PediNurseNYC

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1. Medication Changes

   PediNurseNYC replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

   I agree that it's the parent responsibility but unfortunately admin is getting involved and we hold everyone's hands around

2. Medication Changes

   PediNurseNYC replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

   For a while we did paper forms, but it got to be so overwhelming with that much paperwork plus having to do my usual nurse duties. So we went to electronic records and still having

3. Medication Changes

   PediNurseNYC replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

   hi! working with special needs students we come across a lot of instances where current medication information is needed. If I have to call EMS for an emergency (which has unfortunately happened...

4. Medication Changes

   PediNurseNYC posted a topic in School

   Hi everyone! I work with special needs students who typically have co-morbidities requiring medication. When the parents register their student for the new year, they fill out an online registration...

5. Advice for Medication Administration

   PediNurseNYC replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

   He gets one medication at home (7 am) and another one in school (9:30a) per the order. He is refusing to take it at home

6. Advice for Medication Administration

   PediNurseNYC replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

   And yes... same amount of

7. Advice for Medication Administration

   PediNurseNYC replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

   No...they are the first

8. Advice for Medication Administration

   PediNurseNYC replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

   He had a patch previously and couldn't tolerate it... I thought about contacting a compounding pharmacist, which hopefully mom will agree

9. Advice for Medication Administration

   PediNurseNYC replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

   Yeah...we have the ENTIRE team working on this... Because he is 10, parent has guardianship, but I will have to look into that. given that he has Autism he may not be granted the right legally. Good...

10. Advice for Medication Administration

    PediNurseNYC replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

    We are a DIR school (http://affectautism.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/What-is-DIR.pdf) so a reward system, task completed, etc. is not part of our methodology. However, we have used a comparable...

11. Advice for Medication Administration

    PediNurseNYC posted a topic in School

    Hi fellow school nurses, I am currently dealing with an issue that has taken over my entire day at the school since the holiday break and really need some advice/insight. I have a 10 year old student...

12. school stock meds given, do you notify?

    PediNurseNYC replied to theredhen's topic in School

    i always call before giving the med to obtain verbal consent even if the parent signed off on our OTC med consent form. this way they know their child isn't feeling well/in pain, you can verify any...

13. ADHD meds in milk?

    PediNurseNYC replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I work with all special needs students so i've become a chef, mad scientist, and a whole bunch of roles. I sprinkle crushed medicine/capsules between oreos. Also Put it in scoops of ice cream. I give...

14. C'Mon Now!

    PediNurseNYC replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Wait. How about the staff member that wanted to see a doctor through Worker's Compensation after she bumped her knee on the door

15. Thermometer for Sensory Issues

    PediNurseNYC replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

    Great point! Of course trying to get vital signs for 45 minutes is unrealistic in a PICU setting. There are also a lot more