Cas1in72

Cas1in72

school nursing/ maternal/child hospital based

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  1. How many students do you see per day?

    Cas1in72 posted a topic in School

    I am at day 151 of the school year. As of yesterday, I have had 6195 students in my office. I have approx 480 K-5th grade students. I have sent home 3.6% of those visits. Mind you... I have ZERO...

  2. The tricks we use

    Cas1in72 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    My school secretary told me to try that, and it works. Leaving a detailed message for something I need them to do is the surest way to NOT get a call back.

  3. That was a first

    Cas1in72 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Great job!!! School Nurses are ESSENTIAL! I remember the first time I gave Epi, my heart was beating so fast you would have thought I had a dose. It is amazing to see how fast it

  4. Happy Nurse's week.... I guess

    Cas1in72 replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    To all of my fellow school nurses that have not gotten the recognition or thanks from your administration or leadership this year, I want to say I am sorry, but want to also say that I appreciate you,...

  5. Happy Nurse's week.... I guess

    Cas1in72 replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    Thank you for writing this out. So many times, when I speak to my friends that are still at the bedside, they think I sit around and pass out band aids all day. You described so well, just a tip of...

  6. Staying or Going?

    Cas1in72 replied to BooBooCrew's topic in School

    After 6 years in school nursing, I put in my resignation letter, I won't be returning. In fact, leaving nursing and going back to college full time to pursue my graduate degree in

  7. Medication Error in School

    Cas1in72 replied to uofanurse's topic in School

    I am so sorry for the stress you must be under!! Honestly, this was not even something I thought to check. I count in scheduled drugs, keep a detailed record of administration but never considered...

  8. C'Mon Now!

    Cas1in72 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I am so sorry! I really can not imagine the lasting impact Covid is going to have on those of us in healthcare. I put in my notice on Friday. I am heartbroken, but at the same time, I feel like I...

  9. C'Mon Now!

    Cas1in72 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    In 26 years of nursing I have never been told off, cussed at, disrespected more than this year. We just came back from Spring Break ( have been in school since Aug) I cried in my car before I walked...

  10. So Discouraged...

    Cas1in72 replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    Sending love and virtual hugs to you all. My heart is heavy, I fluctuate between times of major anxiety and complete anger. My sister was diagnosed with Covid over the weekend, went to ER with...

  11. Athletics = Madness

    Cas1in72 replied to guest464345's topic in School

    I have had to distance myself from any social media, and can not watch the Zoom school board meetings anymore. Seeing the pictures of our school sports teams, the crowds etc, makes me physically ill....

  12. C'Mon Now!

    Cas1in72 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Yes, but after being in class from

  13. C'Mon Now!

    Cas1in72 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Perfectly showcases that people have no understanding or common sense: High school student, works at a restaurant that has been shut down d/t many employee cases. Student told by provider to wait a...

  14. 2020 small achievements

    Cas1in72 replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Went from seeing 40-50 kids per day to average of 5!! When this is all over ( COVID) I will be sure to remind the teachers that every little thing does not need to come to the office.

  15. C'Mon Now!

    Cas1in72 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Sorry for your friend, but I have to say that we need more of our C'Mon Now! stories more than ever. This gave me a good laugh. 2020 is something

  16. Sending Home Any Covid Sx?

    Cas1in72 replied to schoolnurse1118's topic in School

    This right here! We are seeing a decrease in the number of people tested, however, an increase in the number of people hospitalized. ( more now than when the pandemic started in March) The other...

  17. Sending Home Any Covid Sx?

    Cas1in72 replied to schoolnurse1118's topic in School

    I feel this comment so deeply! Its going to be a very challenging year. Wish there was a symptom that screams "Hey its Covid" but thats not happening. I am all for sending kids home with just 1...

  18. List of questions and requests

    Cas1in72 replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Thanks for sharing! We are all in this together, more than ever it will be imperative for our self care to support each other. I feel pretty alone most days, this is causing me nightmares. I hope...

  19. Happy School Nurse's Day!

    Cas1in72 replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    Happy School Nurse's Day!! Stay healthy. Virtual

  20. Fast Acting Glucose in Classrooms

    Cas1in72 replied to CanIcallmymom's topic in School

    Most of my diabetics have glucose tabs but have also kept skittles ( 15 candies per diabetic educator directive) for a fast acting. I like to keep them in emergency bags. How many Starburst do...

  21. Lord- Coronavirus drama

    Cas1in72 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Absolutely.

  22. Lord- Coronavirus drama

    Cas1in72 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Which is exactly what I'm seeing with the Flu around here. The shortness of breath, not so much, but have had issues. Had a lot of cases of pneumonia this year, probably more this year than I have...

  23. Lord- Coronavirus drama

    Cas1in72 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Agree, Jen. I'm especially concerned because I am still seeing a lot of Flu B in my area. I am in k-5. What is the differential assessment on this? Going to a conference a local hospital is putting...

  24. Lord- Coronavirus drama

    Cas1in72 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    You and me both! The kids are crazy, but its the staff that is beyond

  25. C'Mon Now!

    Cas1in72 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Its been crazy in my office for a few weeks ( flu, strep, generalized YUCK) Just had a 2nd grader waltz in with " arm pain" Asked to describe it and what happened. He proceeds to try to hyper extend...