SnowyJ RN

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    salt water and baking soda

    SnowyJ replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gripe_water
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    salt water and baking soda

    SnowyJ replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I like the Kool Aid idea! "Gripe water" for school
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Who is ready to break out this shirt
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    salt water and baking soda

    SnowyJ replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    LIVIN ON THE
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Oh, the backlash on that would be ridiculous these
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    salt water and baking soda

    SnowyJ replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Honestly, I have some students who have reflux, and I keep peppermint gum for them. It prob doesn't do much, but it's something. I've also given peppermint tea. I did have a student last year who...
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    Annoyed -just a vent

    SnowyJ replied to Flare's topic in School

    Ahhh yes, the whiners and moaners...That's tough for me. Right along with the fake criers...Who think if they pretend to cry, I will give them a "get out of jail free" card. I mean, yes..Sometimes...
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I survived the Milk Challenge of 2013!!! And I had ZERO sympathy for the resultant self induced
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    More Autistic Students

    SnowyJ replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    And keep in mind, not all children on the spectrum are alike. They are individuals first. They may share social and sensory issues, perseverative interests, etc. But it is not a "one size fits all"...
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    Older student trying to find the right fit

    SnowyJ replied to supermom44's topic in School

    I'm not bored either, but it is an entirely new dynamic than the clinical environment in places like a hospital. It really depends on what YOU want for yourself. If you want excitement, think about...
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    Accident Reporting

    SnowyJ replied to denstar's topic in School

    Accident reports are different here than visit reports. I log in routine visits. But for true accidents/incidents that may require follow up, I do an Incident report. If the child requires outside...
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    pinkeye??

    SnowyJ replied to takuntz82's topic in School

    I use an eye cup to rinse eyes too. Then I put an ice cube in a small ziplock covered with a paper towel and have the student hold that on the eye for a bit. More often than not, the redness...
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    Psych me up-- union negotiations!

    SnowyJ replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I never thought of the state database! Yes, I am in NY. I do know a couple nurses in neighboring districts and our salaries are similar. But I think I will do a little more
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    How often did YOU see the school nurse?

    SnowyJ replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    I have a vague memory of my whole class being checked for lice, but other than that, I never went to the nurse. My 3 kids hardly went at all. My youngest chipped a tooth once, my older son had a...
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    Psych me up-- union negotiations!

    SnowyJ replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Wish I knew how to look up nurse salaries at neighboring schools! I do know our custodians start at a higher pay rate than nurses
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    How much time do you get for Thanksgiving break?

    SnowyJ replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Thurs and Fri. But we usually have an easy day Wed bc so many kids are out for
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    SnowyJ replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

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    Babysiting the "problem children"

    SnowyJ replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    Sometimes we call the counselor's office the "panic
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    Nosebleeds

    SnowyJ posted a topic in School

    Soooo...Would it be snarky of me to send this out to teachers? REALLY tired of blood covered children coming in. Dear Teachers, My apologies in advance for even having to say this, but please, if your...
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    Babysiting the "problem children"

    SnowyJ replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    Kids with behavioral problems are sent here only if our counselor or psychologist are not available. We also have a discipline officer and sometimes (but not often) our principal will intervene. It's...
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    It's not even 8 am yet (here)...

    SnowyJ replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I get here at 0700 so that I can acclimate. (I am pretty sure I have ADD.) if I walked in to students at the bell without a transition time, I'd go
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    It's not even 8 am yet (here)...

    SnowyJ replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I can't stand "you have a customer!" I also can't stand "NURSE!!! WE HAVE A BLEEDER!!!" for a ^%$# scraped
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    Nosebleeds

    SnowyJ replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Then there is the picked/bloody pimple that a student can't wash off in class. I give ALL teachers band aids, and they can't be bothered. They would rather a child miss instructional time for a paper...
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    How to handle ? concussion

    SnowyJ replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    It really
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    How to handle ? concussion

    SnowyJ replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    We use the SCAT-3 and have to follow a concussion protocol for return to school/return to play per school policy. MD must clear student for gym and recess. FYI: Concussion Toolkit for Medical...