SnowyJ RN

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    Trust

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    It's different for me because my children went to the school where I work, so I was fortunate to know a LOT of the staff members. My only issue is that some are dismissive of things I ask of them, and...
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

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    PARENTS say the darnedest things

    SnowyJ replied to fetch's topic in School

    I don't even know where to
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    OK- I give up.

    SnowyJ replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Break over here. Had a lovely cold while on vacation. Oh well, at least I could
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    OK- I give up.

    SnowyJ replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Yep...I have had to take a hard line on the "stomach ache after lunch and recess" issue. Bottom line, if you are well enough to run around on the playground, you are well enough to sit in class. Still...
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    OK- I give up.

    SnowyJ replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Ridiculous! I continually have teachers who are convinced a student has a fever when they don't. ("he/she feels warm.") If only the teachers would leave the assessment to us! My other favorite is a...
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Bathroom stalkers!! As soon as I sit to pee I inevitably hear outside the door: "where is she???? She's not HERE!!!!" Or knock-knock "are you in
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    How about a voice booming down the hall "Nuuurse, we have a puker!!!" (Walking in hall with a trash can.) Am I supposed to run out of my office in panic to greet
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    A real Lunch Break!

    SnowyJ replied to guest83140's topic in School

    glolilly, there is NO reason why any adult working at a school can't be able to tell a student "the nurse is at lunch, come back at___." One thing I have learned, you won't get what you need if you...
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    A real Lunch Break!

    SnowyJ replied to guest83140's topic in School

    For the first 2 years of this job, I did not take a lunch break, I just nibbled when I could between visits. Then I had a sudden realization...Teachers/Aides would NEVER stand for that! Yes,...
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    Fever

    SnowyJ replied to plc115's topic in School

    100 here too. Add to that the fact that most kids feel crummy when they hit 100 and it's going home time. It is a written policy from our school
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    Kids say the darndest things...

    SnowyJ replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Flare, when the little kids come in to see me like that, (one eye all scrunched up) I like to say "WHAT? Is it pirate day again??? Nobody told
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    SnowyJ replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I feel like sending out a note to the teachers. Dear Teachers, Please note that the following issues are not "nurse worthy" nor do they have anything to do with my medical training. Please refrain...
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    Sending kids home

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Flare, I am sorry this is off topic, but your profile picture cracks me
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    Maturation Program

    SnowyJ posted a topic in School

    Very frustrated! back in January I attempted to order some kits for the girls for maturation class from Procter and Gamble. No luck! They had boys' kits, but the girls' were all gone. Live and learn...
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    All the feelings today..... ugh. Why is admin ok maintaining the status quo?

    SnowyJ replied to rollernurse365's topic in School

    Ohhhhh I see. They are really behind the times. They could at least try it and see how it goes. I'm sorry they won't be
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    Sending kids home

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I agree. If they aren't appearing sick and assessment is WNL, no reason why they can't get a little more schoolwork done while they wait for a parent. I generally just make the decision on a case by...
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    All the feelings today..... ugh. Why is admin ok maintaining the status quo?

    SnowyJ replied to rollernurse365's topic in School

    I am just curious..How does your office staff have any say on medical charting? The office people I work with don't have anything to do with it. (?) Is there any way you can bypass them and just do...
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    Over It (already?!)

    SnowyJ replied to CAdreamerRN's topic in School

    I know for me, the first year was tough because it was SO different from the hospital!! i missed the acute care setting and the friendship with other nurses and staff. The first year was also hard...
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    Marijuana and type 2 Diabetic / school nursing

    SnowyJ replied to XXXX5's topic in School

    How old is the student? If underage, I would consider involving CPS because he may not be compliant at home either and that could constitute medical neglect on the part of the
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    One Liners for FF

    SnowyJ replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    Exactly! I tell the kids, "I have a headache, (stomach ache, etc) and I still have to be here. Children need to develop some resiliency. They feel like they ALWAYS have to feel great or they must go...
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    One Liners for FF

    SnowyJ replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    YES! I also say to the ones who are being dramatic: "I promise you, you will live. Haven't lost one
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    forged Dr notes

    SnowyJ replied to mycsm's topic in School

    YES! I had a parent forge a note from the MD stating it was ok to swim (school gym class) with ringworm. They somehow cut and pasted the letterhead and re-copied it. But it was worded strangely....
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    Paper vs Computer

    SnowyJ replied to javgjv2012's topic in School

    And we use Infinite Campus for both academic and medical.
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    Paper vs Computer

    SnowyJ replied to javgjv2012's topic in School

    I have both. We have to have paper charts because we receive school physicals on paper from various MDs etc. Unless there was some sort of statewide database for health info, I fail to see how we...