KatiejonD

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  1. Unusual med order?

    KatiejonD replied to J-lynn's topic in School

    Hmm. I wouldn't feel comfortable giving it. What I would do is call the parent and specifically request they sign a release so that you may collaborate with the student's PCP. I know that in my state,...

  2. rude teacher comment

    KatiejonD replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    I found there were always a few teachers that simply looked down their noses at the school Nurse. I once had a student that connected with me for emotional support (we were able to help the student...

  3. Left job to safeguard my license - what "reason" to add on new applications?

    KatiejonD replied to KatiejonD's topic in School

    I'm not sure. The staff at the school were overwhelmingly supportive and amazing. It was the Administrator (a very nice woman, who avoided anything even resembling conflict like it was the plague),...

  4. Left job to safeguard my license - what "reason" to add on new applications?

    KatiejonD replied to KatiejonD's topic in School

    Thanks grammy1! I am looking for another school nursing job - BUT - I live in such a small community, there are not openings. I'm applying for per diem at the local clinic, and as a substitute nurse...

  5. Teachers ??

    KatiejonD replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    When I first started, I was the Nurse for two separate, but adjoining schools. The elementary school teachers were nothing short of "difficult" to work with. The middle school teachers were amazing....

  6. Question re: bed bugs, etc

    KatiejonD replied to AMcCallRN's topic in School

    Here's what I learned after a city-wide increase in bedbugs in my area a few years back: my state (NH) does NOT consider bedbugs as "neglect" or anything of concern because there is no evidence that...

  7. 2018 Lice

    KatiejonD replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    The age of the student is paramount here. If she is in middle school or above, you can provide her with a lice comb and teacher her to go through her own hair nightly at home, and check in with you...

  8. Secretary issues

    KatiejonD replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I feel your pain. My school had two secretaries in the main office that truly suffer from mental illness (one with a substance abuse problem). They certainly didn't save their behavior just for me (it...

  9. Teacher Frustration!!!

    KatiejonD replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    When I took over as school nurse, it was following a very 'out of date' Nurse who was in the position for 16+ years. There were many (good) changes that I implemented over time. One of them was the...

  10. Peanut allergy issue

    KatiejonD replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    I understand that this is frustrating to many parents. My child LOVES his PB&J's, and it would certainly be an inconvenience. But hey - it's a little one's life. That parent sounds like an...

  11. Why such a push to get more men into nursing?

    KatiejonD replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in Men in Nursing

    Just my humble opinion here, but as a woman in Nursing.... most (although not all) male Nurses help to bring down the drama and 'secure the hen house'. Now there are male Nurses who do the exact...

  12. Struggles of being a male nurse

    KatiejonD replied to aririe's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've never seen an incident where a woman declined to have a male Nurse help them with anything. I'm sure it happens, but maybe not as common as you

  13. Worried sick that I may have caught MRSA?

    KatiejonD replied to 8Lovenursing8's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your worry... but I'm more worried touching a shopping cart at

  14. Epi Question (new to school nursing)

    KatiejonD replied to Back2workRN's topic in School

    I recommend you dig a little about what's allowed in your state. Maybe start with the local Pediatrician? I had 'house stock' epipens. The school staff were only permitted to administer an epipen to...

  15. Anyone Else have to Sub in classrooms??

    KatiejonD replied to rnknsn's topic in School

    First - I'm super sorry that you are put into that position. Second - I would refuse to do this. If other staff are not expected to 'fill-in' in the Nurse's office, then we should not be expected to...

  16. So TIRED OF IT

    KatiejonD replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    You are not incorrect. It HAS gotten worse, it IS inappropriate, and it DOES negatively affect most Nurses. Unfortunately, in my own experiences in the acute care setting, it doesn't do any good to...

  17. I left my job and feel lost.

    KatiejonD replied to KatiejonD's topic in General Nursing

    I'm trying - but it's very difficulty for me! I'm taking an online class for billing/coding, in the hopes that that will eventually lead to a position. It won't be school nursing, but it'll be...

  18. I left my job and feel lost.

    KatiejonD replied to KatiejonD's topic in General Nursing

    I really loved the autonomy of School Nursing. I'm a bit of an "overplanner" and "super-preparer", so I loved that the health office was a well-oiled machine (the sub-nurses loved it to - they could...

  19. I left my job and feel lost.

    KatiejonD replied to KatiejonD's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for that suggestion - I hadn't realized there was one specific for school

  20. I left my job and feel lost.

    KatiejonD replied to KatiejonD's topic in General Nursing

    "Now, that passion has nowhere to go" - that about sums it up! Thank you for your

  21. I left my job and feel lost.

    KatiejonD replied to KatiejonD's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the support! It is so funny you say that - my husband is a teacher (in the school I left) and we talked about me applying to substitute teach, or sub-school nurse in another district -...

  22. I left my job and feel lost.

    KatiejonD replied to KatiejonD's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. Simply hearing some kind words of support helps more than I can

  23. I left my job and feel lost.

    KatiejonD replied to KatiejonD's topic in General Nursing

    They do. Each year I held an inservice that reviewed what anaphylaxis is, our current students that were diagnosed with it, and the appropriate reaction to it. It literally went like this: "if you...

  24. She called my MOTHER!!!

    KatiejonD replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I might be the only one with this opinion, but if I were in your shoes I would file charges against the woman and inquire about a restraining order. It sounds like she's unstable and impulsive - and...

  25. 59 and No Longer Safe

    KatiejonD replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Politely submitted: School Nursing would not be a good option. You would be the sole medical professional for hundreds of kids, some with very complicated medical conditions. I was a School Nurse and...