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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...