BettyGirard BSN

BettyGirard is a BSN and specializes in School Nurse.

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1. What does everyone wear?

   BettyGirard replied to Istolethefizzyliftingdrink's topic in School

   On days I've got parent meetings (IEP, IHP, IDP) I go for business casual. Days I'm in the trenches and not expecting any such, I have scrubs.

2. Elementary vs. Middle School Nursing

   BettyGirard replied to icepackstat's topic in School

   I've taught at all three levels. I'll stick with high school. The one thing about middle school is that you'll never be around so many people who know everything as when you're there.

3. Sub Nurse Tips!?

   BettyGirard replied to La16's topic in School

   I agree with Nutmegger. The key is preplanning. Hopefully the nurses in the schools you might cover for have their documentation in order for subs. It might behoove you if possible to pay a visit to each office in advance so the nurse can show ...

4. Leftovers (meds, not food...)

   BettyGirard replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

   Yep, our police (well Sheriffs Office) has one as well, but our SRO is kind enough to transport the stuff for us to wherever it goes so we don't cram their rather smallish box full with my stuff.

5. Just applied for a school nurse position at a high school

   BettyGirard replied to oneinfour's topic in School

   When we hired for the new position here we had a couple of resumes from male nurses. I wrote each and said as long as they were comfortable with working with female students, we were as well. Turns out that we got a better female candidate, but ...

6. 2020 small achievements

   BettyGirard replied to guest464345's topic in School

   I'm happy that this is the first "return to school year" that I'm totally liberated from non-student health stuff. It actually was accomplished last year when we hired Trini, but I gave her a hand with her being "new to the position." Now, she's...

7. Help with inventory

   BettyGirard replied to NurseM_j's topic in School

   Yep, I get the Ziploc brand bags hat have the white spot to write things on. These can also be used as ice packs. I got the "gallon" size to send home soiled clothing as well (well back in my elementary school days). I also have some plasti...

8. When is everyone *supposed* to go back?

   BettyGirard replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

   I'm masked up pretty much all day long. Gloved up any time I'm near a student (sick or otherwise). We run temps on anybody who walks through the clinic door. I'm still a little nervous anytime I see a fever or respiratory symptoms.

9. If I have to leave?

   BettyGirard replied to guest464345's topic in School

   Not true. You have to qualify. Y ou have to have worked at least both 1250 hours and twelve months. In addition, your district has to be large enough that FMLA applies (50 or more employees within 75 miles). Laflaca said she was in her first...

10. How do you handle female patients your age or younger?

    BettyGirard replied to DanGIT1322's topic in Men

    We had some male applicants for an LPN position at our school where they would have to place foleys (and other procedures) in female students. I first asked if they were comfortable doing that and I talked to the administration about how they want...

11. It felt wrong...

    BettyGirard replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I'd have sent the kid home even before COVID. I wouldn't feel bad.

12. Now that we are working from home . . .

    BettyGirard replied to tining's topic in School

    Well, today I went through my student meds and listed the kids involved and I'll be sending out emails asking if they want to retrieve the medication or we'll discard them (they just this week canceled the rest of our year). Trini is going over all t...

13. PPE concerns as we return

    BettyGirard replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Again, it would depend on just who the employer is. It's not very common that the patient contracts directly with the nurse.

14. Do you think schools will resume this year?

    BettyGirard replied to hoppynurse's topic in School

    Well, they officially called us out for the rest of the year. Big issue is dealing with the seniors. Trini and I are working on our part of that.

15. PPE concerns as we return

    BettyGirard replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Her "employer" is required by law to provide it. It would very much depend on what the contractual arrangements are.