SnowyJ RN

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    seeing students in the last 15 minutes of the day

    SnowyJ replied to Flare's topic in School

    Ugh! The old "teacher said I don't look good." Drives me nuts. Sometimes a child is just tired or getting over an illness. I generally check their temp and send them back to class unless the child...
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    SnowyJ replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I wish I had an answer to stop the nonsense visit. My teachers see EVERYTHING as "nurse worthy." I think they just don't want to be bothered. Easier to say "go to the
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    Is the concept of respect dead?

    SnowyJ replied to Windchaser22's topic in School

    I think there is an extreme across the board lack of respect in society. For Police officers, nurses, teachers, parents, etc. There was a time when certain professions were revered and respected. I...
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    seeing students in the last 15 minutes of the day

    SnowyJ replied to Flare's topic in School

    ErNurse2010, You do have a point, and many of the children I see throughout the day just need a little extra TLC. And even some further questions that can be handled with our counselor. There is no...
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    SnowyJ replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Aide rushes student to office: "HE'S COUGHING UP BLOOD!!!!!!" (Yes, that is because he had a bloody nose 20 minutes ago....) Dear Lord. Anyone else have "blood phobic" staff? I have children with...
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    Is the concept of respect dead?

    SnowyJ replied to Windchaser22's topic in School

    Oh yes...I have seen phone calls home with whining, nastiness and even slamming down of the phone. I was horrified at the phone slam. I made her call her Mom back and apologize after we had a chat...
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    SnowyJ replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    This made my
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    Chiropracter orders?

    SnowyJ replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Oh, forgot to add, we do not allow "supplements" because generally they don't have FDA
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    Chiropracter orders?

    SnowyJ replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Ridiculous. This essential oil thing is getting out of hand. I was in a store the other day and they had 2 "diffusers" going. After 15 minutes, I felt like my throat was closing up..Runny nose..Etc. I...
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    Sending kids home

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    There comes a time when I leave it up to the parent's discretion after multiple visits, even when I think the child is malingering. I don't have the time to negotiate and plead with a child to go back...
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    Birthday Treats

    SnowyJ replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I agree..it is a mess! I remember there being one student with a peanut allergy in this school about 15 years ago. That was it. You are right, MDs want to cover their behinds and be cautious. But the...
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    Birthday Treats

    SnowyJ replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I have 38 Epi pens for students with multiple food allergies. I worry about quality control, and if a teacher might miss something. Manufacturing is also an issue, even if a food has no nuts (eggs,...
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    well, it happened

    SnowyJ replied to mycsm's topic in School

    UGGH! You poor
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    seeing students in the last 15 minutes of the day

    SnowyJ replied to Flare's topic in School

    This drives me bananas! More often than not, this is a child who just dreads the bus ride home. "Ride is too long and I have a headache" etc. Or a sore throat 5 minutes before the bell. (This one is...
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    FERPA/HIPAA Question

    SnowyJ replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    FYI: Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule apply to an elementary or secondary
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    FERPA/HIPAA Question

    SnowyJ replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    In our school the Principal is considered the building administrator and as such as a right to see school records, even f they are medically related. A lot of times, health visits will tie in with...
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    Heartbroken

    SnowyJ replied to abc123RN's topic in School

    So sorry to hear this. Thank you for the reminder that life is indeed precious and sometimes
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    Asthma treatment

    SnowyJ replied to Leegc's topic in School

    It can feel very isolating. This is the most autonomy I have ever had in a job. That can have its benefits, but sometimes it's nice to have someone to bounce things off of. I agree, This forum is...
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    Asthma treatment

    SnowyJ replied to Leegc's topic in School

    As school nurse, we are limited in our scope of practice. You did the right thing by doing a full assessment, administering the neb and using your judgement. Do not feel you have to wait for a parent...
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    Lice Police!

    SnowyJ posted a topic in School

    Ugh! I am so tired of teachers and parents freaking out over an occasional case of head lice in our building. This AM I even had a student come in to tell me her classmate is scratching her head and...
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    Lice Police!

    SnowyJ replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    That would work IF the parents supported change! They are the ones that freak out the most about lice, unfortunately. Our school district is rather affluent, with the most disadvantaged students in my...
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    Lice Police!

    SnowyJ replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Spidey's mom, I agree. The problem is, the folks in charge are "old school" and won't budge on this issue. (Some of us have explored the possibility of modifying this policy.) Even our school...
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    Lice Police!

    SnowyJ replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Not kidding, OldDude. It's ridiculous. Maybe this is the new response I should give:
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    Lice Police!

    SnowyJ replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    No, we have no guidelines. That is most likely part of the
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    Lice Police!

    SnowyJ replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    The problem is, we have a no lice/no nit policy from our school physician and the teachers/parents expect that to be strictly enforced. (By me, of course.) I don't have time to check full classes of...