k1p1ssk BSN, RN

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    How to Stop a Nose Bleed??

    k1p1ssk replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Any rationale for this remedy? I'm not doubting it and may try it with my next gusher, but I'm also very curious as to why this would
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    Terminated from my PerDiem Job... Need to vent

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    The MNA had to open a hot line to field people who feared retaliation from management. There was someone from a local hospital who was told in a staff meeting that their holiday bonuses depended on...
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    Terminated from my PerDiem Job... Need to vent

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    I am working on formulating an email back to the practice manager. I want to make it clear that it is highly unlikely that I missed communication from anyone as I was diligently checking my work email...
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    Teacher Frustration!!!

    k1p1ssk posted a topic in School

    I just keep telling myself to let it roll away and not worry, but its the same flipping teachers every time - sending kids for god knows why, so that when they get to me and I ask the kiddo what I can...
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    Splinters

    k1p1ssk replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    There is something so satisfying about removing a splinter.... It may be my new ear irrigation - My one true love. Don't get to do it all that often anymore since I left primary care. Now I have to...
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    Growing pains?? (chronic intermittent leg pain)

    k1p1ssk replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I am on the edge of my yoga-ball rolly-chair
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    Parents who wanted your job...

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    All I can say to that is
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    I may hate my School Nursing job...ADVICE, PLEASE?

    k1p1ssk replied to RNPediatric18's topic in School

    With your pedi-psych background in mind, can you connect with the school psychologist or adjustment counselor and see if they would be willing to pull you in on some more difficult cases? Maybe you...
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    Parents who wanted your job...

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    Update for all of you so very invested: Today, the mom's oldest son came looking absolutely miserable, so I made the judgement call to her and have him picked up... Turns out she is sick too, and was...
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    Growing pains?? (chronic intermittent leg pain)

    k1p1ssk replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    A personal anecdote, not related to my nursing experience - A friend of mine growing up was diagnosed with a severe case of Osgood-Schlatter disease (his bones grew almost twice as fast as his muscle...
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    To those with stock Epi:

    k1p1ssk replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    PM'd
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    To those with stock Epi:

    k1p1ssk replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Not sure where you are, but you need to make sure your state allows for MDs to Rx epi without it being for a specific patient; Then you would definitely need to write up a policy and have it approved...
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    Weird reasons to come to school nurse?

    k1p1ssk replied to Avill's topic in School

    I had a minor panic attack this morning when a first grader came to my office with the most jaundiced skin I've ever seen on anyone in my life.... turns out she was trying her halloween costume on...
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    Parents who wanted your job...

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    They do! I think it's a part of their 504, so the school has to provide all accomodations. In this case, the family has two girls with very complex, degenerative diseases and they pay for one of their...
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    Parents who wanted your job...

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    I honestly kept adding to my explanation every time I could hear her trying to get a word in edgewise. I could tell she was looking for the weak link in the story to tear it apart. I was just covering...
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    Parents who wanted your job...

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    I have discussed it with the other school's nurse (who has her own issues with this person) as well as our district nurse leader. There are other issues as she is not a "school nurse" but she has our...
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    Weird reasons to come to school nurse?

    k1p1ssk replied to Avill's topic in School

    6th grader, first thing this AM, close to tears because she stepped in dog poop on the way into the
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    What are your hours?

    k1p1ssk replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    Officially. 8:30 - 3:15, though most days I get here at 8:15 and stay until 3:30. The kids arrive at 8:55, class starts at 9:05, they leave at
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    Enablement Overload

    k1p1ssk replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    People seem to be missing the point of this thread..... I never say it with an ere of "consequence"; Maybe back in the day, school nurses were bullies. Not anymore. I only have wrath for the child...
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    Enablement Overload

    k1p1ssk replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I never tell them to come back explicitly... I tell them when they are allowed to come back. I never want to see kids back unless they have something I want to recheck. I can't see the kids at recess,...
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    C'Mon Now!

    k1p1ssk replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I did a kinda conventional career path with the intention of becoming a school nurse, and I can't tell you how many times nurses in the hospital would balk at my "goal". "Aren't you going to be...
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    Enablement Overload

    k1p1ssk replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    Yep, this. I talk to all my kids about focusing their thoughts on something other than the headache/belly ache/sore throat.. Like their school work. 9x out of 10, I don't see them back these days. I...
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    Missed it

    k1p1ssk replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    I worry about this all the time, and in this case, I wouldn't have done anything different! When you talked to the mother the first time, did you review any signs/symptoms to look out for? I always do...
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    Mood today...

    k1p1ssk replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I worked all last weekend at my second job; I am so glad today is an early dismissal for the kids and its leading into a 3 day weekend! 12 in a row while sick with a cold is no fun!! So yes........
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    C'Mon Now!

    k1p1ssk replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I thought about submitting my "I have a hole in my sock" from yesterday, but i'm glad I didn't. Today's winner is "My mouth feels awkward". After digging, it turns out she didn't like the flavor...