k1p1ssk BSN, RN

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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    k1p1ssk replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Managed some pink on my sneakers and socks today! I otherwise had to dress for the weather. It was -14 this morning when I left home
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    Field Trip PRN Medication Delegation (Texas)

    k1p1ssk replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    In MA, we are not allowed to delegate any PRNs with the exception of EpiPens for students who have a specific order. There is legislation in the works to be able to delegate glucagon in many states...
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    CLIA Waiver.... Do you have one?

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    Yes, exactly. The application and fee is $180 and the waiver is good for 3
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    CLIA Waiver.... Do you have one?

    k1p1ssk posted a topic in School

    According to the FDA/CDC/CMS (https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/CLIA/Downloads/HowObtainCertificateofWaiver.pdf), if we perform routine Blood Glucose Testing, Urine Ketone...
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    Assessment resources for students with sensory disorders

    k1p1ssk replied to biscuits's topic in School

    I'm guessing a lot of the time, these kids are being brought down because they are "not themselves" but there aren't any specific reported symptoms. This is tough because you need to use your nursing...
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    Can I become a school nurse with only about 4 months of bedside experience?

    k1p1ssk replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I very much appreciate the answers above. I've been a school nurse for nearly 7 years now, but it is something I also began to pursue while I was still a new grad, but thankfully, a mentor suggested...
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    Private School Nurse

    k1p1ssk replied to nurse jsc's topic in School

    It is unique - It's like a mini-city populated by teenagers! We get a lot of the autonomy of public school nursing, but the support of providers if we need it. Since I'm alone in my regular...
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    Countdown to Winter Break!

    k1p1ssk replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    One of us! One of us! One of
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    Private School Nurse

    k1p1ssk replied to nurse jsc's topic in School

    I've worked part-time at a private boarding high school for around 13 years. It's a rather elite college prep school, so kids on IEPs would likely not be accepted or even apply. The academic standards...
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    Countdown to Winter Break!

    k1p1ssk replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    We go back the 2nd. It's ridiculous. Like anyone is going to get anything done for those 2
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    CLIA Waiver.... Do you have one?

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    Yeah, I think it was something we had just shrugged about - it had never been mentioned in any meeting before COVID and then all of a sudden the state reps were like, "FYI, once this emergency...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    k1p1ssk replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I went all purple people eater yesterday 😅 It matched my mood for the hump day before break
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    Shout-out to admin assistants that ROCK

    k1p1ssk posted a topic in School

    This is so silly, but the AA at my school asked if I needed any office supplies. My highlighters are virtually all dried up, so I asked if I could get a couple new ones - no care for specific colors,...
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    Shout-out to admin assistants that ROCK

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    I haven't usually gotten anything for anyone in my building unless I got something for everyone - and that's usually been baked goods... it sometimes makes me feel bad, especially when others have...
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    Do you feel kid are sicker today than before?

    k1p1ssk replied to sergel02's topic in School

    I think it's a combo of things - first, as far as number of diagnoses, many students have diagnoses that they wouldn't have qualified for 20 years ago. I think about the number of students I have who...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    k1p1ssk replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I got dressed in the dark this morning and ended up in greens and greys... Sigh... Maybe next
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    Concussion - What did I miss?

    k1p1ssk replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    As far as when I do a full assessment vs. sending back to class, my first question is always "where does it hurt?" - most kids will indicate that the pain is where they hit their head and that it...
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    Concussion - What did I miss?

    k1p1ssk replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I don't think you missed anything. You recommended further evaluation because of the report of a head injury followed by the report of vomiting. You took the matter seriously. I often use this...
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    School Clinic Door

    k1p1ssk replied to AshlyMRN's topic in School

    OK, so it's an average and I was a little off.... but everyone can see on the header of every post that you have made (as of this writing) that you have posted 2,984 times. If I go to your profile,...
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    School Clinic Door

    k1p1ssk replied to AshlyMRN's topic in School

    @londonflo Your whole vibe is very "If you just work hard enough...." which is just not rooted in our lived experience. From your post history, I can see you have posted on allnurses at least twice...
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    Frequent Fliers

    k1p1ssk replied to nurse__ab19's topic in School

    What you are experiencing is the very common "Bigfoot Vomit". Most of us here have a "we need to see it to believe it" stance on vomiting, and in that age group, I generally feel that I would only...
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    School Clinic Door

    k1p1ssk replied to AshlyMRN's topic in School

    Wow.
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    Fire Drill Responsibilities

    k1p1ssk replied to jbassLPN's topic in School

    I bring out my go-bag which has a hefty first aid kit, Stop-the-Bleed kit, stethoscope, BP cuff, space blankets, and a set of stock Jr. & Regular Epi pens, among other stuff. I am responsible for...
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    School Clinic Door

    k1p1ssk replied to AshlyMRN's topic in School

    You'd be surprised by what gets sent, unaccompanied, to the health office. The teachers go through basic trainings at the beginning of each year, and yet somehow, when faced with these situations, all...
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    School Nurse Bingo

    k1p1ssk replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    😂 This is great. I just printed it out. I doubt I'll win, my visit numbers have been way down this week (watch me just jinx myself), but it will be fun