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  1. What to include in an in house Emergency Bag?

    mycsm replied to AESRMA's topic in School

    lol what the heck is that??? wow, that's strange...I guess my kit is extra

  2. What to include in an in house Emergency Bag?

    mycsm replied to AESRMA's topic in School

    CPRmask/shield 2x2gauze pads 4x4gauzepads Tape, various sizes Band-aids various sizes BP cuff/Stethoscope Sterile water/saline flush Icepacks (3) Antibacterial wipes/hand sanitizer Scissors Penlight...

  3. Coordinating concussion managment with physican

    mycsm replied to hobiehobie's topic in School

    We allow the physician to decide when it is a good time to return. Many students return too soon and end up in my office for the majority of the day, which does them NO good. We do not have a set plan...

  4. Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    mycsm replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    come to Health office during recess and lunch if you are THAT

  5. sick (pardon the pun) of teachers

    mycsm posted a topic in School

    1) I don't get gum out of hair 2) I don't clean the childs shirt if they spilled something on it 3) I wont sew up your pants or a students pants 4) I wont recheck a student who YOU THINK is sick. 5) I...

  6. sick (pardon the pun) of teachers

    mycsm replied to mycsm's topic in School

    I bring the note and the teacher into a meeting immediately with the principal..That is unacceptable.... How about you send a note and a Kumon tutoring brochure to her and say, I spoke to mom, the kid...

  7. sick (pardon the pun) of teachers

    mycsm replied to mycsm's topic in School

    was the person that made the comment that the OP quoted. All I have to say about this thread is that School nurses Rock!!!!! I love this thread way better :) I do not need you to confirm to us that...

  8. What School Nurses REALLY Do?

    mycsm replied to Kittery's topic in School

    I do not need you to confirm to us that "school nurses rock".....I do hope you have nothing but sunshine filled, unicorn flying, princess giggling days, and when you don't..do not vent here, cause I...

  9. all i really want is...

    mycsm replied to Flare's topic in School

    I want uninterrupted lunch.......simple thats all. And to the teachers who know when my lunch is and you still send them down..shame on you cause you cant deal with a child in your class for 30

  10. Just when I decided it's time to find another job...

    mycsm replied to LadyMonteCarlo's topic in Cardiac

    send them out ...keep options open..its not personal its

  11. How long did it take for you to feel like a Good School Nurse?

    mycsm replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    It took a few months. Reach out to the nurses in your district and get to know them. sometimes just a phone call saying..im feeling a little overwhelmed need to vent helps the

  12. Dealing with parents with attitudes when it comes to policy

    mycsm replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    leaves the nurse and district open to major litigation....for no reason other than complete laziness on the parents

  13. Dealing with parents with attitudes when it comes to policy

    mycsm replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    I will not accept any med the day of the trip, I will not accept any med without the proper paperwork, and I make it clear..I will call you to make the trip 2 -3 hrs away if in case your child gets...

  14. Dear Parents...

    mycsm replied to fetch's topic in School

    I simply say this..everytime... I did not give birth to your child..you did, and that makes YOU responsible for him. I usually get my stuff within a few

  15. Most Frustrating Thing ?

    mycsm replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Mybiggest stresoor..well, its a tie.Parents and staff. Parents who need to complain about their health issues and staff who really belive I am their own private

  16. single mom with 1 yr old

    mycsm replied to flipflopsRN's topic in Travel

    I think Im a little afraid to write what I think on this post.....don't need to be "spoken

  17. So who's ready to go back ??

    mycsm replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    need a few more weeks. I have one week left of summer school nursing, then I start MY vacation.....so not ready to go back

  18. Student passes out on the practice field

    mycsm replied to luvmysoldier's topic in School

    I grab my AED, my first aid kit and always have my phone with me.

  19. TEACHERS>>>UMPH>>I"M DONE

    mycsm posted a topic in School

    I am checking a temp on a student..teacher walks in, opens my supply cabinet and proceeds to withdraw my Q-tips and proceeds to CLEAN HIS EARS!! I stared at him, mouth gaping open....he didn't...

  20. TEACHERS>>>UMPH>>I"M DONE

    mycsm replied to mycsm's topic in School

    It might sound petty being "just a Qtip", but I posted because it was the point of walking in.....like he is allowed to simply help

  21. Jr high emergencies

    mycsm replied to luvmysoldier's topic in School

    concussions...sprains, fractures, asthmatic attacks... not an emergency but to a teenage girl...menses leaking through her pants= MAJOR

  22. Administering meds to other staff?

    mycsm replied to smartnurse1982's topic in School

    I finally resorted to hiding my stash because one particular paraprofessional kept coming in every DAY!! even had the nerve to ask why I didnt have anything for HER migraines, HER cramps, HER...

  23. When doctors don't agree with your findings

    mycsm replied to rbytsdy's topic in School

    document what took place....maybe a post it note on her chart to give the new nurse a heads up. But you have pretty much done what you

  24. March 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    mycsm replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    aside from EVERYTHING else I do here, I am responsible for teaching the kids how to tell time, think my sarchasm is

  25. Awareness list

    mycsm replied to GrapeRN's topic in School

    I include all allergies requiring epi pen, all inhalers, all daily meds and list of prn meds. I include printout of all parents contacts. map of school, phone #'s of other nurses in district. map of...