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  1. Fever

    AdobeRN replied to plc115's topic in School

    We also use 100 or greater in our policy. It doesn't matter if there is a note from the physician - we stick to our

  2. RN, LVN, or RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

    AdobeRN replied to Determination08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good grief ....$25,000 for LVN school??? No way. My grades were not that great and I started out in an LVN program thru a community college - my expenses for the program were around $4,000 - fall,...

  3. Field Day

    AdobeRN replied to Finally2008's topic in School

    We have parent volunteers that sit at stations outside - they have they basics - bactine, bandaids, ice packs & water stations. If kids need treatment for anything else they are sent inside to...

  4. URGENT-staff & meds

    AdobeRN replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    I have split up my medications - keep the controlled meds locked in a cabinet. I do have an extra set of keys that only the principal and his secretary have access to. All of "emergency" medication...

  5. Over It (already?!)

    AdobeRN replied to CAdreamerRN's topic in School

    I think we have all been there at some point in our school nurse career - it comes and goes for me but I wouldn't trade this job for another. For me the job perks (mainly the time off/no weekends/no...

  6. Paper vs Computer

    AdobeRN replied to javgjv2012's topic in School

    Gotcha - we use computer documentation only. I will document on paper during my mass screenings - just easier and quicker for me to jot down the info on paper and enter the info later when I have...

  7. Paper vs Computer

    AdobeRN replied to javgjv2012's topic in School

    Our district uses E-School - we have a section for medical documentation - office visits, screenings, immunizations etc. Check to see what your school uses for their day to day stuff maybe there is a...

  8. A different type of lice question

    AdobeRN replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    I document just about every kid that comes thru my doors. I may miss a bandaid here or there but I pretty much document everything. I see it as job security. Several years ago I worked at a hospital...

  9. Chiropracter orders?

    AdobeRN replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    We can only give them if student has it in their IEP or 504 and a physician order and if the medication needs to be given during school hours. We have a special form the physician must fill out...

  10. How did you land a school nurse job?

    AdobeRN replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in School

    I am also in Texas - our nurse positions are filled quickly, I don't even remember any of them being posted. In my district we are on the same pay scale as teachers though our subs are paid at a...

  11. BSA troop

    AdobeRN replied to childcare1's topic in School

    I wouldn't do

  12. Record Retention?

    AdobeRN replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    How long does the district keep their paper records? Our health services follow that policy - I'm in Texas and all records are kept until the student turns 18 and has graduated. We keep 2 years of...

  13. Parents sending kids to you before the bell

    AdobeRN replied to loveschoolnursing's topic in School

    I have started to call those parents of kids that walk straight into my office as soon as the bell rings - most of the time the parents had no idea the kid was feeling bad and will make them try and...

  14. 24 hour vomit free before returning to school?

    AdobeRN replied to mamahuff's topic in School

    From our handbook: A student with vomiting two or more times in 24 hours will be excluded from school, unless a physician feels the cause of vomiting is not an infectious disease and the child is in...

  15. Male student exams

    AdobeRN replied to jamiejay's topic in School

    Not looking unless an emergency. If I have a student - boy or girl - complaining of anything down there I have them go in bathroom and check self then I call parents. I have had 2 occasions where...

  16. How many of you precept nursing students?

    AdobeRN replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    I have a few times in the past - I imagine it has been boring for the students since they really can't do anything - just assess students and did minor first aid stuff. Have been lucky - the few I...

  17. Do you refer kids with glasses

    AdobeRN replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Yes - I refer those with glasses if they fail the vision

  18. Nursing Pins

    AdobeRN replied to Lissla's topic in General Nursing

    I purchased one and only wore it for the pinning ceremony. My mom then took it along with my diploma, tassle and lamp and made a shadow box for the items. They are now hanging in our spare room we...

  19. School Nurse thinks I'm fat mom...

    AdobeRN replied to Spidey's mom's topic in School

    We are no longer required to do height/weight/BMI in state of Texas - I only record new students to the school/district, I do think it is a good thing to have a baseline just in case something comes...

  20. Throat exams

    AdobeRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I don't have any tricks either.....I don't use tongue depressors - I just have the kid open mouth and I use my pen light to assess then I just let the parents know - yes throat is red, I really cant...

  21. Measles. Vaccines.

    AdobeRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm in Texas and right now legislators are trying to do away with the Conscientious exemption and religious exemptions - the only one that will be allowed is a medical exemption. They are hoping this...

  22. nurse to student ratio

    AdobeRN replied to jbiddle's topic in School

    I am in Texas - not sure if there are laws regarding the nurse to student ratio. In our district Elementary schools (K-5) have anywhere from 500-900 kids with one nurse, middle schools (6-8) have...

  23. Pointers Wanted! Help with frequent flyers!

    AdobeRN replied to Massmagic's topic in School

    I do this. When I get a kid that is turning into a frequent flyer I will send parents a copy of the office visit log and call - then every time the kid pays me a visit I just automatically call the...

  24. charting in computors or paper files?

    AdobeRN replied to Lucy776's topic in School

    Varies by district. Our district uses E-school which has a medical area for charting, immunizations, attaching files etc. My "paperwork" refers to sending out notices regarding immunizations,...

  25. AED Maintenance

    AdobeRN replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    My AED is located in hallway near gym. I check it monthly - battery life, pad expiration dates etc. Takes a minute to do, no big deal. Replacement batteries and pads are ordered thru our Nursing...