SnowyJ RN

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    Happy school nurse's day!

    SnowyJ replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    My Principal heard the kids walk by me and wish me "happy Nurse's day!" He said nothing. But that's to be expected.
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    where are you from

    SnowyJ replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

    I am from NY. I work in a K-5 public school. I do not belong to the state nor national assoc. because I am too cheap to pay the
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    allergies

    SnowyJ replied to soon2bnycmhnp's topic in School

    It's a nightmare. The kids are miserable. If anyone has a good link to share, please
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    When do you call home?

    SnowyJ replied to mc3's topic in School

    I too send a note home for the little ones if I don't think it is too serious. I made the note myself, and just copy a bunch. The top says "Notes Home From The Nurse" and the name of our school....
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    So long, and thanks for all the fish!

    SnowyJ replied to fetch's topic in School

    Happy trails and best wishes. But please don't forget this place. We need your
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    SnowyJ replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Practicing my Monday morning mantra: "Well, honey..I'm sure when your mom said "try to go to school" she didn't mean ride the bus and go straight to the
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    School Culture - can we shift it? maybe a little?

    SnowyJ replied to CAdreamerRN's topic in School

    Part of the problem is the WAY over reactive parents who feel their child was ignored when they told the teacher "I have a stomach ache." Child goes home and complains that teacher said "no" to a...
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    SnowyJ replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    "I got hit in the butt with a dodgeball." Well then I guess you are
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    Epipens and field trips

    SnowyJ replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Wow, Old Dude, we are required to post that there is a nut allergic student in the room. (Sign on door.) We also send letters home to all parents. Interesting how things
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    Epipens and field trips

    SnowyJ replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Of course, details of the GS law vary by state: Good Samaritan Laws by state | Recreation
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    Epipens and field trips

    SnowyJ replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    We actually have a policy that a parent may designate another parent to give epi pen. They do have to sign a consent. As long as it is an able/willing/trained adult. The other parent would be...
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    How many visits make a frequent flyer.

    SnowyJ replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    I am SO using
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    Epipens and field trips

    SnowyJ replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    The child needs to stay with the trained teacher. Or the parent has to designate a trained adult to attend the
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    scrubs or business casual

    SnowyJ replied to villageRN's topic in School

    Both. Depends on my
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    How many visits make a frequent flyer.

    SnowyJ replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    NY school nurses unite to stop the
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    How many visits make a frequent flyer.

    SnowyJ replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    WOW! You are right! Coincidence? I think not! We should all meet to
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    How many visits make a frequent flyer.

    SnowyJ replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    Oh, I completely understand! Today was nuts with three different occasions of children sent down to "sleep" in the health office. Others "felt warm" to the teacher, way too many stomach aches, etc. I...
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    How many visits make a frequent flyer.

    SnowyJ replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    I have 600 K-5 students and I see about an average of 25 visits in a day. (Not counting minor stuff like paper cuts.) The majority are nuisance visits. (vague headache or stomach ache, then of course...
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    What's your favorite thing about being a school nurse?

    SnowyJ replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    Hugs. Little pictures drawn for me. Seeing the kids in public and hearing a little voice say " Mommy, It's my nurse!" (Closest I will ever get to celebrity status. Haha!) The comfort I can bring...
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    Is the student pregnant?

    SnowyJ replied to RNqueens's topic in School

    I feel this is a very valuable lesson for all of us. I know that in my district, often they seem to want to make their own rules, despite legalities. It is very frustrating. A good reminder to stand...
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    Is the student pregnant?

    SnowyJ replied to RNqueens's topic in School

    This "lawyer" info seems bogus. If the student is 18, she is considered an adult by law. Therefore all laws of confidentiality apply. She would have to give consent for that info to be known. Be very...
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    Focus On Wellness

    SnowyJ posted a topic in School

    It has been such a hard winter. Really bad illnesses going around, as I am sure you know firsthand. It almost seems like people are "shell shocked" and having difficulty transitioning back to better...
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    How many visits make a frequent flyer.

    SnowyJ replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    I will often print out visit reports and give them to the teacher to share with parents. Often the parent and teacher are both shocked at the number of visits once they see it in print. I seriously...
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    ticks

    SnowyJ replied to kenzie123's topic in School

    Yes. I use a tick
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    PARENTS say the darnedest things

    SnowyJ replied to fetch's topic in School

    Dear Lord. Yeah, I had a diva mom who was pissed that I dare disturb her "lunch with the girls" for the pesky issue that her daughter had a fever. (Turned out to be flu.) She walks in about an hour...