Purple036

Purple036 LVN

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  1. Restroom Accidents

    Purple036 posted a topic in School

    Hello everyone! It's been a while since I have been on this site but it has been a pretty busy school year for the past 2 years. So now that we are getting back into the swing of "normalcy", I am...

  2. Restroom Accidents

    Purple036 replied to Purple036's topic in School

    The teacher has a "potty schedule" and the student goes to the restroom but she seems to have them in the afternoon during transition time to another classroom. We have spoken to those teachers to...

  3. I'm tired!

    Purple036 replied to Avill's topic in School

    I agree. I feel bad especially because it is almost the end of the school year but people still need to remember COVID is not gone and you are still sending your students to school during a

  4. 1:1 aides

    Purple036 replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    I have a student who has hydrocephalus. They require tubal feedings and the parent request this take place in bed. The student is wheelchair bound but very mobile when laying bed therefore needing the...

  5. What are some of your office policies?

    Purple036 replied to scuba nurse's topic in School

    These are my rules this year and we have been face to face all year: Headache · Give water · Did they eat breakfast or lunch? No, give a snack; yes, give water or...

  6. Help Type 1 diabetic and lunch

    Purple036 replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    I have a TD1 1st grader. We do FSBS 3 times daily per MD orders. The first FSBS check the student will bring in a card that states what she will be eating for lunch. I copy this on a red index card so...

  7. Opening Texas

    Purple036 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I have seen no decrease or improvement in my school at this time. I have 4 cases and that is with in 3 days of returning from SNOVID. I hope the TEA continues to require mask because if not the will...

  8. Tired of being "the bad guy"...

    Purple036 replied to caretakerofkids's topic in School

    Excuse my language (said no cursing angry parent to me) but it's a damn if you do damn if you don't. I would rather they be upset with me for doing all I can than not and someone becomes critically...

  9. Called 911 - anything I could have done better?

    Purple036 replied to pineappleupsidedowncake's topic in School

    So Yes! A similar thing happen. Event: Called by PreK teacher and staff of a student c a possible seizure. I went down to the classroom with my emergency bag and basket of diastat. When I...

  10. Nurse Passes?

    Purple036 posted a topic in School

    What are y'all doing about nurse passes? I think I will still have the teacher fill it out because I work with PPCD-1st grade students and a lot are spanish speaking. BUT I will NOT fill out and...

  11. Nurse Passes?

    Purple036 replied to Purple036's topic in School

    Thanks everyone for the confirmation and input. I appreciate you all. I hope you are all doing well. You are all in my prayers. Good luck everyone because its already been crazy at my school already....

  12. Nearly One-Third Of Florida Children Tested For COVID-19 Test Positive

    Purple036 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hello everyone coming to you from Texas. At this time we are scheduled to reopen our school district in mid August with the option of face to face or virtual per parent choice. At this time our COVID...

  13. Opinion: The schools situation is a complete crisis. And completely unfixable

    Purple036 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in School

    I'll continue to send emails with my concerns, but I have little faith that anything I say will be heeded. I'm just going to sit back and watch it

  14. Critical students

    Purple036 posted a topic in School

    Hello everyone! I hope you and your families are doing well. I know we have tons of questions for everyone especially those in higher authorities but I wanted to get your opinion on matters we face at...

  15. Vaccinations are ALREADY a problem with some...

    Purple036 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I do hope it opens their minds to vaccinating their children especially for COVID 19 when it becomes available but I am sure it will not be mandatory for school

  16. Happy School Nurse's Day!

    Purple036 replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    happy school nurse day! you are all amazing and wish the best in all your careers. I want to thank you all for what who have done and continue to do for our schools. I also want to thank all nurses in...

  17. 50 school days left until Summer

    Purple036 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    80 days with Spring break and weekends included. But I am working Summer school so not so much of a break with that and trainings during the

  18. "Can you do something about this?"

    Purple036 replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    same thing has happened to

  19. "Can you do something about this?"

    Purple036 replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    OMG we are in the same position. This is my second year as well. At first I was like you trying to help and be a team player but quickly I found out it's just to walk all over you. I am trying to be...

  20. OTC meds for Staff

    Purple036 replied to cid1's topic in School

    I do the same

  21. Chronic Head Lice

    Purple036 posted a topic in School

    Hello everyone I hope you are all doing well. I have a question in regards to a student. They are being sent home often for head lice. The mother states verbally to me when the student has a f/u she...

  22. Chronic Head Lice

    Purple036 replied to Purple036's topic in School

    Yes the kids do tell you everything and they normally tell you the truth. When I ask the student did mom wash your hair or comb it most of the time she says no. The student states mom picked at her...

  23. Chronic Head Lice

    Purple036 replied to Purple036's topic in School

    I don't think the mother takes it as seriously just personally not culture

  24. Chronic Head Lice

    Purple036 replied to Purple036's topic in School

    I have taught the parent multiple times and also referred her to MD to seek prescription medication. I will teach my parents via person, verbal and written. I also send them home with supplies if I...

  25. Gave an EPI pen for first time in years

    Purple036 replied to cid1's topic in School

    awesome