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  1. How to splint a broken finger or dislocated elbow/shoulder?

    AdobeRN replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    Nope - no splinting here either. My last bad broken arm I had we had to call EMS, couldn't get ahold of parents - EMS told us just to keep the child still/comfortable and not to

  2. How did you get out of bedside nursing?

    AdobeRN replied to abnormal_saline's topic in General Nursing

    I left bedside nursing for a school nurse position. If you don't want to take the huge leap check the school districts in your area about sub positions - be a substitute nurse a couple of times at...

  3. Coming in late with a weird question

    AdobeRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    I would think you would still be able to enforce the illness policies - you can't have a sick child at school??? Keep us posted - sounds like there could be alot of drama

  4. Curiosity

    AdobeRN replied to imaneedmycoffeefirst89's topic in School

    K-5 780 kids, I see ~50-60/day - includes my daily meds (8) and visits from my 3 diabetics ( I see them at least twice a

  5. Peanut allergy issue

    AdobeRN replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    I always wonder about this

  6. Y'all know whats fun??

    AdobeRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Might check with your county health department - our county health department will not translate either, our district got the info of the service from

  7. Y'all know whats fun??

    AdobeRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    We no longer are "required" to translate - If I can't read the record I direct the family to the local county translator service. We have a high India population - oh my, those records sometimes are...

  8. Did anyone ever refuse a trip w/patient?

    AdobeRN replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    I wouldn't go on any trips with the family I work for. Nothing against the family, I adore them - its the legal stuff, the expectations of when you work, etc

  9. Business Card Title

    AdobeRN replied to Suri08's topic in School

    I don't have my own business card - my last principal did make a business card with school info on the front and on the back listed my number, data clerk and cafe number - I just use

  10. Lots of questions!

    AdobeRN replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    1. Texas 2. We have a Nursing Coordinator who is a RN - Nursing Coordinator arranges all of our training, PD days, CPR, legal issues etc etc. Day to day stuff goes directly to our campus principal....

  11. Epi Question (new to school nursing)

    AdobeRN replied to Back2workRN's topic in School

    Same

  12. Friday!!!!!

    AdobeRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    It's my Birthday Weekend....who am I kidding my Birthday Month (any excuse to celebrate)- LOL! Meeting with friends on Saturday afternoon for drinks/celebrations; celebrating with my family with...

  13. Return to school after vomiting

    AdobeRN replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    Diarrhea - must be free of diarrhea x24 hours without use of medication. vomiting - must be able to eat 1-2 meals without vomiting. Fever - temp below 100 x24 hours without the use of

  14. school nurse as a mom

    AdobeRN replied to catia108's topic in School

    I wasn't able to work at the same school my kids were at when they were in elementary - I would just take the 1/2 day or full day personal time off to do the field trips, field day etc. When my kids...

  15. 2018 Lice

    AdobeRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Exactly how I feel - It would be nice if my district went that route. I wish parents would just deal with it without all the drama - ok you found lice, treat it and move on since there is absolutely...

  16. Staff that gets injured on the job.

    AdobeRN replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    I assess, provide basic first aid if needed then hand the employee the workers comp package with all the details on where to go for medical care if needed, how to fill out the form etc etc. I do...

  17. SMART goals for student learning

    AdobeRN replied to GatezRN's topic in School

    Can you recycle them? :) since the kids are only there for 2

  18. OTC medications for parents?

    AdobeRN replied to nursegirl2017's topic in General Nursing

    Nope....don't do it. Direct them to the hospital outpatient pharmacy or gift

  19. Salt water rinses

    AdobeRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    No epsom salt soaking unless I have a parent/doctors note and parent provides the Epsom salts - this is something that can be done at home unless doctors note states during school hours. I do salt...

  20. Ugh- helicopter/tiger mom!

    AdobeRN replied to nmr79's topic in School

    I find that true also - I make it a point to introduce all of my diabetics to each other. My kiddos become fast friends and ask about each other if they don't see them in the halls during the day....

  21. Ugh- helicopter/tiger mom!

    AdobeRN replied to nmr79's topic in School

    I would just ignore it and move on with your day. Just smile offer use of bathroom or privacy curtain. Parents like that you will not change and honestly if they feel you are rude to them in anyway...

  22. Did/do you work during LVN/RN school?

    AdobeRN replied to Katherin7's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I worked PT on the occasional weekends. My LVN program was M-F 9a-5p (clinical days were sometimes 12 hour shifts) really not much time to

  23. Walmart cashiers wearing gloves?

    AdobeRN replied to Misstika's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Is this a legit question??? Who cares if walmart cashiers wear gloves? I have noticed it but never had questioned it. You probably need to find someplace else to shop if you find this...

  24. CBD products

    AdobeRN replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I find this topic interesting. Not legal in Texas... I imagine it wont be long. Oklahoma just passed something this summer. If it were legal for us it would probably fall under our herbal/essential...

  25. Summer conference suggestions, please?

    AdobeRN replied to nursecolley's topic in School

    That's nice! I wish our district did that or least paid for the conference. We are on our own to find 12 hours of summer professional development that we need to pay for out of our