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    Back Up for Insulin Injections

    NutmeggeRN replied to seedanurse's topic in School

    Your state NPA should have guidelines for delegation. Follow them to the letter of the law. Good
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    How to prepare for new office nurse job?

    NutmeggeRN replied to Shihtzulover16's topic in Nursing Career

    Indeed!I worked part time 17 years at a Family practice and I loved the population we dealt with. Many patients with HIV and Hep C. Often disparaged and shunned by society, we welcomed them into our...
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    Medication Expiration Dates

    NutmeggeRN replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    End of the month is what I use...and we all know that many meds are fine for much longer than their expiration
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    School RN through agency or district?

    NutmeggeRN replied to kodash's topic in School

    Locally, we are all hired by the
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    NutmeggeRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Me too! 6 more but I start counting Mondays because we always have Memorial
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    Radonda Vaught

    NutmeggeRN replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, an egregious error, but wow....when was the last time a doc was indicted for amputating the wrong
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    Elementary/Middle School Lunch Guidance

    NutmeggeRN replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    That is an interesting rule. Of course they should be eating a well rounded meal...but rules around "musts" in relation to food make me wonder about the long term effect it may have their...
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    President Biden thread

    NutmeggeRN replied to Beerman's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    For all those "many experts" who thought it was a bad idea, I wonder how many people who follow/believe those experts, never cashed their checks,
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    Winona Minnesota

    NutmeggeRN posted a topic in School

    Is there anyone from Winona Minnesota who can message me? Friend moving there and is having issues
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    Interview for sub/contract school nurse

    NutmeggeRN replied to Lake Lover's topic in School

    Nice we are here to help, just reach out! Also reach out the state school nurse
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    NutmeggeRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Yahoo! break next week for me, but I'm in the pink
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    Interview for sub/contract school nurse

    NutmeggeRN replied to Lake Lover's topic in School

    How many students w diabetes, asthma, Epipens? What are the medication rules in your state? Are you familiar with the use of an epipen? Can you have an orientation? (and it should be paid!) so you...
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    Suicidal Ideation in a Student with DM1

    NutmeggeRN replied to Schoolnurse22's topic in School

    What is her age and developmental status? I would worry more about a hypoglycemic emergency needing immediate access to glucagon. Her insulin, at this point, might be safer in the health office. Her...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    NutmeggeRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm here with pink
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    What Does My 2022-2023 Wishlist Need?

    NutmeggeRN replied to RuralMOSchoolRN's topic in School

    Stress balls, a rocking chair, small ice machine are just a
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    NutmeggeRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Well
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    NutmeggeRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I missed last week I think but pink and proud
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    Student w/ PDN

    NutmeggeRN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    me too!? then I re read it! No, that is the PDNs job. Has that nurse stated why they are asking you? And they are a nurse, correct?? LPN or
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    Vaccine Database/Parents Providing Vax List

    NutmeggeRN replied to RuralMOSchoolRN's topic in School

    State rules say that as long as at least one of the vaccines in the required list is onboard, they can enroll provided they show proof of an appointment to continue the series 30 day window starts...
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    School Nurse Sub

    NutmeggeRN replied to Kristilg's topic in School

    Take a look at your state nurse practice act. Try and get an orientation with the district you will be subbing in. The health offices should have a ton of info. Check out your states school nurses...
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    What time do you leave for work? Walk onto your unit? Clock in?

    NutmeggeRN replied to RNrhythm's topic in General Specialties

    Leave around 7 for 7:10 (expectation of contract, no clock) a little earlier in the bad weather to allow for slick
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    18 year old student will not share info

    NutmeggeRN posted a topic in School

    "Please do not post on FB or other SM" I have a student who had some sort of issue/procedure that has caused time out of school. In connecting w parent, student has indicated they are not...
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    18 year old student will not share info

    NutmeggeRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    In an ideal world, no. In the real world of course they do, even though the handbook says no. I have kids who are allergic to both tylenol and/or ibuprofen, and also have some kids that come in and...
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    Vaccine Database/Parents Providing Vax List

    NutmeggeRN replied to RuralMOSchoolRN's topic in School

    They must provide proof (unless they are declared homeless). My registrar has gotten so much better at ensuring I have the appropriate info, and if not where to contact to get it (the previous...
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    18 year old student will not share info

    NutmeggeRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    It was. The child has returned and seems to be doing well. This has been a fascinating exchange and I appreciate each and everyone of you and your opinions. Here's to April the eventual end of another...