missfixit replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School
Obviously, when we added the title RN or LPN behind our names we also became more qualified to deal with urine/bm accidents. I have just tried to except it- to a certain degree. This is what I do. I ask for the teachers to request a change of cloth...
I am by no means an expert on this topic, but I think student's medical information mostly falls under FERPA regulations. I am sure HIPPA applies in some instances as well. Anyway, as I understand FERPA- information that needs to be shared to insure ...
I would have called 911, the parent and stayed put. But now that the situation is over, you don't need to focus on what you should have done. My advise is to focus on what you need to do to ensure this does not happen again. Cut yourself some slack a...
Do you assist students with personal hygiene issues from urine or BM accident? I am not talking about students with medical issues or special needs. I am curious how other school nurses handle this.
missfixit replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in School
More privacy needs to be provided. Could be something as simple as a privacy screen or two. I would not "let it go". Since the principal did not seem to care, I would talk to the superintendent. I am surprised the nurse has tolerated this for so long...
Focalin, Vyvanse, Ritalin, Tenex, clonidine, seroquel Should be familiar with: Diastat, Abluterol, epi-pen, glucagon, insulin There are others, but you get the idea.
missfixit replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School
Do your teachers have to submit paper work to the office prior to the field trip? At my school, the teachers have to have the principal's signature to approve all field trips. On that form there is a signature line for the nurse. The trip is not supp...
Did you check mobility? Didn't mention if you did or not , just curious. I don't think you did anything wrong. How an injury looks can change quickly, how it looked 5 minutes after it happened can be a totally different ballgame 15-30 minutes later. ...