Wave Watcher

Wave Watcher

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  1. Family and studying!

    Wave Watcher replied to Hmfaith124's topic in General Students

    I gave up a lot of sleep and weekends. I also gave up my excuses. Make it happen. You can do it. The longer you wait....the more unfamiliar and distant the information is going to become. The old...

  2. Insulin administration

    Wave Watcher replied to T-Bird78's topic in School

    Our district has a policy that staff can be trained to give insulin if nurse is not in building. (I don't agree with

  3. "Will You Call This Parent?"

    Wave Watcher replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    What most people (that includes staff/my family and friends) don't understand is just because I am a nurse does not make me qualified to assess/judge/observe/call about/talk about/advise...

  4. RN-BSN

    Wave Watcher replied to tymma's topic in General Students

    No problem. :-) Also meant to add....there are no clinicals/labs involved for the RN-BSN

  5. RN-BSN

    Wave Watcher replied to tymma's topic in General Students

    Cumberland University. Graduated with my BSN (part time) in 5 semesters. They also have a very doable 3 semester program online. I am waiting for their online MSN program to open up for next

  6. Nursing diagnosis inadequate nutrition

    Wave Watcher replied to laurelwoods94's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Did you give nausea meds or pain meds? If so, that can help with appetite. No one wants to eat while nauseated or in pain. Also, positioning patient where comfortable to eat and maybe even sitting...

  7. What are doctors thinking?

    Wave Watcher replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    I work at a magnet school and many of our parents are "crunchy granola" types. Not a bad thing really but they tend to use therapeutic oils, natural remedies and diets to control health issues. Not...

  8. Elevated blood sugar

    Wave Watcher replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Good job. I have a diabetic I have taken care of for 4 yrs. I am close to the mother and student. I will keep her here if she is non-symptomatic and manage her BS closely. Otherwise, I would send home...

  9. Make the call to CPS

    Wave Watcher replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    I don't have anything to add. Everyone gave great advice. :-) The only thing I thought at first was, "Did you have wire cutters in case the kid choked?" lol I worked on an ortho unit and we had a...

  10. TGIF

    Wave Watcher replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    Cafe serves slushy's off/on and the boys decided to stick their finger in the frozen slushy for over 15 minutes. This kid ended up with frostbite. Painful lesson to

  11. Athlete with a mild communicable disease

    Wave Watcher replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Awesome info,

  12. TGIF

    Wave Watcher replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    This week has felt like the longest month ever. Ugh. I have dealt with broken bones and frostbite. Over

  13. Do You have a WebPage on your school website?

    Wave Watcher replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Yes, just obtain access to it this year. So, nothing on it

  14. You ATE that in my Clinic???

    Wave Watcher replied to Saphy's topic in School

    I eat my lunch in my clinic. Although, I will wipe my desk down before eating and after I eat. My guidance counselor keeps food in her office for kids who may need a snack/meal and they can also eat...

  15. client servic

    Wave Watcher replied to kazzb67's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is this a customer service application?

  16. Thoughts on the "doctor's stethoscope"

    Wave Watcher replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I more concerned about my collection of pens being stolen! lol

  17. I need your help!!

    Wave Watcher replied to Amg563's topic in School

    Call DCS? Physical/Medical neglect maybe? If they won't show up for a physician they won't show up for you. Looks like you are going to have your hands full this year. Maybe get your VP or P to call...

  18. IHP's

    Wave Watcher replied to jonie8693's topic in School

    As Forrest Gump would say, "Sometimes there just aren't enough rocks." Or IHP's so use a blank one.

  19. IHP's

    Wave Watcher replied to jonie8693's topic in School

    Send a blank IHP to the doctor and have them fill it out. Problem

  20. IHP's

    Wave Watcher replied to jonie8693's topic in School

    Our are plans have come from other districts (online) in other states.....we hijack them...change them to suit our needs and use them. lol Fair game. I don't know of a care plan that has been...

  21. Just need to vent for a minute...

    Wave Watcher replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I wonder how these teachers parent their own kids and how many trips to the docs office they make a year. It really is an insult to my intelligence and degree when I am sent a kid like that with...

  22. Just need to vent for a minute...

    Wave Watcher replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Yes!! I had a parent come into my clinic one morning in workout clothes holding a big bottle of vitamins. She wanted me to give her precious darling vitamins 2x every day because she had hot yoga in...

  23. Just need to vent for a minute...

    Wave Watcher replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Thank you!! Exactly! What is up with that? I plan on sending out an email reminder to staff about my lunch and that I will send kids back if they show up during my 30 minutes. It's all about following...

  24. Just need to vent for a minute...

    Wave Watcher replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    NOW I get it!

  25. Just need to vent for a minute...

    Wave Watcher replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Ok, I'm venting......I'm at lunch. I have a huge red stop sign up at my door and a sign that says, "NURSE AT LUNCH. COME BACK AFTER 12:30". An older student walks in and says, "Do I really need to...