schooldistrictnurse

schooldistrictnurse

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  1. Maturation Program

    schooldistrictnurse replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    SnowyJ, look for a Private Message from me.

  2. Maturation Program

    schooldistrictnurse replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    We use the Proctor and Gamble kits. They vary from year to year as to what's in the kit. Several years ago they quit sending deodorant in the boys kits, just a pamphlet. So I started buying...

  3. Teachers and odors

    schooldistrictnurse replied to griffabilly's topic in School

    Sometimes you are smelling residual cooking odors/food spices odors. My DIL is Korean and lived with us for a while and when she cooked Korean food, our whole house really really smelled. Now I...

  4. Personal Donation

    schooldistrictnurse replied to RNCourt's topic in School

    Here's one way to approach: talk to the student and tell her "I'd like to talk to your mom about this, I might know a place where we can get some of these things but I want to be sure it's ok with...

  5. I want to be a school nurse

    schooldistrictnurse replied to DinoJack's topic in School

    Go for

  6. Free stuff

    schooldistrictnurse replied to hobiehobie's topic in School

    Our local Lion's Club is fantastic in assisting with vision exams and glasses for students. No application, I just call and give the student's name. So far this year I think they have funded about...

  7. Interview

    schooldistrictnurse replied to BABYJADE06's topic in School

    Please let us all know how this adventure

  8. Parents that are nurses

    schooldistrictnurse replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

    I usually start my parent contacts when it's not a "come pick up your child" call with "do you have a minute to speak with me regarding your child's inhaler?" 99% of the time they say yes. If they...

  9. Diabetic Logs

    schooldistrictnurse replied to stephaniehowe's topic in School

    I use a very simple chart: date, time,BG, action, comment So an entry might read: 3/18 10 am 167 none before gym or: 3/18 12 noon 120 68g/ 3u

  10. Anybody knows how to be an AHA instructor?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Elixer's topic in School

    What about RedCross? They also teach CPR/AED and might be more available where you

  11. Microwaves

    schooldistrictnurse replied to GrapeRN's topic in School

    Our district frowns on extra power usage like individual coffee makers, etc. so it would be a

  12. First week as a school nurse- advice needed

    schooldistrictnurse replied to GrapeRN's topic in School

    Quit beating yourself up over this one! You will have opportunities to look likes genius as well. Here are two phrases I always include when talking to a parent in a situation like this: 1. We...

  13. Hearing and Vision Screening Tools

    schooldistrictnurse replied to 100kids's topic in School

    The NASN School Nurse publication Vol 26 Number 4 (July 2011) has a review of distance vision screening eye charts and recommends Sloan letter charts as meeting national and international eye chart...

  14. School Cases

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    Don't forget to introduce yourself to the school nurse if there is

  15. Bedbugs?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    1. Involve your counselor or social worker to see if the family needs guidance to have their home treated ( it is the responsibility of the landlord if they are renters) 2. Obtain and provide...

  16. Is this going around at the school?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to NurseEllie13's topic in School

    Sometimes yes, sometimes no. It's always safe to say "we see a little bit of everything this time of year." As for lice, I will typically refer to the school policy that says parents are notified...

  17. Diabetes question...questioning myself...

    schooldistrictnurse replied to nursingnow's topic in School

    I like to have them have a juice box in this situation because there is a short time lag (get in line, get your tray, go through the line, pick a seat, etc etc) and I want to correct that low as...

  18. 504 meetings?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to shsnurse's topic in School

    I only attend 504 and IEP meetings where there are medical

  19. Maturation "Gift Bags"

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Cackalacky's topic in School

    We haven't gotten deodorants for several years. I buy one sample size for each boy and girl and put them in with the proctor and gamble stuff. 69 cents

  20. Head Lice Angst

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Ilovegiraffes's topic in School

    I just had to google nit/lice removal services to see some of the names--at least people have a sense of humor! liceknowingyou lousecalls nitnurse licehappens nitfreenoggins nitwits hairwhisperer...

  21. Please tell me the point of having a school nurse credential?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Jcat117's topic in School

    There is also a national certification available. It is recommended to have I believe three years of experience before seeking the national certification. In my state (WI) BSN is required but no...

  22. Help! What should I do?

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    In my district I started at half time (with phone triage the other half). With 5 buildings (very close together) and 2600 students, all I had time for was putting out fires. Similar set up with...

  23. Concrete Thinking

    schooldistrictnurse replied to fetch's topic in School

    Well, as long as we're on the subject: Brand new nursing student, FIRST patient! Dx: kidney stone Kardex (yes, that old dinosaur) says "strain all urine" Nursing student interpretation: push...

  24. Letter of intent for a school nurse position?!

    schooldistrictnurse replied to mtrinidad's topic in School

    You might get some good perspectives if you post this in the school nurse

  25. Who administers insulin

    schooldistrictnurse replied to Vtachy1's topic in School

    Depends on the state--different laws/requirements. In Wisconsin, we can train a school employee. We have special ed aides who are trained (by me) and are observed quarterly for evaluation. I'm also...