tining BSN, RN

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    Vitals question

    tining replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Skin temperature can affect the pulse ox. Warm fingers and then place in pulse ox. So back to your MA colleague - 2 MA's do not equal an RN . What credentials does your "school health manager"
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    Vitals question

    tining replied to Amethya's topic in School

    A pulse ox checks the oxygenation of a patient and in no way could you ever "get a better reading doing respiration counts myself" A pulse ox will also check heart rates and does not do "respiration...
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    Tips to shorten visits?

    tining replied to NurseVal93's topic in School

    Stomach aches used to be my bad, now I auscultate AND palpate - No abnormal bowel sounds, abdomen soft non-tender - student can't argue with that. "I pushed on your stomach and your face did not...
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    Bathroom accidents...

    tining replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Yes Flare, if there are smears he will wipe them up. It is the lingering odor and the thought that there are things I can't see. My personal response plus I would not send another child into a...
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    Bathroom accidents...

    tining replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Parents referred, but did not bring pay stubs to verify income . . . sigh BTW - our counselor states this is "above him" he has not pulled this child out for his social isolation, poor motivation, and...
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    Bathroom accidents...

    tining replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Unfortunately I have an encopresis 4th grade student; new to us this year, that is driving everyone crazy. More psychological as per parents "had no accidents over holiday break." Student also does...
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    Keeping resolutions, school nurse style

    tining replied to Flare's topic in School

    Groupon $11.99 for 1 year online yoga. We'll see how that goes.
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    The Grinch Nurse

    tining replied to halohg's topic in School

    Was that Old Dude? I detect a southern
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    Mom hand

    tining replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    kin to Alexander the
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    Average salary

    tining replied to RN100%'s topic in School

    My school took ALL of my nursing experience years and that put me in a decent rate compared with my previous district that only took years if the hospital was a teaching hospital. New district put me...
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    New building design – looking for examples, thoughts, likes/dislikes

    tining replied to ladybugsea's topic in School

    To put your medications
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    Holiday presents rolling in already!

    tining replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    Me
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    Holiday presents rolling in already!

    tining replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    I call it "Disco Lice" when found in the
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    New building design – looking for examples, thoughts, likes/dislikes

    tining replied to ladybugsea's topic in School

    You could use that room for isolation area & hearing test area! My old school was brand new and I had 0 drawers; so at least 1 bank of drawers, the only drawers I had were in my desk. I also had...
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    Medication Mishap

    tining replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I am being harsher towards Amethya as her many previous posts have alarmed me and I am trying to convince her that her reputation is on the line and student safety. For the student/patient/client...
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    Medication Mishap

    tining replied to Amethya's topic in School

    carevan.org gives immunizations in the Houston area. Spring branch community health Center has all sorts of programs. Get creative, think outside the box. I googled Children's services and found...
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    Fingers crossed

    tining replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Lymes can present that way
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    Medication Mishap

    tining replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Respectfully, I would hope you know what you should do. Your posts alarm me. For your reputation and the safety of the students in your care. We will have 2 weeks off soon, take some time to soul...
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    Medication Mishap

    tining replied to Amethya's topic in School

    So you would rather risk over and or under medicating a child . . . What will the next mishap (error) be? I
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    Medication Mishap

    tining replied to Amethya's topic in School

    This is not a medication "mishap." This is a medication error. I have stated this several times in nicer ways. You are in over your head. As I stated on November 30 under your thread - "Secretary...
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    Makes Me Sad...

    tining replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    We had a Family Health Fair last week and I chose to do a lice presentation. I had 2 posters of information, and a model for a live comb out demonstration. Coupons for treatment. Several types of...
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    I thought you were being mean, but you were right!

    tining replied to River Song, RN's topic in School

    And the Oscar for best actress in a major drama goes to . .
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    I thought you were being mean, but you were right!

    tining replied to River Song, RN's topic in School

    Almost. Every.
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    Secretary issues

    tining replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I will never forget what a supervisor told me when I had an issue with a co-worker. "Have you talked with her?" "If you can't work it out, then we can have a meeting together." When I know there are...
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    Christmas Gifts for Staff.

    tining replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    I get small poinsettas ($5)- I give to Principal, Vice Principal, secretary, custodian, registrar, counselor + a couple other office