BrisketRN BSN, RN

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    Vague Absence Notes of illness

    BrisketRN replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    Go ahead! I'm happy to
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    Vague Absence Notes of illness

    BrisketRN replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    I was calling each parent children marked "illness" as reason for absence, but with so many kids out with sniffles/cold/cough I've started to email this: Hello (Parent), I received an...
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    N95 masks for school nurses?

    BrisketRN replied to tdean13's topic in School

    I use a N95 mask when seeing students with COVID-like symptoms in my "isolation room" masks are stored in a paper bag in a cabinet and not reused for 7 days (I have one bag for each day of the week)....
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    Filing/Organizational Advice

    BrisketRN replied to SpartanNurse's topic in School

    I try to do as much online record keeping as possible, but I have binders for Allergy Action Plans/Allergy Questionnaire, Asthma Action Plans/Questionnaire, IHPs, and Medication Forms for quick access...
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    Antacid tabs in school

    BrisketRN replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    Nope, but Illinois has strict medication laws. Peppermints like Jen said and the trusty ol' oyster cracker or
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    exhaustion

    BrisketRN replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    Be easy on yourself. Do what you can, let what you cannot do go. Try to leave work at work. I turn on happy music as soon as I get into the car. I'm trying to make sure I eat fruits & veggies...
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    Anaphylaxis: Epinephrine First, Period.

    BrisketRN replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    I know we had a major shortage beginning of the 2018-2019 school year, but since then I've encouraged parents to ask their pediatrician/allergist about the generic epi (especially through CVS) and...
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    Plan to Return to Face to Face Learning?

    BrisketRN replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    We're doing synchronous learning--bless our teachers--and as far as I know we will have a virtual option for the remainder of the school year. The rough part for me is that students can access...
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    Stay at home mom

    BrisketRN replied to anoor16's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know you can continue getting the required CEUs & renewing your license to keep it active. I'd suggest contacting your state
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    First week done. I'm overwhelmed

    BrisketRN replied to Mayflower22's topic in School

    I felt comfortable last year (year 3). Now here I am, year 4, feeling like a newbie & quite uncomfortable
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    malpractice insurance IL

    BrisketRN replied to Jesalyn86's topic in General Nursing

    I've carried NSO insurance for years as an Illinois nurse. I had some professors in college tell us that it would make us a "target" for lawsuits. Other than on here I don't talk about my liability...
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    Diabetic Students - WHEN TO CALL PARENTS?

    BrisketRN replied to pineappleupsidedowncake's topic in School

    I would ask the parent how they would like to be contacted. Some parents prefer to be called every time while others might just want you to send an email over. Just ask next time you call if they...
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    Stock Epi Pen location

    BrisketRN replied to RNatSchool's topic in School

    Mine is in an accessible area of my office inside a first-aid box clearly marked "STOCK EPINEPHRINE." It is zip tied closed just to keep people from trying to take them out
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    TGIF

    BrisketRN posted a topic in School

    A 3rd grader chewed a hole through his mask...two days in a
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    September awareness

    BrisketRN replied to amoLucia's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Can't spread lice when you're staying 6 feet away from each
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    TGIF

    BrisketRN replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    Yes--had to laugh. Funny part is the second day he only ate the inside layer of his 2-layer cloth mask. Discreet mask
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    Organiztion for medicine cabinet?

    BrisketRN replied to RNatSchool's topic in School

    I use Sterilite storage totes. They have lids so they stack easily. My medications are organized type of med (Epi, inhaler, prescription, OTC) and for those that have 2+ boxes they're split up by...
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    Elementary nurses - mask question

    BrisketRN replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I'd send at least one extra mask if I were you--just in case they get the mask wet, get a nose bleed, sneeze in
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    Covid Coordinator

    BrisketRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    FYI--Johns Hopkins has a free contact tracing
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    Elementary nurses - mask question

    BrisketRN replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    We're using paper lunch bags to store masks while not in
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    Exclusion Guidelines- AHHH

    BrisketRN replied to WyVy's topic in School

    First day of school and I just got my first "we've got a headache!" call which actually turned out to be a MS kid telling me he just wanted to take a screen break for a few minutes because his eyes...
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    Exclusion Guidelines- AHHH

    BrisketRN replied to WyVy's topic in School

    Temp of 100.4F or higher Sore throat or nasal congestion New loss of taste or smell New uncontrolled cough, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
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    Covid Coordinator

    BrisketRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm not the covid coordinator, but I am the "designated COVID tracer." We've been told the school must notify parents/staff of exposures, so my current plan is to get all the contact info and then...
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    School Nurses - What are you going to wear?

    BrisketRN replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    WOW!! Yes--we're just going to make it
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    Social Media Worry

    BrisketRN replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    Oh man, I doubt your district would have time for this minor BS during this crazy time. Anyways, I always avoid sharing where I work (though I guess that's an easy linkedin look up) on social media,...