k1p1ssk BSN, RN

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    Less restrictions for DM I kids

    k1p1ssk replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    The thing I worry about here is the willingness of a staff member to take on learning about the ins and outs of T1DM... I know for a fact that most of the teachers/staff in my school would be...
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    Cute, but cleanable...

    k1p1ssk replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I have an apple watch, so I get the important notifications (I'm in the same boat with teachers, etc!) I'm talking about the all too frequent desire to check instagram or facebook etc during my...
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    Cute, but cleanable...

    k1p1ssk replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I often keep one on my desk and I put my phone under it... If I'm tempted to look at my phone, I pop-it instead! Works super
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    G-Tube

    k1p1ssk replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    It's funny how different settings have different reactions to things. We had a toddler with short-gut in the inpatient unit I worked on who unfortunately lived with us - parents lost custody and due...
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    Cute, but cleanable...

    k1p1ssk replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I bought a couple of pop-its and the kids are OBSESSED; they can have it on their lap and use their free hand if dealing with an arm/hand/finger injury.. and easy to sanitize with a wipe or dish soap...
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    Anyone get their Booster yet?

    k1p1ssk replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I got a third full dose of Moderna in mid-September due to being immunocompromised... Side effects were worse than the second for sure; All the same muscle/body aches, headache, dizziness, chills,...
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    Experiences with ECC staff

    k1p1ssk replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    Yup. We have a few kids whose noses run constantly, but only when they have their masks on (my theory is that the humidity within the masks from their breath is causing otherwise dry mucus to loosen...
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    Experiences with ECC staff

    k1p1ssk replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I'm assuming ECC is early childhood class? Ours ebb and flow. If one kid is out for a couple days for illness, for the 1-2 weeks after, I get asked to do temp checks several times a day, on...
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    Pool testing problems

    k1p1ssk replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Is the pooled testing a saliva sample or is it also a nasal swab? At the private school I work at, we did weekly saliva PCRs on all students & staff last year (through Ginkgo by Concentric). We...
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    Any nurses NOT responsible for contact tracing?

    k1p1ssk replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    At this point, contact tracing would be done by the building based nurse with support from the district nurse leader. We are in the process of getting approval for an extra, PT float nurse who would...
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    When to apply?

    k1p1ssk replied to StellaStarr's topic in School

    I think if there is a posting for a school nurse job, the job is likely vacant now and that you would be applying for an ASAP start date. Any job postings where they are expecting to hire for the next...
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    Is Baqsimi delegable in MA?

    k1p1ssk posted a topic in School

    I feel like this was being discussed heavily prior to COVID and just completely fell off my radar... Does anyone know if Baqsimi (nasal inhalation glucagon) is now delegable in MA? I'm assuming no,...
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    Supplements

    k1p1ssk replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    We don't require FDA approval, because there's always the odd, valid, off-label medication use, but I make it well known what is needed (see above) and nearly 100% of the time, the parent gives up on...
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    Grants for nursing equipment?

    k1p1ssk replied to RuralMOSchoolRN's topic in School

    I don't believe the ESSR funds could be used for screening equipment. Maybe its different in different states, but in MA, it is explicitly listed to NOT be used for screening equipment, unless it is...
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    Competitive Edge

    k1p1ssk replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    Certification (NCSN), if you haven't already! Or I think there is an online certificate program or two through various colleges... that might be a big boost to your resume (if you're planning on...
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    NCSN

    k1p1ssk replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I got the digital study guide, too along with the textbook it references and it really seems like it contains the nitty gritty "Need to know" stuff from the comprehensive text. The online NASN study...
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    NCSN

    k1p1ssk replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I'm guessing @JenTheSchoolRN also purchased study materials. Though it was still $360 when I signed up for the Summer testing
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    What do you do when parents scream at you?

    k1p1ssk replied to pineappleupsidedowncake's topic in School

    I can't tell you the number of times I've heard of parent nurses who are like "Oh yes! I'd love to sub on my days off! It will still feel like a day off!" and then they come to shadow for a day and...
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    NCSN

    k1p1ssk replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    You won't need luck! You have Brains and Experience! But I'll throw some your way anyway ? Good luck!
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    NCSN

    k1p1ssk replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Yeah, I've been checking and it isn't available for download... It still says "Awaiting test results", even though I did receive an email with my score report stating I passed the exam. I shall try to...
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    a good chuckle

    k1p1ssk replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

    I have gotten both of those things. I think what irritates me the most about the mundane, non-health related things, is that I work in a building where the average class size is 15, and most rooms...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    k1p1ssk replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I also wore pink Star Wars socks with C-3PO on them
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    Grants for nursing equipment?

    k1p1ssk replied to RuralMOSchoolRN's topic in School

    You could try setting up a Donor's Choose page! It's essentially a GoFundMe for education, but has some pretty huge philanthropic backers (think the Gates Foundation, etc.) It says it is just for...
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    a good chuckle

    k1p1ssk replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

    Yet another case of people freaking out prematurely "What ever will we do?! THINK OF THE CHILD's WRISTS!! CALL THE NURSE!! Oh wait, the kid's fine, he just slipped them off...." I was put in a...
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    NCSN

    k1p1ssk replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Anyone who has become certified in recent years, how long after you received your score report did it take to get your certificate? The state education department wants a copy of the actual...