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  1. vision screening: how do I respond to this parent?

    Sudsy replied to Sudsy's topic in School

    I called the state school nursing supervisor, and she suggested I call the doctor and ask his reasoning for not referring her. I really couldn't think of a way to do that without seeming to be either...

  2. Student Body Odor

    Sudsy replied to hsnurse1's topic in School

    This is a hard one....I speak to the classes at the beginning of each year and then I speak with "prime offenders" individually during the year. The family I have most problems with is one where,...

  3. vision screening: how do I respond to this parent?

    Sudsy replied to Sudsy's topic in School

    Yes, I'm supposed to send a referral and then follow-up if I don't get it back filled out by an eye care professional :) I'll check my state info and see if there's something more I can do in this...

  4. lockdown training

    Sudsy posted a topic in School

    We're planning our first one in the near future....I will be the main person speaking at a teachers' meeting about this as well as talking with the kids, if the school decides not to have the...

  5. lockdown training

    Sudsy replied to Sudsy's topic in School

    That's some good input, Flare. Thanks. What would you say to the kids younger than 3rd grade? My school is age 2-grade 10, so I have quite a range....(also, it is very likely that a fair number of...

  6. Vision Screenings

    Sudsy replied to Lyssag18's topic in School

    I guess you'd have to look up Kansas law....I am in MA, and it varies by age. For kindergarten, for example, I only test distance and stereopsis, and don't do near

  7. No, I'm Not a Beauty Shop!

    Sudsy replied to mysixlittleones's topic in School

    I'm amused by the timing of this post: yesterday a girl asked me to put her earring back in for her :). First time for that. She saw me in the hallway and asked on her way to lunch (i.e. the teacher...

  8. General Salary info for a School Nurse

    Sudsy replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in School

    Wow, Flare--95?! Woohee! Sounds good! I make $30/hr. I have a Master's in pediatric nursing but am not school certified. I work in a private school where I am not required to be school certified,...

  9. does your school have a crisis management plan?

    Sudsy posted a topic in School

    I've been working since the end of last year to develop one for our school, but, given the recent horrific events in CT, it would be good if I could get this out ASAP.... If your school does have one...

  10. does your school have a crisis management plan?

    Sudsy replied to Sudsy's topic in School

    So far, I have found the following to be very helpful: http://www2.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/crisisplanning.pdf a government guide, "Practical Information on Crisis Planning: a guide for...

  11. What's a good gift from a grateful family?

    Sudsy posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm a school nurse, so I'm out of my league :) My dd was recently in the hospital for a week. I meant to send a thank you gift to the floor, but, with all the hullaballoo of her coming home, I...

  12. What's a good gift from a grateful family?

    Sudsy replied to Sudsy's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks for the helpful responses. I would def. like to leave a gift for everyone on the unit, not just those few who went above-and-beyond the average and will hopefully get a letter written...

  13. Malpractice insurance?

    Sudsy replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    Any specific companies recommended for a low-cost policy?

  14. Camp nurse uniform

    Sudsy replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Camp

    I just finished my second summer as a camp nurse. I wear my lab coat over "normal clothes" on the first- and last days so that parents can identify me (and kids, on the first day). Otherwise, just...

  15. Non-contact Thermometers

    Sudsy replied to schooldistrictnurse's topic in School

    I have a FeverWatch Infared thermometer: Amazon.com: FeverWatch Professional Clinical Non-contact Infrared Thermometer - Forehead: Health & Personal Care (is it okay to post links?) It has been...

  16. Spring Break is OVER :(

    Sudsy replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I have a few frequent fliers and I've taken to telling the parents that their kid has an "extreme case of Monday-itis". I think it actually has helped some of the kids to hear that I see a lot more...

  17. Substitute Pay

    Sudsy replied to KSGMaine's topic in School

    I've only seen one ad locally (Boston) for sub school RN's and it was also for $70 or $80/day. I truly cannot believe they expect people to hold the lives of children in their hands for what you can...

  18. that darn tummy ache will getcha everytime

    Sudsy replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    It is really hard to know when something is "brewing" and will turn into something and when it won't. It would have been silly if you'd sent him home at 9 in the morning; you did exactly right. One...

  19. Camper to Nurse ratio?

    Sudsy replied to Sudsy's topic in Camp

    Thank you! That is a help to

  20. Questions about school nursing

    Sudsy replied to Sl1011's topic in School

    p.s. SchoolRNAmy: do you find yourself w. too little to do w. 90 students? I find that sometimes w. 300 (although there ALWAYS seems to be paperwork to catch up on!) And I agree about it being hard...

  21. Questions about school nursing

    Sudsy replied to Sl1011's topic in School

    [color=#ee82ee][color=#ee82ee]i'm enjoying reading the responses of others, so i figured it was only right that i add in my own :) what are your hours at work? i work 16-20 hours/week. i generally...

  22. Diapering and toilet accidents

    Sudsy replied to Jocelyn Z's topic in School

    Never had to deal with, sorry. Can you ask WHY no diaper table?! Advice: wear gloves and use a LOT of wipes. Wipe from front to back. Make THEM also wash their hands after having a diaper change,...

  23. Welcome back!

    Sudsy replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    We've got Hand-Foot-Mouth going around.

  24. 3 rd grader wetting herself

    Sudsy replied to Gampopa's topic in School

    Mustlovepoodles: I agree w. everything you said except your first few sentences. If you have wet pants in 3rd grade, that's pretty much the same "kick me" issue.....I'd say try the low-profile...

  25. Cough drops in school?

    Sudsy replied to lissaq10's topic in School

    AdobeRN: do you work in a public school or private? I work in a private school and we give all those things w. just parental