SchoolNurseBSN

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  1. Nurse's office as common area?

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    They would just kick down the door

  2. New Diabetic Kiddo

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    You are not alone! This is a prime example of why nurses are so needed full time on every campus. If it makes us nervous, what about the unlicensed people that have to help these

  3. Frustrated to no end.....

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to LACA's topic in School

    When dealing with uncooperative parents, I always try my kill them with the kindness act. "What can I do to help you?", "It must be tough for you to deal with this situation."etc. Sometimes that...

  4. Is this correct??????

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    We as school nurses face a lot of pressure from staff, parents, students. However, we must stand our grand and protect our

  5. I passed!!!!

    SchoolNurseBSN posted a topic in School

    I took the test on 3-6-10 and have already received my letter. NCSN on the first try.

  6. Student wants to go home...

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Everybody in the building has an MD or RN after their name!! Unless, of course, they see bodily fluids and then they know

  7. How do you handle these?

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to LACA's topic in School

    ring, ring... "hello, John's mom? I have John here and I think his shoulder is really injured. He says he hurt it Saturday and i would have expected it would be better today, but he can't use the hand...

  8. How do you handle these?

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to LACA's topic in School

    It is just all part of the job as a student advocate to assess

  9. A fever...and no answer at home!

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to LACA's topic in School

    I agree Martha. I would not put such kiddo on the bus. I would get my principal involved at this point. I would also be putting some ice packs on kid to try to bring that fever

  10. Taking certification exam this week

    SchoolNurseBSN posted a topic in School

    I am getting really nervous. I have been studying for over a year! I was just curious, does anyone know how long it takes to get results? I will be on pins and needles. Plus, $325 is a lot of money to...

  11. Taking certification exam this week

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Glad it is over. I feel pretty good. The NASN study guide was a good

  12. Fun School Nurse stickers!

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I saw those stickers. I like them, but what about privacy

  13. Administering emergency medicine

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to Nurse_Ziba's topic in School

    Can one of these Docs give you standing orders "in writing"? If they can't do that, forget it! You have to have an order to give it! If it is a true emergency, call

  14. Ridiculous request

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to Flare's topic in School

    In my district, we are not allowed to see any private area of a child! So, helping wipe is out of the

  15. Staff Members who refuse treatment ???

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    A few years ago, I had a janitor who clutched her chest and slipped to the floor. She complained of pain radiating to the jaw and left arm, and was sweating profusely. I had someone call 911 before I...

  16. School nurse and pregnancy

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to pvtschoolnurse's topic in School

    Congratulations. I am 8 months pregnant and this is my 2nd pregnancy as a school nurse. I always practice good handwashing, got my seasonal and H1N1 vaccines, make sure I eat right (yes, even at...

  17. Just can't win...

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to bandaider's topic in School

    I would not have called 911 on a child with normal vital signs. She saw doc the same day and was perfectly fine! The only thing that would result on calling 911 would be a big bill for the parents to...

  18. Screening PK kids

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    This is my first year n elementary, came from middle school.I did my first class of PK this week, did 16 and it took the entire day. I am also 8 months pregnant. I think I will wait until I get back...

  19. kids sleeping in class

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    I agree. I have had kids that are up all night because of a new baby in the house, parents fighting, took a Benadryl before school, sleeping in car because homeless. You never know until you ask. I...

  20. Wet Pants !!

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to schoolnurse09's topic in School

    Yeah, part of the territory. The clothes we have fly off the shelfs and never get returned. I always just call the parent and then counsel them on keeping an extra set of clothes in back pack. If it...

  21. Weird !!

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Ha! Ha! Those type of days really scare me. You know, the whole calm before the storm

  22. Medication Problems

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    The irony of the matter is.....the teacher is the one to pay when this student does not take his meds on time. If he starts acting out and is inattentive, it is because she "forgets". I might want to...

  23. Thankless job

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I feel your pain. I had a week similar to yours last week. Yesterday, I put a band-aid on a 1st grader and he looked at me with these big brown eyes and said "thank you nurse, you are so nicest to...

  24. Always in the Dog House !

    SchoolNurseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Many of the parents I work work are struggling to make ends meet and missing work is a big problem for them. This is where, we as nurses tend to look at the overall needs of a family and other staff...

  25. Need kindness from my school nurse sisters

    SchoolNurseBSN posted a topic in School

    7:45 this morning: a teacher who had vomiting, low grade temp, and chills most of the night comes running into the clinic and vomits in my bathroom. I get a history (including-why are you here this...