AdobeRN

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  1. The Not So "Nursey" Things...

    AdobeRN replied to HCPSRMA's topic in School

    the pants are jeans with a zipper and button. Once they are zipped I just cinch the back or side belt loops together until the kid tells me they are tight enough then apply the zip tie. No need to...

  2. The Not So "Nursey" Things...

    AdobeRN replied to HCPSRMA's topic in School

    quick fix for the pants thing - I use zip ties, just pull thru the belt loops and tighten. Cheap solution - I grab zip ties from our maintence guy when he is on

  3. DM1 in Elementary Setting - Dealing with Parents

    AdobeRN replied to HCPSRMA's topic in School

    I think your hands are tied - we can only do so much especially if parents are packing the lunch and snacks. The only time I have somewhat a control of what my T1 diabetics eat is when they are...

  4. School Shootings

    AdobeRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    My dad is an old country boy, vietnam vet, retired military, has taught conceal/carry class for years - he knows how to use a gun. But I would give my dad a hard time about always having that gun on...

  5. How do like being a school nurse

    AdobeRN replied to Miss10's topic in School

    The schedule - Love my time off....oh yeah, I really do love some of my little friends and I have a few awesome coworkers that make coming to work

  6. secretary and absences

    AdobeRN replied to palli's topic in School

    I personally like it when our data clerk puts in the whatever is wrong with the kids - Elementary school here...she will use ill, fever, strep, Flu, pneumonia, lice, pink eye etc. I find nothing...

  7. Going to take that leap

    AdobeRN replied to LovegelatoRN's topic in School

    Becoming a school nurse was a great decision for me - I really enjoy my job, I enjoy working with alot of people on my campus, I am in Texas and I think I make decent money for what I do. I will...

  8. School Shootings

    AdobeRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Geez - makes me sick thinking of this. Hope all is

  9. What is everyone cooking for Thanksgiving?

    AdobeRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    It all sounds so yummy! I will be on a backpack trip - so I will be having some form of freeze dried/dehydrated concoction

  10. Random Questions?

    AdobeRN replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    If I am administering the insulin I do not have anyone to double check me. If the student is drawing it up - I will double check them. I have 1 on an insulin pump - I just watch his fingers when...

  11. This is a new one

    AdobeRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    While I would prefer everyone to be up to date with the vaccines - my opinion doesn't matter to some parents, honestly I really don't care about parents reasons/excuses regarding not getting the...

  12. Thanksgiving Break is Upon Us!

    AdobeRN replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    We are out all next week - I can't wait! Off to Big Bend NP on Saturday with 3 girlfriends for 5 days of camping/backpacking - leaving kids and husbands at home

  13. Been thought of as the bad guy?

    AdobeRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Yep - parents NEVER post on the schools, teachers, PTA page but boy they sure are quick to go right to the neighborhood pages. There are a handful of us staff members that live in the surrounding...

  14. This is a new one

    AdobeRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Here in Texas you can't even register for college classes until you have an updated MCV on file( or Exemption) up until you are 22 - no matter if you live on campus or

  15. ADHD meds in milk?

    AdobeRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Never have used milk but use pudding or applesauce with Vyvanse - just open and sprinkle on a

  16. school stock meds given, do you notify?

    AdobeRN replied to theredhen's topic in School

    We do not have stock meds - parents must supply all meds....yes, I will send a quick email to parents if I had administered any tylenol or motrin. I will do the same for any inhalers/neb treatments...

  17. Changing kids clothes and cleaning them

    AdobeRN replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    Last Friday about 30 minutes before dismissal I had Kinder teacher start sending me kids to "check their pants" - she had a mystery pooper in her class that was stinking up the room and none of the...

  18. sneezing for 50+minutes

    AdobeRN replied to plainfieldguy's topic in School

    I had one once - his situation was attention seeking behavior. Teacher would send him down to me - we would do the blow the nose, saline spray etc, then have him sit in my office. If he was ignored...

  19. Changing kids clothes and cleaning them

    AdobeRN replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    Nope I don't do it unless it is an extreme situation - I call parents....and if it is an extreme situation I will still call the parents and tell them their kid needs to go home for a

  20. NG Tube?

    AdobeRN replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I have never had a student but I had a friend who's high school age daughter had terrible ulcerative colitis with lots of complications - nausea, vomiting & pain - so much so that the kid would...

  21. Immunization Drama

    AdobeRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    This is the one of the reasons our district really sticks to the Texas immunization requirements. We exclude from day 1 - no mercy on these people who wait till the last minute. If a student does not...

  22. CPR in school

    AdobeRN replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    I wouldn't invest too much into the older mannequins - do some research before spending the money - I think effective Jan 2019 all the mannequins used for training with AHA will need to have the...

  23. CPR in school

    AdobeRN replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    It is part of my job requirement to be a CPR instructor - probably only part of my job that I actually hate doing With all of our recent budget issues I was hoping admin would make it a voluntary...

  24. called 911

    AdobeRN replied to basketball13's topic in School

    You did fine. I would have done the same. The only thing I may have done differently was to tell the secretary to go ahead and call 911 since you were not on campus and 15 minutes away. We now have...

  25. Lonely in the office

    AdobeRN replied to plainfieldguy's topic in School

    Some days I go on a "walkabout" to get out of my office when it is slow - I will walk to cafe, get something to drink, visit with lunch ladies or walk thru office and visit. If the teachers I am...