caretakerofkids RN

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    Tired of being "the bad guy"...

    caretakerofkids posted a topic in School

    I am tired of being the "bad guy" and I just want to keep our kids safe! Are the rest of you getting negative feedback from parents when you have to call to tell them their child needs to quarantine...
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    If you have gotten your COVID Vaccine...

    caretakerofkids replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Received my first dose of Moderna on 1/6/21 in my left arm. My left arm was sore and had some numbness in my left hand the day of the shot. The following day, my left arm was VERY sore and heavy...
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    Got My Vaccine Yesterday

    caretakerofkids replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I had my first vaccine (Moderna) a week and one day ago. My arm was VERY sore the afternoon of the vaccination and even worse the day after. I've had soreness with the flu shots and other...
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    Glasses for students in need

    caretakerofkids replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I don't know about this program either, but our local Lions Club is a valuable resource that pays for eye exams and glasses for our students in
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    Exclusion Guidelines- AHHH

    caretakerofkids replied to WyVy's topic in School

    KeeperoftheIceRN, I believe I was in that same meeting! I'm also in Texas! This is frustrating! We've had kids a little over a week and so far, parents have been pretty understanding. I sent a...
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    Show me...

    caretakerofkids replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    The inside of my door for this past school year... "Life is tough, but so are you." Mental health has been a big issue for the past few years, so I wanted to go with something encouraging. Also, our...
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    nice surprise

    caretakerofkids replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

    I, too, had a nice surprise for Nurse's Day (celebrated today since next week is Teacher Appreciation). I was given a soup and salad luncheon (yummy!) and a nice gift, but the best thing was that the...
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    CE class for school nursing

    caretakerofkids replied to Purple036's topic in School

    I get a lot of mine off of the txhealthsteps.com. They offer some free ? online courses that cover topics applicable to school nurses. When you go on their webpage, you should see "COURSES" at the...
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    Tissue thief!

    caretakerofkids replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I'm blessed to work with a great group of teachers and a great small community!!! Every year, during Nurse's Week, the committee in charge of staff celebrations, etc., will ask different classes to...
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    Not lice but what?!

    caretakerofkids replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Is it possible it's brand-new, unhatched nits? I've seen new nits that were tiny and blackish attached on the hair shaft very close to the scalp. They especially stand out on light-colored (blonde)...
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    Boosting Immune system

    caretakerofkids replied to WineRN's topic in School

    My first year as a school nurse, I had every sickness that went around our school. Second year was much better. Now, in my fourteenth year, I rarely ever get sick (knock on wood!!!) -- I like to...
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    Ideas for Health and Wellness Night

    caretakerofkids replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    We had representatives from Medicaid/CHIP (Texas) come out and set up with information for our families. They also had goodies such as pens, pads, coloring books, etc. and it didn't cost our school...
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    Field Day

    caretakerofkids replied to 1mrsbs's topic in School

    It's Field Day here, too, but luckily because of rain it was moved to our gym with a shortened schedule I sometimes feel guilty that I despise Field Day so much, I mean, as a nurse, I'm supposed to...
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    Nurse Funny

    caretakerofkids replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    This is pure genius!!! Love
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    Here I Am!

    caretakerofkids replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Here's me... well, actually I'm not sure which one is me
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    Thank you all!

    caretakerofkids replied to msschoolnurse's topic in School

    Thank
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    Thank you all!

    caretakerofkids replied to msschoolnurse's topic in School

    School nurse of 12 years here and I've been lurking for a long time! I love this group! Lots of kindred spirits and lots of much-needed
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    Immunization Reporting TX

    caretakerofkids replied to javgjv2012's topic in School

    This looks like the link to the website I usually submit my information through: CHRS Login I'm located in East Texas, so I'm not 100% sure this is applicable state-wide or just in my region. I...
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    Immunization Reporting TX

    caretakerofkids replied to javgjv2012's topic in School

    Usually the Texas Department of State Health Services Immunization Branch will send out an information packet in the fall to public schools in Texas. The information will give a "snapshot" date and...
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    caretakerofkids replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    A fifth-grader came to me on Friday with a complaint of "seeing spots." Upon questioning her a very little about recent activites, she said she had been outside, felt like she needed to sneeze and...
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    Nurses, why do we nurse when it is so hard for some of us??????

    caretakerofkids replied to kat009's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Possible her name is Katarina Parr, but my bet is that it's not her actual name. Katherine Parr was the 6th wife of King Henry VIII and I'm guessing that's a play on that
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    Happy School Nurses day

    caretakerofkids replied to bsyrn's topic in School

    Happy School Nurse's Day to all!!! School nurses rock!!!
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    School Nurses: Non-Nursing Tasks????

    caretakerofkids replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    all of the above plus... getting gum out of hair repairing broken eyeglasses and I've been asked to clean dog poo off a
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    permission to poop granted!

    caretakerofkids replied to Flare's topic in School

    I work in a small school. We have a one-stall staff bathroom that I refuse to go #2 in!! If you walk out after relieving yourself, everyone will know it was you!!! The other alternative isn't much...
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    Spare clothing

    caretakerofkids replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I ask teachers to bring clothes (mostly pants) that their children outgrow. Also, there are several community organizations and churches that help us with clothing donations for our "supply closet."...