BrisketRN BSN, RN

BrisketRN has 4 years experience as a BSN, RN.

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   Water Beads

   BrisketRN posted a topic in School

   Hello friends—former regular poster turned SAHM here—just saw this story about water beads causing serious injury when ingested & how many ingestions happen at school & I though wowie my old school nurse buddies need this resource! Flyer...
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   How to Acquire a Standing Order/Prescription for School EpiPens?

   BrisketRN replied to honeymoondiner's topic in School

   I've had luck by contacting a local allergist (check your students' allergy paperwork). You could also call/email nearby school nurses & ask who they use. If there is a name on the box definitely contact that doctor. Depending on your state th...
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   Fainting at school - a very anxious school RN!

   BrisketRN replied to pineappleupsidedowncake's topic in School

   I've only called EMS for fainting once because the student was found on the floor (unwitnessed fainting, but hx of fainting) and didn't gain consciousness within a few minutes. Typically I do a once-over for injuries related to the fall, get a set o...
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   Grade Preference...

   BrisketRN replied to PedsNrse13's topic in School

   I like the littles. 1st-5th grade are my favorites. They are little sponges, and I get to come in at an opportune time to teach them how to manage their chronic conditions and stay healthy. The biggest challenge is that it takes them a while to wa...
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   Vision/Hearing exams on preschool age children

   BrisketRN replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

   We do HOTV with our preschoolers and have the teachers practice with them as a playing game in the days before their screenings. We have the letters printed on cards and they pick the card up as it's lit. For hearing exam we "play" the raise your h...
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   New Elementary School RN

   BrisketRN replied to Brooke13's topic in School

   This board is the best place to be. I was a relatively new nurse when I started in a school 4 years ago and these folks taught me everything I know!
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   They want help now????

   BrisketRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

   HAHAHA that'd be a big fat NOPE from me.
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   Last week, finally

   BrisketRN replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

   You did it @Glitternurse! It is so crazy to look back now and think about August. I feel like we can all tackle anything thrown at us after this chaotic year.
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   Not So Sure

   BrisketRN replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

   I second this. See if your district/school has any resources for you or check with your state's association of school nurses.
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    Should Have Called 911

    BrisketRN replied to Sxhoolnurse1991's topic in School

    I think in those instances you trust your gut. I ask myself could this person decompensate quickly? How much longer would it take to seek medical attention if they were driven to the hospital vs. if EMS is called? I know at my school our EMS time ...
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    Interview Questions

    BrisketRN replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    Ah but don't forget the game changer I threw in a few years ago--oyster crackers.
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    Interview Questions

    BrisketRN posted a topic in School

    We're currently looking for my replacement--anyone have some good questions to ask school nurse candidates?
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    What Was a Highlight of Your Career as a Nurse?

    BrisketRN replied to dareese's topic in General Nursing

    First thing that comes to mind is my favorite story to share with friends from when I worked home health as a new grad. My patient's dog choked on an apple core. I ended up doing the doggy Heimlich and had to do CPR because the dog had no pulse. A...
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    Therapeutic communication for anxiety

    BrisketRN replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    We were told to offer guided meditations. If they have a phone on them they can use that and lie down and do a guided meditation or sometimes just allowing them to listen to music can help.
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    New nurse. Where is my passion?

    BrisketRN replied to Jccnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed! My passion is having a roof over my head, food in the fridge, and clothing on my back. Keeps me coming to work day after day.