DEgalRN

DEgalRN

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  1. Counselor, too?

    DEgalRN replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    I completely understand. In fact this morning I was typing up a post on SI and self-harm because I'm so lost with this stuff (I probably still should). We have a behavioral therapist, but he's part...

  2. Battle with Myself

    DEgalRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I'm sorry you're having a rough time right now. I get where you're coming from. The kids who are faking are probably my biggest issues because I'm super bad at calling out BS even if I know it's the...

  3. High School Nurses

    DEgalRN replied to amleah10's topic in School

    Following along! I just started at a high school this year. I just have a couple of posters up (mostly ones I've printed and laminated myself!), about hand washing, dating violence, concussions,...

  4. Lunch/break question

    DEgalRN replied to EPIC_nurse's topic in School

    I eat in the staff room and had to learn to say no. That was really hard for me. I had to remind myself that it is important that I eat and recharge, and that the kids get to eat so so do I! The...

  5. Flu in Schools 2016

    DEgalRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    The teacher's even know I don't have anything to help with colds and they still send them anyway! I have a lot of new teachers who don't know how to say no yet (and I'm a new school nurse, so I'm...

  6. Flu in Schools 2016

    DEgalRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    No flu here. I had a bunch of strep cases running around about 2 weeks ago, but apparently the antibiotics are working now! But lots of colds. And I don't have decongestants or cough drops! So...

  7. Confesson--from a stalker

    DEgalRN replied to CJforme01's topic in School

    Welcome!

  8. Friday!

    DEgalRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Normal day here. Finishing up from screenings (first year learning the ropes... maaaaaaybe waited a little too long on those). Students aren't too bad today. ::knock on wood:: But I am sending a...

  9. Snow, Where Are You?

    DEgalRN replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I'll take a couple of snow days. Maybe just a Friday or Monday for a long

  10. My job interview yesterday

    DEgalRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Awesome! Congrats! Sounds like a great move for you. And a ton of opportunities

  11. Clinic Rules- Do you have them posted?

    DEgalRN replied to Unequaledbeauty_30's topic in School

    I'm thinking I might need to post some. The nurse last year posted some and I've just left them up. But, I think they need to be revised and perhaps posted a little more visual. But I'm torn since...

  12. minor complaints

    DEgalRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    I think I'm lucky that lice has not even been mentioned to me (::knocks on wood::). I get a lot of general stomachaches with no fever or other symptoms though, and I'm always paranoid they're...

  13. Substitue fever

    DEgalRN replied to BeckyESRN's topic in School

    I understand it with elementary, but I'm always surprised when it happens in my high school! Luckily (or unlucky for the teachers), we're a small school and our teachers rotate to cover occasional...

  14. Last minute complaint

    DEgalRN replied to pistolchick's topic in School

    I love the headaches at 2:15 (when the end of the day is at 2:24!). The teachers who call are generally the new ones who just want to be overly cautious, but at the same time, it's like, come on...

  15. standing orders

    DEgalRN replied to kayakqueen's topic in School

    I have standing orders for allergic reactions (benadryl and epi-pens), and narcan, but I don't have narcan to give. I'd like orders for saline drops, but I don't think that will happen. I have...

  16. Need Help QUICK .Are you responsible for getting sub coverage

    DEgalRN replied to lakewin's topic in School

    No, I am not responsible for finding my own coverage. My administrators ask that I try and give them as much notice as possible (preferably by 9PM the day before, but do understand about...

  17. OTC Medications

    DEgalRN posted a topic in School

    I'm dumping a lot of expired meds now as I'm trying to do some "spring" cleaning before winter break. In doing that I'm realizing there are a lot of OTC meds that I don't have permission to use (eye...

  18. Your Clinic

    DEgalRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I am super jealous of your ice

  19. The Goose is Getting Fat

    DEgalRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I'm super excited about the break too! I slipped out of hospital nursing a few years ago, but I "only" had Christmas off the past couple of years so I plan to enjoy these 2 weeks as much as

  20. Your Clinic

    DEgalRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I love the "curious" games! Just wondering how many in your student population? I have about 300 - 9th to 12th Also, how big is your clinic, where is it located? Pretty small and cramped. I'm in an...

  21. Guessing game!

    DEgalRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I'll play! 92.3% I started to get a count of what we're at since we're a half day here... and after 15% out I just stopped counting... I'm not really surprised based on our population

  22. OTC Medications

    DEgalRN replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    Thanks! This is completely a common sense issue, I know. It seems so benign to use neosporin, but I know logically I have a whole extra layer because of the RN after my name! Thanks for the...

  23. Friday....Are you there???

    DEgalRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I had a student come in about a week ago c/o muffled heading x2 weeks. Took a look in his ear and just a huge wad of compacted wax. Wasn't something I was going to touch since it was deep and...

  24. How much time off for Winter Break?

    DEgalRN replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    This is our winter break. We don't get anything again until Spring Break. We have a full two week from 12/21 to 1/4 (12/18 is a half

  25. what do the students call you?

    DEgalRN replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in School

    I'm Mrs./Ms. Last Name. Or Ms.