Eleven011

Eleven011

Home Health,Dialysis, MDS, School Nurse

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  1. Welcome to Monday Morning.....

    Eleven011 posted a topic in School

    when everyone who was sick ALL weekend long, comes to see the school nurse....because we can fix you

  2. Welcome to Monday Morning.....

    Eleven011 replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    THIS! And now parent is mad because they are at work and have to figure out what to do with little darling. Ugh. Parent - its a

  3. Curiosity

    Eleven011 replied to imaneedmycoffeefirst89's topic in School

    I have about 20 med visits and about the same number of extra ones give or take a few. Goes up during flu season and strep outbreaks. Way too many drive by visits - bandaid for my hangnail, fix...

  4. Anyone Else have to Sub in classrooms??

    Eleven011 replied to rnknsn's topic in School

    So do you have your teaching degree? Is that why they are pulling you? Who does your work when you are pulled to teach? I can't imagine ever getting put into a classroom as the teacher! I...

  5. C'Mon Now!

    Eleven011 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Wonder if Mom is home tearing the house apart wondering where she left

  6. Question re: bed bugs, etc

    Eleven011 replied to AMcCallRN's topic in School

    I would call, but use a more tactful approach. " Johnny is here at my office with lots of little bites on him, did you notice that?" " do you know what they might be from?" That would give them...

  7. HS Nurses, are you involved in extracurricular's?

    Eleven011 replied to Avill's topic in School

    Not technically, but with 3 of my own kids in my school, all in varied activities and clubs, I end up being at a ton of things by default. You know, I'm the mom with the "good" schedule so I can do...

  8. school nurse as a mom

    Eleven011 replied to catia108's topic in School

    I've been a school nurse for 3 years and I have 3 kids in school. I think it works great. Granted I work in the same school as my kids attend - that makes a big difference. I can pop in to...

  9. Staff that gets injured on the job.

    Eleven011 replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    Were you supposed to wheel your portable xray machine down the hall and check it out??? I will help out staff when I can. Just this morning, had a staff member that got stung by a wasp, she had a...

  10. Health office software

    Eleven011 replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    We use Infinite Campus. I like it, seems easy enough to get around, however I have nothing to compare it

  11. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Eleven011 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Ugh. Not back in the routine. Orange and blue today. I'll just eat in my

  12. Who is back already?

    Eleven011 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    First day back today with kids. To say its been crazy is an understatement. Between construction, admin change, new staff, etc. Ugh. It'll get better!! Very happy that everyone here is pretty...

  13. Salt water rinses

    Eleven011 replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I do this. Will also try a salt water gargle for an annoying

  14. Anyone else have to fly solo

    Eleven011 replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    I am the only nurse in my district, but that only includes one school, so no traveling around. Its PreK - 12 and has about 650

  15. Weird reasons to come to school nurse?

    Eleven011 replied to Avill's topic in School

    I actually do read quite a few TB tests for high schoolers and some staff. We have a large employer in town who hires lots of part time kids and they require tb's. I don't mind doing it. Quick...

  16. Summer sports clearance HS

    Eleven011 replied to Rsrfrn's topic in School

    That sounds very frustrating and I would go to your supervision or an Admin and either have them put more days into your contract, or explain that you aren't doing work for free. I'm very lucky and...

  17. Supplies???

    Eleven011 replied to jenoglv's topic in School

    Assessment items: BP cuff, stethoscope, thermometer, otoscope, oximeter, scale/height stand Wound care: all sizes and shapes of bandaids, gauze, qtips, cotton balls, wound wash, coban, ace wraps (if...

  18. Who is back already?

    Eleven011 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Staff goes back Aug. 28th, Kids come Sept. 4th. Will be my 4th year. I've been to the office once to rearrange, put away supplies that were delivered over the summer, and unload all the stuff that...

  19. C'Mon Now!

    Eleven011 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Boo!! Too early!! Hope you have a great day

  20. Does Anybody Else...

    Eleven011 replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    I'm the only medical person in my school and I'm the only one who wears

  21. providing OTC Meds to teachers/staff

    Eleven011 replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    We don't keep medications on hand for staff. I have a limited budget as it is to purchase things for students, let alone staff. That being said, if a staff I am well acquainted with comes to me...

  22. Just offered the position

    Eleven011 replied to kndrpn's topic in School

    First off, congrats on your job offer!! We'd love to have you join our ranks! That said, its summer time now, and many of us are off enjoying our hard earned vacation! Its pretty slow in here...

  23. scheduled meds

    Eleven011 replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    I send meds home with most kids on the last day of school. My medication permission form has a spot to check if parents want to pick up kids meds or have me send them home with kids. 99% sign to...

  24. What is your academic calendar and what state are you in?

    Eleven011 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    South Dakota- Public School 17/18 school year - Staff - 8/14 - 5/11 Students - 8/17 - 5/8 18/19 school year - Staff - 8/28 - 5/24 Students -...

  25. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Eleven011 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Breakfast of