schooldistrictnurse

schooldistrictnurse

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  1. class head checks

    schooldistrictnurse replied to momnurse23's topic in School

    In my district we do a class check when there are three unrelated cases in the class or grade level. That is what triggers a letter home as well. I do wear a smock when doing head checks and leave...

  2. Week before break - how's your office today?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Chiefswife, I am in Wisconsin. We have historically been high in the rate of pertussis--so much so that within the last 4 yrs or so a Tdap booster has been phased in as a school requirement starting...

  3. Week before break - how's your office today?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I'm in the middle of a Pertussis outbreak--I'm looking forward to break so everyone can keep their germs to themselves! I was just thinking of the post where someone asked what percentage of our work...

  4. Who should administer meds when nurse not available?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to manjaNurse's topic in School

    Flare is absolutely right. In my district, I don't give any meds. Those who do are required to take a Department of Public Instruction approved training course. (on-line) I do a skills check for...

  5. Immunization issues!

    schooldistrictnurse replied to fireball98's topic in School

    My only advice would be to prioritize. The immunization piece is a must. How about the CPR class? Is that absolutely required or just a really good idea. You can't get every system in place in the...

  6. And we wonder why the students can't follow directions...

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    My state (WI) has a new law in effect as of March, 2011 that requires all UAP (teachers included) who administer medication to students to have taken a DPI approved course. It's done on-line. We...

  7. Educating about puberty?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    If you're going to embark on this journey, you really should consider a comprehensive growth and development sequence starting in 4th or 5th grade and continuing on to HS. Parents should have an...

  8. 2nd grade bathroom

    schooldistrictnurse replied to pvtschoolnurse's topic in School

    Has the therapist offered alternative "pressure relieving" strategies that can be utilized with the child? She needs to know that this behavior is not appropriate at school, but can she be offered an...

  9. P & G puberty kits

    schooldistrictnurse replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    Just be aware that the boys kits no longer contain a deodorant sample as of last year and I'm not sure the girls will have one either this year. I've asked the PTO if they would contribute a dollar...

  10. 5th grade personal hygiene>>>

    schooldistrictnurse replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

    This is part of the 5th grade growth and development unit. They have one session with same sex students only--this is where I do "the talk" about menstruation with the girls and a guidance counselor...

  11. Quick fix??

    schooldistrictnurse replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    I gave the name incorrectly--its

  12. Quick fix??

    schooldistrictnurse replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    The teachers most likely don't realize how many student visits you have. What about letting them know through your principal that you see "x" number of students in an average week and "y" number of...

  13. CPR training for teachers and staff

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Staff from our local Fire Dept provide this service for us. The only glitch is when they have to leave on a call during the class. I would say that has happened once or twice in ten

  14. Drug screenings

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Flare's topic in School

    Jolie brings up some very valid points. We don't do testing in our district either. We have a no tolerance policy, so if you are found with drugs, sell drugs, etc, you are out. If a student (that...

  15. What to expect with School Nursing as a Career

    schooldistrictnurse replied to amaristrs's topic in School

    Why not ask at your local school district if you can shadow the nurse or one of the nurses to see for

  16. Hyperventilation

    schooldistrictnurse replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Good to know.

  17. Hyperventilation

    schooldistrictnurse replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I keep brown paper lunch bags in the nurse's room at middle and high school for hyperventilating students to use to re-breathe and increase their CO2 level. This remedy is old-school but I don't...

  18. Officially not going to be a school nurse after all, at least not this year.

    schooldistrictnurse replied to NeoPediRN's topic in School

    Sometimes you just have to trust your "gut." Time to move on from this experience and see what else is on the horizon. Best of luck to

  19. Physicals for Obese Students

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Allie911's topic in School

    Wouldn't you be discriminating if you demand physicals from only one segment of your

  20. Delegation vs Supervision of unlicensed school personnel in CA

    schooldistrictnurse replied to wenjvill's topic in School

    There may be some confusion of terms here. Only a nurse can legally delegate a nursing task. The principal may assign the task, but the nurse delegates it. Use this link for a more complete answer....

  21. Ever thought about teaching working in a school?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to certifiedschoolnurse's topic in School

    Since I work district-wide, many students don't know who I am. So I make a point to be visible, as much as possible, in the classroom. I teach "the talk" to all 5th grade girls, do a special...

  22. Gluten free meals?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to schooldistrictnurse's topic in School

    Final chapter on this story: The food service boss, principal, parent and I met this morning. We WILL provide a lunch daily (actually a breakfast also) to the child. The menu will rotate from 5...

  23. Gluten free meals?

    schooldistrictnurse posted a topic in School

    Do your schools accomodate students with celiac disease with gluten free meals in the cafeteria? A parent has requested accomodations and I have not been involved in this kind of accomodation before....

  24. Diabetic care for a 5 year old kinder

    schooldistrictnurse replied to geocachingRN's topic in School

    This is a description of how things are done in my district as

  25. Frustration these First Few Weeks of School

    schooldistrictnurse replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    At frustrating times like these, just remember the times when you were able to help a staff member understand a child's medical needs or when you helped your school navigate a difficult situation...