Eleven011

Eleven011

Home Health,Dialysis, MDS, School Nurse

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  1. Phys. Assessment for Standing Meds

    Eleven011 replied to tomn13's topic in School

    I would not do an assesment everytime unless I had guidance from a Dr. order on what to do with results of an assesment - For example - hold med if hyperactive bowel sounds. Or, like others...

  2. 2 weeks closed

    Eleven011 replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    We are closed for this week so far. I am hourly also, and am at work cleaning, and helping anywhere else I'm needed to prep for elearning/home learning and meal service. We didn't have to come in...

  3. If your school is closed re COVID19, what is your role

    Eleven011 replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    The governor has just asked my states schools to close next week. We have a meeting after school to figure out what that means to us hourly staff that can't really "work from home". Kids are...

  4. Hand dermatitis a seeking away from bedside job.

    Eleven011 replied to Nicurn345's topic in School

    I bet I wash my hands as much as an inpatient nurse, but I am certain I don't put on gloves as much. Not sure if that would help your situation or

  5. Spring Break

    Eleven011 replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    Enjoy your break! I know many schools get one, but we don't have a Spring break ? In fact our next days off arent' until April 10th/13th for Easter and then that's it until school is out for the...

  6. Got my P & G stuff today!

    Eleven011 posted a topic in School

    Same as last year - box of pads for girls, tiny deodorants for boys. But at least they came quickly and I can set a date

  7. Nightmare Principals Man...

    Eleven011 replied to SnowDark38's topic in School

    TLDR - Too long, didn't read. Basically its a summary of the post in case you don't have time to read it

  8. School sponsored travel

    Eleven011 replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Our school and community is small and only offer up these trips every 3-4 years. This is an off year, so we are in the clear,

  9. 50 school days left until Summer

    Eleven011 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    56 days left for me! I've had the countdown printed since

  10. Your favorite extracurriculars?

    Eleven011 replied to guest464345's topic in School

    I am also the identifier of every stray pill found anywhere in or around the building. Panic had ensued not too long ago as staff presented me with a bright red and blue capsule - "this looks...

  11. Medication Storage

    Eleven011 replied to CurlyRN's topic in School

    I just got a new office this year, and I have meds in an actual wall cabinet like in a clinic, with a counter top underneath. They are lockable and right beside a sink with a cup

  12. How do you get a sub?

    Eleven011 replied to Jenniferocious's topic in School

    This is one of the worst parts of my job! I am responsible for finding a replacement for me, and it sucks! I don't know why, I'm the only one in the school who can't call in to the secretary, but...

  13. Supply Question

    Eleven011 replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    I have to submit an order/budget to our finance manager around this time of the year for supplies I need next year. Then it all gets ordered over the Summer and I come back to work to a large pile...

  14. Time tracking spreadsheet/comp time

    Eleven011 replied to CurlyRN's topic in School

    I get it now. I think there are some apps for your phone that would work for this

  15. OTC meds for Staff

    Eleven011 replied to cid1's topic in School

    I don't budget for it, so no, I don't. Most of the staff I'm friendly enough with that if they are having a horrible headache and forgot to bring any pain relievers with them, I'll just give them a...

  16. Time tracking spreadsheet/comp time

    Eleven011 replied to CurlyRN's topic in School

    How do you track hours to be paid? Do you have a timecard or such, or are you salaried? We clock in and out on our computers, and then use that system to keep track of our

  17. Happy Valentine's Day!!

    Eleven011 posted a topic in School

    I have already had a yummy roll from our secretary, ordered lunch with staff from our local restaurant, and my desk is full of candy, cookies and valentine cheezits (who knew??). How's your "thank...

  18. School Nurse Pay

    Eleven011 replied to BHS Nurse's topic in School

    I am paid hourly, but it is put into contract form - X number of school days x 7.5 hours a day = yearly pay and then divided up x 12 monthly paychecks. If I would be required to work extra or take...

  19. Attendance Overboard

    Eleven011 replied to ChristmasNurse's topic in School

    I am lucky to have admin that understand the balance of me trying to keep healthy kids in school vs. the sick ones at

  20. Pink Eye Policy

    Eleven011 replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    Sure, go ahead! Our handbook was pretty lacking too, so I gathered all the "assumed" policies I could think of and wrote them up. Had our local doc look them over and give his nod of approval and...

  21. Providing Care to Staff

    Eleven011 replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    I do many things for staff - mostly b/p checks, some lice checks on the uber paranoid, "what do you think of this rash/spot" type thing. But nothing treatment wise like a shot. I would have...

  22. Pink Eye Policy

    Eleven011 replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    This is what is in our handbook (I re-wrote the medical section of our handbook my 2nd year here) - 5. Pink eye (conjunctivitis) : Parents/guardians of any student with the signs and symptoms of...

  23. Almost couldn't keep it together....

    Eleven011 posted a topic in School

    Ok, so I have two 4th grade boys that come in at the same time after lunch. One is a diabetic and does his calculation and shot, the other gets his meds. Jokers, good boys. So first kid comes in...

  24. How? Just, HOW?!

    Eleven011 replied to ihavealltheice's topic in School

    I have had three separate "stapled my finger" incidents! (middle school teachers are starting to hide their staplers!) Never stapled together though. One, the student had already removed...

  25. tick tock....1 more sleep

    Eleven011 replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    LOL, no. Our HS kids were taking to skipping fun days before vacations, so they were told those days were required attendence. It got them nicknamed "mandatory fun" by the kids, and the staff just...