SchoolNurseBSN

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  1. No parental involvement

    SchoolNurseBSN posted a topic in School

    Does anyone have any good strategies for getting parents involved. I am at an urban (primarily hispanic) middle school. There is a lot of drugs, pregnancy, mental health issues. After three years - I...

  2. No parental involvement

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Did I mention we have a clinic that provides acute care and mental health services in our parking lot? No student is turned away regardless of ability to pay.We can even walk kids over there during...

  3. What do you do with your BMI results?

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to PattyB RN's topic in School

    Do you also screen for the Acanthosis marker? If marker is present - a referral is sent that also includes BMI and 2 B/P

  4. No parental involvement

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Thanks for your wonderful response firefightingRN. the problem is......I have hit a wall because most of the things you mentioned have already been done. Especially with staff, how many times must you...

  5. Inhaler Usage

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I agree with not withholding the inhaler. I do a thorough assessment, give the inhaler. If it becomes a habit, then I involve the parent and the ordering

  6. Special Education

    SchoolNurseBSN posted a topic in School

    Does anyone else feel dumped on by their special ed. department? It is a constant battle. They think that anything they do not want to deal with must be the nurse's responsibility. Like diaper...

  7. Special Education

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Administration is verbally supportive but their actions are not. I have everything in writing - all policies, etc. I will take you advice about being firm and consistent,

  8. Cutters

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    After three years in middle school...I have seen a few cutters. However, this week was the first time I had a male cutter. I tended to think of this as primarily a female issue. We can't forgot, our...

  9. What kind of work do you do in the summer??

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to tleigh7097's topic in School

    Does sleeping until 9:00 and hanging out by the pool constitute work?:yeah: I did 3 weeks of camp nursing last summer. It was fun.......but, this year I am taking it easy! Heck, summer is the reason I...

  10. Truancy and a 504 plan

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to kidsnurse1969's topic in School

    This is a tough one. 504 kids should not get a free pass to just do as they want. How about getting the physician involved? See if you can get the parent to sign a medical records release and find out...

  11. Vent !!

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    My students come to school sick. The parent told them "if you feel bad, go to the nurse." So, they come in the building and come directly to me 30-45 minutes before school even starts. Usually, I have...

  12. Love & Hate

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Sometimes I feel like saying "well, what does the school need me for?" Everybody has medical advice and half of the time it is wrong!!! Of course, it gives me great pleasure when I can point that...

  13. Weirdest ailment you have seen in the schools?

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    This is more of a mental than a physical ailment, but it just happened this morning. Students have finals this week. The ones with 504 accomadations were being tested in the library. A student was...

  14. Burned out?? ALREADY??

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to ams02's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto for me. I graduated with my BSN in May 06 and went to work on a med/surg floor. I only lasted three months. I would stop by the restroom on my way in everyday because I would feel like vomiting....

  15. role of school nurse

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to RN516's topic in School

    The role of a school nurse??? It is the only specialty where you can perform CPR one moment and then be combing gum out of the hair the next without skipping a beat! We are the McGyver's of nursing....

  16. Confused! Want a masters degree - but, in what????

    SchoolNurseBSN posted a topic in School

    I graduated with my BSN in Spring 06, worked 3 months of adult med-surg. Then, I ran like he** as fast as I could to school nursing (which is what I really wanted to do in the first place). I love...

  17. Confused! Want a masters degree - but, in what????

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Thanks for the great info. I am leaning towards a CNS in public health nursing. The problem is that I am in Texas and cannot seem to find a program near me. I do have info about Rush University in...

  18. Makes you wonder.......

    SchoolNurseBSN posted a topic in School

    Ok - it is barely noon and here is what I have done today. 1. 1.5 hour SST meeting. 2. Helped gather info and student for Licensed Drug Counselor - student fresh out of rehab for heroin, marijuana,...

  19. School Nurse Get to Know You!

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    1. How long have you been a school nurse? This is my 3rd schhol year. 2. How many students do you serve? 430 (down from 1100 last year) 3. How many schools do you serve? 1 4. What age ranges do you...

  20. Makes you wonder.......

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    yeah.......just a normal day. i did decide to push through and completed 3 hearing and vision screenings after

  21. Fake Illness

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Story of my life. I work for a large urban district. 70% of my kids have truancy issues. These kids better be dying for me to send them home. I have had parents show up because the kiddo used their...

  22. Confused! Want a masters degree - but, in what????

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Thanks for all of your great replies. The good thing about having a BSN is there are so many options for getting a Masters. Unfortunately, there are so many options that it is very confusing!!! I just...

  23. What dumb things have teachers / staff said to you?

    SchoolNurseBSN posted a topic in School

    I brought some sports physicals to my Athletic Director's attention today. Now mind you, these are usually given to me days after the sport actually starts and only with my asking on several...

  24. Just a vent

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    It is a struggle. I have tried student / staff education, signs, privacy screens (which staff usually just knock down to get through). Everyone thinks it seems to be a hallway or something. A few of...

  25. What dumb things have teachers / staff said to you?

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Thanks for the wonderful posts. I am just amazed at teachers. They expect their students to read everything and follow directions - yet, they do not practice what they preach!!! I was accused a few...