GetBackToClassRN

GetBackToClassRN

Pediatrics, Hematology Oncology, School Nurse

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  1. ADHD meds in milk?

    GetBackToClassRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I've taught my own two children and a couple of my patients in the hospital to swallow pills using mini m&m's. :) It should be fine to mix the medication in milk, just keep it to a very small...

  2. My school doesn't "do" Halloween

    GetBackToClassRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I like how are school handles it...we have 'Literacy Character Dress Up Day" on Halloween. The kids must still follow dress code, cannot be scary or inappropriate, must be a book character and the...

  3. kids going home when they really don't need to

    GetBackToClassRN replied to nurseshellyRN's topic in School

    This is EXACTLY what I do as

  4. What's night shift like in pediatrics?

    GetBackToClassRN replied to sergel02's topic in Pediatric

    I would say that it highly depends on the setting. If you will be in a fully functional free standing children's hospital, each type of floor will vary based on its specialty. My primary area in the...

  5. Documentation

    GetBackToClassRN replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

    I would consider having individual student logs printed on cardstock that are kept in a central location. You could each have a binder/folder that you place the cards for the students you are passing...

  6. Sure, no problem

    GetBackToClassRN replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    I feel for you getting those kind of requests! Good

  7. Sure, no problem

    GetBackToClassRN replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    I would suggest the teacher take that up with admin (AP or guidance counselor). That is more of a behavior concern than a health concern. Really the only solution to offer would be for the teacher...

  8. I can handle just about anything...

    GetBackToClassRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    You are not alone! My usual statement if the child does not appear to be miserably ill is, "If your parent felt you were well enough to come to school and you don't have a fever now, then you need to...

  9. CPN vs. Board Certification

    GetBackToClassRN replied to kr0909's topic in Pediatric

    I am leaning toward the CPN just because it seems to be what most children's hospitals look for (from my

  10. Just got REAMED at...

    GetBackToClassRN replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    Perfect Attendance makes me want to scream. Our school still does it and it makes me completely bonkers!!! I bluntly told my admins last year that I completely disagree with there being an award for...

  11. C'Mon Now!

    GetBackToClassRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    2 first graders walk into the clinic... 1st grade messenger girl: He needs some ice. (and she points to her classmate) Me: Well, *kid*, why do you need ice? Boy: My chair leg came up and it went down...

  12. Just got REAMED at...

    GetBackToClassRN replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    I don't have a document, but I make sure those instructions are relayed to the parent in front of our office staff as witnesses. I have considered doing the same though, just to have documentation...

  13. Ugh, WHY?!?!

    GetBackToClassRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I was assisting my new 4th grade diabetic student with her carb calculation for lunch and discussing that she would only eat 1/2 the french fries portion (per mom's direction). Another parent that...

  14. If lice can't jump or fly

    GetBackToClassRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    CDC - Lice - Head Lice - Prevention & Control Head to head contact is by far the MOST likely means of spreading lice. It is still a small possibility to spread through shared items though. Even...

  15. If lice can't jump or fly

    GetBackToClassRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I would suggest the teacher consider the following that I have seen happen in our classrooms: in our 4th & 5th grade classes, the students do not have cubbies or a place to hang their backpacks so...

  16. I can't call all parents!!!

    GetBackToClassRN replied to nicunursem10's topic in School

    I make sure that a parent/guardian is called for all injuries. If it's a fight or injury caused by another student, then I have the teacher or admin call so that they can explain what's being done...

  17. Favorite Thermometer? Recommendations?

    GetBackToClassRN replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    We use the Braun ThermoScan tympanic thermometer. It's what the children's hospital nearby used for years as well, until they switched to the temporal scanner thermometers. I'm not a fan of the...

  18. parents won't pick up sick kid!

    GetBackToClassRN replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Our school does not permit stock medications to be kept for administration. I've been directed by our Dept of Health nurse that visits once a week, to call EMS if there is a situation when a student...

  19. Ears and Throats!

    GetBackToClassRN replied to River Song, RN's topic in School

    I only use my otoscope if a child complains that they stuck something in their ear (legos, erasers). I only look in throats if a child has a fever. Parents really don't seem to want our opinions that...

  20. Hurricane Irma

    GetBackToClassRN posted a topic in School

    Just wanted to send my support and prayers out to anyone in the path of Hurricane Irma. Our school district has made today an early release day and No School tomorrow or Monday. A lot of parents are...

  21. Written MAR PLUS EMAR???

    GetBackToClassRN replied to lomagg2's topic in School

    We require the original prescription bottle including label of instructions and we require a completed permission form signed by the parent and a physician. We still have paper MARs and there is a...

  22. Impetigo

    GetBackToClassRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Our county school board/DOH policy states a "Physician's note is required to return to school 24 hours after treatment is started. Sores must be covered. Should not participate in contact sports;...

  23. Blood Pressure cuffs

    GetBackToClassRN posted a topic in School

    Any suggestions or preferences on blood pressure cuff brands? I am trying to find a multi cuff set that will work on all different sized kids, but need to be reasonable about how much I spend. Some...

  24. What time do you wake up for work?

    GetBackToClassRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I wake up some time between 6:10 and 6:30. My kids are in the same school as me and it's just a few minutes from our house. I know we are lucky! I am a bit envious of the others that are ambitious...

  25. Scrubs or Clothes?

    GetBackToClassRN replied to smudges.blips's topic in School

    Last year (my first year as a school nurse) I wore scrub pants and school spirit t-shirts. All of the shirts faded so badly throughout the school year. This year I ordered some scrub tops that go...