kidsnurse1969

kidsnurse1969

Coronary Care, School Nurse

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  1. Personal aide for student with seizures??

    kidsnurse1969 posted a topic in School

    I have a parent who is asking for a personal aide for her 17 year old daughter while on the school bus. The student has Partial complex seizures. She does not have any medication to give to her when...

  2. Medication Problems

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I have used a sticker chart to help students remember to get their meds. When the student comes on time, they get a sticker. When they have 5 stickers they get a reward. Then they need to earn 10...

  3. Seriously considering getting out

    kidsnurse1969 posted a topic in School

    I am seriously considering leaving my position as a RN in a school. This is my 4th year in the position. I am even taking classes to become a certified School Nurse in Illinois. I am the only...

  4. Fake Dr. notes??

    kidsnurse1969 replied to kidsnurse1969's topic in School

    I am frustrated that my administration has not taken any action. I guess in the big picture, this note is not important. But the lack of consistancy on the part of the administration is wearing me...

  5. Fake Dr. notes??

    kidsnurse1969 posted a topic in School

    What do you do if you suspect that a note from a doctor's office has been forged or doctored? I have a note in question so I called the dr's office to verify. Initally, the receptionist said that...

  6. school nursing tips

    kidsnurse1969 replied to frann's topic in School

    This type of situation will be all too common if/when H1N1 becomes prevalent. How can we isolate sick kids on 2 cots in one little

  7. Not off to a good start

    kidsnurse1969 posted a topic in School

    I tried something new this year. I have never done head checks at the beginning of the school year and I don't do class or school-wide head checks. This year I compromised and during the first week...

  8. Spec. Ed RN, first aide/care

    kidsnurse1969 replied to BlueeyesRN's topic in School

    Congratulation on the job! It sounds challenging. I do not use antibiotic cream or hydrogen peroxide without a doctor's order. Soap and water works just fine and doesn't challenge the nursing...

  9. I PASSED!!!!

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Artistyc1's topic in School

    GREAT

  10. Not off to a good start

    kidsnurse1969 replied to kidsnurse1969's topic in School

    I advocate for the policy to be changed. I have supplied the appropriate research based information trying to get the policy changed. I am "on record" disagreeing with the no-nit policy. That said,...

  11. Not off to a good start

    kidsnurse1969 replied to kidsnurse1969's topic in School

    Unfortunately, my district is holding fast to their no-nit policy. I have provided the research and advocated for a change of policy without success. I will continue to try to educate and update the...

  12. School Nurse's using N-95 Respirators

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    The school is not requiring it and I am not going to bring it up either. I think it is over-kill for all of the "potential" that we will

  13. given meds

    kidsnurse1969 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in School

    I wouldn't consider that good

  14. New 504 eligibility regulations-anyone overwhelmed?

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Maine17's topic in School

    Our district is working hard to establish a consistent 504 policy. What new regs are you referring to? Where can I access them? I sure hope that we don't have to start from

  15. students that faint from a minor injury

    kidsnurse1969 replied to topsyturvy's topic in School

    Last year a 2nd grader passed out after presenting a newspaper article to his class. It was the story that he picked out of the paper to tell the class about. The kids were asking him questions...

  16. What is your head lice policy?

    kidsnurse1969 replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    I am in the same small town, no change, lice-phobic situation. None of the evidence-based, best practice documentation has done any good in my district either. Just last week, I had a teacher send...

  17. Need bulletin board ideas

    kidsnurse1969 replied to blue bag nurse's topic in School

    I have done food groups of the month. I think next year I am going to go with National Monthly Awareness themes. I googled "national awareness and found a government website with a calendar of the...

  18. Did I do something wrong?

    kidsnurse1969 replied to lilbiskit78's topic in School

    I think you did fine. I wonder what her peak flow was at home. Did they have her check it then? Flare ups can happen quickly. Make sure you document

  19. uh duh !

    kidsnurse1969 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    This happens a lot in my school. Sometimes the kids even have a note from the parent stating to call if Johnny is not feeling better. Here they come with the note in their hands at 8:30. I allow...

  20. Teachers and Ice

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Rosie67's topic in School

    The teachers always want to use "medical ice" for their drinks. So last week, I added a good amount of salt to the bag of ice cubes. I clearly marked the ice "medical use only! Do not eat" No one...

  21. Fifth Disease ?

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    The Communicable Disease Guide from the Illinois Department of Public Health, 2002 states that no restrictions for cases of Fifth Disease if the child is fever-free and feeling well enough to...

  22. I just saw...

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    I had a second grade teacher bring me a student with an ugly bruise on her upper arm. The student's family has had custodial issues and the teacher wanted to make sure that the bruise was documented...

  23. Frequent Daytime Urination Syndrome

    kidsnurse1969 posted a topic in School

    Has anyone heard of Frequent Daytime Urination Syndrome or Pollakiuria? I have had a handful of first graders go through a "phase" when they have the sensation that they have to urinate every 5-10...

  24. Frequent Daytime Urination Syndrome

    kidsnurse1969 replied to kidsnurse1969's topic in School

    The cases that I have seen have been over my 3 years in the school. One of the cases was my own daughter. She just phased out of it with

  25. Teachers wanting meds?

    kidsnurse1969 replied to kaylee3's topic in School

    There is a supply of tylenol, Ibuprofen, cough drops and antibiotic cream available to teachers in a cabinet in the sickroom. If they ask for it I just point to where the staff supply is. I don't...