tining BSN, RN

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    Your thoughts on ice....

    tining replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    Cherry Garcia - yum and
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    Your thoughts on ice....

    tining replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    I agree with crazynurse. For an insignificant injury or issue I am stingy with the ice. This is an educational moment. Ice decreases swelling or bruising, it does not take pain away. I do give...
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    Here I Am!

    tining replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I hang up anything a student gives me. First time use of 'artist'
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    My camp needs another nurse!

    tining replied to CloudySue's topic in Camp

    Last summer my 8th year, just can't this year. Just can't. I am seriously going to miss my camp and kids. Don't mind helping out on the camp nurse forum though. Contact school
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    tdap school requirements

    tining replied to cmtzrn's topic in School

    Minimum 3 doses for school in Texas - after a certain age they can no longer get Dtap, they need td. Sending state school requirement highlighted did the trick for me. The doctor did not want to do...
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    Why?

    tining replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    I tell the student - I am not finding anything to send you home for, I will call your parent after you return to class. After 30 minutes I will call parent - I saw your cupcake 30 minutes ago, could...
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    Cough Drops/ OTCs

    tining replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in School

    The coach at my school found a bunch of cough drop wrappers during a 1st grade class, second period. When asked the student admitted to having his pockets full of cough drops when he came to school....
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    Ridiculous things. This is a new one one me.

    tining replied to Cattz's topic in School

    I would check the daily max mg strength per age/weight as well. Don't want to overdose the sweet child. Doctor and Mother of the
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    unhappy parents

    tining replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    BooHoo poor parent, so sad, too bad. You will soon get them in line I'm
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    Stubborn students

    tining replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I was thinking the same - counselor referral Plus you are new to that school and she was probably trying to throw some weight around. Obviously it
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    Seriously ???

    tining replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    copy and document every letter sent to these parents -
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    Incontinent Preschool student

    tining replied to krystalkae's topic in School

    Cut Miralax to 1/2 dose, every other day, or only when he does not have a BM in 2 days - ASAP. I love Miralax for children, but sometimes it can be too much - especially at his age. What medication...
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    School Nurse Lifehacks!

    tining replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I use the paper towels that pull out individually - take two of these, fold in thirds, put in a plastic container completely soaked - not too soaked and leave in the fridge. I'll tell the kids - "I...
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    A Drive by, seriously!

    tining replied to Bevp's topic in School

    I had a woman ask for the school nurse at the front desk. She has older parents that live across the street from the school. She lives 3 hours away and asked me if I could check on her parents at...
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    Guess what I got to do today. Hint: lice related

    tining replied to rbytsdy's topic in School

    What does the district/school policy state? These are rules that everyone agreed upon - school board/parents/nurses/teachers. If your district is still in the dark ages and expects classroom checks...
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    Policing Parents and illness

    tining replied to rbytsdy's topic in School

    I find speaking with that teacher vs admin first is the better way to handle this. New teacher, explain that good hand washing, cleaning shared items, etc. will keep her out of harms way. If she...
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    Pencil poke question.

    tining replied to RobinMRn's topic in School

    I always tell them "it is not lead, it is graphite - wash with soap and water it will be fine" Sometimes it does become ugly, but probably because they did not remove bandaid/clean the area well...
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    Wet Clothes - VENT!!!

    tining replied to scrubsrn24's topic in School

    Same old song; new
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    Busted! Wikihow to fake sick to the school nurse

    tining posted a topic in School

    Seriously, some of these are great ideas. Now we are on a level playing field. How to Fake a Headache at School: 12 Steps (with Pictures) [COLOR=#0066cc]How to Fake Sick to the School Nurse (with...
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    I'm bored

    tining replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    www.bored.com - have
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    oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy

    tining replied to ERRNDeans's topic in School

    I just became allergic to peanuts/tree nuts this past fall - rash only. I tempt the gods randomly to see if it was a fluke, but no. I have a new sympathy for these kids, not to mention I miss...
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    Fun Day Friday

    tining replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    Child came in after recess - I think I am getting a cold because my nose is runny. How about you were running outside in the cold and this happens, seriously kid, it's a thing.
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    Fecal exposure

    tining replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Poo
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    Lunch/break question

    tining replied to EPIC_nurse's topic in School

    Don't interrupt their planning period either to bring a sick student's
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    Epi-Pen costs

    tining replied to Astocker93's topic in Camp

    We use the camper's epi-pens (7 week sleep-over camp) I have a master list, label the epi's with the camper's name and where it is located. If we need to use the camper's epi then we buy it. Off...