NurseHeatherBSNRN ASN, BSN

NurseHeatherBSNRN has 11 years experience as a ASN, BSN and specializes in School Nursing.

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   Student with DM2 on three day outdoor class

   NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to RNTadaaaa's topic in School

   Diabetic Management Plan? Ask doctor for
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   Another face mask post

   NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

   Masks are not allowed in our school for any reason, other than while in the clinic waiting for
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   Mobility Impaired Evacuation

   NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School

   Update: Our local Fire Chief recommends shelter in place in a safe zone, which for us would be stairwells. However, our Special Ed dept is looking into a stair chair with the agreement that if we have...
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   Face masks

   NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

   I'm so glad I'm not the only one who says "I work in a petri
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   Mobility Impaired Evacuation

   NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School

   Already have a call in to FD, waiting for call back. Parents have said "if it's a real fire, can someone just pick her up?" (If it's real, we'll get her out or die trying). I'm very concerned about...
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   Mobility Impaired Evacuation

   NurseHeatherBSNRN posted a topic in School

   Wheelchair bound student with brittle bones. Most classes will be upstairs. Day to day, student uses the elevator. However, does anyone have suggestions on evac plans and/or evac aids to use in the...
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   Supply Question

   NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

   This is my supply list. I usually order each semester, and update my "quantity needed" as the year goes on. Sometimes, I have an overstock and don't need to order those things; and sometimes I run out...
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   All pukes are not created equal

   NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

   How soon after recess or gym? Multiple episodes or just multiple heaves? Does drinking a cup of water help or
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   Do you ever meet with parent lawyer?

   NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to seedanurse's topic in School

   Same here. Due to FERPA & HIPAA laws, I cannot and will not release any information to anyone other than custodial parent without subpoena. And I will consult my district's attorneys every step of...
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    I hate to tell you I told you so........

    NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to EnoughWithTheIce's topic in School

    Yes
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    Pink Eye Policy

    NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    Louisiana DOH says exclude only for "purulent discharge"; may return once "exclusion criteria are resolved or on medication, if indicated, for at least 24 hours". If there isn't drainage/crusting,...
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    Headaches

    NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    Aft section ? I'm gonna have to use this
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    Diabetes Question

    NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    I've always been instructed to calculate completely first, then round the final
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    question---How many?

    NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    https://www.nasn.org/nasn/research/everystudentcounts/school-nurse-capacity-building I have started using the "Data points health office visit tracking form" this school year. It breaks things down to...
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    New Normal Temp

    NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    I'm stuck at 97.6 or 98.3. Seems like every afebrile (less than 100) temp I get is one of