NurseMom1972

NurseMom1972 RN

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  1. Drugs in HS?

    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.
  2. Positive Case after both vaccines

    Has any seen a confirmed case of COVID after a person has received BOTH doses of vaccine?
  3. C'Mon Now!

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

    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 off
  5. Infrared Thermometers

    There aren't any infrared available on PRIME now. ?
  6. Another face mask post

    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.
  7. Biohazard Waste

    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...
  8. Coronavirus and Schools

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

    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...
  10. Monitors Used in Snoezelen room

    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...
  11. NCSN

    Which practice questions did you do???
  12. Lice found, but not on head

    Look up GiantMicrobes.com. They have a ton of cute plushies like this.
  13. Heimlich Queen

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

    Hi OldDude! I hope retirement is everything you hoped it would be and MORE!
  15. C'Mon Now!

    I can't even imagine!!! I am so sorry. I hope you find out it was a misunderstanding!
  16. C'Mon Now!

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

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

    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...
  19. Rules for next year

    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.
  20. "Heating Pads"

    No heating pads/packs in my clinic. Heat in the hospital required an MD order.
  21. Natural Consequences

    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...
  22. Natural Consequences

    I thought for sure that they would be reprimanded at some point, nope!
  23. How many diabetics do you have?

    5 T1D, one newly diagnosed, Grades 9-12 1350 students
  24. Intermediate to high 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...
  25. Asthmatic emergency

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