momnurse23

momnurse23 has 4 years experience.

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1. New Medicine Cabinet/Storage

   momnurse23 replied to BlondieRN0531's topic in School

   What about a locking tool chest? Something like this: Husky 37 in. 5-Drawer Mobile Workbench with Solid Wood Top, Black HMT-305MWB at The Home Depot - Mobile I have also heard of some nurses just using a file cabinet with a lock or installing a lock ...

2. "My tooth is loose"

   momnurse23 replied to Morganalefey's topic in School

   I get this a lot too. I usually just look at them and very excitedly exclaim " Hooray. You have a loose tooth, how wonderful. Just keep wiggling it and it will come out when it's ready" and then send them back to class. Usually me being happy about i...

3. underweight kid

   momnurse23 replied to kingsmiley's topic in School

   I think this part is important and may "soften the blow" so to speak. Even our vision/hearing screening referral letters say something to the effect of "this is only a screening and does not necessarily mean there is a problem." I'm also wondering...

4. Kind of pathetic I have a "vent" and I haven't even gotten the job yet

   momnurse23 replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in School

   Or Diastat :)

5. canker sores

   momnurse23 posted a topic in School

   Any tips on relieving the pain from canker sores? I see this a good bit and I know how painful they can be. Certainly not something to send a child home for, but I would like to be able to offer a little relief. Thanks for your help.

6. Diapering and toilet accidents

   momnurse23 replied to Jocelyn Z's topic in School

   I haven't had to do too much of this while in school nursing but from my experience during nursing school while working in the nursing home: 1) Have lots of wipes handy and already out of the container. It's difficult to get them out sometimes witho...

7. What's on your walls?

   momnurse23 replied to amnesiac1c's topic in School

   I have some health related posters like diagrams of bones, heart, brain (appropriate for elementary - not cartoonish but not college anatomy either), tween themed "remember to brush your teeth" posters that I think were free from a local orthodontist...

8. What do you wear to work?

   momnurse23 replied to asp40's topic in School

   I wear scrubs but it's what is expected at my school. On school spirit days I can wear jeans and a school t-shirt. I am actually thankful that I get to wear my scrubs. I love the ease of it and I LOVE my pockets. It's just what I'm used to "nursi...

9. considering school nursing--questions

   momnurse23 replied to soxfan80's topic in School

   hope this helps a little.

10. Does your school have nebulizers there?

    momnurse23 replied to JM RN's topic in School

    I have machine but they have to supply the tubing and mouthpiece/mask along with the med. Most don't have trouble getting extra supplies to keep at school. My machine was donated by a parent.

11. Ice Packs vs Portable Ice Maker

    momnurse23 replied to skoolrn's topic in School

    I get ice from the cafeteria each morning in a small cooler to make ice packs as I need throughout the day. The ice keeps pretty well and most days I only have to make that one trip to the cafeteria. How great for you that you get to buy your own i...

12. Questions about school nursing

    momnurse23 replied to Sl1011's topic in School

    "what's your least favorite thing(s) about this job? honestly, it's the hours. i love the time with my family. but i also very much enjoy what i do. i tend to be a mothering kind of nurse and generally do not get frustrated by all the little things i...

13. AED

    momnurse23 replied to momnurse23's topic in School

    Thank you all for your replies.

14. AED

    momnurse23 posted a topic in School

    Do any of you in elementary have an AED? Where do you keep it? Thank you.

15. Help!!!

    momnurse23 replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

    Maybe some probiotic yogurt each day for digestion along with her apple :) I have a 2nd grader who "vomits" periodically, really it's more gagging and mucous - he has history of reflux and anxiety, mom sent in some Tums to give when it happens and it...