Purple036

Purple036 LVN

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  1. Really not appreciating the attitude today

    Purple036 replied to nursex23's topic in School

    Amen! I have done so too, reinforcing nurse passes. I have sent kids to back to class to get one and come to find out no one sent them. This has helped me alot especially with documentation. I also...

  2. sending sick children home

    Purple036 replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    When I send a student home I call the parent/guardian inform them of the student reasoning for being sent home (vomiting, diarrhea or temperature). I inform them of the health policy over the phone....

  3. How do you deal with 5th disease and rashes at your school?

    Purple036 replied to NurseAlice's topic in School

    Our policy is the same per Texas Health Department. No exclusion unless with

  4. tick tock....1 more sleep

    Purple036 replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    I wish we could have the parents of the students be present when the kids are on bouncy houses or not have a bouncy house at school because the staff will send kids down if they bumped their heads or...

  5. Christmas Break

    Purple036 posted a topic in School

    3 1/2 days left for us! OMG I have been waiting since Thanksgiving break for this. (So sad to say.) I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe New Year. See you all next

  6. Used my scary nurse voice

    Purple036 replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Kuddos to you. Love the staplethumb. I hope you have a wonderful and well deserved break. Again thanks for doing a awesome job as a amazing school

  7. All I want for Christmas is . . .

    Purple036 replied to tining's topic in School

    For parents, staff and students to receive the flu

  8. Thank you

    Purple036 posted a topic in School

    Good morning everyone! I just wanted to tell you all thank you. Thank you all for being able to share your opinions, experiences, stories and knowledge with me and everyone else. I appreciate you all....

  9. Why so long

    Purple036 replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School

    Call and document. After 45 to an hour a student is in clinic I am to notify my AP and they are to contact a resource officer to drive out to the home. Most of the time the parent is home and then is...

  10. How many?

    Purple036 replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    500 students 75 staff 1 nurse NO

  11. Recess/Gym Restrictions - Where do your students go?

    Purple036 replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    My students will either sit out at PE and extracurricular items will be given to the student or extra "specials" (music, maker space, STREAM lab or library) will be given to the student to participate...

  12. Head lice

    Purple036 replied to RNKT's topic in School

    We have letters we send out in our district. The letter is a Notice of Head Lice. The letter notifies parents of 1 or more students in the class with head lice. It lets them know how to going about...

  13. Phone Calls

    Purple036 posted a topic in School

    Hello everyone. I hope you are all doing well. I had a question for you all in regards to phone calls. Do you call your parents/guardians about your students if they were injured at school? Such as a...

  14. In Need of Some Advice Please

    Purple036 replied to urijahsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I am a school nurse in Texas. I feel the same way when it comes to my nursing skills as well. I am also LVN so i definitely get paid less, less than the teachers. In regards to your job or program, I...

  15. LPN/LVN salary vs Teachers salary

    Purple036 replied to TDUnewLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a school nurse with my LVN license. I am able to work in a school due to my health supervisor being an RN. As for the pay, I am paid less than the teachers. If you have your RN license you are...

  16. Do You Remember...

    Purple036 replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    Teachers are to blame for this as well. They send them down for every little thing too especially for supplies I gave them at the first of the year. When I have the time to call or see them I ask: me:...

  17. Take Away Envelope/Containers

    Purple036 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    https://deterrasystem.com/ We use these bags for our district. We have to count the medication with a witness, document, dispose and send to the health supervisor. They are really cool

  18. Texas school sets dress code for parents

    Purple036 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    So true! I do not live far from Houston but this rule I understand but to enforce I think it is a waste of time. Parents are going to do and wear what they

  19. Dear Parent....

    Purple036 posted a topic in School

    I am your student(s) school nurse. Plus, the 500+students and 70+ staff who I care for from the simplest to the most emergent situations. I do not have any other nurses or health aids in my clinic,...

  20. Countdown to SUMMER!

    Purple036 replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    27 days! We also have a 4 day weekend due to Easter. This year has gone by so

  21. How many diabetics do you have?

    Purple036 replied to CanIcallmymom's topic in School

    1 T1D, newly diagnosed 4 year

  22. Preventive Care

    Purple036 posted a topic in School

    Do you call parents as a preventative measure so the student will not become worse and advise to seek medical treatment? Such as a student with wheezing when auscultating or persist cough and red...

  23. Why don't parents

    Purple036 replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    This happens far too often. I try calling all contacts including what the teacher might have. Also we try messaging them through Class DoJo a app our teacher and parents use to communicate through. If...

  24. CE class for school nursing

    Purple036 posted a topic in School

    Hello everyone. Happy Hump Day! We are almost to Friday! Anyways I had a question in regards to CE courses. Are there any CE courses for school nurses you are aware of? I reside and have my license...

  25. CE class for school nursing

    Purple036 replied to Purple036's topic in School

    Thank you so much for the