halohg RN

halohg has 25 years experience as a RN.

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   Kinsa thermometers

   halohg replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

   I participated and loved it! The families and staff had to “pre order” via text so only families that wanted one received them. The response and feedback has been very positive.
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   OTC meds for Staff

   halohg replied to cid1's topic in School

   Nope, I don’t stock it or offer it. They are grown adults and if they need a tums or a Tylenol they should bring their own. I don’t have a budget for it or have interest in being asked for any more advice then is already being asked. Especially when...
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   Attendance Overboard

   halohg replied to ChristmasNurse's topic in School

   I would encourage a conversation with administrators to discuss a strategy to better educate parents on ways to avoid certain absences. Collect data on how many days are missed because of: physical exams, dental exams; chronic medical conditions (ast...
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   How to talk to parents..

   halohg replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

   I do not call for every visit. I obviously call for immediate exclusion reasons, and will be rather direct. “ Hello Mrs. X I have little Johnny down here with me he’s complaining of having a sore throat and when I took his temperature it was at 102 ....
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   Documentation...Can it be done?

   halohg replied to Nurs13's topic in School

   I would say yes, just document the name of the nurse doing the assessment and use quotes. And yes to your 2nd question. I code this under communications or “parental role” in my system and again use quotes within my documentation. I keep it simple an...
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   Screenings

   halohg replied to Kerber's topic in School

   Two thoughts, one create a system where you can do both, either by having a float nurse cover the health office and perform the screenings elsewhere in the building or have another adult in your office and manage non emergencies. two- I encourage yo...
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   Common clinic visits (elementary)

   halohg replied to RNashley86's topic in School

   -“stomachache” with no fever, vomiting, diarrhea. ?s- when did it start? What was your last meal? Point to where it hurts. Any nausea? Last BM? Send to bathroom, hydrate, rest up to 10 min then back to class - “headache” with no fever or other sympt...
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   Do you keep clinic door open?

   halohg replied to SmileNNod's topic in School

   I would close the office door, don’t worry about offending.
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   New school nurse

   halohg replied to nursex23's topic in School

   Why do you feel you would panic? There should be a medical directors orders for these and other medical emergencies as well as individual health plans for medically fragile students. There are also multiple web site that review these medical conditio...
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    Would you break a contract and switch mid-year?

    halohg replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Are you in a union? They have created a hostile work environment and for that they and the district can be held legally and financially responsible.
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    interview next monday

    halohg replied to ceeack12's topic in School

    Your ability to fit in with the existing team will win over an individual with a higher education. No drama, no sticky wheels, no high demands, someone who will be able to handle demanding parents, and prove sound clinical judgement. Best of luck!
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    Recess/Gym Restrictions - Where do your students go?

    halohg replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    They can either sit on the outside bench and be observed by lunch staff or stay in the cafeteria and be watched by another class monitor. Last opinion is to sit in main office with secretaries.
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    How many?

    halohg replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    1 school, 500 students 70 staff, no aide, one nurse
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    Advice for New School Nurse

    halohg replied to SchoolNurse123's topic in School

    First year is always the hardest. Maybe the principal has had previous experiences with this student and was “helping”. Having really thick skin is a must. Remember you cannot expect teachers and staff to assume the role of a medical professional rel...
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    Incident Reports

    halohg replied to DaisyRN2's topic in School

    This is a pet peeve of mine... “ I’m sending so and so to you to document an incident”. Not an injury...my last one was one where a student open mouth touched another students shirt...not skin, kinda bite at his shirt only. I told them they should as...