schoolnurse1001

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

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 yourself. I knew I could never work in ICU/ER du...

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 the most caring nurses I have ever seen. I say you...

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 for extra absences as long as your dr. is willing to...

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 washing but am curious if the Dr. has actually ordered...

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 have a clerk that pulls charts for me and puts the...

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 protocols with epinephrine available for reactions. ...

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 make one out of rolled up paper. Has anyone ever ...

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 head He tripped and fell is what he said What do ...

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

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

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 had told him she got the shot. The student was my...

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

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 you stay up late you WILL be sleepy. I had a kid...

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 reason.

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 for 5 years now.

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 be calmed down. I'm like you. I like to be a safe...

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 with a broken bone. Don't be afraid to say I don't ...

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

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 don't put any cream on or give any meds. I would g...

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 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 want me to give the student any medications. (OTC)....

First day back today. Summer goes by to quickly.

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 was I knew every little thing he did wrong, that ...