Wave Watcher

Wave Watcher

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  1. 8/22 What I learned this week....

    Wave Watcher replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I am a school nurse. 5 things I learned on a Monday. 1. Small bouncy rubber balls can ricochet down the 2nd and 3rd-grade hallway like wild cats being herded into a box. And make 2 kids cry. 2....

  2. Interesting question for school nurses

    Wave Watcher replied to SchoolNurse101's topic in School

    Here is the link to the National Association of School Nurses. You can find sound advice, research, articles, and up to date recommended policy/procedures. I am a member. I love the resource....

  3. Interesting question for school nurses

    Wave Watcher replied to SchoolNurse101's topic in School

    I do not disrobe my students......for any reason. I don't want to look 10 pounds heavier on camera.....when the local news station shows up at my house or work with inappropriate accusations from a...

  4. Celiac Disease Health Plan

    Wave Watcher replied to bakert's topic in School

    She needs a 504 which should also cover food accommodations. Also, I would clarify with the doc what "reasonable" accommodations are for Celiac. New school parents do not understand that their...

  5. Peppermints

    Wave Watcher replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    I don't give them at all. Choking hazard and I don't want to be the reason a child needs the Heimlich. If they are that nauseated and can't sit in class I will send them home. Although, teachers will...

  6. MCADD (Amnio Fatty Acid D/O)

    Wave Watcher replied to Wave Watcher's topic in School

    Hey, Farawayn! I am in elementary school. I spoke to the nurse specialist who has been taking care of this child for 5 years. She really calmed my concerns and fears. Each person with this d/o is...

  7. Elephant in the China Shop

    Wave Watcher replied to hcworker's topic in General Nursing

    It's all good under the hood around here. I don't have an issue with personal care. If my patient seems uncomfortable we can work it out without a

  8. It's August!! Who is going back soon??

    Wave Watcher replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Staff started back July 30th with in-service days. Students come back half day tomorrow 8/5. Then don't come back until Monday as a full day. Wha? lol I don't understand. Anywho, I'm just the nurse....

  9. Emergency communication from staff

    Wave Watcher replied to Windchaser22's topic in School

    Most of my staff are really good about deciding what is an emergency or not....especially during my 30 minute lunch. I will shoot fire out my eyes if they open my door for a kid with a headache or...

  10. Countdown Time

    Wave Watcher replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    When do you guys go back to school for the year? We get out this Friday 22nd and staff are back a week before school starts which would be last week in July. We get basically 9 weeks off for summer....

  11. Countdown Time

    Wave Watcher replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    2.5 days. I am

  12. How large is your school?

    Wave Watcher replied to txbootsy's topic in School

    425 students. A busy day I could see 25-30 not including scheduled meds and diabetic student. Most days though I see less than 10 kids come through my clinic who really need nursing care. I have more...

  13. Medication Disposal

    Wave Watcher replied to denstar's topic in School

    I use to live on St. George Island, FL (panhandle of Florida), I thought it was odd that every time I went into the Gulf I came out feeling high. LOL

  14. School Year 2015/2016: Who's in?

    Wave Watcher replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Awesome! Have a wonderful, fun-filled retirement! I am 43 yrs old and already have 3 grandkids that live in Guam and I would give anything to have the freedom to go visit them and spend time. Hope to...

  15. School Year 2015/2016: Who's in?

    Wave Watcher replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    So far, I have chosen to stay where I am at in school nursing. Today has been an exhausting day already. So, in the words of Madea, "I'll take prison for 200 Alex! Lock me

  16. Clinic Procedures

    Wave Watcher replied to midschoolRN12's topic in School

    This is where common sense from the teacher should also prevail. I tell my teachers don't send kids down for minor injuries, issues, complaints. We really don't know what goes on inside the classroom...

  17. Who feeds the child with seizure disorder

    Wave Watcher replied to Nabberdo's topic in School

    Since I am the only nurse in our building I would not have the time to feed 1:1. I am being pulled in 10 different directions all day long due to other chronic issues. In most buildings they have a...

  18. Is the student pregnant?

    Wave Watcher replied to RNqueens's topic in School

    Agree! I would stay totally out of her

  19. truancy

    Wave Watcher replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Administration handles all attendance issues. I can't believe they have given you this

  20. Comfortable shoes?

    Wave Watcher replied to Chickie77's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think the memory foam feels great but after a very short time the sole starts to smell. I have never had that problem with any of my shoes until I wore a shoe with memory foam. Not sure why I had...

  21. Comfortable shoes?

    Wave Watcher replied to Chickie77's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear running tennis shoes. I find that I walk out of clogs and end up tripping going down the hallway. :-) I'm uncoordinated like

  22. Never ending lice!!

    Wave Watcher replied to javgjv2012's topic in School

    Parents need to understand that their child can also get it while not at school. Such as at sleep-overs, camps, movie theaters, at Target when they try on that cute hat that everyone else has had on...

  23. But you're a nurse, you could've done this....

    Wave Watcher replied to Madras's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would have done it for the exact same reasons that you and others have stated. I also look at it from a different point: Insurance. It is good they were seen by paramedics on the scene so if...

  24. failed nursing school again

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

    I am sorry you are distressed over failing nursing two times. I can understand why you are considering switching majors at this point. I will tell you that even my nursing program was fast paced and...

  25. Coaches drive me crazy!

    Wave Watcher replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    We have a before/after school program called ESP. They use to send kids to me first thing in the mornings until I finally went down and spoke to the director. I told her that what happens in ESP,...