DEgalRN

DEgalRN

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  1. 504 Plans

    DEgalRN posted a topic in School

    Who handles the 504 plans at your school? As a first year school nurse, there was a lot I didn't know I didn't know (and still don't!). But I was almost completely hands off of the 504 plans. I'm...

  2. 504 Plans

    DEgalRN replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    So, I'm hearing, enjoy that they're not my responsibility, and just try to get in on a few meetings if I really want to be involved. Got it!

  3. 504 Plans

    DEgalRN replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    I know, I know! It's a scary thought! But they have no idea what they're doing in regards to medical issues! They put in a temporary provision that allowed a student with a broken arm give verbal...

  4. Interview with Principal

    DEgalRN replied to BRIANNA1103's topic in School

    My interview focused on emergency management (not the medical aspect, but big overarching ideas) and dealing with parents/teenagers in general. Very little actual medical

  5. How heavy is your hammer?

    DEgalRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I don't generally call home for my FFers. I do generally call home for students who I don't usually see. Even for phantom vomiters. Especially if they don't look well. For general stomachaches I...

  6. I'm convinced our school doesn't need a nurse

    DEgalRN replied to mc3's topic in School

    I'm sorry. That's

  7. One Full Time School

    DEgalRN replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    My state dictates that each public/charter school has their own nurse. They don't dictate ratios though, and a large school may only have 1 nurse, though most employ more than 1 as needed. I can't...

  8. Job interview this week!

    DEgalRN replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    Good

  9. Why would you give this up??

    DEgalRN replied to 1mrsbs's topic in School

    I have slowly, slowly, kept taking pay cuts since I started nursing (full time med/surg day shift, to public health, to school nursing). So, I'll admit, money is not my main motivator, but I...

  10. Why would you give this up??

    DEgalRN replied to 1mrsbs's topic in School

    Pretty much this. Why does she think it's a good opportunity? What does she hope to

  11. Macy's is Open

    DEgalRN replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    Well, if I get to wear pajamas to school (work), why shouldn't

  12. C'Mon Now!

    DEgalRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    A small cut to the hand = a trip to the bathroom and a band-aid, not a trip to the nurse! C'mon

  13. Macy's is Open

    DEgalRN replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    I am out of clothes for the year. I got dumped with the extra clothes and got shunted all the people with uniform violations. I told my admins that I didn't have the time or desire to run down the...

  14. School Nurses, How are you Paid??

    DEgalRN replied to anita07's topic in School

    Every 2 weeks. Paid through the summer (didn't have a choice on the matter, but that's OK, because I would have taken 12 months over 10 months

  15. Over 10% out sick. :(

    DEgalRN replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I read your title as over 100% out sick. And thought to myself, that's a nice day. Then realized that made no sense. I hope your kiddos feel better

  16. Up the Nose and In their ears

    DEgalRN replied to missriss65's topic in School

    I may have actually laughed out loud at that one. Thank

  17. Up the Nose and In their ears

    DEgalRN replied to missriss65's topic in School

    NO NO NO NO NO NO NO. Oye, I can't even. My ear hurts hearing

  18. Common Health Issues In a High School?

    DEgalRN replied to Avill's topic in School

    Asthma ADHD Depression/Anxiety Concussion Sexual

  19. Lunchtime Fodder for Teachers

    DEgalRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I'm sorry they're being catty. I just don't get why people feel to the need to openly gossip about the school nurse. Not that we should ever have to defend our nursing actions, but I'm always...

  20. Nurses Day in May..

    DEgalRN replied to Bevp's topic in School

    But, they do have appreciation days! This article lists a few: National Love Your Lawyer Day: Recognition Only When Due | Communities Digital News (Lawyer day is the first Friday in Nov., MD day is...

  21. C'Mon Now!

    DEgalRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Just the magic ice pack!

  22. C'Mon Now!

    DEgalRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    "I bent my ankle and now it hurts really bad." But watch me walk around, and show you how I bent it, and go up and down stairs with no problems, and put pressure on it with no issues. C'mon

  23. Thermometer?

    DEgalRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I swear the vast majority of my students had no idea that you could take a temperature orally. When I first started here I had no idea where anything was kept and could only find oral thermometers....

  24. Administration hovering and criticizing

    DEgalRN replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I'm sorry that you've got a micromanager who doesn't actually have the right qualifications anyway. The hovering is why I left my last job. I agree that you need to bring it up. Hopefully they just...

  25. My new bulletin board

    DEgalRN replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    45 days. That... actually makes me feel better. First year as a school nurse so, I'm looking forward to that beautiful