tining BSN, RN

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    THIS is what bugs me

    tining replied to tining's topic in School

    I think they want the school
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    And this is why schools need a legit nurse

    tining replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

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    Ear bug!

    tining replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    Just had a student from another country that the step-mother rolled up play-do and put it in her ear because 'she wasn't listening.' Also had a camper from Florida that had a tiny amount of sand in...
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    Measuring Output

    tining replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    My 'Special Procedure' orders do not state that I need to measure. I taught my student to self cath in 3rd grade with
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    Staying home day after fever?

    tining replied to nyy2's topic in School

    I also document in my notes 'fever rule gone over with parent' Busted every
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    Feeling burnt out

    tining replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Neosporin actually has sulfa in it, some people are
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    Staying home day after fever?

    tining replied to nyy2's topic in School

    Exactly, the student is still miserable and not able to function in school at a well level. I tell the parent that argues, they will be counted absent anyway coming in after noon. I also explain to...
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    Feeling burnt out

    tining replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    School Nurses: The AN poster 'Been there done that' is a serial antagonist - take a look at the posts when you click on the user name. She/he has posted negative responses on our site before. I...
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    what do you make of this job description?

    tining replied to ferminadaza's topic in School

    You can always sub. That gets you known in the district for the next full time nurse
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    What does your school do for Halloween?

    tining replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    We have book character day. Specific rules - nothing scary and must bring the book they are in character for. The staff dresses up as well in group
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    New to this school nurse thing but...

    tining replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    No scraping poop, shoes go in plastic grocery bag and kid goes shoeless unless mom can bring a new pair.
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    What can I do about a student who gets rashes constantly at school?

    tining replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    Hypothyroidism? Food allergy (eats regularly but has never reacted before)?
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    VENT ALERT !!

    tining replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    of
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    allready ready to quit?

    tining replied to jesserpie's topic in School

    I think that since they have gone through 3 nurses in the year before you started they have placed you in a warm body category. School nursing is quite misunderstood and lonely. As an only child...
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    Did she really just ask me to do that!

    tining replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    OMG -
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    Did she really just ask me to do that!

    tining replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    Boy with rolled ankle, mom asks "have you done an xray
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    A first grader just brought the following for lunch

    tining replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Thanx for explaining GdBSN. Acanthosis Nigricans is a possible marker for diabetes, it presents as a dark ring around the neck. Most people would think it is only a dirty neck. With diet and...
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    Things that make me grumpy

    tining replied to Flare's topic in School

    [quote=kidzcare;9222039} What the focalin do you expect me to do with the kid?? He is bored and stayed up too late. Last time I saw him, he scoffed and told me he was up until 2am. Not sick. If you...
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    Things that make me grumpy

    tining replied to Flare's topic in School

    THIS - Are you kidding . . .I tell the child after checking them out - my office is not for napping because you went to bed late. If you are falling asleep in class then that is a 'go to the office'...
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    A first grader just brought the following for lunch

    tining replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I have a Kinder - 4'1" - 111 lb - BMI 32.14 - + Acanthosis. Brings everything sugary for lunch. I am doing the full acanthosis work-up and sending to
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    Things that make me grumpy

    tining replied to Flare's topic in School

    I take that note and throw it in the air. A student that accompanies the ill student and speaks for them. Doing hearing and vision first thing in the morning with a class that will not listen to...
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    New to this school nurse thing but...

    tining replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    Earring problems - seriously just take them out for God's sake 1 tiny dot of blood on a tissue is a
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    Most off the wall complaint

    tining replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Student - My stomach hurts Me - Why does your stomach hurt? Student - I ate to many Doritos at lunch Can't argue with
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    Dealing with those teachers that just rub you the wrong way

    tining replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Trust me administration already is following the situation. Do play nice, but if you need to protect yourself or a student then speak to her first privately, and then go up the ladder if you do not...
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    Not all heros wear capes

    tining replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Didn't even have to pull out your doctor's stethoscope - well