tining BSN, RN

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    Lunch/break question

    tining replied to EPIC_nurse's topic in School

    Maybe leave 30 minutes early - you are owed that
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    minor complaints

    tining replied to Flare's topic in School

    I taught my 3rd grader to self-cath - is she not
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    Confesson--from a stalker

    tining replied to CJforme01's topic in School

    Living
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    Onward to Texas!

    tining replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

    Went to Magnolia in Waco, no Chip or JoJo, but did see their guy 'Shorty'. Cute shop- tiny, the silos were not open yet. Lots of ladies there looking for a glimpse of
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    What to do... Help

    tining replied to EPIC_nurse's topic in School

    LOVE the awkward silence - putting that in the trick bag
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    What to do... Help

    tining replied to EPIC_nurse's topic in School

    Your complaints are exactly what we moan about every day on this site. I would prepare yourself before parent calls - know school policy, and health issue you will be discussing. This will relax...
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    Onward to Texas!

    tining replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

    Austin is getting expensive - it is our "tech town." Houston has at least a hundred hospitals to choose from. I don't think I could live in Amarillo unless you seriously want to live a "country"...
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    OTC Medications

    tining replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    Neosporin has sulfa in it and some people may be allergic, so good
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    The Goose is Getting Fat

    tining replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    My very first Christmas not working the floor, I got the
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    I'm Stumped

    tining replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I would speak with the 4th grade team or any team that seem to abuse the nurse's pass - "Hi team, this is what I have noticed and are you aware of how much time your students are not here?" Speak...
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    Lavender?!

    tining replied to huffmannurse's topic in School

    I know a few students that need
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    Nurse Teacher conference

    tining posted a topic in School

    I am meeting with a teacher - you all know her - the one that takes it upon herself to contact parent after your assessment cleared the child of any actual go home problems. It is day 77 of school...
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    C/O chest pain

    tining replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    I'll never forget the counselor at camp running with my child in his arms frantic that my son is having severe back pain. After my initial mom panic the nurse in me chimed in - "when was the last...
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    Does it always get nuttier at Christmas?

    tining replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    May is pretty awful as well, hang in there we all need the
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    Pretty much told to lie

    tining replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    You must be at my old school! Your documentation is for your license not
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    Teacher in 911 call

    tining replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I agree with ixchel a positive spin on the 'debriefing' will go a long way. I would also tell the lead nurse about the situation so a protocol for this situation will be in the hands of all. This...
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    What's your lice day like?

    tining replied to blue bag nurse's topic in Camp

    We check the staff as they come in pre-camp and the campers on day one. We also have a sibling sleepover on visiting day, those kids are to be checked before parents leave. The nurses and lice...
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    Love-Hate relationship with Teachers

    tining replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I just pulled some numbers of visit per teacher, my "favorite" teacher has sent 95 visits my way this school year and we haven't even been here 100 days. The other teachers in her group have sent 25...
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    Older student trying to find the right fit

    tining replied to supermom44's topic in School

    If school nursing not a fit how about occupational health, research, or case management - there is also legal nursing - these may require additional education and probably want at least a year...
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    tining replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Poo on shoes or footballs = bag it and call for a new pair of shoes. The cleanup is all on
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    Vomiting policy

    tining replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    But when I am wrong... I always get the snarky "I knew it. He should've gone home." Seriously,
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    Freaking out about an injury!

    tining replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    I always chart - "No swelling or bruising seen at this time." Some injuries look innocent at first and then look totally different later. Obviously we cannot predict what an injury or bruising will...
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    Vomiting policy

    tining replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    I explain the vomiting problem at the beginning of the year to the teachers. "I may not send a student home the first time -without other symptoms - kids throw up for many reasons and not all of them...
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    Cough drops

    tining replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    My trick is "I need to take your temp and look at your throat." Which gets a - "I just need a cough drop." My response is "If you have strep throat or tonsillitis, your mom would not be happy with...
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    supplemental income

    tining replied to crazynursebsn's topic in School

    I work at a summer camp when we are off, since I bring a child I don't get paid as much. But it works out to 3K for 9 weeks - not sure how much the pay is without a child (at least I don't pay the...