NurseMom1972

NurseMom1972 RN

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  1. Drugs in HS?

    NurseMom1972 replied to Avill's topic in School

    I have seen increased HR and slightly elevated temp (99.5 - 100) for those students that have vaped THC. Vomiting is also something I see pretty

  2. Positive Case after both vaccines

    NurseMom1972 posted a topic in School

    Has any seen a confirmed case of COVID after a person has received BOTH doses of

  3. C'Mon Now!

    NurseMom1972 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Really excited to return to full capacity after Spring Break ? Students allowed to be within 3ft for seating purposes, but need to quarantine if within 6ft of a positive student. I see no...

  4. If your school is closed re COVID19, what is your role

    NurseMom1972 replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    I believe our District plans to have us come into the school to work. Not sure how I feel about that yet. Teachers will be

  5. Infrared Thermometers

    NurseMom1972 replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    There aren't any infrared available on PRIME now.

  6. Another face mask post

    NurseMom1972 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    We are allowing masks, I will continue to educate regarding their "usefulness" (uselessness). I am doubtful I will be able to change the minds of the

  7. Biohazard Waste

    NurseMom1972 posted a topic in School

    How do you dispose of bloody tissues from a nosebleed? In the hospital and I have always disposed of them in the plastic lined trash bin. Of course, the teachers are freaking out. I have shared...

  8. Coronavirus and Schools

    NurseMom1972 replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6 This one is really interesting to watch

  9. Student Overdoses

    NurseMom1972 replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    I am so sorry you are experiencing this. My first year (within the first 2 months) a had a similar incident. Luckily they did not experience any lifelong consequences from this attempt. I know it...

  10. Monitors Used in Snoezelen room

    NurseMom1972 posted a topic in School

    First day back from break and I am sleeeepy! Need some recommendations on a baby monitor. We have a student that is required to have time alone in a Snoezelen room. I am looking for a monitor that...

  11. NCSN

    NurseMom1972 replied to MuscleNurse's topic in School

    Which practice questions did you

  12. Lice found, but not on head

    NurseMom1972 replied to Sarahnursey's topic in School

    Look up GiantMicrobes.com. They have a ton of cute plushies like

  13. Heimlich Queen

    NurseMom1972 replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    Way to go Mr. Nurse's Wife! I wish the parents and teachers understood how dire that situation COULD have

  14. Hello

    NurseMom1972 replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Hi OldDude! I hope retirement is everything you hoped it would be and

  15. C'Mon Now!

    NurseMom1972 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I can't even imagine!!! I am so sorry. I hope you find out it was a

  16. C'Mon Now!

    NurseMom1972 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I accidentally made eye contact with THREE of my FF this morning.

  17. Pregnancy

    NurseMom1972 posted a topic in School

    HS nurse here...I have two students pregnant at my school right now. Any advice? Much

  18. Pregnancy

    NurseMom1972 replied to NurseMom1972's topic in School

    Both of my students were fairly far along before the school year started (due in Oct / Nov). Thanks for the input, it brought up a lot of points that I will work out ASAP. Fingers crossed labor begins...

  19. Rules for next year

    NurseMom1972 replied to guest464345's topic in School

    I am in a HS, so if a student "needs to rest" in my office (generally a parent request) they are absolutely NOT allowed to be on electronics of any

  20. "Heating Pads"

    NurseMom1972 replied to CanIcallmymom's topic in School

    No heating pads/packs in my clinic. Heat in the hospital required an MD

  21. Natural Consequences

    NurseMom1972 posted a topic in School

    Had a student (9th) spray pepper spray in their own eyes. They were then too scared to come to see me so they spent 30min in the restroom flushing their eyes with water. Well the grapevine news...

  22. Natural Consequences

    NurseMom1972 replied to NurseMom1972's topic in School

    I thought for sure that they would be reprimanded at some point,

  23. How many diabetics do you have?

    NurseMom1972 replied to CanIcallmymom's topic in School

    5 T1D, one newly diagnosed, Grades 9-12 1350

  24. Intermediate to high school

    NurseMom1972 replied to RNTexas13's topic in School

    I just moved from a middle school to a high school this year. WOW! What a difference. My previous school had approx. 850 kids grades 6-8, I would see 30-50 "sick" kids, 20 scheduled meds, 7...

  25. Asthmatic emergency

    NurseMom1972 replied to nicole.schoolRN's topic in School

    Would you care to share the rubric you use? Most are so cumbersome and require tools that I do not have in my health