PvtSchlNurse

PvtSchlNurse has 30 years experience and specializes in Med-Surg, ICU/CCU, Home Health, School.

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1. Epipens

   PvtSchlNurse replied to jacjon's topic in School

   Epipens are kept on a bulletin board in a labeled zip lock baggie with a copy of the Allergic reaction Health Plan in the Nurse's Office. Epipens for food allergies go to the lunch room daily as well. (The Nurse's Office is Some distance from the lun...

2. Kids Say the Darndest Things

   PvtSchlNurse replied to EricJRN's topic in School

   I love it! I had a first grader come into my office a few years ago and very seriously ask me if I had any gasoline. "Gasoline", I repeated. "Yes, you know some gasoline to put on my chapped lips." "Oh, you mean Vasoline, don't you?", I replied. She ...

3. What do you wear to work

   PvtSchlNurse replied to Rilia2's topic in School

   Hilundlass, I've tried wearing both and prefer street clothes with a lab vest (sleeveless lab coat) or lab coat. I think the younger ones are not as afraid of you. I do try to always wear "running" shoes though just in case I have to make a mad dash ...

4. Neuro Assessment

   PvtSchlNurse replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

   I also recheck the child during the course of the day when they get a bump on the head. I do the neuro check but also if they have a bump, has it changed size, I give an ice pack for bumps and any complaint of headache. The response to the ice pack s...

5. Insulin dosage question

   PvtSchlNurse replied to kidsnurse1969's topic in School

   The initial orders I receive on the Health Plan that is filled out by the MD has an order that the Nurse can accept changes from the Parents. To make me feel better, I ask for something in writing from the Parents. I even added an extra page to our D...

6. School Health Room Log

   PvtSchlNurse replied to pugmomrn's topic in School

   I don't have a computer system (heavy sigh, in my dreams....) and use paper. We have a sign in sheet that lists time in/teacher/student/complaint code/time out/disposition. We came up with a list of complaint codes so no one knows why anyone is being...

7. Small Private School looking to initiate school nursing

   PvtSchlNurse replied to krisgrij's topic in School

   Kris, I work at a Private School (for the past 10 years) in the Atlanta area and would be glad to talk to you and get you pointed in the right direction. My email address is [email protected].