BrisketRN BSN, RN

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    New school nurse

    BrisketRN replied to nursex23's topic in School

    Know those action plans, know what to do, run through scenarios, have things organized so you can grab and go in an emergency. If you are prepared everything will be alright. I'm a pretty anxious...
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    C'Mon Now!

    BrisketRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    A staff member just told me that a kid had an allergic reaction at an after school event last night. One of our head administrators was running around asking "Does anyone have nurse biscuits cell...
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    Do you keep clinic door open?

    BrisketRN replied to SmileNNod's topic in School

    Mine is open only because my office is in the administrative area which has a door that only staff members can fob through. So kids need a staff member (usually front desk or security) to let them
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    Sub Nurses

    BrisketRN replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    I mean to ask what is helpful information to leave for subs. I have two new subs next week who are not familiar with our school/students. I have binders of students with chronic illnesses/allergies,...
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    Common clinic visits (elementary)

    BrisketRN replied to RNashley86's topic in School

    -“stomachache” with no fever, vomiting, diarrhea--> crackers, water, 5 min & back to class - “headache” with no fever or other symptoms --> drink 8 oz water, rest 15 minutes, try to...
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    Who gets the backpack

    BrisketRN replied to Schoolnurselpn's topic in School

    Kids get their backpacks themselves. For our little ones (preschool/kindergarten) I'll either go with them (if office is empty) or I'll phone the teacher. If it's really an emergency and the kid...
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    What is your late pick up policy?

    BrisketRN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    I can't say I've ever heard of a parent being that late. Our after school care goes until I think 5:45PM. Parents have 15 minutes after dismissal to pick up until kids go to after school care (at a...
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    Should I let my nursing license expire in medical school

    BrisketRN replied to RNthenDoc's topic in General Nursing

    Keep it! It can't be more than a couple hundred dollars every 2 years, and it is a great fallback should anything go
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    The rules apply...until they don't...

    BrisketRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    This happens almost every day at my school. We're a pricey private school and we have kids who miss well over 10% of days. It boggles my mind. Why spend so much when you're going to let your kid...
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    Happy Halloween!!!

    BrisketRN replied to EnoughWithTheIce's topic in School

    I thought I would have to be worried about allergies from candy today, but nope it was the shrimp stirfry. Two kids allergic to shrimp ate the shrimp stirfry. Parent says maybe it should say shrimp...
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    Illinois Diazepam

    BrisketRN posted a topic in School

    I've contacted IDPH and ISBE with no response so far...been googling with no luck. Does anyone here know if a trained staff member can give rectal diazepam for seizures in schools in Illinois? I've...
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    Illinois Diazepam

    BrisketRN replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    ISBE sent me some laws around epilepsy and drug administration. It looks like in schools without a nurse there must be a delegated care aid who must be trained in epilepsy and trained on how to carry...
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    Illinois Diazepam

    BrisketRN replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    That makes sense! I'm not telling my administration though. Looking forward to my zoo and jump zone field trips to come
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    Illinois Diazepam

    BrisketRN replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    @ihavealltheice I sent this over to administration. I told them we need nurse coverage for field trips for this student. Surprisingly no push back. School nurse win! I think the parents will be...
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    Illinois Diazepam

    BrisketRN replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    Thank
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    Updated Resource Guide

    BrisketRN replied to UpliftingRN's topic in School

    This is my favorite--a lot of great info even if you aren't in Illinois....
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    School nurses, what is the worst emergency you've had?

    BrisketRN replied to Avill's topic in School

    X-acto knife wrist cut. Accidental but, per students who witnessed it, child was using the knife inappropriately/in an unsafe manner. Kiddo was fine thanks to the teacher using her first aid...
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    Why so long

    BrisketRN replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School

    I'm understanding of this. My school is in a major city and sometimes parents work a few blocks away and just walk over, but usually it's an hour wait because they're tying up loose ends at work then...
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    Sleeping in the infirmary

    BrisketRN replied to LAP's topic in School

    I give them 10-15 minutes, 20 min for headache meds to kick in, and as much time as they want during breaks/study hall. The one exception was a student who was recovering from a lumbar puncture and...
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    What tricks do you have for nausea?

    BrisketRN replied to tining's topic in School

    10 oyster crackers and a cup of water. It might not make the nausea go away but it will either improve it a little bit or they'll barf all over my
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    cover letter advice

    BrisketRN replied to GapRN's topic in School

    I wouldn't. A quick call ONCE to follow up would be
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    BrisketRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I thought it was Friday...oh
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    Making the switch from Elementary to High School?

    BrisketRN replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    Big kids, big problems. You say the schedules are different--why not apply and see if you can
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    cover letter advice

    BrisketRN replied to GapRN's topic in School

    Emphasize your ability to work independently, your confidence in your assessment skills, your joys (ha! pretend) in forming long-lasting professional relationships with patients and family, your...
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    1st School Nurse Interview

    BrisketRN replied to UpliftingRN's topic in School

    Sounds like a good offer to me! School nurse salaries vary wildly here in Chicago too--from $35k to as much as $95k in some of the suburbs. I'm at a private school and am lumped with the...