XingtheBBB BSN, RN

I work with a nurse (cover her building) who gives out crutches for use at school. They are to be returned at the end of the day. We have students who specifically ask for them during the day (the ultimate badge of pity?) Personally, I feel that inju...

Penn State Hershey has one in the end of June with several peds tracks.

I had a senior student transfer to another high school. The request from the new school nurse for his records arrived was the day after our seniors completed their last day of finals, the day before their grades were due. Are you kidding me? The new ...

Mostly concussions and seizures/ r/o new seizure. My most unexpected was a TIA. It was in the first week or two of school and because of our switch to a new computer program (instead of health cards) we were not aware that the child had a dx of AVM o...

We have one student with these precautions except for the mask, and from what I've gathered one parent does keep the child in a bubble at home but the other parent takes the child out to restaurants that are not allergy safe when that parent is out o...

I used to use a big chunky diaper pin through my daughter's laces. We had duckies, crayons, and plain colors with locking heads.

Often, they function like a Drs office with some ready care hours. Usually there is a provider and then an office staff- MA's/LPN's, RN for triage, organizing screenings, some direct care. Depending on the clinic. Sometimes they do more ready-care se...

That reminds me of a kid who said "I have an inhaler but I haven't needed it in about 10 years!" But Sweetie... you're 6.

OK, lets assume for a moment that at some point (haha) in the history of pencils, they contained lead in the writing core... Do they not know the first thing about how lead poisoning works? What rock do they live under? I'm honestly obnoxious enough ...

You'll have to take post-BSN coursework in school nursing to be certified. Otherwise you can work as an aide, not as a school nurse. Several PA school offer the course.

Does anyone know how to make nosebleeds stop faster when it's standardized test time and students are supposed to be participating so the whole class is waiting for them to return? Because, apparently, I'm supposed to?

Ugh. I'll give allergy shots to staff at camp because they have to be onsite pretty much 24/6 and should not be wasting their 2 hours a day or Saturday off trying to get into the Dr office but it's rude that it was assumed you'd give shots and she de...

I usually just have them hold their nose with pressure. Ice if we need to. Afrin would be great if it was a frequent offender although one of our frequent nosebleed kids does great with just saline gel. It wasn't a crazy bleed worthy of any packing b...

It likely either reflects their ability to plan and implement an orientation program or just a mismatch of job and nurse. There are hundreds of specialites and sub-specialties, it's not one job fits most. I saw that you posted in a New Jersey forum. ...

I give in to power naps, too! Their schedules are a bit crazy. Why go to class and zone out if a pick-me-up helps. And the lack of long stories detailing questionable symptoms is refreshing!

I actually have some band aids at home that say "tiny unicorns will kiss you better"

Being able to be a 3 season nurse so I can go to camp in summer! Where I am not even the nurse anymore!

And they aren't even putting effort into acting or concocting stories. I keep hearing brutally honest "I'm tired and I just want to go home" and "Ummm. I don't feel like being here. Do you think I can go home? Lie down for the next 4 periods?" Bruhh...

What have you talked about with that other nurse? How much will she be available to you? How close is EMS? What is your medical support? What kind of personality are you- especially in an emergency? Is it a good learning experience? Undoubtedly, if y...

I want this in poster form

We added glucose tablets (they never expire) to each Go bag in each building. Each classroom contains them as we never know where a student might be- homeroom, "special", or pulled into the closest room from the hall. (those already contain hammers t...

My district is doing a seminar for interested students but discouraging walk out for safety reasons. And in a semi-rural school, why bother? Walk to where? Who would see your statement? The seminar will include law enforcement reps and a local senato...

We are allowed (by local regulation) to dispose of ours in our biohazard bag once it was securely taped shut.

Do you have the type of sling with the open bottom for toileting? Not the hole in the bottom but the U shape that leaves the whole bottom hanging out. I had a home care child that required some practiced wiggling, but I could get clothing out of the ...

Been there! (Well, the alarm, not the sharps container) Mom had NO CLUE how to silence it. "I tried running it over with the car. It never stops" (C'mon now...) So I researched and found the hole and a paperclip. So there's a button now??