SnowyJ RN

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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    SnowyJ replied to mc3's topic in School

    B*R*A*V*O!!!
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    Anyone working this Summer?

    SnowyJ replied to bsyrn's topic in School

    Working at a school based summer camp. Not as close to home as I would like, but pay is
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    Anyone working this Summer?

    SnowyJ replied to bsyrn's topic in School

    A wedding????? How exciting!!!!
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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    SnowyJ replied to mc3's topic in School

    Sorry for double
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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    SnowyJ replied to mc3's topic in School

    CountryMomma, I have been a working parent since my children were born. I understand that it can be a struggle to get coverage. BUT the day my job becomes more important than my child's welfare is...
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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    SnowyJ replied to mc3's topic in School

    I agree. I just had a child who has a head shunt present with a pretty bad headache. Mom said "I will get someone to pick her up" then she and dad both turned off their phones. When I called her on...
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    floating rib

    SnowyJ replied to mycsm's topic in School

    And of course, the epitome of RN greatness, Jessie
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    floating rib

    SnowyJ replied to mycsm's topic in School

    Who can forget Bobbie Spencer, the "hooker with a heart of gold" who became a
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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    SnowyJ replied to mc3's topic in School

    I've had kids with fevers "don't call my Mom, she can't leave work." I always explain to them that they will always be more important than a job, and that Mom or Dad will work something out. If you...
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    Parent Faked Order?

    SnowyJ replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    In my district, We can not give any med, OTC nor prescription without a written MD order, and a signed parent permission form. I have heard of schools with standing order OTC meds that parents sign...
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    Parent Faked Order?

    SnowyJ replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    I vote NOT A
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    Hand Sanitizer is a pesticide?

    SnowyJ replied to cdgoldilocks's topic in School

    We just make sure adults supervise the use of
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    Hand Sanitizer is a pesticide?

    SnowyJ replied to cdgoldilocks's topic in School

    Sorry, that is BS. We use it everywhere. The CDC recommends it. As a matter of fact, I am still going by this......
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    Parent Faked Order?

    SnowyJ replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    The way an order is written usually gives the faker away. A couple years back I had a parent go to the trouble of copying letterhead from a local urgent care and writing a note supposedly from the MD...
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    floating rib

    SnowyJ replied to mycsm's topic in School

    YES!!!! They still have the floating rib, but it;s a dive bar
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    Diabetic student, help!

    SnowyJ replied to KSM-RN's topic in School

    Yeah, my first thought is non compliant/cheating with carbs. I have seen a number of teens at the MS and HS do
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    floating rib

    SnowyJ replied to mycsm's topic in School

    Rebel rib..... Who watches General Hospital? The Floating
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    grrrrr!

    SnowyJ replied to txbootsy's topic in School

    I can't love this threat enough. They are all so paranoid. Kids will get sick. if you don't want to be exposed to illness, don't work in a school! I hate when teachers tell students "ohhhh you don't...
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    Chronically Ill Teacher

    SnowyJ replied to ana010's topic in School

    I agree. Perhaps express your concerns with your building administrator and have them intervene. Maybe this person doesn't know what to do
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    How to handle 'frequent flyer's'

    SnowyJ replied to Shari888, BSN, RN's topic in School

    On occasion I will print out a report of visits. Both for the teacher and parent. Often they are at how many there are. It keeps things quiet for a
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    Teacher guidance

    SnowyJ replied to nursetlm's topic in School

    Sometimes if you clarify emergent vs. non emergent, it helps. I am here during my 1/2 hour lunch for EMERGENCIES, though some teachers view a headache or stomach ache as such. They are still sending...
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    Teacher guidance

    SnowyJ replied to nursetlm's topic in School

    Sometimes if you clarify emergent vs. non emergent, it helps. I am here during my 1/2 hour lunch for EMERGENCIES, though some teachers view a headache or stomach ache as such. They are still sending...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I forgot.... (Grabs pink flowered undies from bin and puts them on head.) Oh, and I changed my avatar
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    How often did YOU see the school nurse?

    SnowyJ replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    Once in Grade School when she was doing class lice checks. MS and HS
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    School Nurse Lifehacks!

    SnowyJ posted a topic in School

    So, what little things do you do to make your job easier? A couple of things I do... *Sponge ice packs: dampen a sponge and place in ziploc sandwich size bag. Freeze. No drips! I like this because you...