stlrn

stlrn has 21 years experience.

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1. Transfer Schools

   stlrn replied to stlrn's topic in School

   Thanks everyone! You have all given me things to think about.

2. Transfer Schools

   stlrn posted a topic in School

   This is my first year as a school nurse. I am in an elementary setting. My clinic has been seeing approximately 65 kids daily. This is not including kiddos we help but sometimes don’t even chart on (clothing changes due to mud, etc) Another elementa...

3. Headaches and covid 19

   stlrn replied to Sxhoolnurse1991's topic in School

   I rarely send home an elementary kiddo with a headache unless accompanied by a fever. It depends on the severity. First visit I generally try hydration and short rest period after asking the normal questions about eating, onset, etc. Second visit ...

4. Help Type 1 diabetic and lunch

   stlrn replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

   I have 3 in my school. If buying lunch then they bring their lunch to the nurse office to let me know what they’re eating and we dose before they eat. If they bring lunch then they still come before lunch and we dose according to the carb count mom ...

5. Are you a Substitute Nurse?

   stlrn posted a topic in School

   Is anyone a substitute nurse and love it or was a a sub in the past? Thoughts on being a sub? I am a part time elementary school nurse. I’m thinking that I may enjoy working with different age groups. Just looking for a change. Thanks!

6. Anyone worked at this camp before?

   stlrn replied to Amethya's topic in Camp

   Did you end up working at Frenchwoods?

7. Anyone familiar with this training...?

   stlrn replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

   This is my first year as a school nurse. This looks like great information. I think I’m going to sign up.

8. Hacks for Eczema, Bug Bites, Etc.

   stlrn replied to pineappleupsidedowncake's topic in School

   We use this for bug bites or stings.

9. Number of Kiddos Daily

   stlrn replied to stlrn's topic in School

   BrisketRN - thanks for the upload. I like it. In regards to Covid symptoms our school allows us to use nursing judgement on who gets isolated and sent home unless it’s a fever, diarrhea, vomiting, etc. If they have a stomachache and/or headache (wit...

10. Number of Kiddos Daily

    stlrn replied to stlrn's topic in School

    I feel like I’m seeing everything! Even nails that need to be clipped. I have tried to send out an email to teachers but I think I’m too vague and they’re not taking it completely serious. Other than emergencies what do you currently “allow” in you...

11. Number of Kiddos Daily

    stlrn posted a topic in School

    Those who are back full time in person how may kiddos do you generally see a day? I’m talking about currently not pre-covid. We are seeing at least 40 elementary kids per day. I just feel like that’s a lot during this Covid time.

12. School Nurse Interview

    stlrn posted a topic in School

    I am interviewing for an elementary school nurse position. I am completely new to this role. I use to work bedside then was a clinical nurse supervisor. I am trying to come up with good interview questions especially with all of the Covid challenges....