schooldistrictnurse

schooldistrictnurse

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  1. After school class ideas...

    schooldistrictnurse replied to LACA's topic in School

    I think one of the most difficult concepts is portion size. I would bring in food items like a box of cereal, bowls and a measure to show what is a portion. You can bring in whatever else you are...

  2. National Certification for School Nurses

    schooldistrictnurse replied to CRITTERQUEEN's topic in School

    I just got the School Nursing Certification Review text from the NASN bookstore. (Selekman and Wolfe) It seems pretty comprehensive, with practice questions at the end of each chapter. Each chapter...

  3. Staff driving while symptomatic...advise

    schooldistrictnurse replied to loving2's topic in School

    Here's hoping she will follow up for her own well being and that of her

  4. Staff driving while symptomatic...advise

    schooldistrictnurse replied to loving2's topic in School

    I don't understand why/how you would be responsible for this adult person. You give your advice and she does what she chooses with it. I don't mean to be harsh, but I feel like you and your...

  5. Gluten free meals?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to schooldistrictnurse's topic in School

    Just wanted to let you know how this request for accomodation was handled in my district. Since the lunch program is optional, it was determined that the district did not have to provide special meals...

  6. Freebies for new clinic?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to OB Night Nurse's topic in School

    P and G doesn't send samples for the boys anymore--at least they didn't to my area. The girls still get samples and a deodorant and the boys get a booklet. The classroom teachers and I thought it...

  7. New design epi-pen

    schooldistrictnurse replied to schooldistrictnurse's topic in School

    I looked all over the dey.com web site and couldn't find anything about free trainers. Can anyone give more specific info?

  8. New design epi-pen

    schooldistrictnurse posted a topic in School

    Has everyone seen the new design epi pen? A parent just brought in the trainer that came in her new epi pen box and I hadn't seen this new design before. If you haven't, it's more flat and has a...

  9. Insulin administration

    schooldistrictnurse posted a topic in School

    What is the practice in your schools for insulin self-administration by middle and/or high school students ? The IHP from my local Children's hospital clearly states that students may do testing in...

  10. NEW SCHOOL RN Needs Advice!

    schooldistrictnurse replied to jk82's topic in School

    In my state, you have to have certification to teach health. Maybe that's not a requirement in your state. Does your HS have a curriculum for the class? When was the curriculum last updated? Does...

  11. Replacing School Nurses with Health Techs

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in School

    Well, I may become the most unpopular person on the planet, but there is another way to view this--when I train non-licensed personnel to perform delegated tasks, especially those dealing with...

  12. Gluten free meals?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to schooldistrictnurse's topic in School

    Thank you for all your responses. I will post again to let you all know how this is

  13. District nurse interview! Need advice!

    schooldistrictnurse replied to jerzie0820's topic in School

    If you can't "wow" the interviewers with your experience, then impress the heck out of them with your professionalism. Be aware of your appearance and your manner of speech. Ask intelligent...

  14. items in the clinic

    schooldistrictnurse replied to millhouse's topic in School

    Don't forget to be sure you have a thermometer of some kind. Our district uses the Welch Allyn sure temp. And you'll need probe covers if you use a digital one. (No, I don't work for Welch Allyn!)...

  15. New School Nurse... help!

    schooldistrictnurse replied to cruzcontrol's topic in School

    Your school district should have a web site. Under a heading similar to "school board" you should find "school district policies" and there is usually a section titled "student policies" and that's...

  16. Bulletin Board Ideas?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to LACA's topic in School

    What about a consistent "theme" but with new info monthly? I try to use the bulletin board in our middle school for "Healthy Habits" and the header stays up but the content changes. Sometimes I do...

  17. Clinic Log

    schooldistrictnurse replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in School

    It's funny how different districts use a tool like this in different ways. Out PS admin would do that exorcist head spin thing if she read Jolie's last post. She has been so fussy in who has...

  18. Clinic Log

    schooldistrictnurse replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in School

    I agree with Jolie that the PS program isn't always user-friendly. Sometimes I will just document "conference with nurse" in the running log and that's what goes into PS. Then I can keep a...

  19. Clinic Log

    schooldistrictnurse replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in School

    There is a standard page in PowerSchool called "health." That's where our immunizations are kept and also health room visits are documented. It has a pull-down menu with choices that we put it--like...

  20. Clinic Log

    schooldistrictnurse replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in School

    Our district still uses a running log but the information is transcribed by a secretary to each student's electronic school record. (there are several systems out there--we use PowerSchool for...

  21. What have I gotten myself into??? AAHHHH =)

    schooldistrictnurse replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

    Even though the stacks of papers are a pain, looking over them will give you a clue to what forms are used for medication authorizations, IEP reports, annual health questionnaires, immunization...

  22. New School Nurse Advice Needed!!!

    schooldistrictnurse replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

    Looks like you will be working under the same model as I do--not in one building only. I was the first (and only) nurse hired by my district, so I've sort of shaped the job myself. Since I'm new to...

  23. Went on interview today

    schooldistrictnurse replied to girliegirlRN's topic in School

    My first post! I'd be sure to ask if there is a job description. If there isn't, its one of the first tasks I would tackle. It puts your duties and responsibilites in writing, which we all know is...