kidsnurse1969

kidsnurse1969

Coronary Care, School Nurse

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  1. Illinois School Nurses...I need your help!!!

    kidsnurse1969 replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    I suggest that you refer to the Illinois Department of Public Health document "Chronic Infectious Diseases in Schoolchildren". The link is:...

  2. My Students LOVE me!

    kidsnurse1969 replied to skoolnurse's topic in School

    I wasn't the victim but a few of us "TP'd" the principal's office. It was just good clean

  3. Peanut Allergies

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    Our school had our first student with a severe PB allergy this year. (He was a pre-K student and ended up moving within a couple of months). I did not feel that the school could "guarantee" a peanut...

  4. If they think they can do a better job, why do they need us ???

    kidsnurse1969 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    I would have sent the parent to the teacher's classroom to deal with

  5. Made a terrible mistake at work and now I'm about to put in my 2week notice

    kidsnurse1969 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    I'm an RN and this is my 3rd year in the school system. I have to admit that I don't always call the parents with every apparently minor head injury. As you learn and get more experience, you can...

  6. Job Security

    kidsnurse1969 replied to missfixit's topic in School

    I am a RN working in the school . I am the only nurse in the district (about 1000 kids pre-k to 12). I am not worried about my job being cut but I am working on becoming a Certified School Nurse in...

  7. Please help ! What would you do for this situation ?

    kidsnurse1969 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    I would also consider following up on the Motrin to see if it is working. There might be something more effective that can be used if this is not

  8. Why do parents keep sending kids to school with meds !

    kidsnurse1969 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    I had a parent get nasty yesterday because she had sent a completed medication authorization form to school but no meds. When the student needed the meds, none were available-DUH! Why is this my...

  9. Care plan for burn patient

    kidsnurse1969 posted a topic in School

    A new student transferred to my school this week. She is 3 months post severe burns to 85% of her body. I am not sure where to look for information related to her long term care. She has had skin...

  10. Seriously, does my office look like a wal-mart???

    kidsnurse1969 replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Although I don't enjoy these type of visits to the sickroom, I don't mind helping with the "accidents" in school. Who else could do it? I might be able to discover a urinary problem or other issue....

  11. Get your kid some glasses!!!

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I feel your pain! This can be a very frustrating job. You need to look to the kids that you have helped (and continue to help) to renew your faith in the job. Visit with a student or two that have...

  12. Clinic Numbers

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I joke with my staff that I want to see chunks in their teeth and splash marks on their shirts if I am supposed to believe the kid had anything more than a chunky burp. I have a supply of 1 gallon...

  13. What OTC meds do you keep in your clinic?

    kidsnurse1969 replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    Here is a link to Guidelines for Illinois State Board of Education. It could be a start for you CowgirlBSN.

  14. What OTC meds do you keep in your clinic?

    kidsnurse1969 replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    I am wondering why the salt water gargles are off

  15. triage algorithm

    kidsnurse1969 replied to country mom's topic in School

    Here is a link for "Emergency Guidelines for Schools: Guidelines for helping an ill or injured student when the school nurse is not available."...

  16. What OTC meds do you keep in your clinic?

    kidsnurse1969 replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    I am in Illinois. I do not have a MD to prescribe routine meds for my district so I do not give anything that is not brought from home with a completed Medication Authorization form signed by the...

  17. Truancy and a 504 plan

    kidsnurse1969 posted a topic in School

    I am looking for information regarding how to handle a student with an IEP and documented significant health history that suspected of being truant. She reports missing for "health reasons" but we...

  18. Truancy and a 504 plan

    kidsnurse1969 replied to kidsnurse1969's topic in School

    This has been an ongoing issue for this student for many years. We have discussed Homebound tutoring but mom insists that she wants the student in school all day every day. We have shortened the...

  19. Managing Headlice

    kidsnurse1969 replied to topsyturvy's topic in School

    I agree with and follow a similar practice as Topsyturvy. I also have the greatest trouble with the hysteria of the staff on this issue. I have found that head lice is a permanent part of some...

  20. School Health Fair

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Our elementary school has family movie nights in January and February. I have considered having a "Family MOVE" night with simple silly activities to show how easy it is to keep your family moving...

  21. Fake Illness

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    If an older student is complaining of an illness without objective symptoms, I will call the parents and give them my assessment first and then let the student talk to the parent. At least the parent...

  22. Fake Illness

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I am a former frequent flyer:lol2:. Now, as a nurse in the school, I sympathize with the desire/need to have a friendly face listen to my aches and pains and do things to make me feel...

  23. Remedies for the disruptive cough??

    kidsnurse1969 posted a topic in School

    I am looking for non-medicinal remedies for the disruptive/annoying, dry, hacking cough that is so typical at this time of year in the midwest. Cough drops are not allowed in our school without...

  24. What is your ratio?

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    I am the only nurse in a district of approximately 950 students. Our elementary school has ECE, pre-k and K-6. This is where my office is and where I spend most of my time. Grades 7-12 are in the...

  25. Just a vent

    kidsnurse1969 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    My goal in working with the high school is to: Assess the student Call the parent to report the findings myself Finally, let the student talk/whine to the parent about how bad he/she feels.Of course,...