MamaWifeNurse

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1. Tips for Reducing Student Anxiety?

   MamaWifeNurse replied to vmacula's topic in School

   I love this method: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/530782c6e4b05512e6e90a18/t/56d06ceb37013b97b19f7c21/1456499947764/54321+Grounding+Exercise.pdf Or for the 1, I often use 1 thing you can...

2. The phrase I am already sick of...

   MamaWifeNurse replied to jnemartin's topic in School

   You could try notifying the teachers of this behavior and start a rule of if it's not an emergency, they can come on non-educational time such as lunch or recess. When they don't tell the teachers why...

3. Must Have Supplies

   MamaWifeNurse replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

   A few more: Those ketchup packets your get from fast food places for mini ice packs. They work great for swollen eyes during allergy season and also little bumps and bruises. I put vaseline on...

4. The phrase I am already sick of...

   MamaWifeNurse replied to jnemartin's topic in School

   "Where is your pass?" Usually, at least at my school, the kids that are coming to see me for silly reasons have no pass. When they ask the teacher for one, they won't give them one. If the teachers...

5. New School Nurse Feeling Overwhelmed...

   MamaWifeNurse replied to StormyRN95's topic in School

   First of all, you can do this! Welcome! I just started as a school nurse in March, it gets easier as you come up with your own flow, I promise! You're number one job is to keep the kiddos safe. As far...

6. 504 plans

   MamaWifeNurse replied to peacockblue's topic in School

   Guidance counselor keeps up with them here. I help provide the medical information needed, screenings,

7. Must Have Supplies

   MamaWifeNurse replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

   Salt. I do salt water gargles for sore throats all the time. Makes kids feel like I'm doing something, and it tastes gross so unless they're really feeling bad they don't come back to see

8. Parents be like...

   MamaWifeNurse replied to Margaret K. Stephen's topic in School

   Parent: Make sure all the teachers follow students 504 plan and allow frequent breaks for her heart condition! (which they do...) Student gets sent home (while having frequent rest breaks and not...

9. Medication Storage

   MamaWifeNurse replied to cmh1118's topic in School

   I keep all medications, signed orders, and action plans in a 1" 3 ring binder, one binder per student. Medications I keep in a zip lock pencil pouch inside the binder. I have the outside of the binder...