LACA BSN, LPN, RN

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    My day just got a little bit brighter!

    LACA posted a topic in School

    Last year for National School Nurse Day, I walked into my office to find a desk full of presents...it was great!! This year, I walked in to my office to find a desk....with nothing on it. I was so...
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    My day just got a little bit brighter!

    LACA replied to LACA's topic in School

    I find out next month! I definitely couldn't stand letting it be a surprise, I'm waaaay too impatient for
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    Student with Lice - what to do?

    LACA replied to tictac's topic in School

    It all depends on YOUR district. Some districts still require children to be excluded from class/school if they have lice, regardless of what the CDC recommends. Our state just recently changed the...
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    how did they pass theyre boards??

    LACA replied to reginachanana2660's topic in General Nursing

    I think I'm still in utter shock that the OP doesn't realize what's wrong with this scenario! That's absolutely
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    Puberty class agreement.....

    LACA posted a topic in School

    this friday, the pe coach and i are scheduled to discuss puberty with the 5th graders. this year's class of 5th graders is notorious for discussing inappropriate things at inappropriate times...last...
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    Backup Plan?

    LACA replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I would be heartbroken, to be honest with you. This is my dream job and I love it here. BUT, if that were to happen, I would probably look at going back to a doctor's office job or home health....
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    How to cope with stress overload??

    LACA posted a topic in School

    I realize this probably is off-range for posts on here, but I need some advice... I'm a 24 year old elementary school nurse. I've been happily married for over 5 years, and I have a 22 month old...
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    How to cope with stress overload??

    LACA replied to LACA's topic in School

    I'm also 3 months pregnant with Baby
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    Kinder RU chaos

    LACA replied to Gampopa's topic in School

    WOW. What a terrible situation you are in! We don't do shots and such at my school, and I can't imagine what you are going through!! Keep your head up, summer will be here before ya know
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    Puberty class agreement.....

    LACA replied to LACA's topic in School

    We are doing it on a Friday afternoon, the only thing they will have after the discussion is recess, which probably isn't the greatest idea, but it's the only way we could work it with the scheduling....
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    Puberty class agreement.....

    LACA replied to LACA's topic in School

    Honestly, I'm more concerned about them telling the younger ones than I am them telling other 5th graders. I'm of the thought process that I would be fine with my daughter learning it in a school...
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    It's that time again!

    LACA replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    15.5 for this girl!! WOOHOO!!!!! COME ON MAY
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    In the spirit of recent optimism, what is your true love?

    LACA replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    What an awesome post!!! Hmm...what are my loves?? First and foremost is God---without Him, I wouldn't have my other loves!! My children are my absolute joy...I'm currently 3 months pregnant with baby...
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    Hypomagnesiumia, I am a ticking time bomb!!

    LACA replied to curleysue's topic in General Nursing

    The original post is about 6 years old, so I'm not sure if curleysue is still available on AN or
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    I got a surprise this morning....

    LACA posted a topic in School

    as if i'm not stressed and exhausted enough between work, all the extra stuff i have at school, family, having a 2 year old daughter, etc....i just found out this morning that i'm also pregnant!...
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    Give up patient care - how long did you last?

    LACA replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for almost 6 years and have yet to do bedside nursing. My first 4 years were a mix of private duty home health and medical offices. I've been a school nurse for almost two
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    Questions about school nursing

    LACA replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Is anyone here a School Nurse in South Carolina?? I would LOVE to hear from you But all school nurses, please reply!! *I'm not in SC* What are your hours at work? I work 8:00-3:30 M-F. Would you mind...
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    Over the Counter Meds at School

    LACA replied to Allie911's topic in School

    Oops, I forgot to mention, our policy also states that we will not give any medication containing aspirin (including Pepto), regardless of parental/MD permission. I'm not being a smart aleck, I'm just...
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    Over the Counter Meds at School

    LACA replied to Allie911's topic in School

    Per our school board policy, we can not give out any medication (rx or OTC) without signed permission AND the parent providing the medication. There's no way we would be able to supply OTC meds, I...
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    Help!!! Pregnant and on the job search

    LACA replied to MJJFan1's topic in General Nursing

    At 12 weeks, I think you should go ahead and tell them everything you mentioned in the OP at the interview. If you were only 5 or 6 weeks, you could probably get away with hiding it until after being...
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    Who does this fall to??

    LACA posted a topic in School

    student a calls student b a name.... student b kicks a's books on the floor... b punches a in the eye, giving a a black, swollen eye. teacher sends referral to the office for both students, based on...
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    Who does this fall to??

    LACA replied to LACA's topic in School

    I spoke with the principal and he told me to go ahead and call since he had been in meetings all morning and hadn't had a chance to address the issue. About a minute later, he told me to wait and he...
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    Unethical? Illegal?

    LACA replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Some doctor's offices DO pierce ears, my niece had hers done at a dr in Florida when she was 8 months old. I'm not sure about it being at the surgery center and the $50 being exchanged
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    School bans lunches from home

    LACA replied to Flare's topic in School

    If this were my child (she's only 2 now, but for future reference), she would be moving school districts. That is absolutely ridiculous. My child is a somewhat picky eater and I'd be FURIOUS if she...
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    Nurses with families...how do you manage??

    LACA replied to joanna73's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in an easier situation than most, but it still seems tough sometimes. I'm a school nurse, so I work 8a-3:30p (M-W I work til 5:30p). Hubby works 4 10's. We have a 2 year old daughter and I'm 3...