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  1. Bathroom Accidents/Change of Clothes

    AdobeRN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I don't call parents but I do send a quick email - "wet/dirty clothing in backpack - please pack fresh clothing in case of future accidents". If parents want details they will call me. Only time I...

  2. Limiting time in the clinic

    AdobeRN replied to Nurse.jen's topic in General Nursing

    I don't let them lay down unless they are looking puny to me - and then they are to lay quietly, no reading books, no talking to others - usually after 5 minutes or so they are bored and ask to return...

  3. Vocational school

    AdobeRN replied to Naty23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You probably have already done this but I am throwing it out here - Have you checked into your local community colleges to see if they offer an LVN program? It will be way less money and you can...

  4. showering: before or after work

    AdobeRN replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked nights I would shower before and after - made me feel fresh for work and I think it helped me sleep better. Working days I would shower in the morning and then it would just depend on...

  5. essential oils

    AdobeRN replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    We don't allow it either and if the parent insists the district doesn't make it easy for them - detailed doctors orders, kid must have 504 or SPED, etc - most parents tend not to pursue it once they...

  6. Stocking Albuterol in Schools

    AdobeRN replied to heinz57's topic in School

    We stock it in my district - started last year. I love having it here - I think I had to use it about 5 times last

  7. School Nurse Hours?

    AdobeRN replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Elementary k-5 - 7:20-3:20 - kids are in school from 7:45-2:55. I am usually at work by 7 and stay till 3:30. Rarely do I need to stay later unless there is a staff meeting, 504 etc. Our admin is...

  8. No extra insulin at school

    AdobeRN replied to Volleygram's topic in School

    I wouldn't worry to much - just try to reach out to the parent as best you can; I have a couple of kids with a pump and do not have extra insulin. Parents tell me they have a window of about 2 hours...

  9. How many times have you used an AED?

    AdobeRN replied to Avill's topic in School

    Never for the AED - thank you Jesus! Once for the EpiPen - but it was on my own kid about an hour after having allergy

  10. How did you decide your specialty?

    AdobeRN replied to Irish_Mist's topic in General Nursing

    I figured it out quickly in nursing school during clinicals that I did not want to work with adults and preferred kids. During nursing school I always thought I would love to work in L/D, PP or...

  11. Do hospitals consider experience as an LVN when hiring for RN positions?

    AdobeRN replied to Anonymous666's topic in General Nursing

    My LVN experience was taken into account with my first position as an RN - just salary wise though. I started out at a higher pay rate than my friends even though I was a "new grad RN" going thru a...

  12. Low GPA but got into ADN program, would like some advice.

    AdobeRN replied to PJishere's topic in General Students

    My grades were not the best for my pre- reqs but I made it thru nursing school with all A's & B's and did not have trouble. For me nursing school was something I really wanted and needed to get...

  13. Field Day

    AdobeRN replied to 1mrsbs's topic in School

    Now admin is dealing with mad parents and PTA peeps....fun

  14. Field Day

    AdobeRN replied to 1mrsbs's topic in School

    Same here - just cancelled....silently

  15. Bathroom Accidents/Change of Clothes

    AdobeRN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Viruses and Special Ed kids are a special circumstances that as a nurse I feel it is ok to assist. But when you have these kids that just can't hold it or are to busy to take the time and go when the...

  16. So I didn't actually think I would get attached...

    AdobeRN replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    I am in Elementary and on the last day some of the 5th graders will come in to say goodbye and I am sometimes surprised at some of the nice things they say to me. I have run into some of them that...

  17. Bathroom Accidents/Change of Clothes

    AdobeRN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    yes...to what OldDude wrote - I do the same now. This year has been the worst for me with bathroom issues - I had about a dozen kinders this year that could not wipe themselves or who had frequent...

  18. Emergency Drills

    AdobeRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Elementary school - when we have drills we use first names and last names if needed over the walkies - no info is given just that Teacher X is missing John and jane. The person who has them will...

  19. It's almost summer! What are your plans?

    AdobeRN replied to Avill's topic in School

    Went on my first backpacking trip last summer and now am hooked. After Watching the Netflix movie "Mile, mile and a Half" last summer I decided that someday I will do the John Muir Trail - so taking...

  20. It's almost summer! What are your plans?

    AdobeRN replied to Avill's topic in School

    10 day Backpacking trip - Yosemite's High Sierra Camps - Cant wait! Picking up a few days of extra work thru

  21. Stupid question...

    AdobeRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    New forms are required each year - district

  22. Medication Organization

    AdobeRN replied to stacyns02's topic in School

    :) That's reserved for our "Book Club" meetings on Friday

  23. Medication Organization

    AdobeRN replied to stacyns02's topic in School

    Our district purchased this for each school. I grab this if I have to run out of clinic for playground emergencies, fire drills etc. MobilAid Trauma First Aid Station

  24. Medication Organization

    AdobeRN replied to stacyns02's topic in School

    with our scheduled fire drills I do not grab meds only my "go bag". With The few times our fire alarm has gone off unexpectedly I have what I call an old lady shopping cart - I grab that and swoop...

  25. Medication Organization

    AdobeRN replied to stacyns02's topic in School

    I have a tall closet/cabinet with 5 shelves - one shelf contains the PRNs - My PRNs are in baskets - I have 5 baskets A-F, G-m...etc I gave up keeping them nicely organized long ago. My inhalers,...