schooldistrictnurse

schooldistrictnurse

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  1. Any Parents Working Weekends Only?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    No, this would not work at all for you. Why? Because your input on the school nurse forum would be sorely missed! J/K!!!! Hope you find the perfect fit for you and your

  2. Totally out of the loop

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    How about this one: let's email the nurse to ask her to contact the doc regarding all the health issues we discussed at the student's IEP. WHAT! You didn't think maybe the nurse should be present...

  3. Chicken pox

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Rosie67's topic in School

    This might be totally random. Remember that the varicella vaccine isn't 100% effective, and since the vaccine has to be stored frozen, there are opportunities for vaccine failure due to improper...

  4. Taking NCLEX in one state, then applying for licensure in another?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Ted D's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Dthfytr, I see we're the same age! when I took the "boards" each state had different passing scores, so if you scored "x" you could apply for a license in certain states but couldn't get a license...

  5. right or wrong or in between?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    If EMS arrived in 5 mins, then the student could have started rx at 12:45. To me, that says it all. I know it's hindsight to analyze, but with limited resources as we have, I often think "get this...

  6. Bed bugs

    schooldistrictnurse replied to schoolnursejennie's topic in School

    I feel like some more investigation might be in order before the notification. Did the student present with bites? Is the home known to be infested? Was he even staying at home? Does the parent...

  7. Things that nurses say that may seem inappropriate to lay people

    schooldistrictnurse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for a long time and in the mid 70's we had a wave of immigrants, probably the first now that I think of it, of people from southeast asia. They came with a lot of intestinal...

  8. pencil tip in palm....cause for hysteria???

    schooldistrictnurse replied to schoolnursejennie's topic in School

    If you saw this in a movie, it would be hilarious. What you did was fine. Remember the phrase "fake it til you make it" by that I mean remember to project an air of competence and being in charge....

  9. this is a dumb question.

    schooldistrictnurse replied to schoolnursejennie's topic in School

    Never a dumb question. I'd ask a secretary for a class-by-class listing. Chances are you'll want that for lots of different reasons. Jolie makes a good point--we use PowerSchool and I have access...

  10. autistic/emotionally disturbed students

    schooldistrictnurse replied to schoolnursejennie's topic in School

    My best advice would be to do some research on the conditions your students have. You might find it helpful to think about seeing the world through their "lens". Students with autism spectrum...

  11. Teacher's aides emptying/changing colostomy bag - safe? reasonable?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to systoly's topic in General Nursing

    A teacher would rarely be asked to perform this task. Special Ed aides in my district have medical procedures included in their job description, so they know right away that they will be asked to do...

  12. Teacher's aides emptying/changing colostomy bag - safe? reasonable?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to systoly's topic in General Nursing

    Remember that the nurse delegates the task (if the district has a nurse) but the task cannot be further delegated by the person to whom it was delegated. By that I mean the nurse can delegate but the...

  13. Just Finished a Jr/Sr HS School Nurse Interview

    schooldistrictnurse replied to schoolnursejennie's topic in School

    I don't think its a bad sign--unfortunately or fortunately, people base a lot on first impressions. After answering those questions the interviewers have had a chance to get a "feel" for you. I...

  14. are you on teachers' payscale?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to blacksea pebble's topic in School

    No, in my district I am not. But some districts within a state might be. I was hired from the Health Department and so we agreed on roughly the same pay as I was getting there with a bump in...

  15. 504 Plan?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Isn't it all about accommodations? What if the disease process exists but doesn't require accommodations to facilitate learning? Then what does the 504

  16. School wide medical lists

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    We used to send out paper copies. Now a "medical alert" is imbedded in our computer program that manages everything from attendance to grades, PowerSchool. For those things that are CRITICAL, I send...

  17. High School Nurse?? Nervous!

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Sl1011's topic in School

    I work across a whole district, and so I see all age levels. I like interacting with the HS kids because they are so "almost adult" and it's fascinating to see them make decisions and think for...

  18. New job, really need advice:)

    schooldistrictnurse replied to beccanurse's topic in School

    I know this doesn't answer your immediate question, but are you licensed to teach? I think many of us do "guest speaker" gigs in classrooms, but an actual

  19. School nurses and Insulin

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Spidey's mom's topic in School

    I am the only nurse in my district of 2600 students, half time. 3 elementary schools, one middle and one high. A school nurse is not mandated in my state, some districts don't have any. The thing...

  20. School nurses and Insulin

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Spidey's mom's topic in School

    Here's the explaination I have about the med error. If the UAP (unlicensed assistive personnel) gives the med in accordance with the parameters set down by the professional, then there should not be...

  21. starting soon...

    schooldistrictnurse replied to boondocks's topic in School

    I'd say it's important to know the policies of your district because that guides a percentage of what you do. Also your state's nurse practice act. Hopefully you got a job description so you know...

  22. Forgetting to give med?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Atlnurstudt's topic in School

    This is a med error, but it depends on school policy how med errors are handled. They may have internal reporting that does not include parent notification. I would guess most district policies...

  23. School Nurse Med Exam

    schooldistrictnurse replied to I Am ReadyRN's topic in School

    In my state there is no med

  24. Wound Cleanser info needed

    schooldistrictnurse replied to lissaq10's topic in School

    Half strength

  25. LPN Clinic Aide

    schooldistrictnurse replied to NurseLil-lea's topic in School

    Do they have a job description for you to view? That might be helpful. If they don't have one, I would be a little hesitant. You should know what the job entails before applying/accepting. Good...