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    audiometer calibration

    100kids replied to Flare's topic in School

    We have a company that comes in each summer and does calibration on our scale, audiometer and vision screener. Costs about $160 for all
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    Happy School Nurses day

    100kids replied to bsyrn's topic in School

    Double ditto! Last year they remembered me but it wasn't the same week as Teacher Appreciation Week. Maybe next
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    Happy School Nurses day

    100kids replied to bsyrn's topic in School

    Happy School Nurse's
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    31 more school days

    100kids replied to SchoolRNAmy's topic in School

    OK I guess I'll be here the longest into the summer (but probably back the latest too) I have 34 left. But I am not
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    How to handle vision/hearing refusal

    100kids replied to 100kids's topic in School

    Thanks everyone. I will send home a note to mom. This child is 7 but only just entered school. He knows me well and feels comfortable with me and has come each time with his 1 on 1 aide or his...
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    How to handle vision/hearing refusal

    100kids posted a topic in School

    I have a young student with autism who just entered my school a few months ago. I have tried on 2 occassions to have him do the hearing and vision screening but he will not allow it. I documented...
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    Why do teachers think they're all that and we're beneath them?

    100kids replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    God forbid I don't answer my phone while I'm assessing someone, doing screenings or helping someone then I get the look later and the "Why weren't you in your office". Makes me CRAZY some
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    Summer Vacation and Unemployment?

    100kids replied to squidbilly's topic in School

    I don't have the option of getting paid in the the summer at my school but I am still considered employed so no unemployment. I have a little taken out each paycheck automatically and it goes into a...
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    Stress, students and stomach aches - a minor rant

    100kids replied to Flare's topic in School

    I am so sad for what happenned and so angry this teacher thought it was ok to dump on you about it. They certainly have no clue about what we do, although I often find they want to tell me what to do...
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    the Dale Gribble effect

    100kids replied to Flare's topic in School

    YES! For me it's more if they realize I'm tracking each time they come in to see me. They dont usually see me enter it into the computer but when a frequest flyer sees me write down each visit in a...
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    Favorite thermometer?

    100kids posted a topic in School

    I have an old filac oral thermometer in my office that is dying so I need to purchase a new one. The new oral thermometers are so fast I'm thinking I'll go wtih that. Anyone have something different...
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    OTC Meds

    100kids replied to Kafergie's topic in School

    I have a blanket OTC form and LOVE it! In my state it must be signed by both the parents and the physician. It allows me to really help some kids when a little something will make their day tolerabe...
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    New School New Overwhelmed

    100kids replied to projectsarah's topic in School

    A someone who came into a mess and had to work my way out of it (and I still am) my best piece of advice is not to stress about getting it all tackled and in order in a day, or a week or even by the...
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    May I introduce . . .

    100kids replied to schooldistrictnurse's topic in School

    congratulations!!!!
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    New School Nurse

    100kids replied to nastassialeslie's topic in School

    I bought some canvases and had my sons and nephews paint them anyway they wanted so I have kid friendly art up on my walls. Everyone loves them and it really warmed up the walls instead of them...
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    I am so psyched!

    100kids replied to Morganalefey's topic in School

    Is there currently a nurse there? If so I would see if you could come in for a day or so and see what they have in the office, some of their policies, etc. An outgoing school nurse could be a great...
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    Wish me luck!!

    100kids replied to Morganalefey's topic in School

    Congratulations! Hope your start goes
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    Even on the worst days

    100kids replied to NursChu's topic in School

    All of my days are certainly not that rewarding but the ones that are really remind me why I love being the School
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    Do you enjoy being a school nurse?

    100kids replied to walkingonsunshine's topic in School

    I am in NY and here an RN is required as
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    Sore Throat Salt-Water Gargle? How Much Salt???

    100kids replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    I just eyeball it too. I used to measure out 1 tsp in a about 4 oz water but now I don't measure it. I always know if their throat really hurts if they're willing to do the salt water
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    New school nurse...bummed out already

    100kids replied to LisaLPN7's topic in School

    She should put these on the internet and charge for access. There is so little info out there for school
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    Interview Monday morning for school LPN position

    100kids replied to LisaLPN7's topic in School

    Congrats on getting the
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    lockdown training

    100kids replied to Sudsy's topic in School

    I would be very careful about which age kids you assume are aware of current events. I am a parent of a 3rd grader and he knows nothing about the recent events in CT. My kids schools are having...
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    Vision Screenings

    100kids replied to Lyssag18's topic in School

    In my state we only have to do Near Vision when a child enters school but I do it yearly at the same time that I do the distance screening. That said I am in a very small school so that makes it...
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    Illinois school nurse changes re: Rule 226.840

    100kids replied to Lovemyjob1974's topic in School

    That is tough. Hopefully they will future out a way to grandfather in those already in place even if only until they can obtain the new requirements. We don't require School Nurse Certification...