tining BSN, RN

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    Waste in the cafeteria

    tining posted a topic in School

    We have all seen it, kids get a tray of food eat a few items and the unopened things get thrown in the trash. Do other schools do the same? Here is a school that is doing the right thing:...
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    The Not So "Nursey" Things...

    tining replied to HCPSRMA's topic in School

    Duct tape is the best for rips. I use yarn to tighten up pants by the belt loops. I hate earring issues, I hand them my pill envelopes I use for lost teeth and tell them to take them off....
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    Routine Lice checks

    tining replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Our school policy states that We appreciate your cooperation in assisting us in the prevention and control of head lice in our schools with routine family inspection, prompt and effective treatment...
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    Silly rant, but people keep steeling my tissues

    tining replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    For the cough drop teacher - put them away so he has to ask for them and you dole out ONE at a time. Missing from my office: scissors, Lysol, staple remover, cups. NO one wants my cheap sandpaper...
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    Strange hearing screening question

    tining replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Recheck your screener handbook (at least in Texas). Raising right/left with beep is not necessary, any kind of response with beep is the rule. I have had kids say beep, or even high five as a...
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    This is a new one

    tining replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

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    Been thought of as the bad guy?

    tining replied to Amethya's topic in School

    C'mon now, "Bad guy" is in our job description. Next
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    C'Mon Now!

    tining replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Student loudly and conspicuously retching - not vomiting. I calm her down as she is on the verge of hyperventilating. Student ate breakfast and was perfectly fine until the math test, no fever...
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    So happy, had to share

    tining replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I wish I could "Love" this post instead of
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    Flaming Hot Cheetos are NOT a health food choice!

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

    I spoke to the cafeteria staff about eliminating the FHC (flaming hot Cheetos) and supplied her with documentation about how awful they are for children. Once she sold out of the FHC she did not...
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    new and feeling blue..

    tining replied to rnknsn's topic in School

    [ATTACH=CONFIG]25143[/ATTACH] I think this is the norm in school nursing. This too shall
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    School Nurse Left Out! Bombers!!

    tining replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    I wanted the entire staff to do "Where's Waldo" with the principle as the real Waldo. But no Dr. Seuess - I'm bored
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    My school doesn't "do" Halloween

    tining replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    [ATTACH=CONFIG]25136[/ATTACH] I don't always ch ch ch, but when I do I ah ah
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    School Nurse Haiku

    tining replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Ah last day of school fever yesterday you say not my problem
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    I need to share this...

    tining replied to SchoolRN32's topic in School

    I was preparing myself for the ubiquitous - Oh, then you aren't a real nurse. Such a pleasant
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    Am I being a jerk

    tining replied to janetpa's topic in School

    I am all in for a practical joke, but this was a practical NOPE. I bet your principal
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    Case Study

    tining replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Cold have reacted to an odor. I have a teacher that reacts with bleach odor. Perfume makes me have those feeling, although I've never had my blood pressure taken at the
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    Adele parody video for "SCHOOL NURSE DAY"

    tining posted a topic in School

    This nurse made an epic Adele parody video for "School Nurse Day" Every day with the bathroom
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    Common words use by school nurse

    tining replied to babyjoyce's topic in School

    poked self with
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    Good Kids

    tining replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I have a flip chart "Daily Mood" that has super cute moods like "Wonky" "Scattered" "Hunky-Dory" "Spent." One of our Asperger's kid has taken it upon himself to change my moods when he sees I am...
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    dumb staff

    tining replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    Love the staff that want me to check them out. I tell them it is allergies and yet an hour later here comes a sub.
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    Yearbook sayings

    tining replied to halohg's topic in School

    Had a teacher that would write in the kids yearbook - I signed in your crack - Admin had to tell her to stop. I usually sign my name and draw a
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    Going over me to go home

    tining replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Several
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    Oh how I love Fridays!

    tining replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    You know what rhymes with Friday?
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    Fill In The Blank...

    tining replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I have a nut allergy and I am reacting. This just happened today. My student with peanut/tree nut allergies; who has no Epi Pen or Benadryl at school because he "knows to stay away" per mom, eats a...