tining BSN, RN

tining has 30 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in School Nurse.

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1. 

   a good chuckle

   tining replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

   A 3rd grade teacher friend told me they were discussing what their parents do for work. A little boy said "I think my mom is a cop because I found handcuffs in her nightstand" ?
2. 

   Chronic Health Assessment Tools

   tining replied to Cattz's topic in School

   Very nice!
3. 

   Anyone get their Booster yet?

   tining replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

   Last Moderna in January, got J&J a few weeks ago, very little side effects. A bit tired, work kept me busy
4. 

   Halloween in school

   tining replied to Flare's topic in School

   I love Halloween!
5. 

   Feeling anxious

   tining replied to geminiwanderlust's topic in School

   In the beginning I struggled with parent calls. I wrote out scripts for various scenarios and frequent conversations. That really helped me. As far as the secretary goes, have a private conversation with her. With you not there regularly sh...
6. 

   Medication Room in Boarding School

   tining replied to rossjj123's topic in School

   I would prefer to utilize a pre-packaging company. Meds come in daily pouches and or several times per day pouches on a roll. At Summer camp we used these and each came in their own box with label of student and a MAR. We organized by camper group...
7. 

   That was a first

   tining replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

   I gave my first glucagon last year, that too was an interesting recovery. Student didn't even remember getting the shot.
8. 

   That was a first

   tining replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

   It is amazing to see the recovery process after an epi administration. The look of relief. However that is a huge needle and bleeds like crazy!
9. 

   Teacher Issue...

   tining replied to CarlyCastaneda's topic in School

   Ask for time at the beginning of the school year to go over with teachers health office expectations. I tell them do not allow students to call sick from their room or take it upon themselves. If they have questions about why I sent back, they shou...
10. 

    Happy Nurse's week.... I guess

    tining replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    Update, leaving in one hour - NADA ? - at least I look cute . . .
11. 

    Happy Nurse's week.... I guess

    tining replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    I am going to "dress up" tomorrow - just in case. We are forever tweeting things when I am not looking media ready ???
12. 

    Stomachache

    tining replied to MK86's topic in School

    Next year - ask admin to let you have time to talk with staff when they are doing their inservice/welcome back sessions. I have a powerpoint with clinic expectations and I keep it light and I keep it collaborative. I also tell them - "when you take...
13. 

    Weirdest Thing About School Nursing...

    tining replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Gee, where are you from? Yes the medical advice is frequent however no social communication is odd. I have made some really great acquaintances and friends over the years. Always maintained friendly camaraderie with front office and admin. A thou...
14. 

    Stomachache

    tining replied to MK86's topic in School

    Nope, common issues in SN
15. 

    I'm tired!

    tining replied to Avill's topic in School

    Probably because another parent sent exposed kid to school