PediNurseNYC

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  1. 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...

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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

  7. Advice for Medication Administration

    PediNurseNYC replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

    And yes... same amount of

  8. Advice for Medication Administration

    PediNurseNYC replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

    No...they are the first

  9. 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

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  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

  16. Thermometer for Sensory Issues

    PediNurseNYC posted a topic in School

    I know there are several threads on the best thermometers, but working with all special needs kids who very rarely tolerate an ear thermometer (forget about oral!) I am looking for a no contact...

  17. Thermometer for Sensory Issues

    PediNurseNYC replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

    You may be right, but I didn't want to make the post any longer and it may have been better for you to have asked the context instead of insulting ones nursing character. I don't get easily offended...

  18. Thermometer for Sensory Issues

    PediNurseNYC replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

    Don't want to start an argument but i will defend it. It took that long because we do not force anything. It took three people to sit with, play with, and support the emotional needs of the child....

  19. School Nurse Salary?

    PediNurseNYC replied to kegreat's topic in School

    NYC in a private independent school $68,000 with no weekends, paid holiday days/breaks off, benefits, but no option for paid overtime only comp (PTO)

  20. Documentation

    PediNurseNYC posted a topic in School

    Hi everyone! I am a nurse at a private school for children with autism and other developmental delays. We just hired a second nurse as our student # and the acuity increased. How do you guys document...

  21. 100% Vaccination compliance and classroom first aid kits

    PediNurseNYC replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Although I only have 17 teachers in my school, I order first aid kits that's come fully stocked from our supply company. Then when they run out of supplies, it's their responsibility to come to my...

  22. Using Dexcom and not finger poke to treat?

    PediNurseNYC replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I work with a student who uses the dexcom and treat based on its readings. sometimes if i think the BG reading from the dexcom could be inaccurate, i'll do a finger stick. Almost always the finger...

  23. Documentation

    PediNurseNYC replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

    Thanks everyone! Unfortunately getting an EMR is not feasible for this school year. I am working with the program director to hopefully implement one within the next two school years since that's the...