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  1. Substance abuse...Who calls the parent?

    RNqueens posted a topic in School

    This afternoon I received a call giving me a heads up that a teacher called the Sr. High principal for a student suspected of being high. The student is then brought down to my office clearly high as...

  2. Vitals?

    RNqueens replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    BP for dizziness; Temp-sometimes for headache (more so when they look flushed); pulse ox for difficulty breathing, BP and pulse ox-chest pain and fainting or almost

  3. 38C fever, no ride home?

    RNqueens replied to Elixer's topic in School

    I agree. Sometimes unfortunately a pickup is not doable for the parents. However, if it was earlier in the day they would have to find a way. I wouldn't send them back to

  4. Substance abuse...Who calls the parent?

    RNqueens replied to RNqueens's topic in School

    Thank you all for your response. I think the mistake I made was tell the asst. principal the bp was slightly elevated (132/72). Next time I will choose my words wisely! I forget that I am working...

  5. Missed a fracture.

    RNqueens replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    No worries my friend . You absolutely did the right thing. If a student comes to me because they banged a limb I usually see if they can move it. If the ROM is intact I give them ice and tell them to...

  6. Anxious New Jr/HS school nurse

    RNqueens replied to RNqueens's topic in School

    Fetch you are so right about having admin support! After that scare that was exactly what my principal said to me which made me feel more confident in my decision making. Everyone on this forum has...

  7. Turned down a job! Am i crazy??

    RNqueens replied to lily1289's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I too accepted a job for instructing clinicals for LPN students. This job was suppose to start this weekend but, got delayed until after thanksgiving (which I am grateful for cause it gives me more...

  8. Finding yourself as a nurse

    RNqueens replied to ladydame's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started working in L&D in November as a new grad. I went to nursing school for L&D and was fortunate to be offered the position. However, this is my 4 month and I find that I don't like it...