NurseBeans

NurseBeans BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. Noncompliant Kids!

    NurseBeans replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    I only have K-4, but I have quite a few times told a student that it's either we do this my way, or we do this in the principal's office. I then shrug and say "her office is nicer, so it doesn't...

  2. "the nurse"

    NurseBeans replied to Flare's topic in School

    That's what I was just thinking, given the choice, I might insist on Your

  3. "the nurse"

    NurseBeans replied to Flare's topic in School

    My husband and I met in the OR (over an open rotator cuff repair, romantic, I know). He eventually moved on to sales. I went to work at one of the surgery centers where he was well known. I was never...

  4. Ever felt like throwing in the towel ?

    NurseBeans replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Summer is coming! There's always going to be someone mad at you but don't let it get to you. Follow the policies and practice within the limits of your license. That's all you can really do. But...

  5. Possible new (nursing) drinking game

    NurseBeans replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    Here's a start... school nurse

  6. Possible new (nursing) drinking game

    NurseBeans replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    This gives me an idea to make my own BINGO card for work... Anyone ever see the Walmart Bingo, or COPS Bingo? Makes watching COPS with my dad worthwhile. Or going to

  7. Possible new (nursing) drinking game

    NurseBeans replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    Every time I get that attempt at the sad, "I don't feel good" frowny face, complete with rubbing the tummy or hand on the forehead and lower lip jutting out. BOOM--tanked by kindergarten lunch,...

  8. Resources

    NurseBeans replied to WineRN's topic in School

    I went to govdelivery.com and subscribed to a bunch of newsletters and updates--I may have gone overboard but my favorites are the FDA updates (recalls!) and the CDC and Medline newsletters. You can...

  9. Ringworm?

    NurseBeans replied to ArryOtter's topic in School

    When I was a very new mom, the owner of the home daycare my daughter went to told me that my daughter had ringworm, without a doubt, and I needed to treat it. Being a nurse with no dermatology...

  10. Lice Options

    NurseBeans replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I know, right? I got a nice long handwritten tirade about not telling parents about lice in the school and all I could do was shake my head...I have sent newsletters every month, and the last three...

  11. Calling 911

    NurseBeans replied to moreoreo's topic in School

    Don't second guess yourself; mom chose ambulance when given the option so you did the right thing. You can't always tell a broken bone from the outside and sometimes all you have to go on is pain...

  12. Minor Questions

    NurseBeans replied to moreoreo's topic in School

    With head injuries I call if there is a mark or the kid has s/s of concussion (obvi!) and needs to go for evaluation. Otherwise I send my head injury letter. It's in one of these threads. We need a...

  13. Creeped out

    NurseBeans replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    I mean, this is creepy but there is a reason they allow you access to disciplinary records...I think you would be well within the boundaries of appropriate school nursing behavior to suggest to...

  14. Organizational Tips

    NurseBeans replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I color-code as much as possible. Epi-pens, inhalers, daily meds, all are coded by grade. Then at field trip time I know what color to pull. There are folders with the code on them, one per grade,...

  15. Fidget Spinners

    NurseBeans replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    You are right, however, it's really difficult to get into and change an IEP or 504. We just do it the one time a year. Most of them do allow for a fidget (unspecified) but not all fidgets are created...

  16. Does this weird anybody else out?

    NurseBeans replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    My cot is sort of diagonally behind me as well, and yes, it creeps me out. I have another one that is in what I would call a half-room, that is more private and I use for those kids who are definitely...

  17. Lice Options

    NurseBeans replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I have heard of this but do not know of one in my area. Guess I know what I will be doing in retirement! Most of the parents in my area opt to do nothing about the lice, leaving me ripping out my own...

  18. Fidget Spinners

    NurseBeans replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I have seen quite a few of these and here is my beef: for the students with ADHD a fidget can be a real helpful tool in the classroom. The children without ADHD who are bringing them in are making it...

  19. Do you ever NOT give out ice packs?

    NurseBeans replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I find ice packs are requested for the most ridiculous things--but I also have found ice packs work for the most ridiculous things too. Sometimes when I am out of ideas with a kid I offer an ice pack...

  20. Other School Staff and HIPAA

    NurseBeans replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    My understanding of HIPPA is that only healthcare professionals are bound by it. In other words, a nurse talking to a teacher about a student health matter (if the teacher doesn't need to know)...

  21. Pet Peeve Friday

    NurseBeans replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Yes, this!! I was eating a grapefruit over my trashcan at 3:00 in the afternoon because I had no time to close and eat...I had another one of those moments where I questioned why my life has come to...

  22. C'Mon Now!

    NurseBeans replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    The dental wax trick is exactly what I do! I mean, I still struggle for a good 15 minutes sometimes but it

  23. Would you call an ambulance?

    NurseBeans replied to halohg's topic in School

    But...how can a person with no medical or nursing background declare "poor medical judgement"? You are the only one with medical judgement in the building, that's the whole point of you. No one can...

  24. I really want to thank...

    NurseBeans replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    I have gel ice packs that the kids just loooooove to cut or squeeze open. I don't get it. When I have to use ice in a baggie I make sure to tell the kids the ice is dirty (my buckets aren't cleaned...

  25. Vision rescreen question- help!

    NurseBeans replied to WyVy's topic in School

    I do have quite a few kids who don't seem to have understood directions and pass a re-screen after doing poorly on the first screening. Or the KN's quite often can't stand still for the time it takes...