SnowyJ RN

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    Year 1 as a School Nurse

    SnowyJ replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Farawyn, now I have cot
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    Year 1 as a School Nurse

    SnowyJ replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    OH! I want that Germ Guardian
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    Year 1 as a School Nurse

    SnowyJ replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I totally agree. Our custodians are lazy. I do my own cleaning. (And yes, they are paid more than
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    Male student exams

    SnowyJ replied to jamiejay's topic in School

    ABSOLUTELY!!! There is no reason to examine genitalia unless there is a severe accident and emergent situation. And even then, always with another adult as a
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    Record Retention?

    SnowyJ replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    I was told that because we are not legally a medical facility, the records only need to be kept as long as the child is in our school. Just like academic records. I "thin" the 5th grade paper charts...
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    Year 1 as a School Nurse

    SnowyJ replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I agree. Wipe down everything (Including faucet handles and doorknobs) and use Lysol. Wash your hands and always use gloves when emptying "used" garbage cans. (Puke.) Do not share phones, writing...
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    Parents sending kids to you before the bell

    SnowyJ replied to loveschoolnursing's topic in School

    Dreading tomorrow. Mondays are always nutty, but the Monday after a vacation week is always full of tears and exhaustion. (And sometimes it's the kids too. Hahahahaaa!) But really, this should be...
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    The Snow Day Thread!

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Our school doesn't close even if the wind chill is in the -20 range. They figure if the buses start and run, it's all good. Years ago the district bought engine block heaters, and this helps the buses...
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    Parents sending kids to you before the bell

    SnowyJ replied to loveschoolnursing's topic in School

    I have started calling parents more often if a child comes to see me right off the bus. One thing I don't do anymore is share my phone with kids. If a Parent wants to talk to them, I have the child...
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    All you vision experts

    SnowyJ replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    I generally isolate the letters if the child has difficulty with sequencing. It could just mean they are rushing, or it could be something more in line with dyslexia. I would mention it to the...
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    New Graduate starting a School Nurse Positon

    SnowyJ replied to TexasRN85's topic in School

    The best advice I can give...Don't over-think things and use common sense. The hardest part for me when I started was determining what illnesses were legit, and which were total fakers. You will learn...
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    Ice bags

    SnowyJ replied to javgjv2012's topic in School

    I remember wearing bread bags on my feet so my socks would stay dry in the winter. (With boots.) It also helped the boot slide on easier. Along with the sponge ice packs I keep a few gel ice packs...
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    Ice bags

    SnowyJ replied to javgjv2012's topic in School

    I cut some into little ovals for eyes, and have assorted other sizes. They aren't perfect, but they get the job
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    Ice bags

    SnowyJ replied to javgjv2012's topic in School

    I guess with plastic bags there is always something to worry about. A large plastic bag worn as a hat could be a suffocation hazard, Geeeez!!!! Ziplocs are not optimal because the cheap ones leak. I...
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    How many of you precept nursing students?

    SnowyJ replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    I've done it, and as others have said, they seemed hesitant to do anything. Times sure have changed. I remember my clinical being very hands-on. None of the BSN students I have worked with had any...
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    "Emergencies" in the school

    SnowyJ replied to amandarn10's topic in School

    Glad it's not just me!!!! Called emergently to the bus for a student that "can't breathe." The problem? It was a cold day and the child said "it's hard to breathe." (She was fine.) Ridiculous! Where...
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    The Snow Day Thread!

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    That's insane!!! And more to
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    Rational for Notes

    SnowyJ replied to fetch's topic in School

    We don't use passes, but I REALLY wish we did. The teachers do not want to use them. (K-5.) I tell them that if they are not willing to use a pass system, they can't complain if a student "sneaks" in...
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    Will I get in trouble with the State Board of Nursing

    SnowyJ replied to aetienn6's topic in School

    Absolutely! Certain people will always find something to complain about. Don't let it ruin your
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    Will I get in trouble with the State Board of Nursing

    SnowyJ replied to aetienn6's topic in School

    The next thing you know, parents will complain that the child reacted to the soap! I feel soap can be just as much of an issue if a child has sensitive skin and the wrong soap is used. (My son is...
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    Will I get in trouble with the State Board of Nursing

    SnowyJ replied to aetienn6's topic in School

    I'm sorry you are going through this. Trust me when I say you would not get disciplined by the Board for that. They have WAY bigger fish to
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    Will I get in trouble with the State Board of Nursing

    SnowyJ replied to aetienn6's topic in School

    I totally agree. What nonsense. I use TAO on cuts and scrapes all the time. I don't have an MD order for it. And to think it could harm a child from being on lips is ridiculous. Truth? I think the...
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    Parents sending kids to you before the bell

    SnowyJ replied to loveschoolnursing's topic in School

    Yes!! you know that 9 times out of 10 if a parent says "just try to go to school but see the nurse and I will pick you up if you feel sick" the kids will be in my office RIGHT off the bus! It makes...
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    Throat exams

    SnowyJ replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Some kids just won't open or stick their tongue out far enough. Then of course they gag like crazy if you try to use the tongue depressor. I always wonder just how anyone ever gets a strep culture...
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    Explanation of care

    SnowyJ replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Yes! Good