k1p1ssk BSN, RN

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    NCSN

    k1p1ssk replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Y'all, I found out just mere moments ago that I PASSED! This is such a HUGE relief. I hadn't taken an exam since NCLEX in 2011 (other than the APHON chemo administration test which was...
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    SY 2021-2022 Roll Call

    k1p1ssk replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm back; No plans to give it up unless admin stops having the health staff's back. This is year 4 for me in both school nursing and in this school/role. Whenever I feel myself questioning this...
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    Leading from Behind

    k1p1ssk replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    This is scary to me... because then you have more contact tracing to do for those previous two days... maybe it would be smart to utilize the extra space in the classroom provided by the positive...
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    Leading from Behind

    k1p1ssk replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    You'd be surprised! MASSACHUSETTS! We are going to try and get our SC to vote in 3ft to prevent this from happening
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    Anorexic returning after hospitalization

    k1p1ssk replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    From a nursing perspective, I think it would mostly be about care coordination. Will she need a 504 to have a modified PE class, meal space? I don't think much else would need to be done for this...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    k1p1ssk replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Every year I tell myself I'm gonna make it a thing, but I always forget. Today I serendipitously wore pink pants & a pink mask and my sneakers have pink on them, too, so that counts right? Yes,...
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    Anorexic returning after hospitalization

    k1p1ssk replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Do you mean a psych hospital or medical hospital? Usually a student in that position would be a part of the BRYT program (https://www.brooklinecenter.org/services/school-based-support/bryt-program/)...
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    Leading from Behind

    k1p1ssk replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    This is so true. Our Dept. of ED refused to mandate distancing and one of the principals in our district elected to not make staff adhere to the strong recommendations the health staff made. We ended...
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    Should I bring this up to my school health boss?

    k1p1ssk replied to Haijun's topic in School

    I really wonder what this world is coming to..... Like, seriously, WOW!?? I would at least report that he has already violated the new rule put in place for him. I don't pretend to understand why...
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    What do you do when parents scream at you?

    k1p1ssk replied to pineappleupsidedowncake's topic in School

    For my building, typically if there is an injury related to a potentially disciplinary-worthy action (a fight between students, thrown chair, innocent bystander injury etc.), the principal contacts...
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    Best Inservices you've had

    k1p1ssk replied to momsnurse1's topic in School

    Stop the Bleed, SETT (School Emergency Triage Training - a national organization with a HUGE book), and diabetes education specifically for school nurses. The diabetes education was huge for me. I...
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    Body Odor

    k1p1ssk replied to Lbarba84's topic in School

    It sounds like you have done more than the average individual in terms of supportive in-school care. Unfortunately, I think you are really only left with contacting the family. Perhaps trying to set...
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    I may hate my School Nursing job...ADVICE, PLEASE?

    k1p1ssk replied to RNPediatric18's topic in School

    @DenverRN, don't feel badly for leaving! I have left jobs due to the commute/admin work, too, even though I loved a majority of my patients and co-workers. But, if you are leaving work and feeling...
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    Alternative to call/pass system

    k1p1ssk replied to Haijun's topic in School

    This sounds super stressful. I'm assuming based on your text that you are in an area with high covid transmission and maybe not so great vaccination rates/no mask mandate (thus more sick kids)? Does...
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    Passes

    k1p1ssk replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    I did away with passes last year since "sick" kids weren't supposed to come into the health office per our state rules. They were to be assessed in a "Medical Waiting Room" and if needing to be sent...
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    School Nurses: When is everyone back?

    k1p1ssk replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I'm officially back 8/30, kids will be back on 9/1. Currently, the state has told us that masks are "strongly recommended" for K-6, but it is still optional and that if the district decides to mandate...
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    C'Mon Now!

    k1p1ssk replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    A teacher, who has worked in our school for at least 15 years, is working the Summer school program this year. She texted me this morning to let me know a student’s mother dropped off some paperwork...
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    Vision/Hearing exams on preschool age children

    k1p1ssk replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    My biggest tip for Pre-K/K is to do it early enough in the day that they have the energy to sit through a screening. And probably do it over a couple of days, where they are only performing one task...
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    NCSN

    k1p1ssk replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I felt like it went OK, but it felt harder than NCLEX, to be honest, though I took that 10 years ago... Some of the questions made me legitimately mad, especially the scenario ones, where I felt like...
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    NCSN

    k1p1ssk replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I'm taking the exam tomorrow. I know our sub is effectively asleep until Mid-August, but if anyone still checks in from time to time, wish me
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    School Nurse Pay

    k1p1ssk replied to Mseag94's topic in School

    I meant to add in my earlier post that generally speaking, the nurses in my district move up a "step" each year (this year, I think because of covid, I was granted a 2-step increase). This equates to...
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    School Nurse Pay

    k1p1ssk replied to Mseag94's topic in School

    I would imagine, that yes, that is typical for a rural, southern public school, based on what I've seen/heard, but I could be wrong, as there are a lot of variables for school nurse pay. This includes...
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    Medication Room in Boarding School

    k1p1ssk replied to rossjj123's topic in School

    Hi! I'm curious what grades you serve and how you obtain the controlled substances. It's hard to envision without seeing the volume of meds and the space available, but I am happy to share with you...
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    Feeling anxious

    k1p1ssk replied to geminiwanderlust's topic in School

    I am so sorry you're feeling this way. There is no shame in realizing an area of nursing (or any job, really) isn't right for you. I am a huge proponent for doing what is best for you, ESPECIALLY when...
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    Working for Summer school?

    k1p1ssk replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    It should be a separate contract for the Summer hours. Don't agree to anything without seeing that