NurseHeatherBSNRN ASN, BSN

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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 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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    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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    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
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    Altered MD Excuse

    NurseHeatherBSNRN posted a topic in School

    My school's receptionist brought me an excuse which was obviously altered. The parent had used white-out over the dates excused and wrote in different dates. I called the doctor's office, who assured...
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    Altered MD Excuse

    NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School

    My thoughts EXACTLY! We've had ...um....issues with this parent for a while, so I'd rather not kick the hornet's nest. Attendance clerk, Receptionist, & I brought it to administration. They can...
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    Flu is CRAZY

    NurseHeatherBSNRN posted a topic in School

    This flu season has been insane already. Fingers and toes crossed for an early peak! I have been monitoring flu cases for 4 weeks and have been steadily seeing 10-15 cases a week until now. This week...
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    School Nurse: Managing a scene/coworkers

    NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to guest464345's topic in School

    I'm blessed to have an administration who recognizes that I am the only licensed person, the only one with medical training/education in the building. My principal has told all staff during...
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    Flu is CRAZY

    NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School

    I'm wondering the same. I know many parents refuse flu shots, but other states have the same issue. We usually peak late January-early March. Looks like we'll have an early peak this
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    Flu is CRAZY

    NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School

    not very high. Unfortunately, I do not have accurate numbers for flu vacc
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    Flu is CRAZY

    NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School

    Louisiana. And, of course, my city has the highest rate in the state ?‍♀️ So here I sit with my face mask and cracked, bleeding, raw, dry hands considering how much stock I need in
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    Why so long

    NurseHeatherBSNRN posted a topic in School

    How long do you normally have to wait for parents to pick up a sick child? I have several parents who take over an hour to get here every single time I call. I have waited almost 2 hours, and then...
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    "The Nurse doesn't really DO anything" -Middle school students

    NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to RNTadaaaa's topic in School

    @ruby_jane I just reviewed our disease/exclusion policy with a teacher yesterday, who then felt the need to talk to administration, because she wants every kid who vomits to immediately be sent home....
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    Seizures! Diastat!!

    NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to KH_RN6's topic in School

    CDC recommends no attempt of CPR/rescue breathing during the seizure; only if s/he is still pulseless/not breathing after the seizure ends. https://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/about/first-aid.htm As far as...