k1p1ssk BSN, RN

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    Protecting our families?

    k1p1ssk replied to Shandler's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm curious for people's thoughts on my specific situation; I'm a school nurse and so I have been working remotely as of 3/13; About a month after schools closed, my grandparents were in dire need of...
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    What is it like to be a school nurse?

    k1p1ssk replied to EFaith10's topic in School

    Hi and Welcome! This sub tends to be a little slow June-August as most of us are off! But as @ruby_jane said, you are not the only one curious about what we do here! There are many people who've come...
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    Good CE websites?

    k1p1ssk posted a topic in School

    During this time of "freedom", does anyone have any recommendations for CE websites? I'm thinking the ones where you pay a yearly fee and have access to "1000s" of CE credits. Bonus points if it is...
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    Tell me all about it

    k1p1ssk replied to RosieTheNurse's topic in School

    I will literally write out a typical day! I am in a pre-K through 6th public elementary school with an enrollment that hovers around 200 (next year we may be more like 235+ however due to a local...
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    PPE concerns as we return

    k1p1ssk replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Or at least a window to the outside; My office is connected to the Principal's office, so she is likely going to have to give up her space at least temporarily if this is what the recommendations
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    PPE concerns as we return

    k1p1ssk replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Our situation is unique as there are siblings in the district who both have 1:1 nurses and instructional aides. The family is doing the district a solid and paying for one of the two nurses. If the...
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    PPE concerns as we return

    k1p1ssk replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Who supplies PPE for outside contractors at your school? We have a nurse who is hired by the student's family who provides care during the day. Is she responsible to provide her own PPE for caring for...
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    What will school nursing look like after this pandemic?

    k1p1ssk replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Doesn't it always seem to be the parents with the most demanding jobs? Like, don't have kids if it is going to be too inconvenient for you to take a few days off of work to care for them AS THEIR...
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    Is school nursing stressful?

    k1p1ssk replied to blueindigo79's topic in School

    In a nutshell, yes, school nursing can be stressful; It is NOT easy. In most instances, you are the only medical professional in a building, sometimes a district, and you are responsible for the...
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    Miss the kids

    k1p1ssk replied to magnoliablush's topic in School

    Not sure how big your school is, and I gather it would be more difficult with your grade levels, but what about asking the teachers in your school if there are any families that have not been...
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    Do you think schools will resume this year?

    k1p1ssk replied to hoppynurse's topic in School

    I am also in MA and I think today's stay-home order announcement from Gov. Baker is writing on the wall. I'm taking this day by day, expecting to return April 7th, but preparing for Late August (or...
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    Working from Home During COVID-19 Shut Down

    k1p1ssk replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    I'm in MA and we will be closed through at least April 6th. I have a sneaking suspicion that they will extend this through at least the end of April, and maybe the remainder of the school year. I have...
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    Hand dermatitis a seeking away from bedside job.

    k1p1ssk replied to Nicurn345's topic in School

    I think I wash my hands just as often, if not more, HOWEVER, I have a choice in what soap I use and almost never use hand sanitizer. This means my skin is much more supple that it ever was working...
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    2 weeks closed

    k1p1ssk replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    All schools in MA are closed (public and private) until April 7th; Our district is paying ALL employees as if they were working their normal hours. This includes hourly employees. THis may change if...
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    ED nurse to School Nurse

    k1p1ssk replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in School

    Before transitioning to school nursing I worked inpatient pedi for a major hospital in my area; The pay cut is big, but for the amount of time off I get (all holidays, weekends, plus around 9 weeks in...
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    If your school is closed re COVID19, what is your role

    k1p1ssk replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    I imagine in our district, the nurses will work closely with admin to write communication to families, possibly formulate a questionnaire that will help guide families with questions/concern for...
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    C'Mon Now!

    k1p1ssk replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    For the 30th+ time, I was asked to leave my office to perform a temperature check on a specific non-verbal student with autism. I asked if there was a reason why she could not be brought up...
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    Spring Break

    k1p1ssk replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    Our district/area does 1 week in February and 1 week in April. We've been back from February vacation for just over a week, with 6 weeks left until our April "Spring" break. From there, it's another...
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    School Aide Jailed For Stealing And Replacing Students' Medication

    k1p1ssk replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in School

    I would insist that the pharmacy place it in a bottle that has measurements on the side in mLs OR that they use pre-measured syringes; Mark down the beginning measurement and count by mLs each day......
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    C'Mon Now!

    k1p1ssk replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I have a student who regularly fakes pooping in order to spend excess time out of class.... I Have to make sure he's actually produced each time. It's amazing what we do, isn't it? I often wonder...
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    C'Mon Now!

    k1p1ssk replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I had a sick kid on the cot in my office waiting for mom, when I get a call from a teacher about an inconsolable pre-k student who won't come up to the HO. 8minutes before dismissal.... WHen a 5th...
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    3rd Party Lice Reports

    k1p1ssk replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    If they saw a kid scratch their head while on lunch/recess duty, for example (at least in elementary school). I have a couple of paras who like to report on all the goings on in the
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    3rd Party Lice Reports

    k1p1ssk replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Samesies.
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    Credentials

    k1p1ssk replied to littleduckrn5's topic in School

    No licensing in our state, just certification through the Dept. of Elem. & Secondary Ed. You do this by taking the certification exam through NASN or obtaining a master's degree in a relevant...
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    50 school days left until Summer

    k1p1ssk replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    68 here! Fingers crossed Sh*t doesn't hit the fan with this COVID-19 thing, causing schools to close; I don't think I could deal with having to come in during the Summer