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    Sick of nurses "referring" to our specialty

    And let us not forget to share the definition of school nursing School nursing, a specialized practice of nursing, protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances...
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    Sick of nurses "referring" to our specialty

    This!!! 8 days a week!!! Well, 5, based on the school
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    Coronavirus concern for incoming student

    Ugh...
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    Vent Sesh

    Welp, at least it is Friday
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    Coronavirus concern for incoming student

    No way???!!!!
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    Coronavirus concern for incoming student

    Agree with all, I think having your local public health folks in the loop will provide another layer of expertise, and hopefully prevent a full blown panic attack on social media once parents get any...
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    Coping with emergencies at any time.

    26 years in and I am still
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    Case Study: What's Causing This Cough?

    Any changes in the doses of his meds? What is the interaction of the herbal with the cardiac
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    Influenza

    Hope you are home and feeling
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    First day back after mat leave

    Welcome
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    Coping with emergencies at any time.

    Contact your state organization, they should have lots of resources for you, maybe even a
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    Do nurses make a difference?

    Often, not in the moment, but yes, down the road. When I run into a former student or family member and they remark on what a difference I made for them, or how they always felt safe in my
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    Coping with emergencies at any time.

    Great advice (we ARE a smaht bunch!) and I would now start reviewing videos related to seizure care and after care. There are some great ones on line put on, (I think) by the Epilepsy Foundation....
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    Interview tomorrow-preview question tips!

    Welcome!!
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    What to do with Nursing students?! HS Nurse

    I have had students do screenings, review case file, review IHPs. Also have them do a mock carb count to figure out blood sugar coverage, go to the therapy room where kids get PT, OT and ST to see...
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    504/IEP

    So you are not casemanaging, I'm jealous!! I have 12 1-IDDM, 5 Ehlers Danlos, 2 hearing loss, 2 allergies, 1 hypoglycemia, 1 seizure
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    Reaching my breaking point with middle schoolers

    Truth!!
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    504/IEP

    I think a lot of info can come form their health record. Bring what you have to the referral meeting and go from
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    Nurse Go Bag

    No ,they are bulk packaged, like non sterile
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    Nurse Go Bag

    https://www.schoolhealth.com/disposable-latex-free-washcloths-500-case
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    Nurse Go Bag

    I prefer the paper washcloths. I use them all the time for my nosebleeds!. They are pretty inexpensive and VERY
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    Haven't worked since I graduated

    You do not have to declare that you have worked for a minimum, number of hours on your re-licensure
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    Pertussis Parent Notification

    We looked a several scenarious last year when there was a reported (later unfoiunded case) in our state. We spoke with DHHS and they said they are the lead, as there are many factors involved in a...
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    Nosebleeds

    I would agree!! I'm grateful every single day for the voices of reason on
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    Nosebleeds

    I don't understand why you are hanging out in a school nurse forum? Just