GetBackToClassRN

GetBackToClassRN

Pediatrics, Hematology Oncology, School Nurse

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  1. Pulse Ox

    GetBackToClassRN replied to marsbar37's topic in School

    Our district does not allow us to do pulse ox checks without a doctor's order and the parent has to provide the oximeter. The rule is the same about blood pressure also. The reason they gave us...

  2. Evacuation of School Building

    GetBackToClassRN posted a topic in School

    What do you use to take student emergency medications (Epi/allergy, Inhaler, Sz meds, diabetic supplies, etc) out of the school building during an evacuation of the school building such as during a...

  3. C'Mon Now!

    GetBackToClassRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Had an older elementary student who was tired of the class being too loud for the substitute teacher so she/he pulled the plastic adjuster piece off their face mask and stuck it in their ear....

  4. COVID-19: Antibody testing vs Positive Test

    GetBackToClassRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    If the student does not have proof of a positive COVID test within the last 90 days, then my district would expect for them to quarantine. I don't believe my district would even allow having an...

  5. Working second job as school nurse

    GetBackToClassRN replied to Mayflower22's topic in School

    I had big hopes of staying on PRN at our Children's Hospital where I had worked for 11 years before starting school nursing, but I just didn't have the energy. After working M-F from 8am-3:30pm, I...

  6. C'Mon Now!

    GetBackToClassRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I had a kid bring me her birthday crown yesterday because it had ripped. Taped it right back up. This school is so lucky to have a full-time nurse to handle such

  7. Happy School Nurse Day!

    GetBackToClassRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    My oldest daughter (5th grader at the same school as me) even said the other day, "That's so dumb. Why is nurses week the same as teacher appreciation week???" I explained that it's a national...

  8. Does anyone else get emotionally exhausted from this job?

    GetBackToClassRN replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    Yesss! So much validation in this thread! I love

  9. I’ve hit a new low...

    GetBackToClassRN replied to Mango Juice's topic in School

    I'm in a K-5 school and too afraid to put anything other than plain ice in the baggies. I swear some of these little lovelies come to get ice just so they can eat it. <huge eye

  10. Valuing each other's time

    GetBackToClassRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    46 days left here! Whoop

  11. What's the oddest thing you've done for a student?

    GetBackToClassRN replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    -A couple girls at lunch decided to wad up the wax covering from a Babybel cheese into a sticky ball, then one girl thought it would be funny to stick it in the other girl's hair. Uh, no! That was a...

  12. School Title

    GetBackToClassRN replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    My own 2 kids were students at the school before I started working here as a nurse. I was very active in PTA at that point. Most of the students knew me as Ms. "firstname" from PTA and from my...

  13. TODAY!!!!!

    GetBackToClassRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    LUCKY!!!!

  14. TODAY!!!!!

    GetBackToClassRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    One more full day for us tomorrow! I hope everyone has a wonderful winter

  15. Bug spray at school?

    GetBackToClassRN posted a topic in School

    What is your school district policy on students having bug spray or other insect repellent at school? Elementary (K-5

  16. Allergy Concerns

    GetBackToClassRN replied to T-ROD's topic in School

    We have a designated "allergy table" where students are not allowed to have anything with the top food allergens. However, we leave it up to parent discretion if they expect their child with allergies...

  17. Inhalers???

    GetBackToClassRN replied to T-ROD's topic in School

    In my school district, ALL medications are required to be in a locked cabinet. The front office assistants have a set of keys to the medication cabinets since they are trained to given medications in...

  18. Question about students who self-carry medications for Anaphylaxis

    GetBackToClassRN posted a topic in School

    In our school district, students are only permitted (with physician, parent, and student signature) to self-carry Asthma Inhalers, Diabetic Supplies and medications, Ephinephrine, and Pancreatic...

  19. Best Tips for Nurses - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    GetBackToClassRN replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    If you feel yourself getting burned out, seek out other nursing opportunities. Even if it means less pay, find somewhere that you can work and be

  20. Nurses Week Giveaways - WIN Up To $4,000! Nurses Week 2018

    GetBackToClassRN replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    I hope I don't find, a ripped out central

  21. Cartoon Caption Contest WIN $250! Nurses Week 2018

    GetBackToClassRN replied to Brian S.'s topic in News, Announcements

    "Dr. So-and-so, I told you that you needed a mask to take care of that patient on Droplet Precautions! Now look at you, coughing all over the nurses and other staff!!! Someone get masks,

  22. LOL. New perfume.

    GetBackToClassRN posted a topic in School

    Just thought I'd share a giggle... As I opened my can of Lysol to disinfect after having a puker in the clinic first thing this A.M., yep, I sprayed my neck. Oops! Thankfully it was my neck and not...

  23. New UN

    GetBackToClassRN replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    I've jumped on your bandwagon and changed my user name and pic My past user name and pic would be very identifiable if someone from my school/district were to read on this site. Smart to be more...

  24. Just curious... children who vomit!!

    GetBackToClassRN replied to NurseCard's topic in School

    I am in a K-5 Elementary school. Our county school board policy is very clear. If a student vomits, they go home and are instructed to wait 24 hrs from their last episode of vomiting before they...

  25. Appropriate gifting from a parent

    GetBackToClassRN replied to gratefulparent's topic in Pediatric

    From my experience, nurses appreciate any gift you give. Nurses just like to feel appreciated for the work and care they provide. One of our favorite gifts that I remember (other than chocolate...