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  1. touchy subject

    Student suddenly having urine accidents (twice in one day). Discussed urine accidents with parent, including possible causes (bubble bath/uti, constipation, stress, not taking restroom breaks,...
  2. I made 3 kids miss the bus today

    Not completely missed it...the bus made it to the middle school across the street, so my elementary principle had to walk them over to the other campus. My first year as a school nurse. The school...
  3. Peanut allergy issue

    I didn't read previous comments, but we do this at our school. We have two kindergarten students with severe peanut allergy, not just by ingesting. These children sit at a separate table, and tables...
  4. rude teacher comment

    I had a student requesting to see me for a chronic issue. I called him out of his class once I got to his campus...last 5 minutes of the class period. When the student got to my office he shared that...
  5. Weird reasons to come to school nurse?

    This happened to me yesterday....teacher sent a note with student that says, "He's sneezing". I took temp, checked him out, had him blow his nose, sent student back. I never heard him sneeze. He...
  6. Weird reasons to come to school nurse?

    Yesterday....first grader sent to me because "my arm gets sore when I use my pencil". Last week, I wasn't on campus and a little girl asked the secretary for a bandaid for her headache. The secretary...
  7. First time school nurse this year, and I've reviewed my nurse practice act a couple of times now, at the recommendation of the experienced school nurses. Can anyone give a specific incident where you...
  8. Feminine products

    I would definitely call the companies, ask local stores (Target/Walmart) for donations, maybe some local churches. I don't think anyone would bat an eye about donating those things for the
  9. providing OTC Meds to teachers/staff

    Note: a physician's order is NOT required to give meds at our school. There are some restrictions, but for most meds only a parent signature is required....in original container, for a limited amount...
  10. storing meds when I'm off campus

    I read all about keeping the meds secure, so it has me curious how to best handle this. I'm the nurse for two campuses, and the school secretaries are delegated to give meds. They've never had a...
  11. storing meds when I'm off campus

    Yes, there is a very nice first aid kit made up on each campus. Thank you for the
  12. This will be my first year as a school nurse, so obviously I'll be introducing myself, but I wanted some ideas of other things you feel are pertinent to discuss with staff before the students come...
  13. ? about diabetic supplies in office

    Do you only have the childrens' personal glucometers, or does your school have one that you can use if needed. Also, lancets and ketone testing strips....do you have only the child's personal, or does...
  14. I need your help ASAP please

    I've actually had quite a bit of help from another local nurse who is awesome! She's given me so much advice, legal info, tips, etc. I'm very excited! I just want to make sure everything is set up to...
  15. I need your help ASAP please

    Thank you for all the tips! I did just find the state-wide immunization site yesterday, so plan to take advantage of that! I've actually been known in the past as the "lice queen", lol. Hopefully I...
  16. Preparing school nurse office from the ground up...need ideas!

    I plan to document everything!! Great
  17. Well, after much appreciated input from this supportive community, I accepted the position at a smaller rural school. Money wasn't a factor initially, but it did end up playing into my decision. So...
  18. Preparing school nurse office from the ground up...need ideas!

    no stock meds, and only able to administer meds with a doctor's order (even OTC
  19. Preparing school nurse office from the ground up...need ideas!

    sooo helpful! thank
  20. Preparing school nurse office from the ground up...need ideas!

    Thank you so much! yes, please add more if you think of anything! Does the med fridge require a lock as
  21. Preparing school nurse office from the ground up...need ideas!

    We will be discussing budget soon, and I don't think they have an EMR in place yet. I believe that's what I'll be setting up. I can't administer meds without a doctor's order....not even a cough drop....
  22. Preparing school nurse office from the ground up...need ideas!

    Great ideas! thank
  23. Preparing school nurse office from the ground up...need ideas!

    Thank you so much for these tips! I'm meeting soon to discuss budget and necessities. I'm not familiar with any district protocols, but I'm sure there must have been something, although I imagine...
  24. Why parents! Why?!!

    What is
  25. Why parents! Why?!!

    what is PFsa? I'm