k1p1ssk BSN, RN

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    School sponsored travel

    k1p1ssk replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    The private school I work at part-time decided at 9pm last night to cancel all school-sponsored international Spring break trips. None were going to Level 2 or 3 countries, but given that these trips...
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    "Can you do something about this?"

    k1p1ssk replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    I think teachers are super worried about being sued; They have become reliant on us as school nurses to bear the burden of assessment and decision making. If we all disappeared, their minds would...
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    Face masks

    k1p1ssk replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    I am not going to worry about this until it is something I need to worry about... From the CDC: "Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask. CDC does not recommend that people who are well...
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    Happy Valentine's Day!!

    k1p1ssk replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Our school discourages treats, but some parents are rebels and have sent in chocolates and cinnamon rolls
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    C'Mon Now!

    k1p1ssk replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    today's gem: Managing 2 students with asthma symptoms at once and the gym teacher sends up a student whose toe has hurt "since Monday". Granted, the gym teacher wasn't aware of the asthmatics, but...
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    Which Thermometer Do You Use And Why?

    k1p1ssk replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Rectal temps all day every day... PRevents the teachers from sending down kids for unnecessary temp checks ... BUT IN ALL SERIOUSNESS - Welch Allyn Oral Thermometer all the way! I have a temporal one...
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    Attendance Overboard

    k1p1ssk replied to ChristmasNurse's topic in School

    I am surprised she wants them back so soon after being/while sick. Our policy (and I think many here will agree that theirs is similar) is that a student needs to be fever/vomit free for 24 hours...
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    Sick of nurses "referring" to our specialty

    k1p1ssk replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I say the same thing! Along with, "So much of my time/life goes in to caring for others, I need time to care for
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    Vent Sesh

    k1p1ssk replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    We got a 2hour delay, though most schools in our county cancelled. I'm honestly praying for at least one more snow day, and while I don't really want to be in school deep into June, I also do not want...
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    Vent Sesh

    k1p1ssk replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    We're due for some snow and ice tonight here in MA and if we don't have at least a delay tomorrow, I can only imagine how the general disappointment for the kids will drive them to me... Only 7 more...
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    Vent Sesh

    k1p1ssk replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    It may only be Wednesday, but you win the week!! MY
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    C'Mon Now!

    k1p1ssk replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    DRAMA LLAMA, YES! I love
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    C'Mon Now!

    k1p1ssk replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    3rd grade student: Approaches my desk, holding his left hand out as if it is disease-ridden, displaying his yellowed fingernails... Me: "Let me guess, you had an orange at snack just now..." Him:...
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    How to talk to parents..

    k1p1ssk replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    Always stick with facts, and I don't use "baby talk" but I don't use clinical terms either. "Hi this is Nurse Belinda from Arlo Elementary; Not an emergency (unless it is), but Aretha has been...
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    Vent Sesh

    k1p1ssk replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    I can't seem to figure out why the previous nurse stock-piled 5 sets of crutches; I'm certainly not giving them out unless a family can't afford a set, but in my state, all kids are entitled to...
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    Vent Sesh

    k1p1ssk replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    Today I am irritated with a teacher who can't stand one of her students and so she sends him to my office to get rid of him as often as possible. He was out Mon & Tues this week, but came back...
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    Presentation for area Pediatric Offices

    k1p1ssk posted a topic in School

    Has anyone ever done a presentation for area pediatric offices to educate their staff on what school health office needs are? If you have, how did you go about arranging it? Was it an actual...
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    Presentation for area Pediatric Offices

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    This is kind of what I am thinking... Because really, the docs aren't the one whose time is being wasted, but the nurses, MAs, and receptionists, who certainly don't know the regulations or...
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    Reaching my breaking point with middle schoolers

    k1p1ssk replied to nursex23's topic in School

    @tining "Give it some time, it will feel fine!" I like to explain to kids that having some pain is normal, because it's our body's way of reminding us to be wary of an injured part; If we take away...
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    Influenza

    k1p1ssk replied to Nursesusu's topic in School

    Small school, 3 confirmed cases, but only one parent actually reported to me, and it was flu B; All my other suspected cases have tested negative. I want to write a letter home, but I've only had one...
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    New to subbing

    k1p1ssk replied to Just me.'s topic in School

    Our district also uses a sub binder and it is standardized across the district, which makes it easy for our subs to go from one school to the next and know where to find ; Our county's School Nurse...
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    Presentation for area Pediatric Offices

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    Clearly, the docs don't know. If they did, the ONLY reason they would have to not do it right the first time would be out of pure hostility, which doesn't make sense. Why would they actively want to...
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    Vent Sesh

    k1p1ssk replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    It is almost entirely teaching staff. One teacher in particular seems to develop a need to know every little medical thing about her students, even if it has nothing to do with their time with her nor...
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    Help with a head injury

    k1p1ssk replied to nursex23's topic in School

    This student needs sports medicine and/or neurospsych on board, especially if he's experiencing symptoms nearly a year later. And you need access to those notes if/when it
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    Presentation for area Pediatric Offices

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    I like the fax back idea! Would hopefully save time on the phone.... Last year, I had a similar vaccine issue; In Mass, in pre-schools/daycares that are certified in Early Childhood Education through...