k1p1ssk BSN, RN

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    hygiene

    k1p1ssk replied to chronicallywiserRN7878's topic in School

    If the students have the resources and are simply electing not to use them then it is not a medical problem and IMO, should not be dumped on the nurse to deal with independently. If I were you, I...
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    AED supplies resources?

    k1p1ssk replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Several years ago, our nurse leader (successfully) argued that the AED supplies should come from the general operating budget for the district because they are available for use for emergency...
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    Head Lice

    k1p1ssk replied to jonnysangel777's topic in School

    From the American Academy of Pediatrics, https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/135/5/e1355/33653/Head-Lice It sounds like most of us should be reconsidering our protocols/policies if...
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    Head Lice

    k1p1ssk replied to jonnysangel777's topic in School

    Our policy is that students found with live lice are sent home to get treated and may return the next day and should be treated again 1 week later. I do a head check daily for evidence of live lice...
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    Documentation for today...

    k1p1ssk replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    My charting theme the past few days has been "Student reports arm/leg/toe/elbow/earlobe hurts with no precipitating injury, no wound, no swelling, no
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    k1p1ssk replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm rocking the mauve
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    Menstruation Station Resources

    k1p1ssk posted a topic in School

    Anyone else ever set up menstruation stations in their buildings? Did you receive district funding to do so? If not, how did you fund the project? I've been tasked with researching resources for...
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    Menstruation Station Resources

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    Unfortunately, we'd have to ask the individual PTOs for each school and I'm not sure we'd get even funding across the schools... and I'm not even sure our MS/HS even has one currently. I've definitely...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    k1p1ssk replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I wore purple yesterday, but my sneaks have some neon pink and so did my socks! (Plus, there's always pink in my
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    Tired of School nursing?

    k1p1ssk replied to Avill's topic in School

    I often wonder about what else I might be doing, but I don't think any other nursing specialty has a schedule like ours. Are there opportunities in your area to become involved in school health...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    k1p1ssk replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I went full magenta with the
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    Clinic Staffing

    k1p1ssk replied to Kooky Korky's topic in School

    Our district has the equivalent of 3 full time nurses - one for each building. The high school has two nurses, but their hours are combined to create the 1.0 FTE; Their other time is split - one of...
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    Counseling Staff Members On Sick Leave

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    The administrative assistant; She was in no way asking me to ask our colleague to take FMLA or STD, just to check in and make sure her head was in the right space. I don't think I'm going to speak...
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    Students lying about you

    k1p1ssk replied to Incognito-lpn's topic in School

    I don't think I've ever had a student lie about me specifically, other than to misrepresent what we did for treatment; A kid last year told his parents he was "forced" to take medicine (his parents...
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    Counseling Staff Members On Sick Leave

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    I would definitely come at it from the friend angle and not the HR angle; she is such a team player and she already feels like she is letting us down, I know she is trying to push through to be as...
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    School Nurses, When To Call Parents!

    k1p1ssk replied to Gina30's topic in School

    I typically only call home if I personally have concerns about outcomes as the day/evening progresses; Minor cuts and bruises, the one off complaint of a sore throat/headache/tummy ache, sand in the...
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    Back to School Night

    k1p1ssk replied to RNwhohasgoats's topic in School

    We only have a PTO sponsored ice cream social and then an open house night around a month in to school, no formal registration night or anything. My first year (which was the 18-19 SY), even though...
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    Faking sick

    k1p1ssk replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    This is too bad; I wonder if policy-wise, you could explore if there is a way to distinguish between excused dismissals and unexcused; Excused being nurse dismissal, medical appointments, funerals,...
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    Making the transition to school nursing

    k1p1ssk replied to Brittany Podhradsky's topic in School

    In my experience, schools are always looking for per-diem nurses and as long as you take an interest, apply your skills and knowledge appropriately, and follow the lay of the land in the schools you...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    k1p1ssk replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    First day in school with the kids today and I have to admit I wore all blue - nails, pants, shirt. But blue & white are our school colors. I do have pink in my hair
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    Substitute School Nurse interview

    k1p1ssk replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in School

    It really depends on where you are looking to work and what you mean by certified... There is board certification through NBCSN - this requires a bachelor's degree, RN License, and school health work...
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    BP Cuffs - standard or electronic

    k1p1ssk replied to linda1959's topic in School

    I almost always do a manual on the littles - they're just so wiggly and the electronic cuffs are not great with wiggles. The bigger kids who can follow clear instructions I'll often use the electronic...
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    Adults Taking Advantage....

    k1p1ssk posted a topic in School

    I have probably complained about this here before, but I am yet again at the end of my rope with the adults in my building taking advantage of having a nurse at their disposal night and day; There are...
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    field day

    k1p1ssk replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    Our field day is at the school, and the whole school is out at the same time, so I set up a chair and bring the essentials down - a cooler with ice packs, antiseptic wipes and bandaids, gloves, and...
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    Adults Taking Advantage....

    k1p1ssk replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    Unfortunately, we don't have all-staff meetings and a majority of the offenders are classroom aides, so they wouldn't hear the messaging... The faculty are actually really good about boundaries, for...