SchoolNursey

SchoolNursey has 10 years experience.

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1. Weird reasons to come to school nurse?

   SchoolNursey replied to Avill's topic in School

   So....this was the end of last year, but a 4th grade teacher sent me a kid with her school bag because the bag was full of roaches. This year I have had so many "facepalm" moments. I do have 2 that stick out. The kid that couldn't sneeze (6th gra...

2. Blood pressure

   SchoolNursey replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

   Just wanted to update this thread. My middle school student was cleared by cardiology to resume ADHD meds. According to the mom, cardiologist was confused as to why stimulant meds had been held for that blood pressure. So, I am assuming the card...

3. IHPs

   SchoolNursey replied to Schoolnurse73's topic in School

   We have to do an IHP for any student with a medical diagnosis that takes medication (even medication at home). It is a lot. I struggle to keep up.

4. Blood pressure

   SchoolNursey replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

   Thanks everyone for your input!

5. Blood pressure

   SchoolNursey replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

   I questioned this NP in the past and it did not turn out well. I think I will attempt to speak with the psychiatrist! Thanks! I too believe there is ego involved. There have been multiple instances that her patients needed the care of a specialist...

6. Blood pressure

   SchoolNursey replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

   I too am skeptical!It's a NP that is doing this, but this NP does not manage the ADHD medications. My middle school student is adult size! He's bigger than me!

7. Blood pressure

   SchoolNursey replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

   The students are all on Ritalin, Adderall or Vyvanse that are having meds held for high BP.

8. Blood pressure

   SchoolNursey replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

   Thank you!!!

9. Blood pressure

   SchoolNursey replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

   I have not been asked to monitor these BPs, these kids are daily meds at school, which have been placed on hold by the MD due to BP. It is one particular PCP that is doing this, but it's concerning to me as many of my students go there. With state ...

10. Blood pressure

    SchoolNursey posted a topic in School

    Question, does anyone have protocols for what is considered high/low BP in the elementary and middle school child? I recently have had numerous students taken off ADHD meds by PCP due to elevated BP, but when parents tell me the BP reading, it surpr...

11. Overnight out of state field trips

    SchoolNursey replied to hgiovi's topic in School

    What app?

12. Would you pray with a student?

    SchoolNursey replied to smudges.blips's topic in School

    If a student wanted to pray, then absolutely I would. I never hesitate to pray with my patients in the hospital setting. I firmly believe that my office is a safe space and tell my students the same thing. I would ask them to lead the prayer or we...

13. NASN School Nurse Conference 2018

    SchoolNursey replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I have been several times and it's a great experience. Unfortunately, I will not be attending this year as my dear friend is getting married during that week.

14. Should I purchase liability insurance?

    SchoolNursey replied to ang888's topic in School

    I have NSO, is there a policy specific to school nursing? I have just continued my policy from when I was full time in the hospital. I still work PRN at the hospital also.

15. Too Many Visits - advice for teachers?

    SchoolNursey replied to moreoreo's topic in School

    Well, because I have a School Based Health Center, I am required to refer every student that has a consent form to be seen. BUT I am supposed to assess them first, which is frustrating because if a kid wants to go there, I can't deny them. So why d...