theksmom ADN, BSN

theksmom has 15 years experience as a ADN, BSN and specializes in Med-Surg; Pain Clinic; School Nurse.

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1. IHCPs

   theksmom replied to kmazur15's topic in School

   Hi I think you're referring to what we call IHP's (Individual Health Plan)? We only write them for students with allergies and Epi-pens in the clinic, seizures with diastate in the clinic, diabetics students that we provide care for, and serious car...

2. just a little vent...

   theksmom replied to jnemartin's topic in School

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3. Immunization compliance and exclusion

   theksmom replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

   I am also a Texas school nurse and this is the start of my 4th school year. You are doing exactly what you are supposed to do. I hate to say that I've grown numb to the parents getting angry, but I really have; especially those who have had all summe...

4. Field Trips

   theksmom replied to SmallTownNurseSWL's topic in School

   we send the daily dose for the student in the medication bottle it comes in and put the rest of the pills in a separate bag or container labeled with the students information. A trained teacher or aide then signs the medication out and back in at th...

5. What are your thoughts?

   theksmom replied to NewTexasRN's topic in School

   No, your not being unreasonable. It's also great to arm yourself with what the State requirements list for school nurses as well as what the first response suggested...having a good come to Jesus meeting. We are fortunate to have aides in our clinics...

6. Exclusion Policies

   theksmom replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

   Our district follows the CDC guidelines. If the student vomits once, does not have a fever and is able to keep liquids down, I tend to let them stay at school. Of course, if they vomit again, then they go home. Sometimes test taking, a presentation, ...

7. The Nurse at the Bedside

   theksmom replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for the beautifully written article. AIthough I have chosen to leave the bedside to become a school nurse, I agree with everything you said and thank you and all the others who are at the bedside. Keep up the amazing work!

8. Tattoos in Nursing

   theksmom replied to chiandre's topic in Professionalism

   I don't see anything wrong with nurses having tattoos. After having served in the military for over 10 yrs, tattoos were/are a way of life. There were polices in place as to how the tattoos are to be seen and these policies have transferred with me t...

9. Is it possible to be a fit nurse?

   theksmom replied to Crystal112's topic in Stress 101

   Thanks for the reply. I actually made it a priority to get started doing something yesterday and tried Zumba. It was pretty good, but I think I'll give P90X a try for the days I just don't want to leave home. My husband has it (so sad) and we have ye...

10. Is it possible to be a fit nurse?

    theksmom replied to Crystal112's topic in Stress 101

    I have a question for everyone. Does anyone know of a good at home exercise program? There are days that I really don't want to drive all the way to the gym, plus I have small children and with my husband away child care is an problem, especially wit...

11. Confessions of a 30-Something RN Grad

    theksmom replied to LuvofNursing's topic in New Nurse

    OMG. I absolutely love this story because it matches what happed to me exactly 4 days ago. I just found out Saturday morning that I had passed! The only difference between your story and mine is that on the drive back home I cried most of the way a...

12. Issue paper

    theksmom posted a topic in General Students

    Hello everyone. I hope question fits here. I have to do an issue paper on if nurses should participate in capital punishment. I've found a lot of information on physicians, but nothing specific to nurses. I have to argue pros and cons and, of cou...

13. Possibly relocating to Ft Leonardwood

    theksmom replied to theksmom's topic in Missouri

    Thank you so much for your help. If this ends up being our duty station I'll keep you posted and look you up if that's ok with you. Child care and schools are going to be my next questions so any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks again

14. Possibly relocating to Ft Leonardwood

    theksmom posted a topic in Missouri

    Hello everyone. I hoping someone can provide me with some information. I will be graduating with my RN in May of this year and there is a strong possibility that we will be getting stationed at Ft. Leonardwood. Can anyone tell me about the jobs th...

15. Those with kids

    theksmom replied to nocheapones's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I haven't read many of the other posts, but I'm sure they all say the same things. You can do it! I have an 8 and 3 yr old and it gets hard, but you can manage. If your children are older they will understand better if you explain things to them. ...