tining BSN, RN

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    a good chuckle

    tining replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

    A 3rd grade teacher friend told me they were discussing what their parents do for work. A little boy said "I think my mom is a cop because I found handcuffs in her nightstand"
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    Chronic Health Assessment Tools

    tining replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Very
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    Anyone get their Booster yet?

    tining replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Last Moderna in January, got J&J a few weeks ago, very little side effects. A bit tired, work kept me
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    Halloween in school

    tining replied to Flare's topic in School

    I love
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    Feeling anxious

    tining replied to geminiwanderlust's topic in School

    In the beginning I struggled with parent calls. I wrote out scripts for various scenarios and frequent conversations. That really helped me. As far as the secretary goes, have a private...
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    Medication Room in Boarding School

    tining replied to rossjj123's topic in School

    I would prefer to utilize a pre-packaging company. Meds come in daily pouches and or several times per day pouches on a roll. At Summer camp we used these and each came in their own box with label...
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    That was a first

    tining replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I gave my first glucagon last year, that too was an interesting recovery. Student didn't even remember getting the
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    That was a first

    tining replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    It is amazing to see the recovery process after an epi administration. The look of relief. However that is a huge needle and bleeds like
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    Teacher Issue...

    tining replied to CarlyCastaneda's topic in School

    Ask for time at the beginning of the school year to go over with teachers health office expectations. I tell them do not allow students to call sick from their room or take it upon themselves. If...
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    Happy Nurse's week.... I guess

    tining replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    Update, leaving in one hour - NADA ? - at least I look cute . .
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    Happy Nurse's week.... I guess

    tining replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    I am going to "dress up" tomorrow - just in case. We are forever tweeting things when I am not looking media ready
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    Stomachache

    tining replied to MK86's topic in School

    Next year - ask admin to let you have time to talk with staff when they are doing their inservice/welcome back sessions. I have a powerpoint with clinic expectations and I keep it light and I keep it...
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    Weirdest Thing About School Nursing...

    tining replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Gee, where are you from? Yes the medical advice is frequent however no social communication is odd. I have made some really great acquaintances and friends over the years. Always maintained...
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    Stomachache

    tining replied to MK86's topic in School

    Nope, common issues in
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    I'm tired!

    tining replied to Avill's topic in School

    Probably because another parent sent exposed kid to
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    Happy Nurse's week.... I guess

    tining replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    Not to mention trying to do state screenings on students in and out of virtual
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    Happy Nurse's week.... I guess

    tining replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    @londonflo appreciate the sentiment, however school nursing is different. Stick to the oncology lane. I was a pediatric oncology nurse before school nursing, I know the stress. You may have a...
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    Happy Nurse's week.... I guess

    tining replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    On the actual school nurse day (May 12) I have to drive to a school to turn in year end reports - can't make this up. My allotted time is from 11-12 - DURING PEAK MED TIMES - again, I cannot make this...
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    How do you/did you handle your anti-vaccine parents?

    tining replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    We have "Reason of Conscience" in Texas, covers everything. They will probably get medical exemptions. Don't argue with those parents, not worth the time and it diminishes your
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    service animal in a high school

    tining replied to Kristen D's topic in School

    I had a service dog at my school. I felt so bad for that dog getting yanked and drug from the severely autistic student. Watch the lunch room. Students fed "Charlie" who developed diarrhea several...
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    Transgender Students

    tining replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Received this information last
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    LPN restrictions in school setting

    tining replied to palli's topic in School

    At a school? This is for school
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    Transgender Students

    tining replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Our district is allowing name changes without legally changing
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    Medication Error in School

    tining replied to uofanurse's topic in School

    The tiny description of the pill on the pharmacy label and the pill matching that description should cover the "Right Medication" in the 5 rights. Maybe asking the parent to not remove from stapled...
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    Medication Error in School

    tining replied to uofanurse's topic in School

    Darn tootin' I'm checking my meds from now on. OK it is the 5 rights - "Right Medication". however it does not say to look it up on drugs.com. Checked my supply I'm good