross and like you said, it's mostly common sense. Also, this "wellness center" at Nesher has one MD and three nurses, so not all the responsibility will be on me. I am saving up my vacation hours and have figured it out that I will be able to go for a month and only have to come back and work for like 12 or 16 hours. I work part time, so my commitment is only 40 hours in a 2 week period. I ran it by my manager, if it would be OK to use up vacation time to do this and she seemed totally cool with it. The camp is only about a 3 or 4 hour drive away from home, so coming back for one or two days is do-able.
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Post by Rivka P on Feb 21, 2010 12:23:54 GMT -5
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Post by malkieh on Feb 26, 2010 15:29:54 GMT -5
I am hiding behind a pile of notes and books until Tuesday, first exam. According to other students I have to just listen to his lectures until I can say them verbatum and then I will pass his class.. nice no?
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Post by Rivka P on Feb 28, 2010 0:52:43 GMT -5
malkieh, so lucky. i wish my test were like that. so much material came from the reading in my BSN program and I was really not used to that. I used to be able to listen and take notes in class and mostly study from my notes and do well. That did NOT fly in JHUSON. Best of luck to you.
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