nurs26

nurs26 has 10 years experience.

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1. 2 questions for school nurses.

   nurs26 replied to LevitateMe's topic in School

   I work in a small elementary school. In my district the office deals with immunizations. I only give meds and take care of sick or injured kids. The pay is awful, but it is worth the time I now to spend with my young children. I actually learn al...

2. ALMOST made it through the whole year ...

   nurs26 replied to Kittery's topic in School

   I had to call 911 on orientation day on a student who collapsed due to dehyrdation. It was the start of an interesting year. Have a great summer everyone.

3. staff illnes

   nurs26 replied to nurs26's topic in School

   I do feel awful for her. It is not controlled she has tried several Dr's and nothing seems to help. Many people have encouraged her to stay home when she does not feel well. We (her co-workers) can tell when she is not doing well and we beg her t...

4. staff illnes

   nurs26 replied to nurs26's topic in School

   Thanks guys. I have called EMS 2-3 times. She does get sent home each time, but it always takes awhile for someone to come get her. Maybe if I call EMS each time she will think twice before coming to work. Thanks again.

5. staff illnes

   nurs26 posted a topic in School

   There is a teacher at my school who suffers from POTS. It cause her to loose conciousness. It alway happens in the morning. I get stuck dealing with her. Long story short I guess there is not much my principal can do. This can be prevented if she wou...

6. Chronic "accidents"

   nurs26 replied to scrubsrn24's topic in School

   The teachers at my school take care of the ESE students who have accidents.

7. Conflicted about job, help!

   nurs26 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in School

   My daughter attends the elementary school I work for and my younger daughter will be starting soon. I can't tell you how much I enjoy having the same schedule as her. I also love the fact that I know her friends, her friends parents, and the teache...

8. Parents that are nurses

   nurs26 replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

   There is no excuse for her behavior. Nurses need to support each other.

9. Mistakes Are Inevitable: No One Is Perfect.

   nurs26 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Professionalism

   Thanks so much Ruby. I really needed to read that today!!! I feel better already.

10. bulleten board ideas

    nurs26 replied to Lmjohnson's topic in School

    I use the PE centrail bulletin boards website. They have alot of good ideas for health bulletin boards. Choosemyplate.gov is a good nutrition website to use for ideas and freebies.

11. Liability issues

    nurs26 replied to feelix's topic in School

    Yes. The children are no longer under your care after school hours.

12. Being a nurse who likes working alone?

    nurs26 replied to sakiohma's topic in General Nursing

    I am school nurse. I work by myself. I do deal with parents and teachers, but when it come to taking care of the kids it is just me.

13. Merry Christmas School Nurse

    nurs26 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    Thanks I love it.

14. Please Share! New school nurse looking for tips, hints, and other helpful info!

    nurs26 replied to jodys-girl's topic in School

    Kids mostly want TLC so anything will help them feel better. I use ice pack for everthing it seems like. I started using baking soda on wasp stings and it seems to really help.

15. Tactical Nudity and Other Fun Aspects of Deployed Army Nursing

    nurs26 replied to Lunah's topic in Government

    Thank you for doing what you do. Sounds like you are making the best of a horrible situation. Hang in there.