LikeTheDeadSea MSN, RN

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    CBD administration in schools - thoughts?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I don' t know if this differs by state, but I attended a medical cannabis seminar geared towards school nurses that was FABULOUS last year. At this point in time doctors DO NOT PRESCRIBE cannabis....
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    CBD administration in schools - thoughts?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Our legal team chucks it up to State vs Federal and although medical cannabis is legal (and my Dad is hugely benefiting!) in my state, our district is viewing it as still illegal under federal law....
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    a-hem...

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    ONE OF US
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    Puberty Program

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    I don't plan to talk about it in 4th grade, but leave enough time in questions - if they initiate it themselves, I dive
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    "Cover" for a student?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to ColleenJune's topic in School

    I gently and as kindly as I can mention to them that coming back to class in a new outfit may make the teacher aware of happened without having to say anything. (my donated pants are often unusually...
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    buying supplies with your own money

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Welcome to the club! ONE OF US! ONE OF US! ? I'm more of any anti-buyer in what I'm willing to get for my office out of my own pocket. I have only ever purchased Saltines, and that's because 65...
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    When to tell Principals I'm pregnant!

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Congrats!!
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    Ankles

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I just tell everyone that I'll have to send them for an amputation if they keep hopping around like rabbits. Anyone who doesn't start walking normally, has swelling/discoloration, I call home....
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    standing desk

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    Ohh I want one! I've been looking at the yoga ball chairs
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    What's the oddest thing you've done for a student?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    With my luck I'd end up with a kid in a full body rash from magic glitter
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    Complaint of the Day

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    I hope @Davey Do reads this thread. This mother character is cracking me
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    Mass Nurses: MCAS - Hell or Heaven???

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    They go down since the whole building goes into "minimal movement in hallway" mode to limit distractions to the kiddos that are testing. I'm in a different state, so referring to ours.
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    student extracurricular activities

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    We ask for someone on our nursing staff (unofficially this means people on our sub nurse list) to go. If not, the district will hire someone through an agency. That or you can ask the parent if they...
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    Cervical Spinal Stenosis Help

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to UrbanHealthRN's topic in School

    I love the above idea. I wouldn't have thought of it, so I'm tucking that away in my brain for future
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    Allergies vs Pink Eye

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to sweetsadie's topic in School

    The chair that is being referenced above is taped next to my desk. I LOVE it! Also, Welcome!! ONE OF US! ONE OF
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    Monkey Bars

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    I will have recess staff ban a piece of playground equipment for a few days to make a point to students that if they can't be responsible/safe on equipment that it will go away. When it returns I...
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    Valuing each other's time

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Flare's topic in School

    54 over here! You know whose time I value? ALL OF
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    Complaint of the Day

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    I often say, "Sorry, Charlie, this isn't
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    Overwhelmed new school nurse

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to geminiwanderlust's topic in School

    Is there a school nurse in a neighboring district/building who you might be able to bounce things off of? I like calling and asking seasoned nurses I work with before going to the supervisor when...
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    WWYD?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Cattitude's topic in School

    Normal is subjective ?
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    Relevant Courses to reach pay bump

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to BuckeyeRNMomma's topic in School

    We're in the "big" category, 15 schools, elementary schools holding about 1k kids each. I got hired a year too late to cash in on the previous way of doing things. You could hit the M+45 in 1-2 years...
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    Relevant Courses to reach pay bump

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to BuckeyeRNMomma's topic in School

    My contract just nix'd these types of graduate credits. I have a pre-approved list of universities to pick from. Too many people using these cheap/quick classes to accelerate the pay
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    WWYD?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to Cattitude's topic in School

    Live your best life. My vacation will be far from free and if we end up having to use spring break for snow make up and use our without-pay days to do it, I'm still going! Also, our buildings have...
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    C'Mon Now!

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    The one I work at is. 6.5 weeks residential (there are 2 half session options in the 7k price range). SUPER rustic. Kids don't get electricity rustic. Live in cabins. Add the prices of a good...
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    Any Iowa nurses?

    LikeTheDeadSea replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    I'm not, but I LOVE that this forum is such a community where posts like this are