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  1. I Wanted To Slap Her

    mycsm replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    You can't fix stupid. Stupid is as stupid does. prepare yourself because once she is diagnosed, she will be in for blood sugar testing, I feel low, I feel high, how was I supposed to know, blah blah...

  2. HIPAA, FERPA and how do you inform teachers about the health concerns in their class?

    mycsm replied to cmomrn's topic in School

    We have parents fill out an emergency card (#'s addresses etc) and they can check off a box regarding the health issues. . Health office only OR can share with school faculty. if I can share, i do not...

  3. What do you do when you can't get ahold of parents?

    mycsm replied to 100kids's topic in School

    we have emergency cards that give me permission to call two other people, in case I cannot get in touch with the parents. oh its great when the parents FINALLY callback and I say..I sent your child...

  4. Responsibility of teachers...frustrating

    mycsm replied to dinorn92's topic in School

    I will not only send and email notifying the teachers of their classroom allergies, but I REQUEST A CONFIRMATION EMAIL in return stating the will acknowledge and confirm that they have the student and...

  5. School Nurse Forms

    mycsm replied to etuttrnbsn's topic in School

    sorry hit send before i finished. would you mind sending me a copy also?

  6. School Nurse Forms

    mycsm replied to etuttrnbsn's topic in School

  7. How Do You Handle the Student Who Wants Last Year's School Nurse Back?

    mycsm replied to MotherRN's topic in School

    gently Guide him into the prinicapls office to test and cover for his carbs. And do this everyday until he gets aggravated, and when he gets aggravated then insist the mother come in everyday to...

  8. EMS call what would you do?

    mycsm replied to rnjetta12's topic in School

    when in doubt, send them out.... lets recap: If youdidnt send him out and he died..you would face far worse than a cuss out or a tongue lashing. You did the right thing..don't doubt

  9. Blood sugars over 400

    mycsm replied to Vtachy1's topic in School

    first of all..do NOT let the teacher dictate to you who you should call.... (im getting a little tired of teachers telling me what to do).. if you have an order to test ketones: do it. if you have an...

  10. Security During High Stakes Testing

    mycsm replied to amble26's topic in School

    students have 504's written for specific testing times. Ihave diabetics test before a test, then again at the next break in the test, (1-2 hrs), if there is an emergency, the book gets closed and does...

  11. How to talk to your kids about Sex....and other things to know from your School Nurse

    mycsm replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

    many students believe that anal sex is not a form of sexual intercourse an do not really understand the dangers or the ramifications of

  12. New School Nurse CPS situation has arisen

    mycsm replied to blueiwahine's topic in School

    offer to make the call with the first person that the child spoke to. You have the obligation to report but many teachers usually will try to pawn this off on you. You should have the person make the...

  13. Let the year begin!

    mycsm replied to stephaniehowe's topic in School

    I need some new decorating ideas...what ideas do you have from Pinterest.. I would love to get wild and

  14. audiometer calibration

    mycsm replied to Flare's topic in School

    every year.

  15. Advice?

    mycsm replied to kkrlaa5512's topic in School

    c/o being sick, check temp, fever=send home vomiting,in your office/class send home. I never believe the old "I just threw up in the bathroom" possible broken ankle arm wrist= call parent for pick to...

  16. Having a celebrity as a patient

    mycsm replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Reagrdless of who you care for...I want that patient leaving and saying...do you know the nurse that took care of me is AMAZING and everyone needs to know about

  17. New Substitue Nurse - Advice?

    mycsm replied to FarmerFNP's topic in School

    bring along a notebook to take notes during orientation. Most school nurse has a sub book with tons of info. find out what time are the daily meds, get diabetics names and testing times and plan of...

  18. Assistive devices without an Rx/order

    mycsm replied to JudithL_in_NH's topic in School

    If they come in with an ace around the wrist or in a boot and expect me to excuse from gym, I ask them to get their parents on the phone immediaetly. I speak to parents and inform them that unless I...

  19. New School nurse sub - advice??

    mycsm replied to photomom's topic in School

    how are docs orders usually organized? should i look for charts on invidual kids? what else should i look around and find when i get there to make sure i have everything i need available when/if i...

  20. New School nurse sub - advice??

    mycsm replied to photomom's topic in School

    P.S.: Have fun!! Part os the fun part of subbing as a school nurse, you don't have all the paperwork to do that comes along with a fulltime position. You can actually spend time getting to know the...

  21. New School nurse sub - advice??

    mycsm replied to photomom's topic in School

    c/o being sick, check temp, fever=send home vomiting (in your office/class) send home. I never believe the old "I just threw up in the bathroom" possible broken ankle arm wrist= call parent for pick...

  22. High school students with tattoos

    mycsm replied to kegmom's topic in School

    As a school nurse with a tattoo on my wrist, I'm okay with A&D the first day, then they bring it in and apply it in my office. I want to make sure they do not get an

  23. Thank you gift for a school nurse?

    mycsm replied to PghRN30's topic in School

    While we always appreciate the great comments on a beautiful card, a dunkin donut gift card ranks VERY HIGH on my list!!! need coffee to get through the morning and greatly appreciated. No coffee...

  24. triage

    mycsm replied to cruzcontrol's topic in School

    gently..."I have this and need to assess my student", then gently clsoe the door, OR ask one person to stay as a witness and explain, the student talks NOT YOU". Usually enough to shut them up or get...

  25. Stupid teachers/principals (vent)!!!

    mycsm replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

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