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  1. Thermometers

    arlingtonnurse replied to RNwhohasgoats's topic in School

    I have the Veraplus IR non contact. I have noticed the student's temple will often register a temp when the forehead does not. Although the instructions say to use the forehead, would you just...

  2. Lunch Coverage

    arlingtonnurse replied to icepackstat's topic in School

    You are not the only one and it's still a great job. The lack of lunch is a biggie. For me, I've decided it's not worth it and I sneak some food throughout the day then have my 'break' when the...

  3. Documentation for today...

    arlingtonnurse replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Love this! We are all doing the best we can. Assume good intentions. Kiddos are

  4. Head Lice

    arlingtonnurse replied to jonnysangel777's topic in School

    Policy is student may stay in school through the end of the day but 'should' be treated before returning. We do not exclude however nor do we do

  5. Clinic Staffing

    arlingtonnurse replied to Kooky Korky's topic in School

    Just me for Elementary school of

  6. Making the transition to school nursing

    arlingtonnurse replied to Brittany Podhradsky's topic in School

    Definitely take the per diem job. You can 'try it out' a little while gaining experience and you'll be first to know of any openings. Like all jobs, school nursing has it's good and bad parts but...

  7. field day

    arlingtonnurse posted a topic in School

    Do you attend in person? We have our field day split into two sections so the little kids go in the morning and the big kids in the afternoon. It is held in a park about 1/4 mile from the school....

  8. Medication Expiration Dates

    arlingtonnurse posted a topic in School

    I think I know the answer to this but just confirming.... If a med (lets say an epi pen...) has an expiration date of 5/22, should we stop using it at the beginning or end of the

  9. Medication Expiration Dates

    arlingtonnurse replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    Totally agree but we also all know how far that logic would go in excusing a med error... not far at all.... This was one of the reasons that I have always assumed it was the end of the month......

  10. Elementary/Middle School Lunch Guidance

    arlingtonnurse replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    We don't have any rules that I know of... We do have free options for breakfast and lunch so no kids should go without if they really want to eat. That being said, of course there are kids that don't...

  11. Wearing Mask Incorrectly...

    arlingtonnurse posted a topic in School

    We have a new aide working with one of our students with CP. He consistently wears his mask uncovering his nose. In the good ol' days (ie last month) we had the mask rules all over the place about...

  12. What Does My 2022-2023 Wishlist Need?

    arlingtonnurse replied to RuralMOSchoolRN's topic in School

    Save a

  13. Eating disorder concerns

    arlingtonnurse replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    Yes, I would go to the parent first as well. Parents should follow up with

  14. Postural Screening And Trans Gender Children

    arlingtonnurse posted a topic in School

    Wondering how you all have handled this. I have my screenings coming up and we have many students that use them. I am fine with anyone that wants to wear a sports bra or bathing suit but I'm not...

  15. Posters for Nurse's Office

    arlingtonnurse replied to RuralMOSchoolRN's topic in School

    I just had some really nice ones sent to me from Lysol and the CDC... only problem is I don't remember ordering them so I can't provide a link. Also some here, some can be printed and some can be...

  16. Health Equity and Social Justice Specialist

    arlingtonnurse posted a topic in School

    Our public health department (who employees me and provides school nurse for all schools in town) recently hired a Health Equity and Social Justice specialist. She is going to be visiting all the...

  17. Postural Screening And Trans Gender Children

    arlingtonnurse replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    This is a really nice write up. Thanks for

  18. How some kids are being raised...

    arlingtonnurse replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I agree somewhat. When I was a kid the term playdate didn't even exist but I like it and I took to it quickly when setting up.... playdates.... for my own kids. Now we use it as a fun term for...

  19. Spring BREAK

    arlingtonnurse replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    This is the time of year when the nurses in the more southern states start to get excited and start counting down the days.... while us northerners still have a long haul to go. Happy for you all......

  20. What does everyone wear?

    arlingtonnurse replied to Istolethefizzyliftingdrink's topic in School

    When I started school nursing we had a number of mandatory state trainings. At these trainings they advised us to wear the business casual attire that the office staff wore. This was partially to...

  21. Mask Mandate in MA Schools Ending on 3/1

    arlingtonnurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    It's an interesting idea. Yes, teachers do have a significant say about what goes on in their class. Often different teachers in the same school have different policies on hats, eating, electronics,...

  22. Mask Mandate in MA Schools Ending on 3/1

    arlingtonnurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Yes we are. We will also continue with our weekly pooled testing. After doing pool testing all year, we have a routine that works for kids, staff and me so I am fine with keeping that going....

  23. Mask Mandate in MA Schools Ending on 3/1

    arlingtonnurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I am so much more comfortable with the idea of dropping contact tracing and test to stay than I am with losing masks. We never found positive kids through test to

  24. Mask Mandate in MA Schools Ending on 3/1

    arlingtonnurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Also in MA, curious how many schools will choose to continue with masks. Sadly the way it usually goes is the least vaccinated districts will also be the first to celebrate with a mask burning party...

  25. Community Health Project Ideas

    arlingtonnurse replied to Tasmiah Noor's topic in General Specialties

    A poster with baggies showing how much sugar is in various drinks (from a sports drink to a supergulp) is always eye opening for the