LucyGoosey replied to DistrictNurse19's topic in School
There is NO "Harvard protocol" on head lice. There never was a Harvard protocol on head lice. This is the greatest myth there is on the management of head lice. If your school is following what...
LucyGoosey replied to DistrictNurse19's topic in School
Fear of reinfestation, and more. Here's a more balanced discussion on the subject from Boston public radio. We have to remember that pediculosis leads directly to the use of pesticides on kids. This...
LucyGoosey replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School
All No Nit Policies are not written the same. Discussions like this demonstrate just how far the confusion goes. The No Nit Policy we know and respect is not about dismissal or treatment. It's...
Finally -- a journalist who has a brain, a heart and courage to see through the cow dung and tell it like it is. Pass it to others. http://healthnewsdigest.com/news/article_4723.shtml Tis' the...
Cosmetologists lose their license if they have infested person or any sign of an infestation in their shop. Child Protective Services see any sign of chronic lice as critera for neglect, military...
Lice are resistant to the treatments. Using them no benefit. We need a prevention-focused approach rather than treatment-focused approach. Only ones who benefit from using treatments lice are...
How is it that so many school nurses are all of a sudden willing to let down the guard for head lice? Truth is there are also many others who aren't. Don't get the rationale for it really. What...
Collembola found in scrapings from individuals diagnosed with delusory parasitosis 07/12/04, Needham, MA - Each year, thousands of Americans complain to their physicians about itching, stinging,...
Thank you! This picture worth a zillion words. BTW -- Whazzup with the google ads for lice products that come up on the side of the discusion board? Talk about
Actually lice a pretty serious issue for kids who are shampooed with pesticides by parents who weren't warned about the risks. Thing is -- there are lots of reports from nurses who've been permanently...
NY State proposes legislation banning the sale, use, and prescription of Lindane Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg introduces bill that would prohibit any lice or scabies treatment product from...
Huge issue for everyone -- not just residents. Scabies is often the first thing that comes to mind without ruling out other culprits or extensive troubleshooting. As others have already warned --...
Not finding the link you just posted. Help needed to find it. RealityNursing sounds great to me. Doesn't mean have to start from the very beginning -- just means putting a stop to supporting the...