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  1. This kid is driving me CrAzY!

    safarirn replied to LACA's topic in School

    Just like Purple said... with those kids I just slow myself down & give them attention. This is the perfect time to teach them how to play tic-tac-toe. You wouldn't believe the number of kids that...

  2. Help otoscope exams for young children.

    safarirn replied to VFCnurse's topic in School

    I was never trained in Nursing School on how to assess for an ear infection using an otoscope... so that is out of my scope of

  3. encopresis

    safarirn replied to Graciehope's topic in School

    Would a pull-up or some type of disposable undergarment help with clean up until the encopresis is not an issue for him? That should eliminate the need for a complete clothing change w each

  4. On what planet does it make sense...

    safarirn replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    Wow. Just

  5. Sent Home Sick

    safarirn replied to meeka720's topic in School

    That's what I

  6. Head injuries/head bumps

    safarirn replied to katynurs22's topic in School

    I follow my own personal 'ALWAYS CYA' policy. I call for any & every head injury. And for any cut/ scrape/ abrasion/ bruise that i think needs an explanation. If the child is going to go home...

  7. And the disease of the week is...

    safarirn replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    Lice is our 'bug' of the week!

  8. snow days

    safarirn replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    A couple

  9. Tetanus shots

    safarirn replied to intheweeds's topic in School

    Yes, I

  10. Has the school nursing job market changed?

    safarirn replied to OTconsideringBSN's topic in School

    In my area I am seeing the same as geocachingRN. Lots of school nurses that used to depend on their husband's income are leaving their low-paying jobs & working back at the hospital due to...

  11. class head checks

    safarirn replied to momnurse23's topic in School

    If 1 student has lice, it's our policy to check the entire class. No, I don't wash my hands between each student. I take gloves & if someone has dirty hair, or lice I would remove gloves,...

  12. Help!-What can we feed this kid?

    safarirn replied to DistrictNurse19's topic in School

    My own child has severe food allergies. I pack her lunch daily. I accept her food-safety concerts as MY issue, not the school's. Stakes are too high, IMO. Too bad that mom doesn't feel the same

  13. Tips for Tummy Aches.

    safarirn replied to watsonRN's topic in School

    If they're hungry or have an upset stomach I try saltines. If they are achy/ crampy I have them drink water, use the bathroom & if that doesn't help I have they lie down for 10 minutes. That...

  14. Week before break - how's your office today?

    safarirn replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    It's been INSANE

  15. what do you wear on your job?

    safarirn replied to emille's topic in School

    Scrubs or business casual. I prefer scrubs. If I were you, I'd call one of the district school nurses & ask her what is standard practice for uniform. I'm sure she'd be happy to tell

  16. What are you ??

    safarirn replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Most days I'm both all in the same day... sometimes within the same hour... or the same minute... sometimes with the same student, depending on the

  17. Here's another good one!

    safarirn replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    MC3... With the loose tooth kids. If it's really, really loose, I ask them if it's really bothering them. If so, I offer them some gauze to help grip their slippery tooth, to they (themselves) can...

  18. Parents won't send inhaler to school

    safarirn replied to pvtschoolnurse's topic in School

    Document. Document. Document. I send a letter that states, 'upon review of your child's health record, you're child, -insert full name here- has been diagnosed with asthma in the past. And then it...

  19. Christmas countdown !!

    safarirn replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    10 days left for me. I can't

  20. Christmas gifts for med kids

    safarirn replied to luvapug's topic in School

    Teachers/ staff are not allowed to give students gifts under *any* circumstances in my district. I guess it's policy so no one plays 'favorites' or get accused of worse things

  21. How often does your school district hire new school nurses?

    safarirn replied to luvapug's topic in School

    They used to stay around for a while, within the past 3 year there has been a lot of turn over. A new nurse in one of our district schools almost yearly. This has a lot to due with the economy. Most...

  22. documenting burns

    safarirn replied to cruzcontrol's topic in School

    You are bound by law to CALL IN & REPORT any suspected sign of abuse. It's CPS's job to investigate

  23. Fancy clothes

    safarirn replied to meeka720's topic in School

    I see more 'spills' in his future! lol Too

  24. What supplies do you take during a fire drill?

    safarirn replied to Needsmorechocolate's topic in School

    My emergency bag and our EPI-PEN tote bag. You never know when an allergic student will get stung by a bee. I have never packed up the inhalers, but if there really was a fire, I would toss those in...

  25. So that's where all my gloves have been disappearing to!

    safarirn replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I know what you mean. The office staff steal my boxes of nice, sift, thick tissues. Even after I labeled them "NURSE" they still take them form my storage room & have them on their desks!! And...