Wave Watcher

Wave Watcher

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  1. School Holidays/Days Off

    Wave Watcher replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Labor Day Thanksgiving break (called Fall Break at my school now) Christmas/New Year break (now called Winter break to be politically correct at my school) MLK Day President's Day Good Friday followed...

  2. New School Nurse and Student Pants?

    Wave Watcher replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    Well, I would have a hard time sending her back to class. That would be mortifying. If she has a jacket maybe she can tie it around her waist (hide back of pants) like many of the younger kids do when...

  3. Guidance for Teachers (traffic control)

    Wave Watcher replied to amnesiac1c's topic in School

    I send out a quick reminder to my staff at least 2x a year. Once in the beginning and once typically after January because they start to get back into old/bad habits sending kids down. Trust me, I...

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

    Wave Watcher replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I'm confused. Does the mother of the kid have nuts? lol If so, this is a whole other thread. I would love to come work in Cali. I use to live there.....29 Palms. BUT I think I will stick to the...

  5. Teacher Wants to Medicate Pre-Schooler

    Wave Watcher replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    In 2015 the going phrase for teachers to the school nurses, "You medicate them, we educate them". Medication is always the solution....or essential oils.

  6. Odd days with Moon Phases

    Wave Watcher replied to Ddoyle's topic in School

    It sounds like "A day in the life of a prison nurse". lol This day shall end. Hang in

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

    Wave Watcher replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Got ya! Yea, your administration better have your back on the ibuprofen issue. In fact, I'm sure the kid broke the "no tolerance" drug policy by carrying it around on him, so if mom wants to get all...

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

    Wave Watcher replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Wow. Okay, so no 504. Does the teen have an eating d/o or is it due to another illness/medication?? Trying to figure out why mom thinks an anorexic teenager is going to willingly eat a bunch of junk...

  9. MCADD (Amnio Fatty Acid D/O)

    Wave Watcher posted a topic in School

    I will have a new Kindergartner this year with MCADD. Does anyone have any experience with this d/o? I have been reading up on it but wanted to know if anyone else has had experience taking care of a...

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

    Wave Watcher replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    #1 I would let mom send the food to her daughters classroom. Easier access and she doesn't have to leave class to eat. Unless she is a closet eater and won't eat in front of other kids. But the clinic...

  11. Nursing Instructors Would Rather see You Fail than Succeed

    Wave Watcher replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

    LOL Bless. Good luck. No, you picked the wrong profession. And you're

  12. Clinicals - What Not to Do?

    Wave Watcher replied to meganec17's topic in General Students

    Don't have the attitude of...."He/she did it or said it or wore it then so can I". Follow policy, rules and standards of your nursing program....don't follow what other students may or may not do....

  13. Lockdown!

    Wave Watcher replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    We have had 2 lock downs in our district so far....all schools. My kids are grown but I know many teachers were texting and trying to make sure their kids were

  14. Drop Patho?

    Wave Watcher replied to Madc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would take a "B" and keep kicking my can on down the road. :-) Otherwise, listen to GrnTea......she knows what she is talking about. :-) Good

  15. Remedieal Math

    Wave Watcher replied to JamesPickett's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I first started my pre-reqs for nursing I had to take remedial math.....Basic math, algebra I and algebra II. I was horrible at math obviously. I have my BSN and applying for BSN-DNP program....

  16. What would you do?

    Wave Watcher replied to happyandyouknowit's topic in School

    No, I would not call EMS. Same thing happened to me at my school. Kiddo passed out, hit the floor. I go there and she was sitting up and alert/oriented. I called parents and mom came asap to pick her...

  17. I think Nursing is not for me :( :( :(

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

    I have my BSN and I am applying to a BSN-DNP program. I want to leave patient care and teach at a University level. Right now I am a school nurse and LOVE my job BUT I want to be paid what I am...

  18. IV Medication at School

    Wave Watcher replied to childcare1's topic in School

    I have only given antibiotic through a picc line (my initial post said port, sorry) using a salem pump at school. The home health nurse came and gave me a quick run down on how to use it. Although, I...

  19. Older student....frazzled and unsure!

    Wave Watcher replied to Wanderlust2's topic in General Students

    I graduated with ASN at 38 yrs old. I just now finished my BSN online at 44 yrs old. Age is not a disadvantage. If you want it....go get

  20. (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    Wave Watcher replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Touché!

  21. (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    Wave Watcher replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I have been sick this week. What I have learned: Never second guess a fart after 40 yrs

  22. So long, and thanks for all the fish!

    Wave Watcher replied to fetch's topic in School

    You do know putting together the two words...stay and fetch are confusing? LOL I don't know whether to sit or run. lol We will miss you Fetch! Good

  23. School Uniform Advice

    Wave Watcher replied to Ddoyle's topic in School

    Total misuse of your time and skills. This job needs to be delegated to another department.

  24. Crazy Parents

    Wave Watcher replied to maryel's topic in School

    I do this more often than not because if I wait on a parent then it could be half the year before I get all my paperwork completed. Plus, I can hand the paperwork to the parents and they will royally...

  25. Scenario

    Wave Watcher replied to Ddoyle's topic in School

    BAM! This is exactly what I do. I look at the patient first and the numbers last. I have a small population of kids so I know my drama queens and kings......in those cases I will look at my numbers...