SmallTownNurseSWL

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1. Self Carriers

   SmallTownNurseSWL posted a topic in School

   Do any you require self carry forms be signed for epi & inhalers? I have PreK -

2. Leaving in middle of school year

   SmallTownNurseSWL replied to celle507's topic in School

   I am not on a contract, but I am seriously considering leaving, but idk where to go or what to do. I feel

3. Elevated BP

   SmallTownNurseSWL replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

   What would you say was a safe range for the diastolic to watch and recheck or send on

4. What do teachers think about school nurses?

   SmallTownNurseSWL replied to nurselife13's topic in School

   I could have written this post myself! I literally thought about the “allteacher” thing yesterday lol! I’d love to know how they really feel bc I get LOTS of mixed emotions on how I’m

5. End of Year Prep

   SmallTownNurseSWL posted a topic in School

   Does anyone have a list of supplies they make sure to keep stocked they’d like to share ???? lol. And/or a good checklist for school nurses for end of year? Also, do y’all keep huge filing...

6. Field Trips

   SmallTownNurseSWL replied to SmallTownNurseSWL's topic in School

   Thanks guys! I have two written policies in the handbook- lice and med administration, nothing specific to field trips. I appreciate all the input. Previous years I was putting their field trip dose...

7. Field Trips

   SmallTownNurseSWL posted a topic in School

   How do you all handle sending medications during Field

8. Bed Bugs- parents don't think it's a big deal

   SmallTownNurseSWL replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

   Yes. I second who said the above about bedbugs not being a medical hazard as they do not carry disease. Short of secondary infection due to bug bites.... I’m highly irritated bedbugs come to the...

9. Happy Nurses' Week, my loves!

   SmallTownNurseSWL replied to Farawyn's topic in School

   Not a “hey how ya doing”, “thanks”, “kiss my ***”.... NOTHING. I’m trying to NOT take it personal

10. How many students do you see per day?

    SmallTownNurseSWL replied to Cas1in72's topic in School

    For the first half of the year (Aug - Dec) I’ve seen 4334 (including daily meds) and 10 classroom head checks ?... about 89 days worth of school... I see pre-k through

11. Swollen fingers

    SmallTownNurseSWL replied to SmallTownNurseSWL's topic in School

    Thank y’all for the information. Makes me feel a lot better. And I agree, I am so much less sympathetic about stuff that happen at home.

12. Swollen fingers

    SmallTownNurseSWL posted a topic in School

    I’ve had a TON recently... some happening at home over the weekend and then coming in first thing Monday, others while they are here. I’ve only had one this year that I was pretty sure was broken,...

13. Where is your office located within the school?

    SmallTownNurseSWL replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My office is right behind the main office. Right by the 2 counselors and social worker. Centered between the Elementary on one side and the Middle/High off the

14. student extracurricular activities

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

    Wait... you guys get contracts?? ? Only "certified" staff get contracts here...

15. What's the oddest thing you've done for a student?

    SmallTownNurseSWL replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    That is awesome!! What kind of boo-boos do you use it with?? I need this in my