Keeperofbandages

Keeperofbandages LPN

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  1. Do you keep clinic door open?

    Keeperofbandages replied to SmileNNod's topic in School

    My office is small with one door that leads out to the main office. I leave my door open unless I am speaking with a parent privately or doing a lice

  2. diabetic question

    Keeperofbandages replied to nicole.schoolRN's topic in School

    follow the diabetic management plan from the doctor. If it is not clear in the orders, I would call for

  3. Recess/Gym Restrictions - Where do your students go?

    Keeperofbandages replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    I'm K-8. I can count on 1 hand the amount of times I have had a student just outside my office due to an injury and cannot participate in Recess/PE. Most of the time my PE Coaches will have the...

  4. Good PRN job for school nurses

    Keeperofbandages replied to Nursetravel246's topic in School

    I have worked my districts ESE Extended School Year (which I loved!), done home health, waitress, worked my current school's summer camp over the years for some extra cash. I took this past summer...

  5. School Nurse Pay

    Keeperofbandages replied to Jfanch18's topic in School

    I am in Florida, I work 8 hours a day, 186 days a year. I get paid $16.48 an hour as an

  6. Screenings

    Keeperofbandages posted a topic in School

    I have some nursing students assisting me with my screenings. Does anyone have ideas on thanking them? My school has always done a tray of cookies, with juice and fruit. However, last year the...

  7. School Nurse or Health Aide

    Keeperofbandages posted a topic in School

    For those of you with nursing licenses, does your school refer to you as the school nurse or health aide? Last year on the website I was referred to as the school nurse. This year I am referred to...

  8. Clothing Storage

    Keeperofbandages posted a topic in School

    For those of you who store clothing in your office, how do you store them? I currently have two ( 1 for girl's clothing, 1 for boy's clothing) 3-drawer carts that are kept in the bathroom. I feel...

  9. Parents be like...

    Keeperofbandages replied to Margaret K. Stephen's topic in School

    My kinders cannot start until all the necessary paperwork is on file, my 7th graders who were in the school for 6th grade get 1 week to bring me in a copy of their updated shot records with proof of...

  10. Must Have Supplies

    Keeperofbandages posted a topic in School

    What are some "must have" supplies that you have in your office? Besides first aid supplies, my go to is bread ties! The wire makes a great "temporary fix" when my student's with glasses lose a...

  11. Parents be like...

    Keeperofbandages replied to Margaret K. Stephen's topic in School

    Are we in the same state??!?!?!? I start my TDAP notifications AFTER winter break! We also have a parent newsletter that goes out every 2 weeks which I put all important information coming up

  12. Medication Storage

    Keeperofbandages replied to cmh1118's topic in School

    My meds are in bins. I have them labeled Daily Meds, As Needed Meds, Emergency Meds. Inside each bin the medication goes in its own ziploc bag with the students name

  13. Clothing Storage

    Keeperofbandages replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    I have tried several times to get out of being the "clothing department" but it still stays in my

  14. If you have switched schools/districts

    Keeperofbandages replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I left my public district last May and moved to a Charter School. I do feel like the first year of any new job is always a learning year. I am waiting now to meet with the Principal in regards a...

  15. I might have asked this before but not sure

    Keeperofbandages replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    In my district, we make 3 attempts. All are documented with the date they are sent out. Once they do not respond after the 3rd attempt, we mark them a non

  16. Field Trip Notification

    Keeperofbandages replied to suzysunshine's topic in School

    My bookkeeper lets myself and the secretaries know what field trips are planned as they are approved. They go on my calendar, my secretaries calendar and then our "parent calendar" that is at the...

  17. Another new school nurse

    Keeperofbandages replied to Meerkats's topic in School

    I love the relationships I get to build with my students and their parents. My least favorite is the beginning of the year mound of paperwork to go through. I have been in school health going on my...

  18. Rules for next year

    Keeperofbandages replied to guest464345's topic in School

    I am K-8 and I require passes as well, unless it is an emergency. I also make sure to send the student back with a pass from me so that the teacher is positive that they did come and see me and not...

  19. End of Year Prep

    Keeperofbandages replied to SmallTownNurseSWL's topic in School

    This is my supply list order for next year: 2x2 gauze, 2x4 bandages, 1x3 bandages, various other sizes of bandages, table paper, eye wash, medium gloves, 3 oz cups, accell tb wipes, medical tape, 2x4...

  20. Scanner?

    Keeperofbandages posted a topic in School

    Does anyone have any recommendations on a scanner for physical and immunization records? I just found out our district is going paperless and I get to pick the scanner for my

  21. Happy Nurses' Week, my loves!

    Keeperofbandages replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I received this delivery yesterday from 2 of my students that I have known forever! I was completely in shock and felt so loved with the heartfelt note that came with

  22. Happy Nurses' Week, my loves!

    Keeperofbandages replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Happy Nurse's Week! This is my first year at my current school (Charter School), we all wear many different hats. I was recognized during admin professionals day, teacher and staff appreciation week...

  23. "Heating Pads"

    Keeperofbandages replied to CanIcallmymom's topic in School

    I do not have them in my

  24. Sample Deodorants

    Keeperofbandages replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    I got my PG Program this year; however, I only received my girl samples and nothing for my boys. I contacted PG, and they told me that there was nothing they could do about

  25. Sample Deodorants

    Keeperofbandages posted a topic in School

    Does anyone know of a program that gives out sample deodorant for