kidsnurse1969

kidsnurse1969

Coronary Care, School Nurse

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  1. Terrible sack lunch advise

    kidsnurse1969 posted a topic in School

    A kindergarten teacher has recently noticed that one of her students is bringing a sack lunch containing nothing but chips, cookies, snack cakes and similar junk food. She is keeping an eye on the...

  2. How do you handle...

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I do not check students based on a report from a "innocent" third party. I will let the classroom teacher know that there has been a report. If he/she sees signs of an infestation (excessive itching,...

  3. Am I the only one? (Vent)

    kidsnurse1969 replied to raidermom's topic in School

    If parents send a note like that to school then you know the kid will use it! I will generally let the kid call home so the parents can deal with the problem. The parents created that problem and...

  4. MRSA

    kidsnurse1969 replied to meeka720's topic in School

    A 504 plan would only be necessary if the MRSA was "substantially limiting a major life activity" related to the school day. Except for possibly an increase in absences related to frequent infections...

  5. Tiredness?

    kidsnurse1969 replied to manjaNurse's topic in School

    If the student does not have a health concern but "needs" to go home then the teacher or administrator can call the parents and force the

  6. Hey! it's my nurse!

    kidsnurse1969 replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    I was just thinking this morning after a hug from a little guy:redpinkhe, that this phrase is one of my favorite parts of my job.

  7. Just a rant

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Calibean's topic in School

    Do what the teachers do when they have a sick child: Call in from home and let someone else find a sub and worry about the rest of the kids. You have to take care of your

  8. Weird Requests

    kidsnurse1969 replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    For zipper issues on a 5th grader, I would have the student call home and request mom to bring in another pair of

  9. need some tips for kids remembering to come

    kidsnurse1969 replied to momnurse23's topic in School

    I have used a sticker chart. I give the student a sticker every time he/she comes for her meds without being called for. When she gets 5 stickers then she gets a reward (such as lunch in my office,...

  10. Ever thought about teaching working in a school?

    kidsnurse1969 replied to certifiedschoolnurse's topic in School

    I teach handwashing and "germ class" to some younger grades. It helps the little kids to know who I am earlier and on a positive

  11. Vision/Hearing Screenings

    kidsnurse1969 replied to millhouse's topic in School

    I am in Illinois. The v/h screening is ran by the health dept. If the nurse is not certified to do it then the health dept will do it for a

  12. What have I gotten myself into??? AAHHHH =)

    kidsnurse1969 replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

    It depends on your location. Each state has it's own requirements. What state are you

  13. post-planning

    kidsnurse1969 replied to momnurse23's topic in School

    It sounds like a great time to create a list of all of the things that you have done through the year to be given to your administration. Things like: Administered XX doses of medication, Assessed...

  14. Totally out of the loop...aargh!

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I had a similar experience last week. I got a phone call from the county health department asking if any of our kids that were on the field trip to the zoo the day before had any GI symptoms. I said...

  15. Introducing a Helper

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I try to put up a display in May the says something like "Who needs what in 2011" I give information about physicals, immunization and dental requirements for attending school in my

  16. New Diabetic Kiddo

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    When you stop getting "flutters" in your gut then it might be time to get out of the

  17. When do you report to CPS?

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I would document carefully in all cases. Documentation of previous injuries will help validate the allegations if future injuries occur. Perhaps the student is case #3 has been a frequent flyer...

  18. Student wants to go home...

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I remember being a frequent flyer as a child too. My school nurse was still working in my old school when I got this job. You bet I called her to get some starting points. She retired a couple of...

  19. Taking certification exam this week

    kidsnurse1969 replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Good

  20. First Aid Kits for Teachers/Office Staff. What do you put in yours?

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    I also included simple cheap cpr masks, 4X4 gauze and an abd pad for major bleeding. I would refrain from putting any medicated creams or substances in the

  21. funny office visit

    kidsnurse1969 replied to jagalu100305's topic in School

    It is not just the little kids. Last week I had a junior in my high school complain of her hands being blue and tingly. I was not in that building until the afternoon so I contacted her mom ( who...

  22. First work related dream since being a school nurse

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I had dreams about head lice several times during my first months on the job. I had to stop telling my husband about them since they were freaking him out

  23. funny office visit

    kidsnurse1969 replied to jagalu100305's topic in School

    Yesterday I had a 4th grader with the worse pain of his life everywhere from his neck down. Walking, talking and no tears. He must really like me because he comes to see me a

  24. "substitute-itis"

    kidsnurse1969 replied to mc3's topic in School

    After seeing 3 or 4 students from the same substitute, I will take my thermometer and stethoscope to the classroom and give the talk about who gets sent home and how we have to work through minor...

  25. Need your help/suggestions!

    kidsnurse1969 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Portion controls is a good one. Many kids (and adults) don't know what a real serving size looks like thanks to our super-sized