FloridanurseRN

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1. Neosporin, Cough Drops, & Crutches

   FloridanurseRN replied to FloridanurseRN's topic in School

   There is a policy for us for Neosporin, cough drops, and crutches. We don't provide them. Parent has to provide them with Dr. Orders. But unfortunately, are counterparts (athletic trainers) do use Neosporin & crutches without Dr. orders. So it ma...

2. Neosporin, Cough Drops, & Crutches

   FloridanurseRN posted a topic in School

   So do school nurses out there give use Neosporin for small cuts? Is is the same as cough drops. I understand both are medications and I thought we could not provide these with a Dr order. Also, do school nurses give out crutches? Like if a student h...

3. Doctor notes

   FloridanurseRN replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

   Sometimes the Dr. will clarify the note, sometimes they will not disclose anything to me referencing HIPAA. Last week was the first time a had a major issue. I received a note that stating a student was only allowed to do "non weight bearing sports"....