peaceful2100

peaceful2100 BSN, RN

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  1. Help Type 1 diabetic and lunch

    peaceful2100 replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    Thank you. I definitely told Mom I strongly suggest packing a lunch for her since she is so finicky. However, Mom said there are times she just can’t get her to eat, and that makes me really...

  2. Staying or Going?

    peaceful2100 replied to BooBooCrew's topic in School

    I’m torn and honestly feel trapped. I’m not sure what to do honestly. This is my 7th school year as a school nurse. I’m only 41 so I am no where near close to typical retirement. I have been a...

  3. How to become a case manager

    peaceful2100 posted a topic in Case Management

    Is it possible to get a case management job if I have been doing school nursing for the past 6 school years now? I have been a RN 16 years. Spent 2 years working with adults on a surgical case floor,...

  4. High School Nurses how do you....

    peaceful2100 posted a topic in School

    High School Nurses how do you deal with the I am tired shenanigans. Do you ever allow them rest or do you say sorry I don't let tired students rest and send back to class? I know I need to be firm...

  5. High School Nurses how do you....

    peaceful2100 replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    Thanks!! I definitely get making sure to fully assess and rule other things out first!! Do anyone ever let the student just rest after ruling everything else physical, emotional, social out? I work...

  6. Broken leg/Ambulance

    peaceful2100 posted a topic in School

    A kid may have possibly broken his leg at school yesterday. I called the parents immediately to tell them my concerns and he needs to be taken to the ER for further evaluation. The grandma came to get...

  7. Broken leg/Ambulance

    peaceful2100 replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    Update: It was just an ankle sprain

  8. Middle or high school???

    peaceful2100 replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    I started out at High School, now I am Elementary/Middle School. I want the High School back more than anything. Give me High School any day!! Never in a million years thought I would say that, but to...

  9. Broken leg/Ambulance

    peaceful2100 replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    I would have definitely called if any of those was the case. I second guess myself too much for no reason other than nerves I suppose when I end up experiencing something for the first

  10. Broken leg/Ambulance

    peaceful2100 replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    Suspected lower leg by Ankle/or even possibly ankle. Kid flat out refused for me to touch leg. Place ice pack on leg right by ankle where they pointed, did not want it on leg/ankle. Assessed for...

  11. Holy pay cut shock!

    peaceful2100 replied to Scorchednurse's topic in School

    Either your school has kids that hardly ever need a nurse or you are not a school nurse. School nurses is far more than ice packs and I never give out lollipops. Heck, I refuse to give out...

  12. Undergrad Debt and going for NP

    peaceful2100 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Who here has at least $30,000 in student loans from undergrad and still decided to go for your nurse practitioner anyway?? I have been an RN since 2003. I currently have $30,000 in student loans. I...

  13. Undergrad Debt and going for NP

    peaceful2100 replied to peaceful2100's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sorry, This last comment is in response to

  14. Undergrad Debt and going for NP

    peaceful2100 replied to peaceful2100's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Interesting I have read the opposite. However, I am pretty sure I have decided I am not going to go the nurse practitioner

  15. Undergrad Debt and going for NP

    peaceful2100 replied to peaceful2100's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have owned 3 homes already! Unfortunately due to a divorce I currently do not own. I am currently working on that once again now though! Eventually I would like to retire!! I'm almost 38 years old....

  16. First week as elementary school nurse

    peaceful2100 posted a topic in School

    Last week was my first week as an elementary school nurse. I have done high school before. I have a couple questions. 1)Do you call parents over every single Recess injury sent in your office?...

  17. If you are NOT allowed to dispense OTC meds

    peaceful2100 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm glad we have rules in place where we do not have standing orders for OTC medication. Although, I do wish we could have a standing order for Neosporin/hydrocortisone cream and that's it. I work in...

  18. Tummy ache...

    peaceful2100 replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    *Note* to self keep construction paper in my office if I start working in an elementary school. Right now I work high school. Trying to get moved to a elementary

  19. Tummy ache...

    peaceful2100 replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    You totally rock!!!! School nurses often go above and beyond!! Often there is something else going on other than the typical "I have a headache" or "I have a stomach ache". When, we are able to figure...

  20. how long do you wait?

    peaceful2100 replied to bsyrn's topic in School

    If it's close to the end of the day I will let the parent know your child needs to be picked up. However, please keep in mind if you are not here by the dismissal bell I will have your child get on...

  21. Emergency Calls- How long do we wait?

    peaceful2100 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    In the few years I have done school nursing I have called for an ambulance 4x now. That is 4x too many to me of course. However, I will not procrastinate. I think about what I would want if it was my...

  22. Elementary or High School

    peaceful2100 posted a topic in School

    Curious who has done both Elementary and High School? Which one do you prefer and why. I am in the High School setting. I don't like it but, I took High School to get my foot in the door as that was...

  23. Elementary or High School

    peaceful2100 replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    I know one thing for sure I can't go back to the hospital. 12 hour shifts which we all know is more like 14+ hour shifts is way too hard for me. I never was able to successfully start many IV's, and I...

  24. Pregnancies on Campus

    peaceful2100 replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Well, I'm in a nice size city and I'm in an inner city school. At my school alone there are at least 5 girls who are currently pregnant and that's just the one's I know of. I'm sure there are more....

  25. How much time for break?

    peaceful2100 replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Last day is today the 16th. Staff report back on the 3rd. Kids on the 4th. My daughter's school district is different. Her last day of school is the 21st which is oddly enough just half a day and she...