NurseBeans

NurseBeans BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. What is your dream job?

    NurseBeans replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Nursing? Probably flight nurse. 1 patient at a time, high intensity, GET TO FLY ALL THE TIME...but with my school nurse hours. HAHAHA. Non-nursing? Costumer for off-Broadway productions. Maybe make-up...

  2. C'Mon Now!

    NurseBeans replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    A hundred times yes...this annoys me. I just had one with a mosquito bite and he said "the teacher told me to tell you to put some cream on it". I asked if he puts cream on all his mosquito bites at...

  3. What questions to ask them in an interview?

    NurseBeans replied to kummerspeck's topic in School

    How would you handle a teacher who is upset with my decision to keep a child in school or send a child home? What would you say is the greatest challenge to these children in getting their education?...

  4. C'Mon Now!

    NurseBeans replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I just had a kid come in with handcuffs on his wrist. His friend put them on and assured him they were "fake". Then when they were on the wrist, and indeed real enough to be stuck/locked, he admitted...

  5. Do I ever get to be off duty? No, seriously?

    NurseBeans replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    True story time: I was on a day of military leave this past fall and got a sub with whom I was not familiar. My cell phone rang in the pocket of my gear while I was on a LIVE FIRING RANGE, literally a...

  6. Did I Just Roll My Eyes Out Loud?

    NurseBeans replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    I have had this happen to me. Like, what would I do if I did run to the site of the vomiting? And unless there is also a leg fracture to go with the vomiting, I am neither carrying a student nor...

  7. Best end of year complaint

    NurseBeans replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Just had a 1st grader come in with a huge hickey she did herself...on her upper arm! I told her I was amazed she did that herself but she says she did. No reason given to me, just felt like she'd try...

  8. Did I Just Roll My Eyes Out Loud?

    NurseBeans replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Me too. I have seen so many kids in the last few days right after recess, which indicates the teachers aren't even trying. (If they were well enough to play at recess, they should be well enough to...

  9. dumb staff

    NurseBeans replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    It probably varies by state and district, but it was made clear to me during my interview that I am here for the staff as well as the students, although the students take priority. I don't feel as...

  10. Best end of year complaint

    NurseBeans replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I am guilty of having this exchange about once a day: "I just wanna go home, call my mom" "me too, do you think my mom will come get

  11. Doctor's notes

    NurseBeans replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    This is what I was thinking. Maybe the doctor didn't actually write it? I have not had issues with the school but in the military I have seen letters from doctor's offices with weird/sketchy...

  12. Common words use by school nurse

    NurseBeans replied to babyjoyce's topic in School

    It bears mentioning that I have a document on my desktop with some of my most commonly used notes. I copy and paste and alter to suit the student. I realize this may not be best practice but it saves...

  13. Sent kid home with a fever of 103 yesterday

    NurseBeans replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I think parents get confused between "kid can't be in school right now" and "kid needs to see a doctor" These two things aren't the same, and I think parents think if I send home or suggest they stay...

  14. dumb staff

    NurseBeans replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    OMG. I have one teacher who is very high anxiety, and I do like this woman and I'll note that she does have some very real health issues, but she comes in CONSTANTLY. She wants me to look at every...

  15. Common words use by school nurse

    NurseBeans replied to babyjoyce's topic in School

    "how long have you had a headache?" "did you tell a parent about ________?" "why don't you rest a few minutes and see how you feel?" In notes I use the words headache, stomachache, deformity,...

  16. Best end of year complaint

    NurseBeans replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I really need to know what happened at school that the step-parent felt the child needed a bath?

  17. Student rotations in the Health Office

    NurseBeans replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I never even thought about precepting anyone. Back in the day, when I was in the OR, I precepted once but I must have gotten a reputation as a meany--it was only the once! In my defense the nurse was...

  18. Health teaching

    NurseBeans replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I get local dental offices to come in and do presentations for KN and 3rd, and I do a hand washing lesson for KN every year. I was thinking about lice for next year. I never get any resistance but as...

  19. Advice Needed

    NurseBeans replied to Tencat12's topic in School

    But you don't know if someone is attention-seeking or suicidal until they commit the act. Also, someone voicing thoughts of suicide, whether attention-seeking or not, is ill enough to seek help. As a...

  20. Sunscreen in School?

    NurseBeans replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    It's funny you should mention this. When my daughter went to another school, and before I was a school nurse, the school allowed teachers to give band aids, hydrocortisone, and cough drops in the...

  21. C'Mon Now!

    NurseBeans replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I'm with you Flare. I don't know of any lice salons in my area and I am just itching to set up shop! Sorry for my dorky

  22. Advice Needed

    NurseBeans replied to Tencat12's topic in School

    Well, since the next thread is about an 8 year who committed suicide, as the admin in your school I would definitely be concerned whenever any student has SI. Erratic behavior does not always mean...

  23. C'Mon Now!

    NurseBeans replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Really? REALLY??? I thought it was bad the time I had to give tylenol for a skinned

  24. Sunscreen in School?

    NurseBeans replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Is sunscreen considered a medication? I thought it was more of a cosmetic. They aren't regulated by the FDA at least. Having said that, I would hesitate to put anything on any student without a...

  25. Boosting Immune system

    NurseBeans replied to WineRN's topic in School

    I've noticed sleep is more important than I thought it was...I work really hard to get the sleep I need and I notice I haven't been sick as much. Plus I do a morning vitamin c bomb (raw spinach,...