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  1. Therapeutic communication for anxiety

    arlingtonnurse replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    I tell them 'most important is just to breath' then we'll do deep breathing exercises together. Even if they don't do it originally I will keep going and they kind of look at me strange then will...

  2. suspected under the influence

    arlingtonnurse replied to Flare's topic in School

    Lots of good resources on this

  3. 1:1 aides

    arlingtonnurse posted a topic in School

    I am trying to find a list of qualifying conditions that would indicate a student would qualify for a 1:1 aide but coming up short. Can you tell me which disabilities would trigger this intervention....

  4. Transgender Students

    arlingtonnurse replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    We just had a large training on supporting identity, this TED talk is a great source of information to introduce people to this topic Another great resource:...

  5. 1:1 aides

    arlingtonnurse replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    Not sure, would that make a big difference with his

  6. 1:1 aides

    arlingtonnurse replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    Thank you, this is very

  7. 1:1 aides

    arlingtonnurse replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    The student has pseudo spina bifida, would need help with toileting and transfers for sure. Transport is already set up to and from school. He is also quite delayed in academics but it's hard to...

  8. Headaches and covid 19

    arlingtonnurse replied to Sxhoolnurse1991's topic in School

    Our policy is only send home for headache in combination of other symptoms. I stick closely to our policy. We also test all PK-5 children weekly through pooled

  9. 40 days left!!

    arlingtonnurse replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Right about now is when I start to get super jealous of all you (Primarily) Southern nurses. I still have 64 days to go up here in

  10. If you have gotten your COVID Vaccine...

    arlingtonnurse replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Tattoos, birth and vaccinations. Short term pain for long term benefits. Definitely worth

  11. Staying or Going?

    arlingtonnurse replied to BooBooCrew's topic in School

    I'll be back. This has been a tough year all around but I was/am proud to be part of the solution. Love my job and I am looking forward to seeing more kids next year. I should add that I feel I am...

  12. If you have gotten your COVID Vaccine...

    arlingtonnurse replied to Cattz's topic in School

    sore arm both times. Quite sore. both

  13. If your school asked you, would you admin COVID vax on campus

    arlingtonnurse replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Yes I'd do it in a second if I had support. My administration has done a good job of supporting me (hiring an aide and getting logistics set up for testing, etc) and I have loved being part of the...

  14. Quarantine Letter for Schools

    arlingtonnurse replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Date: Dear Parent/Guardian of _____________________________ On this date: _______________________ your student had a high risk exposure/close contact with an individual...

  15. COVID videos for kids

    arlingtonnurse posted a topic in School

    Can you all share your favorite videos you've found that taught kids proper mask wearing, taking on and off, and proper hand washing and

  16. Hand dermatitis a seeking away from bedside job.

    arlingtonnurse replied to Nicurn345's topic in School

    I had an allergy to hospital grade antiseptic. First it was just my hands then with time my joints got it. When the rash started on my face, that encouraged my decision to leave the hospital. Here...

  17. If your school is closed re COVID19, what is your role

    arlingtonnurse replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Today is our last day before a two week liason. At least we were given a day for the teachers to prep. They are sending grades 3-5 home with chromebooks and packets. My kids' school is closed today...

  18. S/s x 3, 4, 7 days??

    arlingtonnurse replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    I will also pull out my pain scale chart and ask them about trends... if they have had pain for a week but it's getting gradually better I am much less worried and tell them as

  19. Diabetes Question

    arlingtonnurse replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    This as well. It will give a more accurate

  20. Headaches

    arlingtonnurse replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    OMG if my kids thought this was an

  21. How? Just, HOW?!

    arlingtonnurse replied to ihavealltheice's topic in School

    I had the same thing (kid securely stapled two fingers together) and parent went to urgent care where they did an xray prior to removal. The most therapeutic thing I did was loosely wrap it so that...

  22. Nosebleeds

    arlingtonnurse replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    I am going to give the Math Teacher the benefit of the doubt. I am not sure if he/she is still reading but perhaps they came here out of frustration after the bloody nose experience as a way to...

  23. Reaching my breaking point with middle schoolers

    arlingtonnurse replied to nursex23's topic in School

    I agree that teachers send kids because they are annoying but (most of the time) I don't mind being part of the team to handle that kid. I think we should be part of it. If a student asks to go to...

  24. Really Sick

    arlingtonnurse replied to Kooky Korky's topic in School

    Knock on wood but I am rarely sick as well. Not sure when the immune system built up-- with my kids, the hospital, working the schools or if I'm just really healthy or really

  25. Used my scary nurse voice

    arlingtonnurse replied to guest464345's topic in School

    LOL staplethumbs. I had a kids staple two fingers together. Securely. Yup, off to urgent care. I did wrap the whole thing up loosely first just so people would stop staring at his hand then...