LACA BSN, LPN, RN

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    And we wonder why the students can't follow directions...

    LACA replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Since it was an hour early, is that still considered a medication error? What is the time frame on when it's too early/too late to safely give a
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    Educating about puberty?

    LACA replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    They aren't necessarily punished for talking about it in general, but if a parent doesn't want their child included in the discussion, I'm sure they don't want another child replaying the discussion...
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    Educating about puberty?

    LACA replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    We provide a permission slip home a couple of weeks in advance, giving parents the choice to opt out. It's written in large letters on the slip that it is NOT A SEX EDUCATION CLASS. The kids are split...
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    Common interview questions for a school nurse position?

    LACA replied to ScrapKath's topic in School

    As for the pregnant high school student- my answer was along the lines of "I would assure her that she could trust me and I would maintain her confidentiality and together we would sit down with the...
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    Common interview questions for a school nurse position?

    LACA replied to ScrapKath's topic in School

    My interview consisted of a lot of "what would you do" type questions. I'm in an elementary position now, but also interviewed for a high school position before this one. I have been asked: What would...
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    Primary household earner?

    LACA replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is an electrician and I'm an elementary school nurse. He makes quite a bit more than I do, at least double. He will be out of his apprenticeship in May, and will get a very sizeable raise...
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    Disappointment in colleagues

    LACA replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    If they know of the abuse, they are required by law to report (at least in my state). Failure to do so is a crime punishable by jail time and/or fines. Is that not the case in your state? As for the...
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    How to cope with stress overload??

    LACA replied to LACA's topic in School

    Thanks. Your reply made my day better as well. Remember to hug and kiss those three precious children every chance you get...I know from experience that you are never guaranteed the next moment with...
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    Where do they change the briefs of special needs children in your school?

    LACA replied to NurseMommyRN's topic in School

    There are two little girls here in my (public) school that are in briefs. One is in first grade and one is in kindergarten. They are changed in my office, with the door closed and locked and the...
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    What can get you fired??

    LACA replied to kelsie*bear's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Honestly, in an "at will" state, any/every mistake or error can POSSIBLY get you
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    How to cope with stress overload??

    LACA replied to LACA's topic in School

    I've gone through grief counseling and it's not so much that I need help with that. It's going to be a hard time of year for me and my family, regardless of how much counseling or help I've gotten....
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    Going home for cramps. Really?

    LACA replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I missed more than a few days of school because of bad cramps and heavy periods. I don't deal with it much here at my school because it's elementary but I have sent a few of the 5th grade girls home...
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    Why didn't you call me?

    LACA replied to Flare's topic in School

    I tried to refuse calling her, but my principal's thinking behind giving in and calling her every time was that she would eventually get tired of being called all the time and tell us we didn't have...
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    Why didn't you call me?

    LACA replied to Flare's topic in School

    Yeah, I have quite a few parents like that. I have one particular boy in 1st grade (who, in my opinion, is a very immature child) whose mother I have to call EVERY time he steps through my door...even...
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    Drug screenings

    LACA replied to Flare's topic in School

    For some reason (unknown to me...) they only test athletes--ie, football, cheerleading, golf, basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer. They don't test band or any other club/organization...
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    Drug screenings

    LACA replied to Flare's topic in School

    I'm the minority on this one I guess. Or rather, our district is. The school nurses perform random drug tests on 7th-12th graders, 3 times per season (3 rounds in the fall, 3 in winter, and 3 in...
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    Possible finger fx and no answer at home

    LACA replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Purple_Scrubs, I'm right there with you!!! Over the summer, my 22 month old daughter went to a preschool program at a local church in our town. The church is literally 1 1/2 miles from our house. On...
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    Why didn't you call me?

    LACA replied to Flare's topic in School

    If the child's neck was hurting just because of doing situps in PE, and the child told you that, and there was no other s/s....I probably wouldn't have called either. If the child reported that it...
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    Thoughts on Christmas scrubs...Yea or no way?

    LACA replied to GoECU's topic in General Nursing

    As I sit here in my brightly colored Halloween scrub top with bats, ghosts, pumpkins, candy corn, and witch hats on it and my bright orange scrub pants, I had to smile! I'm an elementary school nurse,...
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    5th grade personal hygiene>>>

    LACA replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

    Check out the website for Always...they have a great puberty education program...I guess it's through Proctor and Gamble? Anyways, I used it last year and it was great. You just estimate the number of...
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    Depression after a miscarriage.

    LACA replied to MsGreenBeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I've lost two sons (I've since had a baby girl who is now 22 months old). All three of my children are within 2 years of one another. My oldest son would be 4 this December and my youngest son would...
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    If you go to the ER or doctor's office, do you tell them you're a nurse?

    LACA replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    A couple of weeks ago, I spent 3 days in the hospital with CP and tachycardia. I was diagnosed with POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). My heart rate got as high as 188 when I stood one...
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    New Grad RN, 17 weeks pregnant with upcoming interview

    LACA replied to skschultzRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm glad you decided to tell them that you are pregnant...I don't think starting out a new job by being dishonest is a good idea at all. And that's how they are going to see it when they realize that...
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    not looking "put together"

    LACA replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I guess I'm one of the girly girls..... I'm a 24 year old elementary school nurse...I come to work every morning in my "cutesy" scrub tops with my solid colored pants, neatly ironed...hair is...
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    Physicals for Obese Students

    LACA replied to Allie911's topic in School

    I wouldn't think you would be able to make them get the physical... As for the note, I would let Mom know that anything longer than 2-3 days requires a doctor's note, SPECIFYING why and how long he...