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  1. Tired of kids coming to the nurse...

    misty_dawn replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    I usually don't mind the bandaids, bellyaches, ect. I do, however, have a few frequent fliers that come in for the same things, bellyaches, and they are so dramatic, and their boys too. If they do not...

  2. Need to vent.....dont understand why people are so nasty

    misty_dawn posted a topic in School

    I just need to vent, reply if you want lol. Today was a hot mess. Two students have strep but family is a nurse and they are fine to be in school and then she took off real quick. Our school policy...

  3. Nasty Parents and This Opportunity to Vent

    misty_dawn replied to bleemadden's topic in School

    I was curious about our law regarding lice in school because our district policy states that children with live lice must be sent home but with only nits they can stay at school as long as they are...

  4. Nasty Parents and This Opportunity to Vent

    misty_dawn replied to bleemadden's topic in School

    I am going through pretty much the same thing with a parent if you got a chance to see my post. Mine was dealing with strep throat and the parent yelled at me over the phone as well as writing the...

  5. Need to vent.....dont understand why people are so nasty

    misty_dawn replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    Yeah we'll they sent a letter to the higher ups saying I diagnosed their kid, held them hostage in the office and was calling the parent names. I'm so offended and appalled at these lies. It's a huge...

  6. Need to vent.....dont understand why people are so nasty

    misty_dawn replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    They were diagnosed by a doctor and were prescribed antibiotics which were filled after they returned to school, it was the family member and the students that stated they had strep not me or any...

  7. When parents should keep their child home.

    misty_dawn replied to tanna898's topic in School

    Yeah I sent a student home this morning with a 101.2 temp. Called the mom and she said well yesterday afternoon he had diarrhea and was vomiting. And you sent him to school today because? I just dont...

  8. Would you do this?

    misty_dawn replied to mc3's topic in School

    Nope wouldn't do it at all. 911 was called, assess ABC's and continue down that path, administering breaths if needed, ect. Using someone else's epi-pen whether it is truly anaphalaxis or not without...

  9. How long shall I give this job?

    misty_dawn replied to Britrn04's topic in School

    I am not sure how to answer this except that is not how it is at all schools. My office staff and principal are very helpful and support me in everything that I do. Are you able to switch

  10. What would you have done?

    misty_dawn replied to Tina, RN's topic in School

    I wouldn't have called 911 unless the bone was sticking out. I would have called the parent first and asked them if they would like me to call 911 and let them decide if the policy does not indicate...

  11. Another soiled clothing vent

    misty_dawn replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I constantly having kids in my office to change clothes. We have a good supply but are quickly running out. I even get kids who spill a little milk on themselves and want to change, 4th graders that...

  12. Lice Policies/Help Please!

    misty_dawn replied to dta815's topic in School

    Our policy is to only send them home with live lice, they can stay in school with nits but their parents must be contacted and they "must" be treated that night and rechecked the next morning. It is...

  13. Day shift vs Night shift

    misty_dawn replied to juleslevesQ86's topic in General Nursing

    I was a night shift nurse up until this year. At first I loved it. I was at work when my kids were sleeping and I was sleeping while they were in school. I got up just about the time they got home...

  14. I'm not creative but...

    misty_dawn posted a topic in School

    I have a large bulletin board in my office and I need some ideas to decorate it each month. I would like to find a website that has different themes for health promotion such as dental health, healthy...

  15. Ready to quit

    misty_dawn replied to rn_in_wa's topic in School

    I agree with what Flare said. I am a first year school nurse too but when its 3:30 I go home and leave the work for the next day. I try not to think about work when I am home, that is my time for my...

  16. Do you keep your door open or closed?

    misty_dawn replied to 100kids's topic in School

    The door to the main office is always open, the student door off the hallway is closed and does so

  17. Malpractice insurance?

    misty_dawn posted a topic in School

    How many of y'all carry your own malpractice insurance policy as school nurses, and why or why not? I am wondering if I should get a policy on my own or not.

  18. Malpractice insurance?

    misty_dawn replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    I just signed up with Nurse Service Organization.... NSO. It was fairly cheap with what seemed to be good coverage. Check them

  19. What supplies will I need?

    misty_dawn posted a topic in School

    Due to late hiring I will be starting my position as a school nurse after the start of the school year (talk about throwing one into the job). Obviously I will need to bring my stethoscope, but what...

  20. Just got the call...

    misty_dawn posted a topic in School

    I have been recommended for an Elementary School RN position. I have 4 years experience as an RN in the L&D and Pre-op/PACU areas and this will be my first position as a school nurse. I know I...

  21. What supplies will I need?

    misty_dawn replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    No I am only at one school. I just bought the new NASN Comprehensive School Nurse book and I have my own stethoscope but I am not sure what else I would need to buy to use. I am not sure that I will...

  22. Wanting to get to DFW area

    misty_dawn posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Hi everyone.... My family and I are wanting to get to the DFW Texas area within 2-3 months. I have newly acquired my Texas RN license and have been actively seeking permanent employment with no luck....

  23. Travel/Agency in DFW

    misty_dawn posted a topic in Travel

    Hi everyone.... My family and I are wanting to get to the DFW Texas area within 2-3 months. I have newly acquired my Texas RN license and have been actively seeking permanent employment with no...

  24. L&D Rn moving to Texas, wages to expect?

    misty_dawn posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey all.... I am uprooting my family from souther coastal Oregon to the Fort Worth area. I am looking into what we can afford as far as housing and whatnot, with 6 kids I have to plan accordingly. I...

  25. Just got my letter for Pelican Bay...questions!!!

    misty_dawn posted a topic in Correctional

    I just recieved my letter from the state yesterday inquiring if I am still interested in working as an RN at Pelican Bay in Crescent City, CA. I ranked 3 out of 17. I sent my letter back today telling...