k1p1ssk BSN, RN

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    question---How many?

    k1p1ssk replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    I have around 200 elementary students in my school, and by my estimation, I had around 1000 encounters, not including routine meds and screenings, between September and January. Screenings (height,...
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    Vent Sesh

    k1p1ssk replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    I also wish adults would learn to check their home-life/PMS @ the
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    Snack Time

    k1p1ssk replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Most of our classrooms do a snack around 10:15 or so either Parent provided or "breakfast after the bell" which is a piece of fruit and a shelf-stable carb (muffin or oatmeal bar). Most teachers ask...
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    Presentation for area Pediatric Offices

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    I know from experience working in an office that that is super annoying because they're also often difficult to read AND it creates an extra step as those offices with e-records need this scanned......
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    Vent Sesh

    k1p1ssk replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    I just had three 3rd graders march in to my office wanting pants because they all got wet at recess. Nope, sorry. Natural Consequences. If you choose to play in a wet area, and you get wet, guess...
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    Addressing Student Body Odor

    k1p1ssk replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    I think most schools don't allow kids to use their own locks anymore and either lockers are unlocked or the locks/combinations are known by admin... We rented our locks from the school when I was in...
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    Tired kids!

    k1p1ssk replied to Keeperofthebandaids's topic in School

    If a kiddo comes to me very tired and says they've stayed up late playing video games, on their tablet, etc. I will let them come nap during recess only. If they are obviously sick, or I know about...
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    SO many school nurse positions available right now

    k1p1ssk replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Hopefully without completely killing my anonymity, I grew up in South Deerfield and live one town
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    Nursing Experience on Salary Scale

    k1p1ssk replied to kmazur15's topic in School

    I only received credit for my part-time work in a school (which only averages 12hours a month for 6years) and the subbing I did. They use a step system in my district and so I started on Step 3 out of...
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    Really Sick

    k1p1ssk replied to Kooky Korky's topic in School

    I haven't had a cold since I worked in the hospital, and even then it had been 8 months, so I am going on 4 years without significant acute illness, with the exception of shingles, which was...
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    SO many school nurse positions available right now

    k1p1ssk replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm in Western Mass and the only districts where retention isn't great are the ones where the school nurses are hourly/non-contracted. Otherwise, like you, it takes YEARS to get in to a good...
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    When do I tell them?

    k1p1ssk replied to ihavealltheice's topic in School

    Our district requires those who are retiring to declare intent by Feb 1st and they usually post vacancies in early March if they can. Since you are leaving on your own accord for another position,...
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    Masters in Nursing

    k1p1ssk replied to Ashley17's topic in School

    I know several school nurses who did the MSN through SNHU and a) really liked the program and b) found it relevant to their practice; at this point in my life it doesn't make financial sense (or...
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    Love school nursing, but can't pay my bills.

    k1p1ssk replied to jupitercrash's topic in School

    School nursing comes with some great benefits, but also some sacrifices; I hear your frustration with the pay; I think that is generally the number one sacrifice we make. From my perspective, if you...
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    Wearing hoods inside your building.

    k1p1ssk replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    We allow them for the time being... Myself and our principal (who was a teacher at the elementary school I attended!) are used to a no hats/no hoods policy, but everything is much more casual here....
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    tick tock....1 more sleep

    k1p1ssk replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    Less than 3 hours for me! I've already had 2 kids today, but one was a lost tooth and the other was a daily visitor for hand lotion, so not very taxing... I'll be surprised if I see anyone else the...
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    tick tock....1 more sleep

    k1p1ssk replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    All my kiddos today just seem to need some extra TLC; Seems to be a lot of kids who've experienced loss or have a terminally ill parent ? I can't imagine being a child having lost a parent or close...
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    Failed class, still continued, not fair

    k1p1ssk replied to Anon143's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you need to let this go, full stop. It is possible that he has a disability that prevented him from completing something. You have no idea what kind of accommodations he has in place, nor is...
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    I hope this passes in NJ

    k1p1ssk replied to palli's topic in School

    Did you hear about how a group of the opponents went to protest the bill at a transit meeting (like, public transportation committee) and when they were told they were in the wrong place, they refused...
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    How many "school sleeps" until Holiday break?

    k1p1ssk replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    4 here, but hoping for a snow day tomorrow, or at least a delay! There is also a chance for extremely low wind chill Thursday AM, so I wouldn't be averse to a delay then,
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    If your teacher says you should go home, you're probably ok to stay

    k1p1ssk replied to nursex23's topic in School

    Why couldn't the teacher just leave her with you and butt the heck out of it?????
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    dizziness?

    k1p1ssk replied to nursex23's topic in School

    To have a frank conversation without hurting the kids feelings or accusing them of "faking" in front of them; I'll often send kids with frequent, but vague complaints and no ONL VS back to class but...
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    Lice found, but not on head

    k1p1ssk replied to Sarahnursey's topic in School

    I would need more info from the teacher... As Judge Judy always says... "If it doesn't make sense, it probably isn't
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    Spacers: Do you order extra?

    k1p1ssk replied to RNTadaaaa's topic in School

    I have also read in a pinch, seal a regular white envelope, make a slit in one end for the inhaler to go into, and cut the other end off completely. Squeeze "Open" the envelope and have it go over the...
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    All I want for Christmas is . . .

    k1p1ssk replied to tining's topic in School

    https://www.dyson.com/purifiers/dyson-pure-hot-cool-hp04-nickel-nickel.html