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  1. Peanut allergy issue

    jess11RN replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    Here is my prospective as a school nurse and allergy mom (my oldest is allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, and sesame)... I have never agreed with peanut free schools and here is why: 1-It creates a false...

  2. Business Card Title

    jess11RN replied to Suri08's topic in School

    You worked hard for all of those letters, use them!

  3. Lots of questions!

    jess11RN replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    1-Illinois 2-non-nursing 2a-other nurses in the area who I have a professional relationship with and trust their advice/opinions 3-yes (only because I am certified) 4-frontline 5-not required to be a...

  4. Vision and Hearing Screenings!

    jess11RN posted a topic in School

    Concerning my PreK and Early Intervention age out kiddos... When I have a student who is unable to screen for hearing, I will make a referral to the audiologist based out of our special ed co-op,...

  5. Vision and Hearing Screenings!

    jess11RN replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    Thanks everyone! I was busy screening my elementary school all last week, so I am just seeing all of your responses. I will definitely look into the functional vision screening. Unfortunately, the...

  6. School Nursing

    jess11RN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    I was reimbursed through tuition reimbursement because in IL, we have a full grad level program to become certified. Maybe look into that through your

  7. Weird reasons to come to school nurse?

    jess11RN replied to Avill's topic in School

    A parapro who was unframiliar with one of my biggest frequent flyers brought him to my office with complaints of a headache.She proceeded to tell me that it was necessary for me to see him because she...

  8. Best treatment for...

    jess11RN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I've tried banning them from my school, but they won't listen to me. LOL!! I agree with rinsing the minor burns with cool

  9. SMART goals for student learning

    jess11RN replied to GatezRN's topic in School

    FARE has a whole be a PAL campaign with free resources and downloadables. Maybe you can develop a smart goal from there? Be a PAL | Food Allergy Research &

  10. Ugh- helicopter/tiger mom!

    jess11RN replied to nmr79's topic in School

    My biggest concern in this situation is for the privacy of the other kids in your office, whether they are there because they are ill or coming to your office for their diabetes care or daily...

  11. Kidzcare, MSN

    jess11RN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    That's awesome!!! Congratulations, my

  12. Weird reasons to come to school nurse?

    jess11RN replied to Avill's topic in School

    YES! Glad I'm not the only one who gets the sneezers!!

  13. Notarization Question

    jess11RN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Just reread your question....ignore my response

  14. Notarization Question

    jess11RN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Could you circumvent the whole notary issue and obtain a signed permission for release of info and request it from the doctor's office yourself? Also, in IL, we have a statewide immunization...

  15. Anyone else have to fly solo

    jess11RN replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    I am the only nurse for my district. I'm in my 3rd year here and I have 2 schools and approx 800 students PK-8th grade. This school year is the first year where I actually feel like I can do this! I...

  16. Weird reasons to come to school nurse?

    jess11RN replied to Avill's topic in School

    When I was in the hospital, we were not allowed to read them on staff members unless we had been trained. We weren't allowed to read them at all if patients had them done at another facility. I still...

  17. Weird reasons to come to school nurse?

    jess11RN replied to Avill's topic in School

    I had a parent ask me to read her child's TB test because the doctor's office told her it needed to be read EXACTLY at the 48 hour point and since I was a nurse, it wasn't a big

  18. not getting the help I need!

    jess11RN posted a topic in School

    I am the only nurse for a 2 school district (approx 800 students). We have a high mobility rate and are in a low income community. Prior to my hire last year, the district had never employeed a...

  19. End of year

    jess11RN replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    I like plainfieldguy's suggestions. I like to spend the last month organizing and preparing for next year. I make copies/prepare forms that I know I'll need next year I send home a letter to parents...

  20. Concerns about Transition to School Nurse

    jess11RN replied to zurie's topic in School

    You'll do great! I came from a background in adult oncology/outpatient infusion (is it sick that I REALLY miss starting IVs and drawing blood?). Working in a school is a different world, you are on...

  21. ice maker recommendations

    jess11RN posted a topic in School

    I am thrilled that I was approved to purchase a portable ice maker for next school year! However, I am a little intimidated in choosing one because there are so many options with varied reviews. Do...

  22. What is wrong with people?

    jess11RN replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    Wet a paper towel with cool water to treat the "itching." They don't like them, so if they know that's what they're going to get, it really deters them from wanting to come

  23. Summer 2018 Plans?

    jess11RN replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Ha! I thought the SAME thing!

  24. Sub

    jess11RN replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    We contract our subs through an agency, so I feel like I have a new person coming to my office every time I'm out. I have a sub binder that is tabbed off for: -general information (phone/fax number,...

  25. What is your academic calendar and what state are you in?

    jess11RN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Also Chicago suburbs, we have the exact same schedule