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  1. How to deal with noncompliance parents with student with lice?

    cowboysandangels replied to Rocio8809's topic in School

    This lice thing is a thorn in my side! To answer your question, perhaps you can offer services from a local charity to help with the cost of treatment. I work with a local children's charity and...

  2. Ice Maker Suggestions

    cowboysandangels replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    I have a little IGLOO one and it has lasted me quite awhile. Small

  3. I need a hug. <slightly off topic>

    cowboysandangels replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    As a Mom of 4 that just finished her BSN and just passed her NCSN, I understand everything you are saying. It is overwhelming! When is being a mom not overwhelming in some way? You are doing great...

  4. Health Curriculum

    cowboysandangels replied to smudges.blips's topic in School

    I am also responsible for all of that education as well. Every year I handle hand washing, nutrition, hygiene, dental care, puberty, food safety, poison education, and, of course, lice! I make my...

  5. scheduled meds

    cowboysandangels replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    I am also a stickler for documentation. The meds always stay with me and if they are not retrieved by the parent, my responsibility is to dispose of them. I document it

  6. End of year

    cowboysandangels replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    My end of the year routine looks much like the aforementioned. I send out letters with forms that must be updated for next school year to those with health concerns. I de-clutter and clean out...

  7. Rules for the School Nurse's Office

    cowboysandangels replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Your leg is not broken if you ran all the way down the hall to my office from

  8. Professional Goals for next year

    cowboysandangels posted a topic in School

    What are some examples that you use for professional goals? After several years of working as a school nurse, I am running out of ideas for my personal professional goals for the year. This year, my...

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

    cowboysandangels replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I am super jealous of these calendars that I am seeing posted. My students start 08/27/2018 and end on 06/07/2019. Staff starts 08/16/18 and end 06/12/2019. We are always here a week before and at...

  10. National School Nurse Certification Exam

    cowboysandangels replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    I received my notice that I passed the School Nurse Certification Exam!!!! So glad that wait is

  11. Nurses Week Giveaways - WIN Up To $4,000! Nurses Week 2018

    cowboysandangels replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    a patient that has fallen in the shower and has miraculously cured their constipation and replaced it with

  12. National School Nurse Certification Exam

    cowboysandangels replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    It is mandatory here in NC to continue to hold a school nurse position. We also do receive an increase in

  13. National School Nurse Certification Exam

    cowboysandangels replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    I keep going onto the certification site and typing in my name just to see if it comes up. Of course, when it doesn't I have to wonder if it is because it is too early or did I fail. LOL. Guess I...

  14. National School Nurse Certification Exam

    cowboysandangels replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    Did it take the whole 8 weeks to find out? I am

  15. National School Nurse Certification Exam

    cowboysandangels replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    The waiting to see if you passed is horrible!!! I have to wait until May 9th. Making me

  16. Sharps Containers

    cowboysandangels replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    We take ours to our local health department and they dispose of it with

  17. National School Nurse Certification Exam

    cowboysandangels replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    Really!!!!! That is good news. I am so stressed waiting to

  18. National Board Caertification for School Nurses passing score

    cowboysandangels replied to ang888's topic in School

    Well, did you pass? Taking mine in 2 weeks. So