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  1. Incident Reports

    AdobeRN replied to DaisyRN2's topic in School

    I do them for basically what you stated - serious injuries, altercations, any injury that I have recommended parent seek medical attention (poss fractures, lacerations that need sutures, etc),...

  2. Do you ever miss bedside?

    AdobeRN replied to JLA's topic in School

    I do love my school nurse position - can't beat the hours and time off; at this point in my life I am comfortable and will be here till I retire ? I am fortunate to work for a great district that pays...

  3. PTO not in the budget for remainder of year

    AdobeRN replied to galaxygirl17's topic in General Nursing

    Yep start looking for another

  4. Do you keep clinic door open?

    AdobeRN replied to SmileNNod's topic in School

    Always open unless dealing with an emergency. Door is heavy and the little onces can't open

  5. Who gets the backpack

    AdobeRN replied to Schoolnurselpn's topic in School

    Kids get their own stuff unless they are too sick/weak etc and return to my office to wait for pickup. If they are unable to leave my office I call the classroom and have the teacher send someone...

  6. What is your late pick up policy?

    AdobeRN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    6pm???? Our admin would have reached out to the district SRO for our campus and/or police department after an hour or so of no contact from parent/guardian or someone from emergency list. I honestly...

  7. appendicitis

    AdobeRN replied to basketball13's topic in School

    In my 8 years as a elementary school nurse I can remember having 3 kiddos that ended up with appendicitis. All of them presented the same as yours, one even went all weekend with the stomach ache...

  8. Not a cook...how do I talk to mom..?

    AdobeRN replied to oldnurse28's topic in Private Duty

    I would have no problem taking the pureed food from fridge and heat up if needed - but I am not going to be the one to do the food prep - the actual pureeing, preparing, storing etc etc. - that is the...

  9. LPN to RN worth it?

    AdobeRN replied to Schoolnurselpn's topic in School

    I think it is worth it. I also started as an LVN. Is there a community college near you? I did my LVN-RN program thru a community college and the fees were not bad - maybe spent $2500??? for 3...

  10. The rules apply...until they don't...

    AdobeRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    sorry - I will go back and change; bring to me if the parent is refusing to go to the doctor and get a

  11. The rules apply...until they don't...

    AdobeRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I am at elementary - so not much. Parent and/or student may be required to sign an attendance contract that lays out the rules they must follow; I get dragged into the mix and parent may be required...

  12. diabetic question

    AdobeRN replied to nicole.schoolRN's topic in School

    I have done the 2nd option with my kinder kiddos when parents are worried. I would have the student stop by my office on the way to lunch with her lunch box - Check BG and glance at her lunch, send...

  13. Why go to LPN school?

    AdobeRN replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    I started out as an LVN. For me it was because the ADN programs in my area are difficult to get in to if your pre-req grades are not great. It did take me 2 semesters longer than some of my friends...

  14. Why so long

    AdobeRN replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School

    This is my gripe about the long waits - be up front with me; I was a working parent without family around to just drop what they were doing to pick up my kids when they were sick - I get it. It takes...

  15. Increase in bad student behavior.

    AdobeRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I have never looked into it but I wonder what the "evidence based" practice is regarding the "rewards". I see some of our behavior kids starting to get out of control next thing I see is the same kid...

  16. Increase in bad student behavior.

    AdobeRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    All I know if my own child was in a class with a student having violent behaviors I would be complaining to the higher administration. I don't understand why more parents don't - or maybe they do but...

  17. Increase in bad student behavior.

    AdobeRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Wouldn't surprise me if mom turned around and said "wow, he never acts like this at home" we tend to get this statement alot when these types of behaviors happen at

  18. RN in Medical School -Should I keep this to myself?

    AdobeRN replied to RNthenDoc's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't say anything. Congrats! I love hearing stories of nurses that go on to be

  19. How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    AdobeRN replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    yep I wash my scrubs after each use. Gross - no telling what goobers I come home with working with elementary

  20. Increase in bad student behavior.

    AdobeRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    LOL...glad I am not the only one that does

  21. Swaddling

    AdobeRN replied to Amino's topic in General Nursing

    We swaddled in Pediatrics - Try starting on IV on a screaming, arms swinging, leg kicking 5 year old - aint happening. We either would use a special board with velcro straps to mummy wrap or if they...

  22. Increase in bad student behavior.

    AdobeRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Then on the other side there are a few that have a medical/mental issue that have not been diagnosed yet - and when you really don't have support from the parents it seems to take the district forever...

  23. Mon-Fri Rn Jobs no weekends or holidays

    AdobeRN replied to Camizzle222's topic in General Nursing

    Look into School nursing - best decision I made to switch. M-F 7:30 - 3:30, paid on a teachers salary all year. Lots of time off, no holidays or weekends. I did take a pay cut when I changed over...

  24. The one thing in nursing/medical that makes you shudder?

    AdobeRN replied to RegenerativeNurse's topic in General Nursing

    NG tubes and trach stuff -

  25. Recess/Gym Restrictions - Where do your students go?

    AdobeRN replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    Just depends on the situation - PE /recess, most of them will attend and can sit on sideline - if parents disagree, the student will bring a book or ipad and sit in the front office. It is only a...