C/O upset stomach, nausea without vomiting. Ate lunch, played at recess. No need for bathroom. Gave sips of water and allowed rest for 15 minutes. improvement of symptoms, no vomiting. Returned to...
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Shockingly, I've had this happen before and after some research, I called Mom to refer for further evaluation. Pituitary disorders/tumors can cause this, and it turns out that's exactly what this...
I have been a nurse for almost 22 years, 13 of them as a school nurse. There are plenty of days that I long to be doing something else, like something else entirely but at this point, I'm staying...
I have a student with a new g-tube. This is my first go with one in the school setting and I'm trying to be sure I have all of my legal ducks in a row. What has been your experience with what we can...
I have a parent wishing for their student to receive a supplemental medication during school hours. Do you administer these, if the proper paperwork is in
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I'm back for my 13th year as a school nurse, 21st year as a nurse. I must say this has been the most overwhelming year, to date, and I'm...
Our students had the choice of attending a full 5 days or doing everything online. Those virtual learners are still enrolled and considered active students. I'm not sure what to do with them as far as...
Hi all and welcome back! We've been in for a few weeks now but I haven't had a chance to pop in and say hello. Hope you are all having a wonderful start! I'm currently doing some research re:...
That's awesome, congratulations!! We transitioned several years ago, and while I still have some arguments, for the most part the teachers have given up fighting me ? In the beginning, I would just...
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We have "Bucket Fillers" here and students get treasure cards for actions recognized by teachers and staff here in our building- Going the extra mile for each other, holding doors, volunteering to...
I came across this today while browsing my supply catalog and getting things ordered for next year. Any of you familiar with this? I would love to be able to utilize this, as we do not have facilities...
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We don't allow our students to transport meds to or from school. A parent must drop it off and pick it up. Too much liability and worry about who may get their hands on it. Students that keep epi and...