100kids BSN, RN

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    Leavinggggg

    100kids replied to realredhead1979's topic in School

    Me too! I love teaching my kids
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    Grade levels. Pros and cons?

    100kids replied to txbootsy's topic in School

    I'm in Elementary School and couldn't imagine being with another age group! I love being the mom at school and helping little ones adjust to being away from home and start to become
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    Thank you gift for school nurse

    100kids replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in School

    I think it would be awesome! I always love anything the kids do for me at Christmas or the end of the
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    How large is your school?

    100kids replied to txbootsy's topic in School

    I am in a tiny school Pk-6, about 100 kids (hence my username). I average about 15 visits per day + any prn or scheduled meds. Because we are so small I have a lot of other roles in the building....
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    Countdown Time

    100kids replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    We have 180 days with the kids, 185 days total. Staff days are before school starts and during the year. We end the same day kids do. 26 days after
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    Countdown Time

    100kids replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    28 more days left for me! It'll go quickly because there is so much I have to get
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    Emergency communication from staff

    100kids replied to Windchaser22's topic in School

    I had a teacher run into my room this year frantically yelling that we had a "student down in the gym", I get up to run down to the gym and she says "we need ice", I'm thinking ice? huh? Turns out a...
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    End of year meds?

    100kids replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    I stopped sending out notes too. Most parents come to me to pick up their child's meds but a few do not. If they are staying here next year I will keep them locked up over the summer if not I dispose...
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    HPV Vaccine

    100kids replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    I am in an Elementary School and it is not required so it has not really come up. Personally I have 2 boys that I have chosen not to give the HPV vaccinate at this time. I am not anti-vaccine in any...
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    Not enough to go around......

    100kids replied to loveschoolnursing's topic in School

    There is a new law here that allows us to train others to use stock epi as well BUT my School Doctor is NOT signing off on that for our standing orders (I don't blame him). Thankfully it is not...
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    Can someone explain to me....

    100kids replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I am often shocked (and saddened) by what some people think is
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    where are you from

    100kids replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

    Another NY School Nurse here. I don't belong to the State or National organizations. We have an amazing website and Student Health resource center in New York so I haven't found the need. I am not...
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    Not enough to go around......

    100kids replied to loveschoolnursing's topic in School

    I only send epi pens for those students who have a known allergy and therefore have an epi pen provided by their parents. My standing orders allow for Stock epi pens only to be administered by an RN...
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    Happy school nurse's day!

    100kids replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Happy School Nurse's Day! Thank you all for keeping me sane and making me chuckle and for always letting me know we are in this
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    TGIF

    100kids replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    Had a new diagnosed case of strep throat today. Oh goodie! That makes at least 3 new cases each week since early February! I'm so over it! Worst part is these kids present with almost zero...
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    When do you call home?

    100kids replied to mc3's topic in School

    Keep reminding yourself - There are some people you will NEVER make happy no matter what you do. That's on them, not
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    So long, and thanks for all the fish!

    100kids replied to fetch's topic in School

    yikes! What a last day! Enjoy your next chapter and come back and visit
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    Moving from middle school to high school

    100kids replied to iggywench's topic in School

    Unfortunately that happens a lot but hopefully something will come up again and you'll get your
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    100kids replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Yes we start after Labor Day. When I start back most everyone else is well in the swing of things for the
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    How many visits make a frequent flyer.

    100kids replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    That's terrible! I have to say I am very lucky with the PTA and parents we have at my school. I am always included in Teacher appreciation day and each year the teachers get the kids to do something...
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    How many visits make a frequent flyer.

    100kids replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    I couldn't go this year either but they do put the info online and it is always great to go when you can. Maybe another year the NY nurses will met
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    100kids replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    We always go late into June. I always hate it when everyone here is done and it becomes a ghost town in here. I have 41 more days and I'm feeling it! I'm ready for days at the
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    School Year 2015/2016: Who's in?

    100kids replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm in for next year. That'll be year 5 for me. Can't believe it! There's still so many things I want to improve in my office each year. Whoever does this job after me won't ever know how bad it...
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    Field Day & Previous Injuries

    100kids replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I agree and follow the same line of thinking. My own son had a broken arm the day of field day. I let him go to his grandmas and do something fun with her that day instead of being tormented...
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    School Culture - can we shift it? maybe a little?

    100kids replied to CAdreamerRN's topic in School

    It's the opposite here. Once the kids see there is a sub they somehow remain healthy until I'm