Nurse in MT

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  1. School Nursing capstone project idea?

    Nurse in MT replied to kummerspeck's topic in School

    THIS! So much this!! I may use this idea for my capstone

  2. Administering eye drops to uncooperative kid

    Nurse in MT replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I won't force a kid to do anything; too many litigious parents out there. If snowflake is being uncooperative, it's up to parent to deal with. Or they can take snowflake to a doctor to deal with. I...

  3. They Have Officially Landed..

    Nurse in MT replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Kids. Ugh. I'd take those damn spinners today over my other calls I've had to make. Two kiddos sent home with medical referrals for the most feared "sport" in P.E. class... Dodge ball. One possible...

  4. Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    Nurse in MT replied to mc3's topic in School

    What you're describing is medical neglect and as a mandatory reporter, a call to CPS. That child needs medical care before it turns into something more, such as

  5. Speaking of Vaccines...

    Nurse in MT replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    School District of 1160 and we have approx 12 religious exempts. 2nd varicella must be on board before starting kindergarten. We have a bigger issue with the 6th graders not getting their Tdap...

  6. Fidget Spinners

    Nurse in MT replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I got the background story on all the fidget spinners in my district. Our middle school robotics class is making them with the 3-D printer and selling them for $5. They are using the proceeds to buy...

  7. Last day?

    Nurse in MT replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Last day for students June 2, Last day for CNA June 2, Last day for teachers June 7, last day for me June 9. But lets be honest, I'm going to use some of my PTO the week without the

  8. Patients Say the Darnedest Things

    Nurse in MT replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    From a 7 year-old: "The quarter isn't in me

  9. Some people are just plain rude!

    Nurse in MT replied to HburgRN07's topic in School

    My OB's nurse once said. "Oh wow. You really do have use your nursing skills." Um... Yes? TID tube feed, BID straight cath... Broken bones (Monday), Seizures (Monday); organizing and managing...

  10. Calling 911

    Nurse in MT replied to moreoreo's topic in School

    We have calf sleds with long ropes attached that our middle school kids use for what we call the "ikidarod" every winter. They are allowed to use them on snowy days... Ermergerd the INJURIES!!! I've...

  11. "the nurse"

    Nurse in MT replied to Flare's topic in School

    That stinks. I'm know as Nurse *first name*. I was given that moniker by staff at residential facility I worked prior to my school. I'm really cool with it and it seems to make the kids more...

  12. A little vent about contributing to office occasions

    Nurse in MT replied to Buggus's topic in School

    THIS!! I recently received an email from the "activities committee" regarding "donating" my $15 for the year to cover milestone birthdays, recognition days, BABY SHOWERS, etc.. Apparently the pregnant...

  13. Fidget Spinners

    Nurse in MT replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    If it's genuinely needed for the ADHD kids, it can be added to either a 504 plan or IEP. Several of my young diabetics have cell phones on their

  14. Fidget Spinners

    Nurse in MT replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    YES!! We just received an email that said they are not allowed in 5th grade and they are banned in middle school (6th-8th). We have a technology teacher that sells them for $5 as a fundraiser on...

  15. Lice Options

    Nurse in MT replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Professional nit-picking places? What in the world?? I've never heard of such a

  16. Major Kiddo Accomplishment!

    Nurse in MT posted a topic in School

    One of the things I adore about being a school nurse is the wide variety of tasks we do daily. There is no such thing as a "typical" day! Today marks a MAJOR accomplishment for one of my more...

  17. Major Kiddo Accomplishment!

    Nurse in MT replied to Nurse in MT's topic in School

    Such a great feeling!! I have had similar experiences with verbalization too. After praising the student, I always ask the paras "Did you hear THAT?!"

  18. Pet Peeve Friday

    Nurse in MT replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    CPS calls. Ugh. I know it's my job as a mandatory reporter, but I always feel guilty, even when I KNOW it's in the child's best

  19. Do you ever NOT give out ice packs?

    Nurse in MT replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    My CNA and I use a lot of "suck it up buttercup" to treat all the boo-boos. We started with 8 boxes of 24 ice packs for 1150 students, and we still have 1 1/2 boxes left (check out system works...

  20. Do you ever NOT give out ice packs?

    Nurse in MT replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Only when needed. They know this nurse doesn't baby anyone. In the middle school they actually have to check out ice packs, and if they don't come back, the secretary gets after them! Otherwise, our...

  21. How many students have IHPs?

    Nurse in MT replied to iggywench's topic in School

    1150 Students pk-8th. All students with major medical problems and/or allergies have an emergency health plan (EHP), and those that ride the bus have a bus-specific one. ADHD/mental illness/behavioral...

  22. Tell on yourself, if you dare...

    Nurse in MT replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    Porcine Heparin. I thought it said porcupine

  23. Does your district allow narcotics in the clinic?

    Nurse in MT replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    Yuck!! Will the district upgrade?? I'm thankful we have a legit med cart in our nursing office. What freaks me out is all the windows in our office, which was converted from a classroom. If the wrong...

  24. Does your district allow narcotics in the clinic?

    Nurse in MT replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    Yes. We have to have a doctor signed form on file for all medications, including OTC meds. (We do not provide ANY oral medications. If pumpkin needs tylenol or ibuprofen, guardian must provide and...

  25. How many kids do you see in a day?

    Nurse in MT replied to RNLisaC's topic in School

    My nursing office is staffed with myself, an RN, and a full-time CNA for 1150 students preK-8th. There are three separate school buildings on our campus. We see *maybe* 10 kids a day in addition to...