linda1959

linda1959

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linda1959 has 38 years experience.


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  1. Should Have Called 911

    I have had to call EMS many times over my 10 years, for staff. I let the staff member know BEFORE EMS arrives my reasoning for sending them to the ER. I also tell them that in my experience, certain squads will try to talk them out of going, and why...
  2. Adults Taking Advantage....

    This has always been a chronic problem for me. At the beginning of the year, I put in my Health Office In-Service that I will always help them with an immediate injury. And then I tell them that while I can answer basic medical questions, I cannot ad...
  3. BP Cuffs - standard or electronic

    I will have the opportunity this year to purchase some new equipment. I am still using the BP cuffs that were there when I took my job 10 years ago and they are not in good shape. Wondering if anyone has switched to electronic cuffs, or better to s...
  4. Addressing Student Body Odor

    I think I am probably going against the grain here. I see this topic a lot, and nurses who are uncomfortable, and I am not sure I understand it. First, if a teacher has difficulty addressing the issue, I don't mind doing it. it's education about hygi...
  5. EMR--what do you use?

    My school and our sister schools do not have a computer system for records. We would love to find something inexpensive that is strictly for charting and maybe able to keep records. We all use paper charting for meds. Right now two schools use pa...
  6. Staff/faculty

    Fever, possible pink-eye, or something blatantly concerning, I will speak to the principal for them. Anything else, I tell them to go to admin. Today's gem: "do you think this is psoriasis? I get it every winter for the past 5 years." Me: "Doesn't...
  7. What now!

    Do you have mandatory screenings in your state for the other students that are not pre-schoolers? Do you have a health teacher in the school?
  8. NJ nurses - CBD oil

    I am coming at this both from the perspective of a parent AND a school nurse. I use CBD oil for my son with autism. He will be going on an overnight trip with his school. The school nurse will not give the CBD because it is not FDA regulated. I offe...
  9. Petty and not proud of it

    JUST now while I am eating lunch and reading this thread. 1:pm - 8 year old student with TA; I am really sick today and think I have a fever cause my head feels hot. Me: Well, I can hear you have a cold, and you have been here for 4 hours and you ...
  10. OTC Meds for School Staff

    I have concerns about you facilitating or approving of setting up med storage somewhere in the school that is not always locked. Standard of care and safety says medication is always locked. I know you said it is behind the secretary desk and no one ...
  11. Blood transfusion and Normal saline bag.

    I am a school nurse, but I have many years of acute care behind me. I sometimes read hospital clinical posts on AllNurses just to learn and see if my past experiences are outdated or still current. This is the second post of yours today that I have r...
  12. IV Lasix.

    I think it's an online forum version of "Candid Camera" - for those old enough to know this show!
  13. Is this even Legal?

    There are many helpful professional responses to OP. But just a thought to those who are saying things like "anyone who takes that assignment is stupid", "you will be an idiot if you show up", and things of this nature.' How about not insulting someo...
  14. Parents keep medicating their febrile kids in the morning

    I share your frustration. My deal today is a 17 year old who can't stop vomiting/diarrhea/severe stomach pain since 930:am. Parents tell me they have no one to pick him up. When I call mom to say someone needs to be home when he gets home because ...
  15. NJ Private School Med. Admin.

    Biscuit - can I ask what your training of the other staff people consists of? Is it written out as an official teaching plan, such as we do for EpiPen Training? and thanks for sharing your disclaimer!