icepackstat BSN, RN

icepackstat has 9 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in School Nursing.

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   Things I should not have to say...

   icepackstat replied to BatcampRN's topic in School

   After using the restroom, "Did you wash your hands?" Almost all of them go back and wash!
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   Lunch Coverage

   icepackstat posted a topic in School

   It's 1:45pm and I am eating my lunch amidst 3 fever filled students. I don't have anyone to cover my lunch. I get grumpy in these situations. Anyone have any creative lunch coverage solutions? If not, please just tell me I am not the only one and...
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   School Nurses, When To Call Parents!

   icepackstat replied to Gina30's topic in School

   My school has carbon copy nurse passes. #1, the kids think it is magic when I hand them the paper with the writing on it. #2, I tell the teachers that they can send that copy home or whatever they want to do with it. The teachers have documentatio...
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   Summer School School nursing

   icepackstat posted a topic in School

   I have seen like 4 kids all morning! It is very quiet. I know fall is coming and I will be swamped! Any suggestions on projects to use my time well?
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   Happy School Nurses Day!

   icepackstat replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

   Our district pulled all of the nurses off their campuses for a full hour of appreciation from admin complete with breakfast and goodies. The administrators were all so very grateful for all we had done over the Covid years. I am sharing their appre...
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   That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

   icepackstat replied to Farawyn's topic in School

   First pink Wednesday for me!
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   Great School Nurse Day gifts???

   icepackstat replied to Schoolnurse73's topic in School

   This was one of my favorite gifts!
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   Elementary vs. Middle School Nursing

   icepackstat replied to icepackstat's topic in School

   Thank you all so much for your perspectives! I think at the core of my being I am an elementary nurse. I am just going to have to set some different boundaries with the potty accidents! This is my 7th year and every year has been different. Who k...
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   Elementary vs. Middle School Nursing

   icepackstat posted a topic in School

   My elementary is adding pre K for 3 year olds. I am not sure I have the temperament for that many wet clothes. The added vaccines and screenings also might put me on tilt. I am thinking about an opening in middle school. Please stop me now if thi...
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    Vision/Hearing exams on preschool age children

    icepackstat replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    I wait until December to do Pre-K. A few months of school can really help! We are a bi-lingual school at that makes it harder for me. I did make these glasses for little ones so they don't have to hold anything. It helps! And then I tell myself t...
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    Burnout or Overwhelmed?

    icepackstat replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I don't have any answers, but thank you for sharing! This is a really tough year. I am feeling all of that today too!
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    G-Tube

    icepackstat replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    My daughter had a mickey g-button for 3 years. We have lots of g-button stories! It came out at McDonald's one time and my son found it in the playland. Eww. The worst time was she lost it at church one morning but I didn't know it was gone until ...
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    When to stay home from school

    icepackstat posted a topic in School

    Hello! Does anyone have any creative English/Spanish flyers on when to stay home from school? I am too busy to be creative! Thanks! Stay healthy out there!
14. 

    Newsletter templates anyone?

    icepackstat replied to icepackstat's topic in School

    Thank you! I like Canva!
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    Tips, tips, tips? :)

    icepackstat replied to NJSassyCat's topic in School

    Welcome! The beginning of the year is the hardest. Lots of data entry with immunizations and health plans. Triage your school and prioritize. Probably developing a good relationship with the diabetic student and his/her family is most important! ...