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

    cowgirlBSN posted a topic in School

    I am a school nurse for a small community school district. Therefore I have an entire school, prek throught 12th grade. I have tried a million different ways to tell parents that if they want their...

  2. Clinic Numbers

    cowgirlBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I've been wondering the answer to this question since I've started school nursing as well! Really, it depends on your teachers. If they are inclined to send every little thing so they don't have to...

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

    cowgirlBSN replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    I'm in Illinois also. I'm feeling like I'm doing some things that perhaps I shouldn't. Our medication guidlines are up to the districts correct? Our medication authorization sheets include giving otc...

  4. Sure, I'll risk my license so you don't have to leave home

    cowgirlBSN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I understand your frustrations. One day it's a teacher, the next is a parent. It always seems to be something making you question your job. We are a major minority in the school setting but we are...

  5. Love & Hate

    cowgirlBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I seem to get my toes stepped on a lot (teachers thinking they can diagnose and send home without my opinion). I get frustrated when they send the same student back 2 and 3 times a day when I've sent...

  6. Managing Headlice

    cowgirlBSN replied to topsyturvy's topic in School

    We have been having a horrible time with lice this year. We have a new family in the area that are chronic lice carriers. Our school is a no nit policy so they have been home for numerous days, so...

  7. What kind of work do you do in the summer??

    cowgirlBSN replied to tleigh7097's topic in School

    I've been thinking about that too lately. This is my 3rd year at school nursing and before that I worked for 4 years at a hospital in ICU and Surgery. I was burnt out of the hospital setting so I'm...

  8. School Health Fair

    cowgirlBSN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Get a hold of your PTA for help. They are a big resource for me. They can help organize the event and give you man power if you need it! Sounds like a really cool idea! Good

  9. Cutters

    cowgirlBSN replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    I also have a cutter in our high school. She has so many problems and they all stem from her terrible home life and upbringing. Every time she comes in for bandaging I will call her counselor. Several...

  10. Confused! Want a masters degree - but, in what????

    cowgirlBSN replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    I'm right there with you. I'd love to get my Nurse practioners license. With a baby at home and working full time I'm not sure that will ever come about. Clinicals could possibly be done during...

  11. School Nurse Get to Know You!

    cowgirlBSN replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    1. how long have you been a school nurse? 3 years 2. how many students do you serve? 600 3. how many schools do you serve? 1 4. what age ranges do you serve? pre-k through 12th 5. what educational...

  12. Boredom on the job-- creative activities for school nurse down time

    cowgirlBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Well, I have this issue too from time to time. I guess it depends on the day and what's going on in school how busy I am or am not. When I do have luls I usually get online and try to brush up on...

  13. Waiting in the clinic...

    cowgirlBSN replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    My problem is my office is in the grade school office. Our secretary cant stand being around sick kids or someone who has been vomiting. So, she throws a fit or worse, leaves when I have a sick child...

  14. Question for rural community school nurses?

    cowgirlBSN posted a topic in School

    Hi. This is my 3rd year as a school nurse. I also have a bachelor's degree in nursing. Although this is quite a change from my previous work as a nurse, I do enjoy it. Plus the hours are great for...

  15. Just a vent

    cowgirlBSN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Oh wow that's funny! My office is connected to our main office as well. How do you handle privacy issues? Everyone sees and hears

  16. Just a vent

    cowgirlBSN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Amen! I have all these issues too. Its nice to hear common

  17. Question for rural community school nurses?

    cowgirlBSN replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    Your right. I need to get tougher. I've talked with him over a different room but honestly there is nowhere to go. Our school is so cramped that literally every closet is used for something else!...

  18. What to do with Freq flyers?

    cowgirlBSN replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    Thanks for your help. I do need to send letters about what to send to the office. I guess I'm afraid of making enemies or people thinking that I don't want to do my job... so I don't speak up when I...

  19. Need some more help---- QUICK!

    cowgirlBSN replied to PICNICRN's topic in School

    I'm totally going blank trying to remember back to my interview for my position. I do remember our superintendant asking questions like what would I do with a student if.... And how would I handle a...

  20. Substitute Teachers

    cowgirlBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Thanks for posting this. I am a realatively new school nurse and am always looking for newer, better ideas and policies for my clinic. I loved the post where someone mentioned the list for sub...