kidsnurse1969

kidsnurse1969 has 15 years experience and specializes in Coronary Care, School Nurse.

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1. Terrible sack lunch advise

   kidsnurse1969 posted a topic in School

   A kindergarten teacher has recently noticed that one of her students is bringing a sack lunch containing nothing but chips, cookies, snack cakes and similar junk food. She is keeping an eye on the student's lunches to see if it is happening all the ...

2. How do you handle...

   kidsnurse1969 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

   I do not check students based on a report from a "innocent" third party. I will let the classroom teacher know that there has been a report. If he/she sees signs of an infestation (excessive itching, nits, live bugs) then he/she can request a headch...

3. Am I the only one? (Vent)

   kidsnurse1969 replied to raidermom's topic in School

   If parents send a note like that to school then you know the kid will use it! I will generally let the kid call home so the parents can deal with the problem. The parents created that problem and they can deal with it! A parent can call the school ...

4. MRSA

   kidsnurse1969 replied to meeka720's topic in School

   A 504 plan would only be necessary if the MRSA was "substantially limiting a major life activity" related to the school day. Except for possibly an increase in absences related to frequent infections and medication administration, how would 504 acco...

5. Tiredness?

   kidsnurse1969 replied to manjaNurse's topic in School

   If the student does not have a health concern but "needs" to go home then the teacher or administrator can call the parents and force the issue.

6. Hey! it's my nurse!

   kidsnurse1969 replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

   I was just thinking this morning after a hug from a little guy:redpinkhe, that this phrase is one of my favorite parts of my job. Priceless!!

7. Just a rant

   kidsnurse1969 replied to Calibean's topic in School

   Do what the teachers do when they have a sick child: Call in from home and let someone else find a sub and worry about the rest of the kids. You have to take care of your own!

8. Weird Requests

   kidsnurse1969 replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

   For zipper issues on a 5th grader, I would have the student call home and request mom to bring in another pair of pants.

9. need some tips for kids remembering to come

   kidsnurse1969 replied to momnurse23's topic in School

   I have used a sticker chart. I give the student a sticker every time he/she comes for her meds without being called for. When she gets 5 stickers then she gets a reward (such as lunch in my office, a special pencil/pen/eraser...). Then as she beco...

10. Ever thought about teaching working in a school?

    kidsnurse1969 replied to certifiedschoolnurse's topic in School

    I teach handwashing and "germ class" to some younger grades. It helps the little kids to know who I am earlier and on a positive note.

11. Vision/Hearing Screenings

    kidsnurse1969 replied to millhouse's topic in School

    I am in Illinois. The v/h screening is ran by the health dept. If the nurse is not certified to do it then the health dept will do it for a fee.

12. What have I gotten myself into??? AAHHHH =)

    kidsnurse1969 replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

    It depends on your location. Each state has it's own requirements. What state are you in?

13. post-planning

    kidsnurse1969 replied to momnurse23's topic in School

    It sounds like a great time to create a list of all of the things that you have done through the year to be given to your administration. Things like: Administered XX doses of medication, Assessed and treated XX injuries, Assessed and treated XX s...

14. Totally out of the loop...aargh!

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I had a similar experience last week. I got a phone call from the county health department asking if any of our kids that were on the field trip to the zoo the day before had any GI symptoms. I said that we didn't have any kids at the zoo yesterday...

15. Introducing a Helper

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I try to put up a display in May the says something like "Who needs what in 2011" I give information about physicals, immunization and dental requirements for attending school in my state.