Rubor

Rubor

School Nurse, Pediatrics, Surgical

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  1. Calling parents

    Rubor replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    Wow that's super ridiculous and a complete waste of

  2. Non compliant Diabetic Students

    Rubor replied to NurseVal93's topic in School

    I have 15 and all but 2 are independent. A call definitely to parents to figure out maybe even that they can become independent and get the orders rewritten. How old are these

  3. Introduce myself

    Rubor replied to WIpediNP's topic in School

    I hope it all works out for you! It took my district 2-3 months to get back to me when I first applied. Hang in there. You definitely seem like an assets to any district! Good luck and let us know...

  4. Type 1 diabetes

    Rubor replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    I always check before giving insulin. Do you have a care plan for the student? I will tell ya each student is different so you think you know diabetes but then you have 15 diabetics (that's how...

  5. Who has an assistant?

    Rubor replied to nurseshajwani87's topic in School

    I have assistants at my schools, but I am part time so it makes

  6. Today....

    Rubor replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    You are not alone. I have been at this for a bit and I still have those times, especially as things change and responsibilities get added

  7. Med Schedule

    Rubor replied to MegWorth's topic in School

    Are your orders from doctors written as PRN? Albuterol obviously, but what of the other orders? Do the parents just call you and tell you that so and so got their PRN med at certain time? OR do...

  8. Diabetic Coverage at all activities

    Rubor replied to NYschoolnurse's topic in School

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  9. Diabetic Coverage at all activities

    Rubor replied to NYschoolnurse's topic in School

    Be careful about what is put in those 504's your district is putting themselves in a position where they have to follow accommodations that might not be reasonable or easy to meet. I would talk to...

  10. HS student with odor, call nurse?

    Rubor replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I have some supplies: pads, deodorants, soap, and things like

  11. Doctor notes

    Rubor replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    Can you give more information? It really would depend on the situation, so yes I would

  12. Unknowingly speaking to a doc...

    Rubor replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I did similar. I had no clue this mom was a doctor. I was talking about what doctor offices will do and might do. Yeah she is now my primary care

  13. EMS talking down to Nurse

    Rubor replied to heynurse1996's topic in School

    Great job!! I have come across nice ones and not so nice (as with any profession). At the end of the day you did not have the necessary equipment, tools or setting to "wait and

  14. Who is your boss?

    Rubor replied to nmr79's topic in School

    Like most, my immediate boss is my admin/principal of the building. However, if I have an issue with my admins I start climbing the tree. That would then mean reaching out to my nursing supervisor...

  15. Lost my husband on Holiday Break

    Rubor replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I am so terribly sorry you have had to go through this. I wish I had words that could help heal. I can offer my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Please reach out to this group and your...

  16. Bathroom accidents...

    Rubor replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I don't mind doing it and have before (with my assistant). It would depend on the

  17. Yes another lice question-Help with a Lice policy

    Rubor replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    I know it is nasty to think of bugs in a person's hair. I do, really... but this is a topic that is more based on people's "fear" of getting the bugs rather than what is best practices. Check with...

  18. Holy pay cut shock!

    Rubor replied to Scorchednurse's topic in School

    I get paid the same as a teacher. I have no interest in working in a hospital again, even with the $40 plus an hour. Thankfully there are folks that will take over of that for me and folks that...

  19. My dad died yesterday

    Rubor replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I am so sorry. Your family will be in my prayers! Take care with

  20. When to call and not call parents?

    Rubor replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    Data, you need to present people who don't understand your job with numbers. I have had to go this route so many times in the educational setting. They understand numbers and visuals are helpful....

  21. Secretary issues

    Rubor replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Don't ever be afraid to stick up for yourself. But some things you need to learn to let go of. Its your own personal level of what you can deal with and what you can't. She undermining your work is...

  22. "My Mom's a Nurse......

    Rubor replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    This is a really tricky area. They have to give consent to their own parents to make an appointment for them. So technically they can sign their own COE at the age of 18. It is one of those areas...

  23. what do you do?

    Rubor replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    What has mom BEEN doing to treat the lice? What products has s he used? Has she contacted the child's health care

  24. I am curious

    Rubor replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    Education, education and more education. Learning through play at that age. I would focus on doing parent involved activities/games around nutrition. You can get the point across without being so...

  25. Introduction

    Rubor replied to nmr79's topic in School

    Welcome to school