Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

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  1. Am I a mean, horrible school nurse?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Thanks for the support, everyone! I really thought there would be at least one voice who said "oh, come on, it is just a couple of plastic boxes...", then I would have to scream. Let's see,...

  2. students that faint from a minor injury

    Purple_Scrubs replied to topsyturvy's topic in School

    I had one go down after her hand was freed from the soap dispenser (long story). It took myself, 2 custodians and the principal to free her and as soon as we got it unstuck she said "I don't feel so...

  3. Make Me Marketable!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking probably peds too. I just hate the thought of IV starts on kiddos That is one of the many benefits to school nursing, most of what we do does not inflict pain. I would rather do 4...

  4. Teacher injury

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Rosie67's topic in School

    Here is an excerpt from School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text (available from NASN bookstore)... "The practice of providing staff members with over-the-counter (OTC) medications...is an accepted...

  5. Teacher injury

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Rosie67's topic in School

    I did not mean to insult you, I am truly concerned. You have had several people tell you that they do not believe this is good practice, but you keep defending it. I am not going to argue, but I think...

  6. Am I a mean, horrible school nurse?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Ha, ha! I could not believe when the second one came in with the exact same issue. People say things happen in threes, well I had a little boy come in who lost a tooth and I had to stop myself from...

  7. Am I a mean, horrible school nurse?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Thanks, everyone. I am glad to know I am not the only "mean" nurse, LOL! On the bright side I do get to be at my own school for summer school, which I was worried about. It is 4 weeks from 8-12, easy...

  8. Teacher injury

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Rosie67's topic in School

    Artisttyc1, please check with your BON and whoever is in charge of school health services on this. Your license might depend on

  9. School nurses NEED to be in every school because I'm tired of having my hands tied

    Purple_Scrubs replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    Yes, there should be a nurse in every school! I just wish the bean counters saw it the same way :) BTW, at my district we do not exclude for ringworm anymore, it just has to be covered and we...

  10. Need bulletin board ideas

    Purple_Scrubs replied to blue bag nurse's topic in School

    I have one up right now called "Six Steps to Healthy Handwashing". I will try to attach a pic later. The steps are: 1. Wet Hands 2. Add soap and rub 3. Lather for 20 seconds (long enough to sing the...

  11. Teacher injury

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Rosie67's topic in School

    I wouldn't give Tylenol or anything to a teacher without a doctor's note - it is considered dispensing meds and is against the scope of practice. So, yes, I guess I would say that would be treating....

  12. I Am Lost...Charting Concerns

    Purple_Scrubs replied to itsmyturn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been out of the hospital for a while, but I cannot stand an unanswered post, so here goes! Med times and d/c times might be documented on the MAR and no where else. I have seen this before. One...

  13. ER's Turn Non-Emergencies Away?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    When I first read this thread, I thought "good for that ED, get those people who do not need to be there OUT!" Now with some recent personal experiences, I have a different perspective... I get kidney...

  14. What??

    Purple_Scrubs replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    You are a better nurse than I, SchoolNurseBSN! If I had all three of those things happen to me in the same day, I WOULD have lost it!!!!! I don't know if any of you are country music fans, but there...

  15. Teacher injury

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Rosie67's topic in School

    I agree. I don't see not giving ice to the teacher as an unwillingness to "go the extra mile". I would have done the same with a child! Our first aid protocol allows ice for the first 24 hours after a...

  16. What is your head lice policy?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    We have the same no lice/no nit policy. I hate it, it goes against the recommendations of virtually every major pedi organization, but we keep it because parents would throw a fit if we did not. So,...

  17. Nursing Communication: How to Make Sure Patients Feel Our Caring

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Wendy Leebov Ed.D.'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Awww shucks, thanks! I actually printed out your Tips for practicing presence and have it taped on my desk as a

  18. Did I do something wrong?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to lilbiskit78's topic in School

    I think you did fine, too. I have to tell you that I started school nursing last year in mid-year (February) like you, and it is not easy to do so. There is a lot of on the job learning, and within...

  19. Who do you think of when you think of allnurses.com?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    I always keep an eye out for Tweety's posts, and of course all my pals on the School Nurse

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

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    Just had a parent ask if I could just "pretend to be her" for a few minutes and adminster a med to her kid with no doctor's orders or parental permission signed. Um, no, I don't think I will be...

  21. For those who wear whites...

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a question for those nurses who wear whites. I really do like the idea of white for nurses because of the traditional look and the fact that you are easily identified as the nurse. I am...

  22. Hope this ends well...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    So glad to hear it! I am happy that your diabetic student seems to have some good judgment, also. I am sure that it is due to your diligent teaching, so kudos to you for

  23. What are YOUR coping mechanisms?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to nurturer's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yep, Katnip, riding is a great stress reliever, and maybe the only exercise I actually enjoy. I can't wait for my trainer to get my 3-year old started under saddle so I can get back into riding! I...

  24. Nursing Communication: How to Make Sure Patients Feel Our Caring

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Wendy Leebov Ed.D.'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Awesome tips! As a school nurse, sometimes I realize that I have not even made eye contact with a student when they are in my office: as they tell me their complaint, I am writing down their name, the...

  25. What type of nursing do you do?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Cdnurstudent's topic in General Nursing

    School Nurse (Texas) RN, BSN Bachelor's or higher required, BSN preferred This is the only kind of nursing I want to