schoolnurse61

schoolnurse61 has 29 years experience and specializes in med/surg, clinic, school.

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1. So Discouraged...

   schoolnurse61 replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

   My schools K-12 went back in person at the beginning of September with all mitigation efforts in place...all going well until last week when the staff started dropping like flies with positive Covid results, spreading amongst staff due to co-teach...

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

   schoolnurse61 replied to oneinfour's topic in School

   Just hired a male school nurse in my district, first one ever and he is working out great. I was on the interview panel and had reservations due to all the things mentioned above, teenage girls with feminine hygiene needs, pregnancy, bathroom issue...

3. Are your kids back to school full time in person?

   schoolnurse61 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

   Central PA.... 9 school K-12, 2500 kids total...fully open since September 1st and only 1 positive kid at the HS level that we were made aware of. Started the year with about 75% in school and 25% virtual/remote but most are back full time now. Soci...

4. Dear coworkers, I'm not your mom (or free PCP)

   schoolnurse61 replied to guest464345's topic in School

   Ughhh... I had one teacher who never bought her own supplies but would come in and help herself to mine for the entire week of her cycle. . I finally had to start hiding them and simply told her I was out and she would need to supply her own. And t...

5. Music in your office?

   schoolnurse61 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

   Pandora Classic Rock Radio/Hair Bands everyday...can't do without it!

6. How to splint a broken finger or dislocated elbow/shoulder?

   schoolnurse61 replied to stephrooth's topic in School

   I usually immobilize w a splint/ace in the position that is comfortable for the child if able, if not they remain as is until EMS arrives. My guidance counselor is my splint application assistant. She's awesome and will help me with anything. Never ...

7. Funny Ranting

   schoolnurse61 replied to mariarico's topic in School

   You hurt yourself last night playing football, jumping on your trampoline, riding your bike etc etc etc.... I left my magic wand at home today so you're gonna have to tough it out. Our bodies are amazing healers! Did you tell your mom you hurt your...

8. Lots of questions!

   schoolnurse61 replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

   1. PA 2. I have both. Immediate nursing supervisor is a fellow school nurse and we also are under the Director of Special Education. 3. Yes, on teachers contract 4. Basic evaluation...NI, Satisfactory etc 5. Yes, required to be certified thr...

9. How do like being a school nurse

   schoolnurse61 replied to Miss10's topic in School

   June-July-August! The schedule can't be beat and the kids are pretty fun and cute most of the time. :)

10. Been thought of as the bad guy?

    schoolnurse61 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I'm the bad guy alot of times and on occasion make Facebook with "that school nurse is making me do this or that" and guess what I LIKE being the bad guy...cuz i"m just doing my job! Love rubbing their noses in it when it comes back to haunt them l...

11. Staff Hysteria

    schoolnurse61 replied to Ashizzle's topic in School

    I had an employee like this once who had migraines and a list of other diagnosis and would come shuffling into school most days with sun glasses on and always come straight to my office and expect me to care for her medical needs. She had injectabl...

12. What happens when the nurse is sick?

    schoolnurse61 replied to Julius Seizure's topic in School

    This nurse goes to work sick! we have a few subs but they are retired nurses who travel, babysit grandkids, do fun retirement things so they are hard to get last minute. I have gone to work already w a 103 temp, laid on the cot all day and only got ...

13. Did I Just Roll My Eyes Out Loud?

    schoolnurse61 replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    I leave my office very rarely during the day, an occasional trip to the office to make a copy or get some records from the secretary. By then i usually have a hand full of kids in my office waiting and EVERY~SINGLE ~ person i pass in the hallway bac...

14. "the nurse"

    schoolnurse61 replied to Flare's topic in School

    I was called the F***ing nurse by an emotional support student a few years back. Does that count :)

15. Thank You!

    schoolnurse61 replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    I love to get on the SN site and see what everyone else is doing and how situations are handled. I have learned so much from all of you and as i read through everything i realize we are all in the same boat, seeing the same things and dealing with ...