k1p1ssk BSN, RN

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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...
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    C'Mon Now!

    k1p1ssk replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    This happens to me ALL. THE. TIME. For elementary kids, I often wonder if there is a bus situation making them hesitant to get on the
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    Narcolepsy EAP/504 Accomodations

    k1p1ssk replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    I think it really depends on the student's presentation! Narcolepsy has varying degrees of severity and types, so the 504/EAP would likely need to be super specific. For example, I have a friend...
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    Are you a Substitute Nurse?

    k1p1ssk replied to stlrn's topic in School

    I caught the school nursing bug by subbing right out of nursing school. It was the only job I could get as I didn't have my BSN and no prior experience, but I'm glad it worked out that way! I don't...
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    Massachusetts Nurses- Flu Mandate

    k1p1ssk replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I was at about 24% compliance, however there were many people who did not know they needed to submit paperwork. I had planned on spending time in MIIS to look each kid up individually, but this...
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    C'Mon Now!

    k1p1ssk replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    A 1st grade ELL student was brought to me just now as his teacher discovered his ENTIRE lower face was dyed green from "Brilliant Green". No one knew because he had his mask on all day! I suspect...
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    Attendance?!?!?

    k1p1ssk replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    I am heavily involved with attendance this year due to COVID and the unclear sick-calls/calls with no reason for absence/no call absences. We have a Google form the teachers fill out for each...
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    If you have gotten your COVID Vaccine...

    k1p1ssk replied to Cattz's topic in School

    First Moderna dose on 1/15 at 11am, left arm; The shot itself was painless, arm sore about 6hours later (a 1-2 out of 10). The raised, red, shape of the dot bandaid, which I removed after about an...
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    C'Mon Now!

    k1p1ssk replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    And people wonder why this thing is dragging on/not getting better..... I can't wait to hear people's excuses once the vaccine is available to the general
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    What's school nursing like where you are?

    k1p1ssk replied to Cheycheye's topic in School

    WoWiE! This sounds a lot more like my private boarding school gig, which operates like an urgent care center, but we only have around 650 students and we aren't seeing adults at the moment. My public...
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    Massachusetts Nurses- Flu Mandate

    k1p1ssk replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Just got the email from DPH... Flu Vaccine Mandate has been "cancelled"....... "The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is removing the requirement for flu vaccination for attendance in...
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    Faculty Falls/Injuries

    k1p1ssk replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I only ever comment on employee injuries that I have personally evaluated. And my role ends with documenting. If I make a recommendation for MD eval, I make sure I document that on the accident...
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    Will you take the Pfizer Covid Vaccine?

    k1p1ssk replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I'm getting my first shot on Friday! I think it's the Moderna vaccine... They told us we just need to bring our school IDs that show we are the school nurse, or a letter certifying our employment and...
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    Will you take the Pfizer Covid Vaccine?

    k1p1ssk replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Is there a California School Nurse Association? I would reach out to them!! Or even just the California Nurse's Association. Even if you're not a member, they should hopefully be able to point you in...
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    Christmas Gift Commiseration Thread

    k1p1ssk replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Ha! I'm reading this and thinking "Admin gives you guys gifts?!" The private school I work at usually holds a holiday party with a gigantic buffet and an open bar. There's always a commemorative...
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    Massachusetts Nurses- Flu Mandate

    k1p1ssk replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Our LBOH is giving a webinar for all people included in phase 1 who aren't hospital affiliated (police, fire, independent medical providers, school nurses) tomorrow on what to expect. I am happy to...
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    Massachusetts Nurses- Flu Mandate

    k1p1ssk replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    We're considering this; Our LBOH contact told us we can use CARES act money to pay for the initial "subscription" for this option (which I think is around $800), and then its just $50 per nurse per...
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    Massachusetts Nurses- Flu Mandate

    k1p1ssk replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    https://www.mass.gov/doc/guidance-on-selected-school-health-regulations-during-the-covid-19-public-health-emergency/download At the bottom of that document! And even though it says 60 days from...
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    Will you take the Pfizer Covid Vaccine?

    k1p1ssk replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I work FT at a public school but PT at a private school. The medical director told my DON at the private school that he thinks they will prioritize the public school nurses over private schools, but...
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    Will you take the Pfizer Covid Vaccine?

    k1p1ssk replied to guest83140's topic in School

    MA School nurses were confirmed to be in the last section of Phase 1 for COVID-19 vaccine rollout, FYI; I guess they mentioned it during a DPH call last week! I know our area hospitals are...
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    Will you take the Pfizer Covid Vaccine?

    k1p1ssk replied to guest83140's topic in School

    THIS! By the same "correlation" logic anti-vaccine "advocates" use for most of their cockamamie reasons for not vaccinating, anyone who doesn't get the vaccine will definitely die. And PS - I've...
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    Massachusetts Nurses- Flu Mandate

    k1p1ssk replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Watch, they're going to reinstate mandated screenings
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    Massachusetts Nurses- Flu Mandate

    k1p1ssk replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm only at around 25% but I think that is because families aren't used to having to tell us if they've gotten the flu shot. I often think a family doesn't do the flu shot and then I get their 4th...