NurseBeans

NurseBeans BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. I know this topic has been posted before...

    NurseBeans replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    After a lot of hand-wringing and nail-biting, I just finished the application. School nursing positions around here are extremely hard to fill, so I know I won't have much (if any) competition, also...

  2. I know this topic has been posted before...

    NurseBeans posted a topic in School

    But I really need to bounce this off some nurses, not just my hubby (who just tells me to do what I think is best; not very helpful) Basically, my school has undergone massive administrative changes....

  3. Stressed out, is it just me?

    NurseBeans replied to AllykatRN's topic in School

    I'm not great with the advice, I usually am more handy with the sarcastic comments, but here's a go: Hang in there because it does get easier. Focus on getting through the day without letting any kids...

  4. C'Mon Now!

    NurseBeans replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I had a rather FF walk in today, very casual-like. She has legit medical issues but is doing well this year. She very confidently told me she has a disease called miscellaneous, like all over her...

  5. I can handle just about anything...

    NurseBeans replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    You are not alone...I would only edit the conversation to add me asking "if your mom isn't treating it, then what do you want me to do?" Only sometimes, I realize mom isn't treating it because mom...

  6. "I'm Dizzy"

    NurseBeans replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    I ask about food and water intake, recent URI or allergies/colds, check temp, assess activity level, questions about recent injuries, etc, and then just in general assess appearance. Color, demeanor,...

  7. If lice can't jump or fly

    NurseBeans replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I can't...I just can't...swap hat day? For what reason? To what end? Just why? I think my goal at your school would be to end swap hat day, forever. I just can't understand the

  8. Ice for injuries

    NurseBeans replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    Mmm, I like the aloe idea... I have tried over and over again to talk kids who have old injuries out of ice. But when the teacher tells them to go to the nurse "and maybe get some ice or something" I...

  9. 2017/2018 High Kids

    NurseBeans replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Oh my. I will take "puke on my shoes" all day every day over a kid on

  10. Uncontrolled asthma, parents won't pick up- what to do?

    NurseBeans replied to great_lakes_expat's topic in School

    I would maybe make it clear to the parent what will happen if the asthma gets to that point, where you have to call 911. You'll be calling 911 and the parent will be meeting their child in the ER....

  11. C'Mon Now!

    NurseBeans replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I have a mom who wants me to keep peanut butter in my office for her kid's "frequent, chronic hiccups". I'll allow it as we aren't peanut free but does that even work? I remember in college my brother...

  12. CPS/Child Abuse Protocol

    NurseBeans replied to mslove's topic in School

    Excellent points. I had an issue last year and everyone was asking why I didn't take pictures...because I am not a forensic investigator, and I am obligated only to report what I suspect. It isn't on...

  13. parents won't pick up sick kid!

    NurseBeans replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    I'm not trying to get all up in the middle of this but I think the point is being missed here; the school nurse's role is getting confused and parents need to understand that it does not matter where...

  14. YOUR Childhood School Nurse memories

    NurseBeans replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    It's been the law in my state for many many years that each school has an RN, no matter how small the student population. Having said that, I can't remember the face of even one of my school nurses. I...

  15. ROLL CALL!!! School Nurses 2017/2018

    NurseBeans replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Heeeeeere! We started inservicing on 8/22 and school on 8/29. I have 100 new KN (!!!!) and 50 new from out of state...plus they re-drew the district lines and I have 50 or so from another elementary...

  16. These parents are killing me

    NurseBeans replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I am dealing with much of the same. I have my list at home this weekend, in fact, and am working on which classrooms have to be peanut free, etc. I actually developed a little questionnaire which I...

  17. Insulin Dosing off CGM

    NurseBeans replied to Holiday9's topic in School

    UGh. My understanding was that the cgm is for blood glucose monitoring, not meant for dosing off of. I always did a fingerstick and they always varied from the cgm. Sometimes enough to change the...

  18. All in good fun?

    NurseBeans replied to Nurse.jen's topic in School

    This. So much this. The thing is, however they meant it, it bothers you enough to ask other school nurses. I guess you might want to be happy they remembered and included you, but it's ok to be...

  19. Who is still hanging around??

    NurseBeans replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    I am not finished until next Wednesday! I volunteered to teach CPR so I will be left with one day to pack up and clean up without students. They claim to clean and paint the walls and strip and wax...

  20. Current Immunization Research

    NurseBeans replied to gkvegan's topic in School

    I just found this yesterday and it doesn't have to do with vaccines, but actually does have to do with autism. I know the main argument against vaccines is that vaccines cause autism, and this...

  21. School Nurse Haiku

    NurseBeans replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Overbearing mom So glad you change schools next year Good luck next school nurse! Fidget spinner hell Picnics, trips, graduations Summer break come quick Teaching CPR to those who don't wish to learn...

  22. Probably leaving school nursing...

    NurseBeans replied to FloridaBeagle's topic in School

    Are you in Minnesota? Because I'm on the east coast and have no less than 6 nurses retiring this year. I'm not sure it's a popular job here because they had to run the ad for my job for a month before...

  23. School Hours

    NurseBeans replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Our K-4 and 5-6 schools are 8:30-3:30, staff are 8:15-3:45. The middle and high schools are an hour earlier. I saw this story a couple months ago. Interesting. Early School Start Times Tough on...

  24. What is your dream job?

    NurseBeans replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Yeah cotton candy maybe. Now that I think about it, if I sold peanuts I know all it would take is once for me to accidentally say "member" instead of "peanuts" and then there I'll be, walking around...

  25. What is your dream job?

    NurseBeans replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Ooh I forgot to mention selling beer at the ball park. Like, I want to be one of the people walking around with the crate full of beer (or hot dogs or peanuts or popcorn or cotton candy, anything...