ERRNDeans

ERRNDeans has 16 years experience.

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1. Epistaxis season

   ERRNDeans replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

   I have seen a TON! I even sent a 1 st grader home for it. I have never sent a nosebleed home, she just kept oozing. I would stop the bleeding then it would re occur over and over.

2. good bye ER... maybe

   ERRNDeans replied to Ryan RN's topic in Emergency

   I was an ER nurse for 16 years, then I tried school nursing and did ER on the weekends for fun. I am now strictly school RN. The pay is lower, but the stress is also lower. The kids are great, it isn't that exciting, but I am older now, I don't need ...

3. Anybody else notice this?

   ERRNDeans posted a topic in School

   It seems like in March the teachers who have tried so hard to contain bad behavior all year can't take it anymore and a lot of students are ending up sitting in the office for in school suspensions, missing recess, etc. There was a kid climbing books...

4. Elementary, Middle or High School?

   ERRNDeans replied to mc3's topic in School

   K-5, but I think I would like high school. Although all I picture in high school is "I have a headache" all day long. I actually would like a mix of all grades to be honest.

5. Gave my first epi-pen yesterday...

   ERRNDeans replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

   Great Job! We have stock Epi as well. But only a nurse can give the stock epi to a student or staff member

6. Live Lice Experiment, Game On

   ERRNDeans replied to GdBSN's topic in School

   OOH OOH OOH! I did this last week, no air holes though it was dead in 48 hours

7. oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy

   ERRNDeans replied to ERRNDeans's topic in School

   Thanks!

8. Climate/Culture Improvement Ideas

   ERRNDeans replied to Kittery's topic in School

   On Friday's of school breaks we have played dodge ball and musical chairs in the gym. It's hilarious. We send out an all school email to see who wants to participate (usually most of us) create teams and play. We also have a little breakfast afterwar...

9. oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy

   ERRNDeans replied to ERRNDeans's topic in School

   Wow, thanks guys.

10. oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy

    ERRNDeans posted a topic in School

    Hello, I have a meeting with a parent regarding her daughter being treated for her peanut allergy through oral immunotherapy. Apparently the amount of peanut she's being exposed to is going to be increased. From the research I have done I see...

11. I have been out of compassion for years.

    ERRNDeans replied to rearviewmirror's topic in Emergency

    I worked in a trauma center and then in a very busy suburban ER over 17 years. I am now a school nurse as well. The hours are great. The pay stinks compared to the hospital. But I keep my ER certifications up to date just in case. The kids I work wit...

12. Food Allergies on the Rise

    ERRNDeans replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    Our school has fruit and veggie only for snacks/classroom foods. I really like this, keeps the kids from eating junk, teaches them what a snack SHOULD be and decreases the chances of an allergic reaction. Teachers are trained on how to use Epi Pens ...

13. Ativan at School for Students Under 18

    ERRNDeans replied to CASchoolNurse831's topic in School

    I have been thinking a little more about this: If it were me, since my license is on the line, I would not give any medication in a school setting that isn't FDA approved. It's not safe. End of story. It's our job to question MD orders for safety. Ca...

14. Ativan at School for Students Under 18

    ERRNDeans replied to CASchoolNurse831's topic in School

    ER turned school nurse here: I read through the responses fairly fast, forgive me if this was covered. I thought the reason to give Diastat rectally was because of possible aspiration from giving anything orally. Plus a lot of times their jaws are ...

15. Attention ER nurses and managers

    ERRNDeans replied to RNReadyManc's topic in Emergency

    I agree with the previous poster, do it the old fashioned way. Get med surg/tele/step down experience It will be better for you in the long run. I worked 1 year in Med surg. And when I say 1 year, I mean to the day and I was out of there. While I wor...