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 regularly.
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 issues there, right?
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 parents.
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 the following with them, but that doesn't seem to ap...
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 is difficult but you can take solace in the fact t...
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 has a high resolution, ability to scan the room, and...
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 at home ? ABSOLUTELY!!! Students and Staff alike...
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 kind.
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 travels fast and I had already seen a video of them try...
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 diabetics a day. It was nonstop all day. Now I have 15...