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  1. This always makes me CrAzY...

    intheweeds replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I have older students, so am lucky to have fewer upset parents. If I'm unsure if parents might want to be contacted, or if I can't reach them, I send this (Sorry if it's really long! It's in columns...

  2. There is no delicate way to put this (WARNING! Sensitive Subject Ahead)

    intheweeds replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Sounds like he is seeking attention to help work through his identity. I'd refer to the school counselor to help him talk things out, find a support group, etc. I think you handled the father...

  3. broken braces

    intheweeds replied to Flare's topic in School

    My students are ages 10-18 and I see this all the time. I usually just try to bend broken wires out of the way with gloves/two curettes, then inform the parents that they need to see the orthodontist....

  4. Electronic Process You Would Like to See in Schools

    intheweeds replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    That assignement must be a lot easier for people who work in hospitals! I like the triage idea, like a computer program/automated decision tree that could help you or a teacher make a decision in an...

  5. Immunization checks by the state...

    intheweeds replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I haven't been through an audit, but there was one last year before I started here. I don't know what it is like in your state, but I think the auditors' primary objective here was to get the kids...

  6. HELP: Human bite protocol?

    intheweeds posted a topic in School

    Anyone have a protocol for human bites to students? I work for a private school and am writing protocols as I go along. I had a student come in today whose "hand accidently ended up getting cut with...

  7. Head injuries/head bumps

    intheweeds replied to katynurs22's topic in School

    Sorry you had a hard time with the parent. I also eventually made the decision to call home for any head bump (and I have mostly high school kids!). In a situation where everything looks good, I tell...

  8. It's the circle of life

    intheweeds replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    ROFL.

  9. How busy are you?

    intheweeds replied to ColleenJune's topic in School

    1) what school level do you support? 6th-12th 2) how many students are in your school? 850 3) how many students do you see each day? 15-20 4) do you have an assistant? no. i am the only one in the...

  10. Tetanus shots

    intheweeds replied to intheweeds's topic in School

    Omg, Donnacee! Kids can be so crazy!

  11. Tetanus shots

    intheweeds posted a topic in School

    I work in a high school. In my state, a tetorifice booster is not yet required in the upper grades. This morning after a kid got a puncture wound from his desk, I got to thinking... If a student...

  12. 911

    intheweeds posted a topic in School

    How often do you guys call EMS? I am a new school nurse and have called twice already this year: once for severe abdominal/chest pain (doubled over, couldn't stand or walk, felt dizzy, rapid...

  13. 911

    intheweeds replied to intheweeds's topic in School

    Thanks for all of your input. I really appreciate it! Luckily, in both of these situations, the kids were totally fine... but then, of course, I question my judgement... In any case, I'd rather err on...

  14. New NYS School Nurse--help.

    intheweeds posted a topic in School

    I just started a position as a school nurse in New York at a very large private school. I am not new to nursing but new to the school setting. The previous nurse, who was supposed to train me, is now...

  15. New NYS School Nurse--help.

    intheweeds replied to intheweeds's topic in School

    Thanks so much. I am aware of that website and have been sifting through it, and the information is very helpful, especially the info on laws and regulations. Now what I really need are timelines,...