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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. sunscreen in school

    photomom replied to Flare's topic in School

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

  8. 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...

  9. 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!!...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. FFP with diprivan?

    photomom posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I was wondering if anyone has ever given FFP with diprivan before? I had a pt with 1 peripheral and needed to be sedated with diprivan, but also really needed FFP and we were unable to get another...

  17. Need Refresher with Insulin/Mag/Pit Infusion pump setup

    photomom replied to mee6's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Anytime you CAN run drips by themselves, it's good practice to do so. However, you don't always have that option and it's important to know what can and can't go together. There are several drugs...

  18. FFP with diprivan?

    photomom replied to photomom's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes, it drives me absolutely bonkers. Recently I had a pt with orders for blood and she had a 20 in her boob... uhm, not the best access?? And I don't think there is a good reason that they don't come...

  19. FFP with diprivan?

    photomom replied to photomom's topic in MICU, SICU

    Well, she had just been admitted at shift change, and her antibiotics were being held until morning when hopefully we'd have another line in place. Yeah, we needed more

  20. FFP with diprivan?

    photomom replied to photomom's topic in MICU, SICU

    again, good idea. I think the most frustrating part of it was that the physician wasn't willing to be involved in the solution. He was in surgery all night and wouldn't even really talk to me (except...

  21. FFP with diprivan?

    photomom replied to photomom's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hmm... Good to know for next time! I wonder why that is? Unfortunately, she would not have made it 15 mins without sedation - at least not pleasantly and with ETT in place - as we had toyed with that...

  22. Need Refresher with Insulin/Mag/Pit Infusion pump setup

    photomom replied to mee6's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm guessing your question is are insulin, magnesium sulfate and pitocin compaitble to run into one iv site at the same time? If so, the insulin should not be run with either of the other 2 because...