MHDNURSE

MHDNURSE

Pediatrics, Community Health, School Health

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  1. Body Odor

    MHDNURSE replied to Lbarba84's topic in School

    Is there any chance they are running a meth lab in their home? Meth smells just like cat urine. And people who own cats will tell you that unless the cats are actively peeing on their stuff, someone...

  2. Anorexic returning after hospitalization

    MHDNURSE posted a topic in School

    Good morning, Wondering if any of you could share your experience welcoming back an anorexic after hospitalization. The student is in high school. Once Covid hit she was remote most of the year...

  3. contact tracing in Oklahoma

    MHDNURSE replied to ruralseok's topic in School

    https://osiis.health.OK.gov/osiis/Login.aspx Can you get access to the above website as a school nurse to check if people received the cover

  4. Anorexic returning after hospitalization

    MHDNURSE replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    It IS however her medical team really does think she would benefit from being in person and the family's goal is to return to in person

  5. Anorexic returning after hospitalization

    MHDNURSE replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Yup, MA but we no longer have BRYT, we have Hawthorne- they are similar and the goal is to transition her through Hawthorne back into regular

  6. All covid, all day

    MHDNURSE replied to scuba nurse's topic in School

    All COVID all the time. Except now we also have this terrible stomach bug going around, as well as a bad viral illness that starts with headache and fever/sore throat so dismissing kids left and...

  7. Should I bring this up to my school health boss?

    MHDNURSE replied to Haijun's topic in School

    ?

  8. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    MHDNURSE replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    We need SO many things back that Covid ruined last year!! I ended up having to create a whole new account (I used to be MHDNURSE) because I was unable to access this site. I blame Covid ?. I feel...

  9. Should I bring this up to my school health boss?

    MHDNURSE replied to Haijun's topic in School

    This is horrifying on SO many levels. I cannot even begin to imagine why admin does not terminate this individual. He is committing sex acts in a building were there are children- there is no excuse...

  10. New resources for Chronic Health Conditions

    MHDNURSE replied to Cattz's topic in School

    WOW!! I am very impressed with the School Health Program in MO- like really impressed!! This website is something every school district should strive for. I will definitely be using this as a...

  11. Unvaccinated: Indefensible

    MHDNURSE replied to guest1168940's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Am I the only one horrified that this person is a medical professional and people entrust her with their

  12. Best Inservices you've had

    MHDNURSE replied to momsnurse1's topic in School

    Where are you located? Human trafficking is a big issue and we are seeing it in our community. There are great programs that will talk to school nurses, teachers, guidance counselors, etc. about...

  13. Can we share covid policies?

    MHDNURSE replied to pineappleupsidedowncake's topic in School

    We are in MA and going by this: https://www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/on-desktop/protocols/protocols.pdf We have a state mandated mask mandate for ALL, weekly surveillance testing (mandatory if...

  14. Floating!

    MHDNURSE replied to geekoftheindustry's topic in School

    Welcome! Are you going to get time in each of the schools with the current on-site nurse before you are thrown in there? Each of our health offices has a substitute binder so that anyone not...

  15. New Elementary School RN

    MHDNURSE replied to Brooke13's topic in School

    There are surprisingly several really great educational videos on Youtube - do a search and see what you can find. It will be nice to get away from all things "Covid" this year with the health and...

  16. Massachusetts Nurses- Flu Mandate

    MHDNURSE posted a topic in School

    How is your compliance for the flu vaccine? Our numbers are pretty abysmal. We have a significant number of in person students and more coming back in January. Many parents are claiming religious...

  17. Got My Vaccine Yesterday

    MHDNURSE posted a topic in School

    I cried tears of relief after I got it and wish I could have hugged the kind woman who vaccinated me ? She got tearful when she realized I was crying. I feel like I can finally exhale a bit. FWIW I...

  18. Questions to ask applicant for Director of Nutrition Services

    MHDNURSE posted a topic in School

    Hello, Our district is looking for a new Director of Nutrition Services and I have been asked to participate as part of the search committee. I would love some input and ideas about what types...

  19. Parent Engagement

    MHDNURSE posted a topic in School

    If your school has really good parent engagement, I would love to hear what your school does to foster and encourage this. In our district, parents have continually asked for more/better...

  20. Rapid testing in schools- any here in MA?

    MHDNURSE posted a topic in School

    Our district is set to begin the new rapid tests and I am wondering if anyone is doing these in their schools, especially if you are in MA. We were just told that we are going to begin "sometime next...

  21. Are your kids back to school full time in person?

    MHDNURSE posted a topic in School

    I would love to hear from you all who work in states/districts where students have been back FT in person for several weeks. What have your numbers been like? Have you had to shut down and reopen?...

  22. Just a vent- BIG parties over the weekend

    MHDNURSE posted a topic in School

    This is in my district where I live, not work, small town, we were green but now yellow. Currently we are hybrid, 2 days/week in person. Friday night a house party with easily 50-75 sophomores was...

  23. NBCSN Prep

    MHDNURSE posted a topic in School

    On the website it mentions the certification review book by Selekman. Is this just referring to the text "School Nursing A Comprehensive Text" by Selekman, or is the review book something separate?...

  24. Orientation for new School Nurses

    MHDNURSE posted a topic in School

    Hello, I am pretty sure I posted something on this sometime last year, however I cannot seem to find it. Does your school have a manual or program for your new school nurse hires? If so,...

  25. Today's grossest lunch award goes to...

    MHDNURSE posted a topic in School

    The young lady with the can of Vienna Sausages and saltines! Some of the "food" the kids bring in kills