Nurse2Kids

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  1. Vent Sesh

    Nurse2Kids replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    Ours do use lanyards as hall passes, as that's how they get through security buzzers (must swipe pass to get through door). I do understand how you feel about these! They're contaminated weapons! This...

  2. Vent Sesh

    Nurse2Kids replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    Oh my word!! It says so much about you that you were able to maintain cool composure after their behavior! Have a great

  3. Vent Sesh

    Nurse2Kids replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    Printer in the nurse's office seems like a horrible idea! My vent over a recent event: I told office staff one morning, "If ____ _____ comes in to see me, make sure you call me". Student has serious...

  4. Really?!

    Nurse2Kids replied to ihavealltheice's topic in School

    Just yesterday.....called too another campus, "We need you to come over now!". "I'm dealing with a possible concussion right now. Is it an emergency?". Their reply, "Yes, I have a little one with a...

  5. I don’t know if I like school nursing

    Nurse2Kids replied to nursex23's topic in School

    This is my second year as a school nurse, and I honestly had no idea how much paperwork would slow me down. The documentation (mostly manual for me) is so time consuming! As far as the frequent flyer,...

  6. MiddleSchool health office

    Nurse2Kids replied to nycNurse2b's topic in School

    Nothing at all on my walls. It's a tiny office, and I feel like I'm always wiping everything down. I don't have a window to the outside, so thought about buying a wall decal with a scenic window, just...

  7. How many?

    Nurse2Kids replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    2 schools (520 total), 1 nurse (campuses across the street from each other, and I go back and forth about 5-6 times a day on

  8. Need help preparing for a sub nurse

    Nurse2Kids posted a topic in School

    We have no sub nurse for our school district, and looking to have a few available for emergencies. Can you please share a list of things you share/provide to the sub? How do they get their...

  9. Hello

    Nurse2Kids replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Glad you stopped in Old Dude! You know I'll always appreciate the advice you gave me in accepting my position in our district. I'm still very glad I listened to your advice. So great to hear from

  10. what is your process for sharing medical records to parents

    Nurse2Kids posted a topic in School

    do you have a special form they must sign to release records? would you want to share that form with

  11. what is your process for sharing medical records to parents

    Nurse2Kids replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    Thank you everyone. I don't have a problem at all sharing the records, but just didn't know if there was a reason I should have them sign they were receiving the

  12. This is Where the Cowboy Rides Away

    Nurse2Kids replied to OldDude's topic in School

    If you're retiring from the forum as well, you will certainly be missed. You gave me life changing advice when it came to my biggest career move in years. I'm forever grateful to you. I wish the best...

  13. using my personal phone instead of school provided

    Nurse2Kids posted a topic in School

    The school hasn't provided me with a phone. All the staff uses their own telephones. I only use with staff, not parents. If I had a school provided phone, could I send photos to parents when...

  14. using my personal phone instead of school provided

    Nurse2Kids replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    I love this, and feel the school would most likely provide me a phone, if I presented the idea the right way. May I ask how you obtain consent? Do you gather consent on every student at the beginning...

  15. Do You Remember...

    Nurse2Kids replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    I was out of boys pants, and hit the jackpot at a local yard sale. I told the lady what I was buying them for, and she sold me all the nice boys pants/shorts she had. I think I paid $6 for 24 pair....

  16. What do you do for principal's day?

    Nurse2Kids posted a topic in School

    This is my first year as a school nurse, so not sure what to do for principal's day? I have an elem and middle school principal. The elementary principal has jumped through hoops for me, and is...

  17. rant Bulletin Board...ugh!

    Nurse2Kids posted a topic in School

    I've had the same bulletin board all year, and it's cute. The board is HUGE/LONG. The principal puts a yearly calendar on one end. The other end is for the office/health office. I just did a cute...

  18. question about time off/vacation

    Nurse2Kids posted a topic in School

    This is my first year as the school's first ever nurse, so they're figuring things out as I am. I'm the ONLY nurse, so scared to take time off when the students are in class, as I don't want someone...

  19. AM meds at school

    Nurse2Kids replied to NurseMMJ's topic in School

    I do give ADHD med prior to school. The buses start their routes so early that the med was wearing off before the end of the day, so caused struggling and difficulty focusing in the last two periods....

  20. FYI

    Nurse2Kids posted a topic in School

    I'm a first year school nurse, and this is the first time the district has EVER had a school nurse. They've done without a nurse for years, so tend to do things their own way. We're making strides,...

  21. I need your help ASAP please

    Nurse2Kids posted a topic in School

    Calling all school nurses, here's my situation: I have no school nurse experience other than what I've studied extensively over the last few weeks, and it's A LOT! I do have years of experience in the...

  22. I need your help ASAP please

    Nurse2Kids replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    I was looking back at some of my older posts, and saw this response from you. Great advice! I have a student who frequently comes to me c/o feels like bugs are in her hair. It's just enough to cause...

  23. I need your help ASAP please

    Nurse2Kids replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    I often think of this response you sent, and so glad I went with this advice. Thank

  24. another hearing screen story to share

    Nurse2Kids replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    I love

  25. another hearing screen story to share

    Nurse2Kids posted a topic in School

    So I had a middle schooler fail all of my hearing screens, was referred for professional evaluation and failed that as well, so was being referred to a specialist a few hours away. Mother voiced her...