Keeperofbandages LPN

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 check.

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

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 student keep score or some other task so that the stud...

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 off from any work (besides moving across my town), w...

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

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 instructor got upset with us providing treats AFTER th...

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 as the health aide (I am an LPN).

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 like it constantly stays cluttered and looks bulky in...

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 tdap immunization. All new enrollments (besides ki...

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 screw.

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 in!

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 birthdate.

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

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 contract for myself next year. I am a nervous wreck w...

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 compliant.

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 front desk. We also do bimonthly parent newsletters ...

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 6th year now (with some home health on the side) a...

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 wander around.

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 gauze, feminine supplies, hand sanitizer. I have a...

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 office.

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 it.

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 is this week (flowers, candies, etc.), and so far ...

I do not have them in my office.

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 it.

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