k1p1ssk BSN, RN

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    C'Mon Now!

    k1p1ssk replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I am feeling this so hard right now. I'll be back next year for sure (I'm only 3 years in and I know it will get better), but the level of disrespect and distrust I have felt this year has been almost...
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    1:1 aides

    k1p1ssk replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    IMO, toileting and transfers would be an automatic 1:1. How long would a transfer and toileting take? A school nurse is there for the entire school population, and if a significant amount of your time...
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    1:1 aides

    k1p1ssk replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    Would the aide be for behavior or for medical intervention? Typically, our students only have 1:1s if they have an Intellectual, Developmental, or Medical Disability that renders them unable to...
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    If your school asked you, would you admin COVID vax on campus

    k1p1ssk replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Oh, we did loop them in. In fact, 2 of the principals knew about it before I did. Had we actually followed the absolute perfect pathways, the clinic wouldn't have happened at all. I have no
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    Help Type 1 diabetic and lunch

    k1p1ssk replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    Not sure if this will be helpful for anyone, but if you can get your cafeteria / food services manager on board, our district created a shared Google spreadsheet with all of the breakfast/snack/lunch...
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    C'Mon Now!

    k1p1ssk replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    My bathroom is supposed to be for adult use only (unless there is a medical/behavioral necessity) this year. Our 2nd grade class has co-opted it, but they always call to make sure the office is clear...
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    Medication Error in School

    k1p1ssk replied to uofanurse's topic in School

    I wonder how long it will be until we are forced to have pills come from the pharmacy in blister packs, nursing home style. This whole thread is making me super uneasy. Definitely changing some...
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    40 days left!!

    k1p1ssk replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    I'm now at 51 days, not counting today... I was feeling hopeful last week, but have developed an overwhelming sense of doom this week. Cases are rising in my area, and our public health nurse is very...
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    Diabetic student staying after school

    k1p1ssk replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    If the after-school program is school/district sponsored and the student's 504 dictates that a nurse must be present, then the district needs to hire a nurse to stay after school as the program...
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    Ice machine

    k1p1ssk replied to Ice keeper's topic in School

    The health offices in my district just got these! https://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-EFIC115-SS-EFIC115-Extra-Stainless/dp/B075CPXP1H?ref_=ast_sto_dp It's bigger than I would have thought, but it...
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    40 days left!!

    k1p1ssk replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    We've had kids in the building most of the year, in a hybrid model. We were fully remote from 11/23 through 1/19 though, but now we'll be back full in-person April 5th! I'm in MA!! We...
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    40 days left!!

    k1p1ssk replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Jelly! I have 58 (including 5 half-days)... But then I think about the fact that 58 doesn't seem so
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    Help Type 1 diabetic and lunch

    k1p1ssk replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    My 4th grader and I discuss what he will eat ahead of time, and dose per his orders right at snack & lunch. It helps that his mom is the lunch monitor for his grade right now, so he has been...
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    If your school asked you, would you admin COVID vax on campus

    k1p1ssk replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    That's what I kept telling myself; Even if I get in trouble, at least I helped over 50 desperate people get their vaccines sooner than if they had tried on their
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    Do school nurses ever give narcs?

    k1p1ssk replied to MTRNlove's topic in School

    We regularly dispense controlled medications such as stimulants (Ritalin, Adderall, Focalin, Vyvanse). Students with seizure disorders may have orders for rectal valium (Diastat). I think whether...
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    If your school asked you, would you admin COVID vax on campus

    k1p1ssk replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Well, my best/worst nightmare came true... Last Wednesday morning, the local sheriff's dept reached out and offered their medical staff from the local house of corrections and vaccine supply to...
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    NBCSN test tomorrow!!

    k1p1ssk replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I'm aiming to sign up for a late June or July test date next week! I haven't taken a test in 10 years, other than CPR & PEARS.... And my motorcycle license ? Good
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    If your school asked you, would you admin COVID vax on campus

    k1p1ssk replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    I think I would only do it if they cancelled school for the day for the kids. I have 50 staff members in my building. I could probably do a set up in the gym, maybe have another nurse in the building...
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    What are some of your office policies?

    k1p1ssk replied to scuba nurse's topic in School

    I second what @JenTheSchoolRN wrote; their plan is very similar to mine; My one big change is that I go to the diabetic student in my building, and deliver meds to my regulars, unless the student is...
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    The N95 Battle

    k1p1ssk posted a topic in School

    Everyone under the sun thinks they need a GD N95! "But Dr. Oz says....!" I have 60 in my possession, but they're absolute crap. The nose piece falls off instantly. They smell horrible, and...
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    The N95 Battle

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    I am in the same boat; I wear an N95 when working with symptomatic students only. It sounds like we are getting the envo masks for nursing staff as well. If that happens, I may feel more comfortable...
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    Relaxation Room

    k1p1ssk replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    This reminds me of the plant room from Grey's Anatomy from a couple of seasons ago... Just a room with dim light and a bunch of plants and relaxing music and chairs... would be nice to get some...
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    recliners & cots

    k1p1ssk replied to guest464345's topic in School

    What about a dorm-style twin xlong bed & mattress? They're generally pretty light and easy to move. The covers of the mattresses are easy to clean, plus you could get a vinyl cover to go on top...
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    Constipation Station

    k1p1ssk replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    I haven't had a seriously constipated kiddo in a while, but the last time I did, when I let the student stay to try and evacuate, the teachers started to complain that she was spending too much time...
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    How has your role as a school nurse changed with COVID?

    k1p1ssk replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    Parents are keeping their sick kids home, which means my in-office visits are down dramatically. The kids are spaced out so much during recess and team-based games have been banned for this year, so...