Cas1in72

Cas1in72

school nursing/ maternal/child hospital based

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  1. School nurses, what is the worst emergency you've had?

    Cas1in72 replied to Avill's topic in School

    Intentional drug overdose of an 8th grader. Im still processing it. Never in all my 25 years have I been that

  2. Parents sometimes...

    Cas1in72 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Every day I think I wont be more surprised by what goes on...NOPE Im constantly shocked and saying bad words in my

  3. How many?

    Cas1in72 replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    490 student k-5th grade 50 staff 1 nurse ( thats

  4. Health Fair

    Cas1in72 replied to kschindlerRN's topic in School

    That would at least get them to talk you about the emergency meds, paperwork, care plans you need brought to

  5. Bad day, Bad year

    Cas1in72 replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    Thinking of you and sending you love. This is a hard job!!! It can take its toll. Im glad you are reaching out to someone! You are in my

  6. 504 for osteogenesis imperfecta

    Cas1in72 replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    Exactly! Have to have actual, up to date medical documentation before anything even starts. If the parent did not request a 504, I would think your IHP would be more than enough. I can not imagine...

  7. Hello

    Cas1in72 replied to OldDude's topic in School

    So glad to hear from you. Sure do miss your words of wisdom!!!! Enjoy your

  8. C'Mon Now!

    Cas1in72 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    WE must be on the same radio frequency!!!! Im getting too old to be running with the WC carrying a 30 pound emergency bag. They are gonna need to call 911 on this old nurse one of these

  9. C'Mon Now!

    Cas1in72 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    It amazes me what some staff consider "emergencies." I'll ask "would you phone 9-1-1 or the doctor immediately if this happened at home?" And they're like "uh yeah."  Im working toward some major...

  10. Unwilling link in the enabling chain...

    Cas1in72 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I just had a similar situation, but no camera! Had 5 kids walk in at the same time. 3 heads, a nose bleed and a pooper! All 3 heads appear stable, the bleeder is bleeding pretty good. Im triaging...

  11. C'Mon Now!

    Cas1in72 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I think the teachers in my building would walk out. I cant even

  12. Parents be like...

    Cas1in72 replied to Margaret K. Stephen's topic in School

    The famous " get out of school free card" Guaranteed visit to the nurse's office the moment the kid sets foot in the school. Love when you call home and then the parents are upset at you for...

  13. Help! Parents don’t submit paperwork!!

    Cas1in72 replied to NurseDew's topic in School

    This has to be one of the most frustrating parts of this job!!! The amount of time it takes to keep contacting, sending paperwork etc is shocking. I didn't know it was an "option" as a parent to not...

  14. This is Where the Cowboy Rides Away

    Cas1in72 replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Congratulations!!!! You will be missed. There was a time last year, when I had a really difficult experience with a student, your words of wisdom and support really helped me to process what...

  15. Something Good

    Cas1in72 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    This kind of thing brings me back. We make a difference, probably more than we ever

  16. Breaking the Rules to Save a Life

    Cas1in72 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Completely agree. If I faced discipline, at least I could look in the mirror and know I saved the

  17. just a Thursday vent

    Cas1in72 replied to TLS9544's topic in School

    This is a big one for me. Had a teacher walk a student to me, 1 small barely red raised area to the RFA. OKKKKKKK. Teacher said, " what is this?" About to come off the rails. I stared at her for a...

  18. Happy Nurses' Week, my loves!

    Cas1in72 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Thank you all for the humor and support! So proud to be a part of the ranks. Until you've done it, you cant understand what school nursing is about. This site helps me to keep my

  19. Do You Remember...

    Cas1in72 replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    I got to "potty train" a kindergartner this year. Apparently, she didnt want to "poop" on the toilet so the parents never made her. She was allowed to go in her underwear. WHAT?!?! This was a first...

  20. Ramadan

    Cas1in72 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    This is very good information, Thank

  21. Today's Mini Rant

    Cas1in72 replied to linda1959's topic in School

    I am finding this kind of thing happening more and more. Many times parents will say," I have such a high deductible I cant afford to take them, what do you think"? UGH!!!! What do I think, if you...

  22. How many students do you see per day?

    Cas1in72 replied to Cas1in72's topic in School

    THANKS to you all for responding. Makes me feel a little better seeing your numbers. Some days I feel like Im chasing my tail. Most of our issues are psycho-social and/ or poverty driven. Im...

  23. I just can't

    Cas1in72 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I am so sorry you are feeling like this!!! Dont know the situation, but can relate to feeling at the end of my rope. Hopefully you can have a sleep and recharge and be ready for 39/40 more days....

  24. Sheesh.

    Cas1in72 replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    I wonder how it would go over if I put this on my office

  25. Shake it off

    Cas1in72 replied to Rizowe's topic in School

    100% The battle is real. At this point in the year, I feel like I am throwing up the white flag of surrender. Amazing how we can recharge and come back loving it all again after summer break! I...