SmallTownNurseSWL

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. 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...

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Field Trips

    SmallTownNurseSWL posted a topic in School

    How do you all handle sending medications during Field

  7. 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...

  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 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,...

  12. 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.

  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

  16. I’ve hit a new low...

    SmallTownNurseSWL replied to Mango Juice's topic in School

    I was doing frozen sponges in a zip-lock, great for the little ones because it doesn't melt. But I have pre-K through 12 in ONE building so they kept getting taken and not returned. So when I ran out,...

  17. Monkey Bars

    SmallTownNurseSWL replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    Any special way to use the magazine to

  18. That annoying time of year

    SmallTownNurseSWL replied to CampyCamp's topic in School

    Slightly off topic. I am new commenting but have, since I started school nursing back in 2015, have read you guys posts to get ideas and understandings because I was not trained when I started. (Thank...