SavyNurse ADN, EMT-B

SavyNurse has 11 years experience as a ADN, EMT-B and specializes in Med Surg, Tele, School Nurse, EMT/FF.

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1. Required Vaccines

   SavyNurse replied to nurse__ab19's topic in School

   In SC we only allow Medical and Religious exemptions. Medical is on our state immunization form (there's a box the doctor fills out). Religious can only be obtained from the health department. We...

2. Menstrual Cramps

   SavyNurse replied to Jollysox's topic in School

   We don't carry OTC meds and are not allowed heating pads. We also allow students to call parents when they ask. BUT in this case I would be the one calling, informing parent of complaint/findings, and...

3. Things I should not have to say...

   SavyNurse replied to BatcampRN's topic in School

   Why did you pick up the dead bird and proceed to chase your classmates with it? (Middle

4. Clinic Staffing

   SavyNurse replied to Kooky Korky's topic in School

   Our district has one nurse at every school (lpn or RN). Some school may have a .5 nurse or a second nurse based on

5. Menstruation Station Resources

   SavyNurse replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

   We have "The Period Project" in our state (SC). They provided free products and specifically package pads and fill garbage bags with these pad bags for schools. We get our bags from the district base...

6. Missouri School Nurses - BinaxNOW Rapid Testing

   SavyNurse replied to Cattz's topic in School

   Our governor just announced last night that our whole state will be receiving these test for in school. Said they will be in schools by the week after Thanksgiving. Haven't heard anything from the...

7. Neosporin, Cough Drops, & Crutches

   SavyNurse replied to FloridanurseRN's topic in School

   Rules are no medications unless signed by a parent and provided by a parent. That being said vaseline may be used on some cuts if necessary, but nothing with actual medicine in it. Cough drops are a...

8. Homebound Coordinator

   SavyNurse replied to SavyNurse's topic in School

   Spoke with my district nursing coordinator and she said legally homebound is to remain under SPED. Only thing I may do is verify the doctor's note and make sure it's updated every 30 days as needed....

9. OMG!!! FIELD DAY!!!

   SavyNurse replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

   WIN for me! Field days were both postponed because of rain. It was supposed to be yesterday and today. They got moved to next Tuesday and Wednesday. My last day just happens to be Friday so I will not...

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

    SavyNurse replied to Rocio8809's topic in School

    Our school has a policy where you do not send them home if found during the school day. That being said after they do go home they are not to return until some form of proof of treatment is provided...

11. Homebound Coordinator

    SavyNurse posted a topic in School

    So I just had the Special Ed coordinator come into my office and ask me to be the homebound coordinator for next year. They are trying to get it out from under special education for some reason. I...

12. Staff First Aid Training

    SavyNurse replied to hsnurse1's topic in School

    I have powerpoint for inhaler and epi. First aid is covered with those that get the CPR training. We had 18 teachers get certified or re-certified this

13. How to do you run your clinic?

    SavyNurse replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    1) passes with name, date, and time so they aren't wandering. Also, so I know their full name for emergency reasons (fire drill, look up last name to get number to call home). If the kid can tell a...

14. Ramadan & Field Day

    SavyNurse replied to SavyNurse's topic in School

    According to staff here who observe it as well as research I have done water is not allowed. Had no

15. Sometimes I hate rules

    SavyNurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Only other suggestion I might have is allow the mom to administer the drops when she picks up the paperwork. Hopefully the student may not need them again today. Then see if she can have the doctor...