schoolnurse1001

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1. U-500 in an insulin pump?

   schoolnurse1001 replied to delphine22's topic in Endocrine

   My mother uses U-500 in her pump and has for several years. She rarely has lows.

2. My heart is shattered into a million pieces :(

   schoolnurse1001 replied to healthstar's topic in New Nurse

   It sound likes you have a lot of positives about your work that you need to focus on. Take their advise and try something with a slower pace, especially the first year so you can build confidence in yourself. I knew I could never work in ICU/ER du...

3. bone marrow transplant unit?

   schoolnurse1001 replied to sophie<3's topic in General Nursing

   My dad had a stem cell transplant at Vanderbilt and was on the BMT unit several times for complications from Graft vs Host disease. It was listed as ICU on the hospital billing. Those were some of the most caring nurses I have ever seen. I say you...

4. Opinions re: Child's high rate of absences?

   schoolnurse1001 replied to Tina, RN's topic in School

   That probably was just standard protocol for anyone who reaches a certain number of absences. I would recommend you speak with your guidance counselor about getting a 504 plan. That will cover him for extra absences as long as your dr. is willing to...

5. MRSA

   schoolnurse1001 replied to meeka720's topic in School

   Can't imagine why he would need a private nurse for only being a carrier. Lots of people are carriers and don't even know it. I agree with the teacher being more diligent with his hygiene/hand washing but am curious if the Dr. has actually ordered...

6. How busy are you?

   schoolnurse1001 replied to ColleenJune's topic in School

   1) what school level do you support? middle school 6-8th 2) how many students are in your school? 500-550 3) how many students do you see each day? 20-30 4) do you have an assistant? no, but i do have a clerk that pulls charts for me and puts the...

7. school-based flu clinic

   schoolnurse1001 replied to guest83140's topic in School

   I give immunizations in the school without parents present as long as I have the signed consent from the parent. But I work for the Health Dept. and we have signed protocols including anaphylaxis protocols with epinephrine available for reactions. ...

8. My school nurse poem I made up

   schoolnurse1001 posted a topic in School

   My boss wanted us to make up a poster about our clinic so I decided to write a poem: We never know what'll come through the door It could be wheezing or a big red sore Here comes a pt. who has hit his head He tripped and fell is what he said What do ...

9. funny office visit

   schoolnurse1001 replied to jagalu100305's topic in School

   Frequent flier yesterday said she had a nose bleed during science because of the molecules in Science class.

10. Happy Thanksgiving Break!

    schoolnurse1001 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I work Monday and Tues then off. Yay. Ready for a little break and sleeping in. Have a great Holiday.

11. Nurse Caused Student Injury?

    schoolnurse1001 replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I work in a middle school and sadly:o I have had students lie regarding things. This year, so far, it was that I gave the student a H1N1 without consent. The dad called the school upset that his dd had told him she got the shot. The student was my...

12. Great absence excuse notes

    schoolnurse1001 replied to Gampopa's topic in School

    Too funny I had one the other day that said...."excuse K, she had the "sh*its"

13. kids sleeping in class

    schoolnurse1001 replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    I usually try to find out why they are so sleepy: up texting late last night, watching TV or what. If it is one of those reasons I send them back to class and tell them it is a lesson learned that if you stay up late you WILL be sleepy. I had a kid...

14. Urine-like odor?

    schoolnurse1001 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I have heard that kids who are around people making meth will have an urine odor due to the anhydrous amonia used in making meth. Hope that's not the reason.

15. Reason for leaving to become stay at home mom

    schoolnurse1001 replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    I took a 4 year break after my third child to stay home. I just put that I left last job to stay at home with a new baby. I was hired in my first interview and have been back in nursing:redbeathe for 5 years now.