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    Just can't win...

    luvschoolnursing replied to bandaider's topic in School

    I posted something I did awhile ago that angered the parent yet everyone on allnurses felt I did the right thing. You did the right thing, too. Good job noticing a problem. You just can't please some...
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    Happy Thanksgiving Break!

    luvschoolnursing replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    We go to school through next Wednesday. This discussion makes me think that one of the things I am VERY thankful for is that I am not in the hospital working the holiday! I am also thankful for my...
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    Swine Flu in Schools

    luvschoolnursing replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    We haven't seen much in our school yet. Have had quite a few kids trying to go home because, "I know I got the swine" but only a few confirmed
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    kids sleeping in class

    luvschoolnursing replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    I don't have a hard and fast rule either. Sometimes the kids are holding down an job and taking honors classes and have a "head cold" and just resting one class period is enough to get them through...
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    Does allnurses.com make you a better nurse?

    luvschoolnursing replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I said "no" it has not made me a better nurse. What this site has done is give me a community of fellow nurses who understand me and can commiserate with me when necessary. I have asked for and...
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    Seeing a lot of Flu symptoms, or is it just media hype..??

    luvschoolnursing replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    It seems no one has your basic "head cold" or seasonal allergies this year. Panic has certainly hit my area to the point that every booger (I work in a school so yes, booger is a medical term here!)...
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    Did I do the right thing?

    luvschoolnursing posted a topic in School

    A student cut himself in the shower at my school. He was bleeding a lot and the wound required a pressure dressing to get the bleeding to stop. I called the mother to take the student for medical...
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    Do you have clinic rules?

    luvschoolnursing replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    Wow. I'm happy if my kids have a pass on a scrap of paper. I do insist on some type of pass, but nothing
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    Lingering Lice

    luvschoolnursing replied to Ash_Rox87CMA's topic in School

    Do the parents know that they probably need treated, too? I have had luck with parents using olive oil, although it is a long process because you don't really want them to use the shampoo again and...
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    Lunch time.

    luvschoolnursing replied to Ash_Rox87CMA's topic in School

    I shut the lights out and lock the door. The main office still manages to call me most days,
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    First-semester students taking care of C. diff patients?

    luvschoolnursing replied to Kringe38's topic in General Students

    Just be glad you know they have c-diff. When I worked in the hospital, I was a floater so I would admit the patient and find out a week or so later-"oh yeah, did you know that pt you admitted
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    Help with hand hygiene

    luvschoolnursing replied to Guest219794's topic in School

    We have automatic faucets in out bathrooms. Not sure what to say about your high school, you'll never convince them to re-do the bathrooms. As far as hand sanitizer, it was considered putting them in...
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    Good things about the N-95 masks !

    luvschoolnursing replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    We don't have masks. We were told not to wear them. Not sure how effective they would be anyways, unless we wore them continuously since we don't know who has what. I do hate them coughing on my...
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    First Aid Kits for Teachers/Office Staff. What do you put in yours?

    luvschoolnursing replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    Mine get bandaids, gloves, a few 2 X 2 pieces of gauze and an antiseptic wipe in a ziplock bag. The teachers that need more (like the cooking teacher-think sharp knives) ask me for what they need....
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    Substitute School Nursing

    luvschoolnursing replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in School

    Our district also does not provide any training or orientation. One thing you can do, if you're willing, is go in for a couple hours on your own time and orient with the nurse for that school. I feel...
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    can we use medicine for burns, rashes, bug bites?

    luvschoolnursing replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    Our school MD signs standing orders for anything we use. We have orders for things like Caladryl, hydrocortisone cream, burn cream, cough drops, artificial tears, etc. No oral meds without an order...
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    Swine Flu

    luvschoolnursing replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    None for us yet. Other local school districts have been getting hit, though so we are gearing up for it. Hope it's not too bad.Hang in there,
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    All School Nurses

    luvschoolnursing replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    trueblood83 :grpwlcm: You can come here for lots of advice and support. This is a great
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    Do you ever really find your "niche?"

    luvschoolnursing replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    Took 17 years. I think when you have to work and your kids are young, there is no niche, just perpetual exhaustion. I love the school nursing job I have, but if my kids were little (they are...
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    AED training

    luvschoolnursing replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I agree. Training to use an AED is easy since they are set up for anyone to be able to use. In our schools, we have our local EMS come in and do the AED and CPR training at the same time, so they get...
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    Did I do the right thing?

    luvschoolnursing replied to luvschoolnursing's topic in School

    Thanks, guys! I love coming here. Spoke with my principal today, because the parent wanted to schedule a meeting with him about the whole situation-not just me. My principal said, "I see no negligence...
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    Did I do the right thing?

    luvschoolnursing replied to luvschoolnursing's topic in School

    Parents.
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    Elementary School kids and parent teaching on germs and skin

    luvschoolnursing replied to jorla9903's topic in General Nursing

    Try Henry the Hand. Just google it. Has some cool stuff for elementary
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    the rosary helps

    luvschoolnursing replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not catholic, but when I worked in the hospital I definitely found that giving a rosary to my catholic patients was comforting. I have even prayed along with a couple of them before bed. Again, I...
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    When do you call 911?

    luvschoolnursing replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    Remember, you are on your own in the school with little more than peroxide and bandaids in your orificenal. When in doubt, call EMS. I have called for an unconscious student who remained very confused...