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1. Pediatric patients...parents are KILLING me!

   photomom replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

   I think sometimes, not all cases but some, the parents are scared. Either they don't know how to care for their child or they're afraid of stepping on the nurse's toes. I agree that it's important for...

2. Diabetic student - What would you do??

   photomom replied to photomom's topic in School

   I like the idea of telling parents (backed by the principal) that they must have the authorization in place to come to school, but what if the parents just don't care that much about whether they're...

3. Diabetic student - What would you do??

   photomom replied to photomom's topic in School

   Unfortunately, there was only one number for mom (a cell) and it was turned off because she was at work and the child didn't know where her mom worked (it was fast food, but she didn't know which...

4. sunscreen in school

   photomom replied to Flare's topic in School

   I understand requiring parental consent, but why a drs order or

5. Diabetic student - What would you do??

   photomom posted a topic in School

   I had a situation yesterday that I'm personally frustrated about. I had a student who brought her insulin pen to school, and her brand new meter, and left them with me. I thought everything she needed...

6. Dealing with nosey nurses

   photomom replied to Aviationurse's topic in Agency Nurses

   No, not necessarily, but it doesn't hurt to be friendly. On the flip side, I've heard from several agency nurses that they always just feel like they're there alone and that the FT nurses are too...

7. Crazy new school nurse sub situation

   photomom replied to photomom's topic in School

   Yes, I am in touch with the supervisor several times a day but she is also new to the district and rather at a loss of what else to do. Ended up sending a student to the ER today - oh what a mess!!...

8. Crazy new school nurse sub situation

   photomom posted a topic in School

   Working this week in an inner city alterniative middle/high school as a sub. They actually haven't hired a FT nurse yet (and I heard rumors they're looking, but the way I've seen this place run, who...

9. Note to teachers about visits to the nurse....suggestions welcome

   photomom replied to nursefarmgirl's topic in School

   Just a quick question as a new school nurse sub. If a student comes asking for a bandaid because the one they had on fell off, do you need to fill out all the paperwork as if that was a full clinic...

10. Dealing with nosey nurses

    photomom replied to Aviationurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    Go with how you feel about the situation, but honestly it's not always about being nosey. Before I started working with an agency, talking with agency nurses was honestly the best way to do my...

11. New School nurse sub - advice??

    photomom replied to photomom's topic in School

    Hey danceluver, I actually got an ICU job right out of school and have been doing that for the past 5 years. I am only starting as a school nurse sub now through an agency and apparently it depends on...

12. New School nurse sub - advice??

    photomom replied to photomom's topic in School

    Oh, and maybe a silly question, but how high of a fever = send home

13. New School nurse sub - advice??

    photomom replied to photomom's topic in School

    Thanks Donnacee! That makes me feel a LOT better! I know, I know. It's just a basic nursing job, but my brain isn't usually in minor complaints mode when I'm in scrubs so it's sometimes hard to step...

14. New School nurse sub - advice??

    photomom replied to photomom's topic in School

    MassED, thanks! You make it sound so easy and fun and like maybe I'm worried for nothing. :) I just don't like to be unprepared and since I don't know what to expect, it's hard to prepare. I think I'm...

15. New School nurse sub - advice??

    photomom posted a topic in School

    Hey all, I come from a critical care background but have an opportunity to work as a school nurse sub. I thought it would be a great opportunity to broaden my nursing experience and to pick up a few...