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    Split between two schools and both Hispanic populations without being bilingual.

    luvschoolnursing replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    :yeahthat: You are not a miracle worker and you cannot do your job without administrative support. School nursing is great. This job is not. Keep
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    All School Nurses

    luvschoolnursing replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I work in a high school with about 1,000 kids. This is my 3rd year there. Prior to that I worked as an assistant to the school nurse in an elementary schools. I liked that job so much , that is why I...
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    if you ever leave nursing

    luvschoolnursing replied to funmom's topic in General Nursing

    Master
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    Where is everyone??

    luvschoolnursing replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Still here! The first of the year has been quite busy, but no real flu symptoms yet. Keeping my fingers
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    How far do you work from home?

    luvschoolnursing replied to DAMomma's topic in First Year After Licensure

    2.8 miles! Yeah, I'm a lucky duck. I work where I want and its' close to home. But it all depends on where you wantto be. Sometimes closer isn't
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    Teacher's Union?

    luvschoolnursing replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    NO, we don't have to join, but we have to pay 85% of the dues even if we opt out, so you might as well
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    School's refusal to accept Autism diagnosis

    luvschoolnursing replied to jnrsmommy's topic in School

    Doesn't the NP work with an MD? So many parents want services, I think the school has to be careful who they accept diagnoses from. Not saying your nephew doesn't need services, but in my school we...
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    Teacher's Union?

    luvschoolnursing replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I am in the teachers' union. I am on their pay scale and receive their
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    NY State NBCSN Liaison

    luvschoolnursing replied to Artistyc1's topic in School

    I must say that I wasn't even motivated to get my BSN until it was required for my job when I chose to switch to school nursing. Then of course, I had to get my CSN through the department of...
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    100% pro-life, considering nursing school

    luvschoolnursing replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    Where did the OP go? Everyone's talking except him/her. I am very much pro-life, antiabortion or however you would like to label it. I would never choose to work in a place where elective abortions...
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    Flu without fever?

    luvschoolnursing replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I saw one today. Temp normal. Main c/o was dry cough, chest tightness, achy. No hx asthma or resp problems.Lungs clear, color good but kid was clammy and "looked sick." Home he went. I will be...
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    homemade inhaler spacer

    luvschoolnursing replied to schoolnurse1001's topic in School

    No, I haven't heard of that, but his doctor may have one he can give him if his parent asks. My insurance wouldn't pay for one for my son and my doctor gave me one. They are really expensive if you...
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    Is Texting legal

    luvschoolnursing replied to shbryer's topic in General Nursing

    I personally would rather speak to someone if I am describing something as serious as a change in a patient's status or lab values. For one thing, sometimes I don't always double check when I use t9...
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    Hard transition from middle school to elementary

    luvschoolnursing replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    That's why I like my high school kids. Although I do have to deal with girls who bleed through their pants. Hang in there SchoolnurseBSN, it will get
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    school nursing tips

    luvschoolnursing replied to frann's topic in School

    In my school district this doesn't happen often, but it does happen. I have had kids lay in the health office most of the day sleeping because they were really sick and no one to come. I remember one...
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    school nursing tips

    luvschoolnursing replied to frann's topic in School

    Great tips, Purple. As soon as I think of some I will post them. For now, all I can think of is always question "severe diarrhea" It often means "I have to poop and don't want to use the public...
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    Older diabetic students

    luvschoolnursing replied to Needsmorechocolate's topic in School

    I'm in a high school-grades 9-12. I meet with the parents and discuss the amount of independence the student has. I have had kids who need all their calculations checked and I have kids who only come...
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    Okay School Nurse's......Check in !!!

    luvschoolnursing replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Hi Praiser and others!! We start Thursday and the kids back Monday. I've been in and out of the office the past couple weeks trying to get things organized. I'm excited for the start just like come...
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    It comes in cycles

    luvschoolnursing replied to BettyGirard's topic in School

    Yeah, just when you're waving goodbye to the seniors with issues, here come the freshman with even greater issues! And people wonder what we do all day. I've been working all summer (of and on) on...
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    School Nurse's using N-95 Respirators

    luvschoolnursing replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    We do not have the N-95 masks. We're still trying to get hand sanitizer more readily available. I do think we would be allowed to order them if we chose, but don't they need fitted? Also would we wear...
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    Upset over Compensation for Registration

    luvschoolnursing replied to guest83140's topic in School

    This sounds like a union issue. I would approach your principal and if you get nowhere, take it to your building rep. You should definitely be treated the same as nurses in the other buildings. And...
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    Back to Work

    luvschoolnursing replied to raidermom's topic in School

    Good luck getting settled in to your new school. What age group do you
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    I Acted terribly unprofessional today...

    luvschoolnursing replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OK, I know you are compassionate from reading your posts in the School Nursing section for the last year. I know you are excited about starting your new career. Don't let this one issue overwhelm...
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    Overwhelmed with paperwork...

    luvschoolnursing replied to nursefarmgirl's topic in School

    Martha, These are good questions. In addition to here, they should be posted on the
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    Becoming a School Nurse right out of school??

    luvschoolnursing replied to OTconsideringBSN's topic in School

    Just speaking for myself, I was glad to have clinical and assessment skills before starting school nursing. You are on your own. Major things don't happen that often, but when they do, you're the lone...