BettyGirard

BettyGirard BSN

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  1. Foley pain

    BettyGirard replied to lucy8686's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I started doing more research when I got several students that were on a long term basis (prior to that the typical duration was two

  2. Foley pain

    BettyGirard replied to lucy8686's topic in General Nursing

    While there can be urethral trauma associated with repeated intermittent cathings, I suspect the benefit is that they're out more than their in. Foreign bodies inside the body are typically...

  3. Foley pain

    BettyGirard replied to lucy8686's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Forest. In our situation, when a student complains of "bladder" pain they often mean urethral pain. Silicone and smaller does go a long way

  4. Fun end of year complaints

    BettyGirard replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I get a bunch of "I'm cold" complaints this time of year (the building is air-conditioned). I suggest that despite the temperatures outside, they may consider more than the minimal amount of...

  5. Does size matter (Gloves nurses, gloves!)

    BettyGirard replied to guest825264's topic in General Nursing

    That is so wrong. A stethoscope, perhaps. But gloves and other protected clothing are required to be provided (see earlier posts of the

  6. Take Away Envelope/Containers

    BettyGirard replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Yes, our local sheriff's office and a few other county locations med disposal

  7. Does size matter (Gloves nurses, gloves!)

    BettyGirard replied to guest825264's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I have the same problem with the foley trays. My hands are too big for those gloves (what are they XS? I'm not that big). Gloves are cheap, even the individually wrapped sterile ones...

  8. drug exposure symptoms??

    BettyGirard replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Just because you heard information from another person doesn't absolve you from making a mandatory report (at least not in my state), and mandatory reporters face protections over what arises from...

  9. drug exposure symptoms??

    BettyGirard replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Doesn't sound like meth exposure, but often meth users have other stuff going on (like marijuana use). It might be withdrawal symptoms though. Alas, this would fit into my opinion of a mandatory...

  10. Self Cath Resources???

    BettyGirard replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Those were the ones I was thinking about. Google failed me ? It's been a while since I had the elementary

  11. Multiple schools

    BettyGirard replied to Pcherry001's topic in School

    It doesn't work. All it means is they've dumped health paperwork for five schools on you without you being able to provide anything approximating a reasonable level of care. (just my

  12. Self Cath Resources???

    BettyGirard replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I've not seen a student needing cath assistance for a while being in high school, but I certainly remember a few when I was in an elementary building. We endeavored to have subs but I told the...

  13. Self Cath Resources???

    BettyGirard replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    There were some comic books...somewhere... hold on. https://info.wellspect.us/hubfs/2018/Medikidz/Understanding Clean Intermittent Catheterization for Girls.pdf (other activities and videos on the...

  14. Do you do a countdown to end of school?

    BettyGirard replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    33 days and counting! I numbered the days on my calendar. A couple of my regulars look at my calendar each time they come in to get the

  15. Looking up patients on Facebook

    BettyGirard replied to falconersys's topic in General Nursing

    I'd not do it. I don't know if Facebook could associate me with the patient or not. Even if it wasn't a HIPAA violation, I'd certainly not want it known that I was doing it to my employer. Those...

  16. Countdown to Spring Break.....

    BettyGirard replied to AdobeRN's topic in School

    Cath, April, not Caff. I took out there catheters so they could enjoy their vacation. I've got to put them back on Monday (and have one more girl who has been added for the next two weeks...

  17. Foley catheter: Is a small amount of leaking when sitting normal?

    BettyGirard replied to Raccoon-Eyed-Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to the balloon placement already mentioned, check the tubing itself. As you were told by others any blockage due to kinking or anything else can cause the bypassing. Also with...

  18. Countdown to Spring Break.....

    BettyGirard replied to AdobeRN's topic in School

    My three decaths showed up promptly so I was out by 3:30. Off to St.

  19. Countdown to Spring Break.....

    BettyGirard replied to AdobeRN's topic in School

    Today's the last day before spring break. I just counted the calendar and we go 34 days straight (except for Memorial Day) after we come back. Planning on visiting my sister over the break....

  20. Trouble with acute care after school nursing?

    BettyGirard replied to travelnurse79's topic in School

    Skills are skills. Each nursing specialty has different skills. Working in the ER is different from working in the PICU or a burn center. School nursing is no different. I do more medical...

  21. First visit after spring break

    BettyGirard replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    In the past when we spring break ended at Easter, I'd get a few kid who had too much chocolate and jelly beans on Monday (and that was elementary school). I know the first kids in the door on Tuesday...

  22. I need my instructor

    BettyGirard replied to SquatsNScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Certainly, ask for clarification. Some students are just shy that way. Others are like you and would jump at the opportunity to learn a skill they hadn't done. I still remember one of my...

  23. Sub Notes

    BettyGirard replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    My usual sub is someone who is already in the district so she's familiar with the school. As with others, I have a "sub folder" with the scheduled visitors (diabetics, etc... ). I try not to be...

  24. Typical schedule.

    BettyGirard replied to BostonNurseNic's topic in School

    Officially, I'm not on the clock other than when the children are in the building, meaning 20 mins before the homeroom bell until ten minutes after dismissal. I try to keep it to that unless I've...

  25. Catheter Change Question (May seem stupid!)

    BettyGirard replied to lauragou's topic in General Nursing

    You've lost me. All the urine between the clamp and the bladder end of the catheter will come out with the catheter. You don't want to reflux urine into the