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  1. The Incontinence Epidemic

    AdobeRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Lately I have been calling parents of these kids (fortunately in my area, at least one parent is usually at home during the day) - hoping that having them come up to school to wipe their kids butt,...

  2. Weight loss for nurses

    AdobeRN replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    I also had weight loss surgery - Lap Band back in 2010 and have lost a total of 95 pounds and have kept it off, I too have no regrets about this decision. Like one of the posters above I do what I am...

  3. I've hit the wall...

    AdobeRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    47 working days for me. Usually this time between spring break and the start of Kinder registration is super SLOW for me - I really don't have extra things to do and just hang in my office treating...

  4. Spring is not the best time of the year...

    AdobeRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    The jacket thing drives me crazy - I do not have jackets in my extra clothing closet. I tell the kids to go to the lost & found cart and find one that will

  5. Bypassing Nurse? HELP!

    AdobeRN replied to SWimbish's topic in School

    Yes to this ^^^^. This is where I have issues. I really don't care if you take your kid out of school because they are complaining they are sick - you are the parent, it's your decision. It...

  6. School nursing for me ?

    AdobeRN replied to bagelista's topic in School

    I love being a school nurse and will be here until I retire at this point :) Yes, I could make alot more money in a hospital setting but I do love my time off & the work hours - I would not trade...

  7. Is it just my students?

    AdobeRN replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    I say the same and add "losing teeth is part of growing

  8. Keyless Lock cabinet

    AdobeRN replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    I have a locked (key) cabinet for my controlled meds. I don't lock up the PRN's, inhalers or EpiPens - they are in a cabinet. I have a key, secretary has a key and I have a spare key hidden in the...

  9. Volunteering Overseas!

    AdobeRN replied to LotusInTrainingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe check with local churches in your area. I happened to stumble across an opportunity thru a friend, they were in need of RN's to attend a trip this summer - an organization and a local church in...

  10. How do you feel about being a nurse?

    AdobeRN replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    I love being a nurse. My only regret is that I wish I Had my act together when I was younger to have gone all the way thru NP - I returned to school in my late 30's, now pushing 50 and feel...

  11. Essential oils

    AdobeRN replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    Ugg..patchouli oil....I call it the dirty hippie

  12. Start your day with a good reaming out!

    AdobeRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    Uggg....Facebook posts, turns into a modern day witch hunt. I am so glad I have a principal who doesn't care what others think and will call parents out on their crazy, rumor filled Facebook posts...

  13. Emergency Notifications

    AdobeRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    We have basically the same system as previous poster SullyRN.....There are always complaints from parents the few times it has been put to use with the most frequent complaint being the time and the...

  14. ADHD just not understood

    AdobeRN replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    Yes Thank

  15. Random thought of the day

    AdobeRN replied to ana010's topic in School

    Are they police officers? If so that would not bother me at all - now random "mall cop" type of security people I would give a side eye and question. Our SRO's are actual police officers employed by...

  16. Food parties

    AdobeRN replied to Windchaser22's topic in School

    My district tried with eliminating all extra food brought in for birthday celebrations but it didn't last long...apparently here in Texas there is something in the educational law books that state...

  17. Food parties

    AdobeRN replied to Windchaser22's topic in School

    In my district everything must be store bought and have the ingredient/allergen label attached. Parents are allowed to send in cupcakes, cookies etc for their kids birthday celebration - the items...

  18. Absences yesterday?

    AdobeRN replied to tining's topic in School

    I heard about it listening to the news this morning...I had not idea yesterday was a "day without immigrants"...our local news said a few high schools in DAllas had several students out and...

  19. Another dreaded head lice post. This one's about treatment.

    AdobeRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I let my parents know the options that are available and give them handouts on treatment - we have our own district handout that basically takes the info from CDC and I give them additional info from...

  20. What to do this summer...

    AdobeRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I watched it when it first came out - that documentary was what started our interest in hiking/backpacking. This backpacking/hiking hobby is new for us - only been at it a couple of years. My other...

  21. diabetic question and stuff

    AdobeRN replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    I had one student when she was in Kinder where I administered insulin after she ate - mom packed a lunch for her, she stopped by my office on the way to lunch, I looked in her bag to see what she was...

  22. When is your Spring Break

    AdobeRN replied to 1mrsbs's topic in School

    March 6-10....too early in my opinion, not really warm enough to go anywhere, but still looking forward to the time

  23. "You can always stop in to get a head start during the Summer. I'll be here".

    AdobeRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    A few years ago our district finally did away with the requirement that the nurses had to attend all of these inservices/meetings before school starts. We have our own nurse meetings for a day or two...

  24. diabetic question and stuff

    AdobeRN replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    I have 2 with the Dexcom device - I do not monitor them via my phone and I would refuse to use my own device to monitor. Parents will call me and tell me to check on them if they are getting a low...

  25. What to do this summer...

    AdobeRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    How fun! I always wanted to do that when my girls were younger. I have done a few days here and there for Girl Scout summer camp filling in for a friend but nothing for a long period of time. I...