BrisketRN BSN, RN

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    Water Beads

    BrisketRN posted a topic in School

    Hello friends—former regular poster turned SAHM here—just saw this story about water beads causing serious injury when ingested & how many ingestions happen at school & I though wowie my...
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    How to Acquire a Standing Order/Prescription for School EpiPens?

    BrisketRN replied to JuniperRN's topic in School

    I've had luck by contacting a local allergist (check your students' allergy paperwork). You could also call/email nearby school nurses & ask who they use. If there is a name on the box...
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    Fainting at school - a very anxious school RN!

    BrisketRN replied to pineappleupsidedowncake's topic in School

    I've only called EMS for fainting once because the student was found on the floor (unwitnessed fainting, but hx of fainting) and didn't gain consciousness within a few minutes. Typically I do a...
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    Grade Preference...

    BrisketRN replied to PedsNrse13's topic in School

    I like the littles. 1st-5th grade are my favorites. They are little sponges, and I get to come in at an opportune time to teach them how to manage their chronic conditions and stay healthy. The...
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    Vision/Hearing exams on preschool age children

    BrisketRN replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    We do HOTV with our preschoolers and have the teachers practice with them as a playing game in the days before their screenings. We have the letters printed on cards and they pick the card up as it's...
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    New Elementary School RN

    BrisketRN replied to Brooke13's topic in School

    This board is the best place to be. I was a relatively new nurse when I started in a school 4 years ago and these folks taught me everything I
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    They want help now????

    BrisketRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    HAHAHA that'd be a big fat NOPE from
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    Last week, finally

    BrisketRN replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

    You did it @Glitternurse! It is so crazy to look back now and think about August. I feel like we can all tackle anything thrown at us after this chaotic
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    Not So Sure

    BrisketRN replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    I second this. See if your district/school has any resources for you or check with your state's association of school
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    Should Have Called 911

    BrisketRN replied to Sxhoolnurse1991's topic in School

    I think in those instances you trust your gut. I ask myself could this person decompensate quickly? How much longer would it take to seek medical attention if they were driven to the hospital vs. if...
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    Interview Questions

    BrisketRN posted a topic in School

    We're currently looking for my replacement--anyone have some good questions to ask school nurse
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    Interview Questions

    BrisketRN replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    Ah but don't forget the game changer I threw in a few years ago--oyster
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    What Was a Highlight of Your Career as a Nurse?

    BrisketRN replied to dareese's topic in General Nursing

    First thing that comes to mind is my favorite story to share with friends from when I worked home health as a new grad. My patient's dog choked on an apple core. I ended up doing the doggy Heimlich...
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    Therapeutic communication for anxiety

    BrisketRN replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    We were told to offer guided meditations. If they have a phone on them they can use that and lie down and do a guided meditation or sometimes just allowing them to listen to music can
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    New nurse. Where is my passion?

    BrisketRN replied to Jccnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed! My passion is having a roof over my head, food in the fridge, and clothing on my back. Keeps me coming to work day after
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    How to use insulin pump + juvenile diabetics

    BrisketRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in School

    My kids all use OmniPod Dash. They have great Youtube videos: https://www.Youtube.com/channel/UCgwZ9hRegg6DZXqY4ji60vQ It's really easy to use. They can be programmed to have different basal...
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    1 day left

    BrisketRN replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    22 for me! All in-person, all year. This year has been a
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    Teacher Issue...

    BrisketRN replied to CarlyCastaneda's topic in School

    Made me think of an event 2 weeks ago. One of my known drama queens tripped in the hallway--the sort of trip where most kids would get up quickly and pretend it didn't happen. Instead she sprawled...
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    Teacher Issue...

    BrisketRN replied to CarlyCastaneda's topic in School

    Agree with those above. Go to admin. That's infuriating that the teacher believes they have the authority to go over you, around you, and scare a parent. Wonder how they'd feel about you barging in...
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    School nurses givig meds- NJ specific

    BrisketRN replied to scrscr's topic in School

    Not in NJ but at a private school. We are required to follow all of the same medication administration policies as public schools. Contact your state dept of health and school board of education....
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    NCSN

    BrisketRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Awesome job! Congrats! I'm not surprised that you passed--you're always a beacon on knowledge for
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    Weirdest Thing About School Nursing...

    BrisketRN replied to guest464345's topic in School

    I'm at a K-12 school, and this is the relationship I have with most of our secondary staff. The elementary staff know me more personally (maybe it's because I work more closely with them and...
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    Free samples?

    BrisketRN replied to NurseM_j's topic in School

    Colgate for toothbrushes/toothpaste. Warning: they will send mass amounts. Crazy amounts. My first year I ordered 100 and was sent 600 over a 6 month period....
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    Happy Nurse's week.... I guess

    BrisketRN replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    To be fair, my school doesn't "do" teacher appreciation week, but last year on May 6th our kindergarten teacher rallied some of the elementary classes to make zoom videos of the kids screaming "Happy...
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    Medication Pickup Letter

    BrisketRN replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    I did similarly, but I had parents phone me and I ran it outside right in front of the school. We were afraid to let anyone inside. I gave 2 days, 4 hour time slot. Everyone made it