BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to OldDude's topic in School
We have stock epi-pens in the clinic and with the AED. These do NOT go on field trips. The student's epi-pen that is kept at school (provided there is one!) and a copy of the doctor's order goes on...
Ok, seriously, ya'll. We were off yesterday d/t freezing temps and rain and we have a delayed start today. I honestly had to look at my calendar like 4 times and keep reminding myself today is...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School
Huzzah! for the parent that isn't raising a snowflake! Also, "Bigfoot Vomit" OMG!!!!!! I'm with NutmeggeRN, I think I need a shirt or at least sign for my clinic!
https://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Lexington-principal-sheds-layers-of-clothing-to-show-how-some-students-experience-bitter-cold-505176391.html Don't know if ya'll have seen this, but it's really good....
Good Morning, All! The state of emergency in Washington due to measles got me to thinking - in order for community immunity/"herd immunity to work, 94% of the herd has to be vaccinated/immune to the...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to WineRN's topic in School
We had a pretty nice week health room wise, but today has more than made up for it! As I said to my health assistant, days like these are why God made wine and
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to cjl_RN's topic in School
Also, the job of "investigation" is on CPS. If abuse or neglect is suspected, our (meaning school nurse, counselor, teacher, custodian - whoever the child reports it to) job is to report it. You...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School
I'm in Maryland, between DC and Baltimore - we got a two hour delay today. I didn't want a full snow day, we did that this past Monday, if we miss too many days of school, they'll extend our school...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to Bulldogs's topic in School
Not that you are going to win this one, but have you tried educating your staff about lice and the fact that the AAP doesn't support exclusion? "Some schools have "no-nit" policies stating that...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to Bulldogs's topic in School
Years ago I dealt with the same thing. I finally just started keeping hair ties in my desk and when one of the teachers would send in one of the girls, I would pull their hair up into a bun and tell...