Keeperofbandages

Keeperofbandages LPN

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  1. When is everyone *supposed* to go back?

    Keeperofbandages replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I officially report back 8/3 and students are supposed to return 8/24... Lets see what

  2. Sending Home Any Covid Sx?

    Keeperofbandages replied to schoolnurse1118's topic in School

    My admin and I agreed upon any sx of COVID they go home and must be sx free for 10 days and fever free without meds for 3 days before returning on campus. This was based off the recommendations of our...

  3. Isolation

    Keeperofbandages posted a topic in School

    How is everyone handling the isolation room from the CDC? My school has no extra space and building an isolation room in my current office is not

  4. Isolation

    Keeperofbandages replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    I believe the ESE Department and PE Coaches will be moved into a trailer and I will keep my current

  5. Vision Machines

    Keeperofbandages posted a topic in School

    My administration approached me this morning and asked for me to look into getting an "updated" vision machine. The current one we have is ancient and I cannot find a manufacture date or even the...

  6. Vision Machines

    Keeperofbandages replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    It "works" but we are having alot of students fail with our vision machine, when the parent takes them to the physician, over half of them are

  7. So frustrated.

    Keeperofbandages replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    I use McKesson, SNS and MacGill (mainly McKesson). I used to use School Health at my previous school, but we do not have an account with them at my current

  8. So frustrated.

    Keeperofbandages replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    I'm not sure where you purchase supplies from but my school purchases most of my supplies from McKesson. I am not sure if they have any

  9. So frustrated.

    Keeperofbandages replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    I would either print or send a photo in an email of proof that the places you usually get supplies from are out of stock and you are unable to order them. I would make sure to keep a paper trail of...

  10. So frustrated.

    Keeperofbandages replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    I promise you are not the only school nurse feeling that way. I feel most of us feel the same way you do. I just hope we have a better idea of what were going to be facing come the beginning of the...

  11. So frustrated.

    Keeperofbandages replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    It is frustrating for me that I am trying to figure out what supplies to order for next year (besides the usual gloves, bandages, wipes, etc.) and honestly don't know where to begin because who knows...

  12. Plastic clip for badge holder

    Keeperofbandages replied to Nurse Pompom's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I would check etsy and see if they have

  13. Summer camp called it

    Keeperofbandages replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    I am in

  14. Summer camp called it

    Keeperofbandages replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Our Summer camp is closed for June, we have not made a decision regarding July yet. I do have a feeling however, that it will be cancelled as

  15. Do you think schools will resume this year?

    Keeperofbandages replied to hoppynurse's topic in School

    Florida Schools will continue distance learning for the remainder of the school year as of

  16. Do you think schools will resume this year?

    Keeperofbandages replied to hoppynurse's topic in School

    I am in Florida too and feel the exact same way! I miss my

  17. 2 weeks closed

    Keeperofbandages replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    I am closed for 2 weeks as of now, we have not been told if we are getting paid or not. I am also paid hourly, so I am at work trying to gather up things I can do from home to get some hours put in....

  18. Stolen supplies

    Keeperofbandages replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    My PTA gave me 6 large bottles of hand sanitizer that I have written nurse's office only on, which are also kept locked up where I have the only key to where they are locked

  19. Stolen supplies

    Keeperofbandages replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    ALL of my supplies except bandages, lice sticks, etc. are always under lock and key... Not because of my coworkers, we have a cleaning company that comes in and cleans our school each

  20. Your favorite extracurriculars?

    Keeperofbandages replied to guest464345's topic in School

    At work I am nurse/secretary/end of the day late car riders watcher. At home, I enjoy archery and

  21. How do you get a sub?

    Keeperofbandages replied to Jenniferocious's topic in School

    If I know I am going to be out, then I find my own sub ( I only have 2 subs), if it is an emergency then if I cant get a sub, my secretaries will cover for me and call me/the parent if

  22. Supply Question

    Keeperofbandages posted a topic in School

    How does everyone get an idea of how much to order for next school year? I feel like my biggest things I go through are Gloves, Probe covers for my thermometer, 2x4 bandages, and cleaning wipes. I...

  23. School Nurse Pay

    Keeperofbandages replied to BHS Nurse's topic in School

    I am paid hourly and not paid for the summer. So I work my schools summer camp for a couple of weeks each year and make sure to save money out of each check for the

  24. Diabetes Question

    Keeperofbandages posted a topic in School

    When doing a diabetic dosage calculation, do you use the correction formula + carb ratio (ex. 2.2 + 4.3 = 6.5 ( 7 units) or do you round the 2.2 (2) + 4.3 (4) = 6 units? I have heard that the first...

  25. Diabetes Question

    Keeperofbandages replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    The DMMP does not say. I am working on getting clarification, but I was wondering if insulin calculations changed since I was always taught to do each calculation separate, round up or down then add...