HighSchoolNurse

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1. The Incontinence Epidemic

   HighSchoolNurse replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   Honestly, I think that this anecdote should be in the Washington Post or New York Times. (obviously with all names and locations confidential) I just do not think that there is any awareness much less appreciation for how health, wellness and persona...

2. Other jobs you do at work?

   HighSchoolNurse replied to Amethya's topic in School

   I think that talking with a student that is stessed, emotional or overwhelemed in any way is medical attention and certainly within the nursing scope of practice. If you take a look at nursing diagnoses....ineffective coping mechanisms shows up a lot...

3. What should I get a Masters in... and where?

   HighSchoolNurse replied to SciFiNurse's topic in School

   I started my Master's in Psychology last summer because I find that the number of adolescent mental health problems are on the rise and many...most?... of my students come to the clinic in distress before trying to barge into the guidance counselor's...

4. New School Nurse looking for liability advice

   HighSchoolNurse replied to duluthRN223's topic in School

   Personally, I would never work at any school where the decision to call 911 was not mine. It is my nightmare to imagine wanting 911 and a non-medical person telling me no.

5. OTC medications help

   HighSchoolNurse posted a topic in School

   Hello fellow nurses, I need help with these high schoolers...mainly about giving OTC pain meds. I don't mind giving tyelnol and ibuprofen when it's MY idea, to help them complete a school day, but too often they swing into the clinic 30 minutes befor...