MinnieMomRN

MinnieMomRN specializes in Med-Surg; Telemetry; School Nurse pk-8.

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1. 31 more school days

   MinnieMomRN replied to SchoolRNAmy's topic in School

   Me too! Boy this count really makes me happy!!

2. does your school have a crisis management plan?

   MinnieMomRN replied to Sudsy's topic in School

   We contacted our local police department. The safety officer was extremely helpful in helping us develop a plan. She also did a great in-service! In light of last week's tragedy, we are reviewing and strengthening our plan. My first thought last wee...

3. The crazies are all in my office this week...

   MinnieMomRN replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

   Nutty parent encounter, 7th grader who threw a plastic thingie into the radiator and smoked out the second floor resulting in the fire department coming, the puke bug run rampant, and a teacher who had white patches and green exudate on her tonsils b...

4. Assessments every shift?

   MinnieMomRN replied to Ntheboat2's topic in General Nursing

   Never trust the previous shift's assessment. True story... I received report on a patient who the reporting nurse said had + pedal pulses bilat. Imagine my surprise during my assessment when I pulled back the bed covers and saw that he had bilat BK...

5. Nasty Parents and This Opportunity to Vent

   MinnieMomRN replied to bleemadden's topic in School

   We school nurses owe a huge thank you to Dr. Pollack and all his research which led the change in conventional wisdom. Here's one more interesting link -- an interview on NPR's All Things Considered. Dear Lice Guy: What's Bugging Me? : NPR

6. Tired of kids coming to the nurse...

   MinnieMomRN replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

   I have a few frequent fliers who come in just because they need some TLC/psychosocial support. That's okay with me. It's 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' stuff that drives me up the wall -- of course I assess each time, talk to the teacher, and call mom &...

7. EBP and school nursing

   MinnieMomRN replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

   post-concussion nursing care/protocol

8. Tired of kids coming to the nurse...

   MinnieMomRN replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

   That line works for me too! :)

9. How long shall I give this job?

   MinnieMomRN replied to Britrn04's topic in School

   I have found that the acceptance of change in 'the way WE do things' to be slow in education. However, change is possible. It just takes patience and time. Additionally, I think the September is probably the worst month to be a school nurse. We are ...

10. Another soiled clothing vent

    MinnieMomRN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Yes, it's begun again this year. I've already had the teacher of the Pre-K age 3 classroom pull me out of a meeting for a 'crisis'. That crisis was that she had three kids who had messed their pants, and she couldn't find the janitor. Of course, thin...

11. When a patient states "something isnt right..."

    MinnieMomRN replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Relations

    Yup. Listen, fully assess, monitor, and document like heck!

12. How do you answer this question?

    MinnieMomRN replied to LogCabinMom's topic in School

    That question always comes at the end of an interview. Earlier in the interview you should have asked them what are the challenges particular to their school and what specific needs are they looking for the school nurse to address. Then your answer ...

13. Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    MinnieMomRN replied to sonia211's topic in Relations

    I can't argue with you. I felt the same way when I worked in the hospital. I now work 2 jobs -- one at a Pedi's office, and the other as a school nurse. I love BOTH jobs, and I no longer dread going to work.

14. 1st grader and his inhaler

    MinnieMomRN replied to 100kids's topic in School

    The MD does not think the child is self-directed, and cannot self-administer. That's the part I'd cling to. You need to know the medication delegation law for your state, and that will determine how you can handle the situation. Mom/Dad can want wh...

15. the flu

    MinnieMomRN replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    Here in MA we've had a few patients + flu in the Pedi's office where I work, but I've not seen it in the school. *Fingers Crossed*