SnowyJ RN

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    Explanation of care

    SnowyJ replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    And even though it's kind of gross, I shared this with my teachers because it is so important to cover coughs/sneezes the right way!! The Safe Sneeze by Mythbusters |
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    Explanation of care

    SnowyJ replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I explain RICE to students often when they have a soft tissue injury. I do a lot of educating about hand washing, covering coughs,
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    Measles. Vaccines.

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Ours is usually due in Oct. as well. But last year NY State changed requirements so they gave us some extra time to have everyone become compliant this
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    Measles. Vaccines.

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    It's scary to think of a child not being immunized. Last year I had 4 that had "religious exemptions." This year only one. (The other three are now in Middle School.) But I worry about him. We've...
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    Measles. Vaccines.

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Hasn't it been a complete PIA getting everyone compliant with the new regulations? I've literally lost sleep over it! I had to resort to sending "exclusion" letters to some parents who ignored...
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    Measles. Vaccines.

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I am in NY as well, and had to send in my school immunization survey to the state in December. I thought it was a statewide requirement. (?) Students non-compliant with MMR are excluded from school...
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    The Snow Day Thread!

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    YES!!! Roof shoveling is on the list for tomorrow. At least if the hubs falls off he will land in a lot of snow.
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    The Snow Day Thread!

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Here we co again! Another storm predicted for the Northeast, This time Sunday through Monday, predictions of anywhere from 6-18." I guess time will
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    What's your relationship with school counselor?

    SnowyJ replied to thebodyshop's topic in School

    There are times i wish I knew more about some of our students with issues, but our counselor does try to keep me in the loop. Her office is next to mine and we often share responsibility for care if...
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    asthma assessment

    SnowyJ replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    It seems your assessment was very much like what I would do. I have a lot of asthmatics, and I don't hesitate to send them home if they are not stable, especially this time of year. I sent two home...
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    Help - GI bug

    SnowyJ replied to GatezRN's topic in School

    I have a Facebook Page for our school health office. I let parents know what is "trending." So far it has been very well received. Love that poster! I need to order
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    Concern for Type I diabetic

    SnowyJ replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I would also wonder if the child is sneaking carbs. Or parent is miscalculating at meals. That happened with one of my
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    Concern for Type I diabetic

    SnowyJ replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I would give the log to mom and have her call the Endo for orders. The student may just need an adjustment in dosage or type of AM insulin. But this is definitely an issue for the
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    The Snow Day Thread!

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Yes, we'll see what Thursday brings....We got 15" yesterday. Roads are a bit icy because it's so cold! Was -15 on my way in this
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    How many nurses in your school??

    SnowyJ replied to studentnurse9806's topic in School

    One nurse in my elementary school (K-5) for 607 students. The only time it gets dicey is tracking all their records and having to send out letters begging for physicals, Imm records,
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    The Snow Day Thread!

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    First snow day
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    Pointers Wanted! Help with frequent flyers!

    SnowyJ replied to Massmagic's topic in School

    It doesn't help that the teachers panic the second they hear "stomach ache" or "sore throat." They fear puke and strep in the classroom, and the kids learn this VERY quickly. They know their fast...
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    Things that want to make you slap people

    SnowyJ replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    I just had a First Grader come in, try to hand me her muddy gloves/earmuffs and said "my teacher wants you to wash these." She got a plastic bag.
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    Things that want to make you slap people

    SnowyJ replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    Spidey's Mom, something similar happened here to the nurse before me. She went to the District office/HR and filed a formal complaint. Since you had witnesses to this ridiculous, abusive behavior, you...
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    The Snow Day Thread!

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    We rarely get snow days here in NY either. I guess we are just used to it. None used this year so
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    Most urgent situations

    SnowyJ replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Severe asthma, had to call 911, Sats in the 70's just prior to transport. Retracting like crazy. EMS was here for 45 minutes just trying to get him stable for transport. He was bad right off the bus!...
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    How is your office set up/decorated?

    SnowyJ replied to RNlove17's topic in School

    Forgot to add, I have a desk, 2 cots, a sink/counter, fridge and a table and chairs. Not a big room, but enough. Bathroom is adjacent. Sometimes I wish it was closer. Also a storage room I share...
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    How is your office set up/decorated?

    SnowyJ replied to RNlove17's topic in School

    Check Pinterest! Also google "School Nurse bulletin board" cute ideas
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    Teens toileting

    SnowyJ replied to XXXX5's topic in School

    XXX5, if she is a special ed aide, it is NOT out of her scope of practice. In our district willingness to toilet students is required for the job of Special Ed Aide. I'd check with HR. I am sure you...
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    How is your office set up/decorated?

    SnowyJ replied to RNlove17's topic in School

    I like warm and comforting. I do not turn on the flourescent lighting unless I have an emergency. I have lamps and a window for lighting. I decorate seasonally and for Holidays. Right now the theme...