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  1. U-500 in an insulin pump?

    schoolnurse1001 replied to delphine22's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    My mother uses U-500 in her pump and has for several years. She rarely has

  2. My heart is shattered into a million pieces :(

    schoolnurse1001 replied to healthstar's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sound likes you have a lot of positives about your work that you need to focus on. Take their advise and try something with a slower pace, especially the first year so you can build confidence in...

  3. bone marrow transplant unit?

    schoolnurse1001 replied to sophie<3's topic in General Nursing

    My dad had a stem cell transplant at Vanderbilt and was on the BMT unit several times for complications from Graft vs Host disease. It was listed as ICU on the hospital billing. Those were some of...

  4. Opinions re: Child's high rate of absences?

    schoolnurse1001 replied to Tina, RN's topic in School

    That probably was just standard protocol for anyone who reaches a certain number of absences. I would recommend you speak with your guidance counselor about getting a 504 plan. That will cover him...

  5. MRSA

    schoolnurse1001 replied to meeka720's topic in School

    Can't imagine why he would need a private nurse for only being a carrier. Lots of people are carriers and don't even know it. I agree with the teacher being more diligent with his hygiene/hand...

  6. How busy are you?

    schoolnurse1001 replied to ColleenJune's topic in School

    1) what school level do you support? middle school 6-8th 2) how many students are in your school? 500-550 3) how many students do you see each day? 20-30 4) do you have an assistant? no, but i do...

  7. school-based flu clinic

    schoolnurse1001 replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I give immunizations in the school without parents present as long as I have the signed consent from the parent. But I work for the Health Dept. and we have signed protocols including anaphylaxis...

  8. homemade inhaler spacer

    schoolnurse1001 posted a topic in School

    I have a sixth grader that can not get the hang of using the inhaler. I have tried and tried teaching but he still can not coordinate it correctly. He does not have a spacer. I have heard you can...

  9. My school nurse poem I made up

    schoolnurse1001 posted a topic in School

    My boss wanted us to make up a poster about our clinic so I decided to write a poem: We never know what'll come through the door It could be wheezing or a big red sore Here comes a pt. who has hit his...

  10. funny office visit

    schoolnurse1001 replied to jagalu100305's topic in School

    Frequent flier yesterday said she had a nose bleed during science because of the molecules in Science

  11. Happy Thanksgiving Break!

    schoolnurse1001 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I work Monday and Tues then off. Yay. Ready for a little break and sleeping in. Have a great

  12. Nurse Caused Student Injury?

    schoolnurse1001 replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I work in a middle school and sadly:o I have had students lie regarding things. This year, so far, it was that I gave the student a H1N1 without consent. The dad called the school upset that his dd...

  13. Great absence excuse notes

    schoolnurse1001 replied to Gampopa's topic in School

    Too funny I had one the other day that said...."excuse K, she had the

  14. kids sleeping in class

    schoolnurse1001 replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    I usually try to find out why they are so sleepy: up texting late last night, watching TV or what. If it is one of those reasons I send them back to class and tell them it is a lesson learned that if...

  15. Urine-like odor?

    schoolnurse1001 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I have heard that kids who are around people making meth will have an urine odor due to the anhydrous amonia used in making meth. Hope that's not the

  16. Reason for leaving to become stay at home mom

    schoolnurse1001 replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    I took a 4 year break after my third child to stay home. I just put that I left last job to stay at home with a new baby. I was hired in my first interview and have been back in nursing:redbeathe...

  17. Teaching Health Class

    schoolnurse1001 replied to gatherswool's topic in School

    I teach a human growth and development class twice a year and I don't do the discipline. I may tell them to be quiet but the main teacher is always in there and will take care of anyone who needs to...

  18. School nursing.

    schoolnurse1001 replied to Ash_Rox87CMA's topic in General Nursing

    For injuries, if you have any concerns at all always call the parent. Better to let them know and let them make the decision on whether or not to take to DR. than for student to get home and end up...

  19. Swine Flu

    schoolnurse1001 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    We are on fall break this week but had several cases of flu last week. I am in

  20. can we use medicine for burns, rashes, bug bites?

    schoolnurse1001 replied to Trueblood83's topic in School

    I'm in KY and I have a written protocols by a physician for any cream or OTC med I use. Consents are sent home to parents in the beginning of the school year. If the parents don't sign and return I...

  21. All School Nurses

    schoolnurse1001 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I work at a middle school (6th-8th). This is my sixth school year as a school nurse. I love my job and my kids at

  22. OTC meds....... and a few other questions <3

    schoolnurse1001 replied to lovepink's topic in School

    We have protocols written by our Medical director at our health dept. Each school nurse has a copy of all of our protocols. The parent must sign a consent for nursing services at the school if they...

  23. Back to Work

    schoolnurse1001 replied to raidermom's topic in School

    First day back today. Summer goes by to

  24. Would you work in your child's schoo?

    schoolnurse1001 replied to linda1959's topic in School

    My son spent his three middle school years in my school. I really liked it most of the time. I knew who he was hanging with and what kids he would never be allowed to hang with. The only downside...