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jnemartin BSN, RN

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  1. what would you do - meds w/o labels

    jnemartin replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    this is my opinion, too, but I'm hearing people here say they do not accept anything

  2. what would you do - meds w/o labels

    jnemartin replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Many of you are addressing what you would do if a child/parent hands you loose meds. That is obviously a no-go - I would not consider administering any of that. Although some are saying they would not...

  3. what would you do - meds w/o labels

    jnemartin replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    haha!

  4. what would you do - meds w/o labels

    jnemartin replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    absolutely never take random unlabeled meds from a parent - because the parent can just take them right back. But if a 12 y/o hands you some inappropriately packaged meds... do you hand it back? That...

  5. A really stupid incident

    jnemartin replied to Tina412's topic in General Nursing

    Once I pulled two tabs of Norco for a pt who had and order for 1-2 tabs depending on pain scale. Pt only required one tab. I accidentally tossed the whole, packaged tab into the trash with my other...

  6. Accused of not giving dilaudid

    jnemartin replied to KMULL002's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has the same policy. I know one reader was confused about the dosing - my docs frequently put in multiple orders for the same medication with different doses depending on severity of...

  7. what would you do - meds w/o labels

    jnemartin replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    I asked mom what the meds were and she said "an ADHD med, some vitamins and a couple other things." It was so bizarre

  8. what would you do - meds w/o labels

    jnemartin replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    i totally agree. I am more relaxed with non-controlled meds like zofran (zofran is a big offender because they often come in those individual packets, inside a labeled box - so mom will drop off a few...

  9. what would you do - meds w/o labels

    jnemartin replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    I have had a parent TWICE drop off a baggie of unlabeled, unpackaged meds at the front desk asking that "the nurse give these." Front desk is now very clear not to accept random baggies of meds, but I...

  10. what would you do - meds w/o labels

    jnemartin replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    this is a really good idea for handling the meds in the

  11. Splinters

    jnemartin replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    oh wow - that seems like a very very conservative interpretation of an "invasive" procedure! But I understand the

  12. Drug/Alcohol assessment?

    jnemartin replied to tdean13's topic in School

    I work at a private school with some boarding students (not all) and was asked to drug test a boarding student. The test the school wanted me to use was expired, so I refused for that reason and...

  13. Splinters

    jnemartin replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    i've heard that some school nurses do not remove splinters - apart from the microscopic ones that will require opening the skin further... what is the rationale for not removing it? (new school nurse...

  14. horrible immunization compliance rate

    jnemartin replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    thank you guys for the supportive comments. I do realize I inherited a mess, but I had such high hopes on rectifying the messy records and lackadaisical approach to nursing and the Health Office. My...

  15. horrible immunization compliance rate

    jnemartin replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    this is a good idea. my principal did back me up by sending a strongly worded email (your child may be removed by the dept of health after Nov 15), but I don't think we were strong enough from the...

  16. horrible immunization compliance rate

    jnemartin replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    RE the online immunization records: Yes. I have accessed it, but didn't turn up any additional vax info. the issue is that the families weren't totally aware that they needed to get certain vax over...

  17. horrible immunization compliance rate

    jnemartin replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    This school is not regulated by a district, but I plan to look into writing a policy if our parent company/school doesn't have one (I doubt it). Next year our plan is to require the immunization...

  18. horrible immunization compliance rate

    jnemartin replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    This school is not regulated by a district, but I plan to look into writing a policy if our parent company/school doesn't have one (I doubt it). Next year our plan is to require the immunization...

  19. horrible immunization compliance rate

    jnemartin replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    update: I just told my principal very bluntly that I am worried that if our immunization compliance rate is reported at 65-75% I am worried our school will be investigated by the dept of health. She...

  20. horrible immunization compliance rate

    jnemartin replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    ok true. Apart from giving my admin weekly updates on the status of the health files, I have sent all referrals by email, so I have a record of my communications with parents, and documented when I...

  21. horrible immunization compliance rate

    jnemartin replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    I have kept my administration in the loop throughout all of this - but I'm not sure they truly get how bad it is (although I literally told them we have 11% compliance and so on...). I actually send...

  22. Your Favorite Resources, Best Practices, Quick-References, You-Tubes, Books, Etc

    jnemartin posted a topic in School

    Hi All! I just accepted my first school nurse position and I couldn't be more excited. After working bedside in critical care and skilled/LTC, I have a chance to develop and implement health...

  23. Telemedicine: How will Telecommunications affect Nurses?

    jnemartin posted a topic in General Nursing

    Thoughts on how this could affect the job market and nature of nursing jobs in the next 5, 10, 15, 20+

  24. Which college!? Help!

    jnemartin replied to douglassm's topic in California Nursing

    I'm going through the same thing - and also looking at schools in southern california. it looks like programs span the price range of 30k-80k, so 45ish is not bad. You also have to consider the length...

  25. Telemedicine: How will Telecommunications affect Nurses?

    jnemartin replied to jnemartin's topic in General Nursing

    Grn Tea, I really don't have an informed opinion. I am new to the field, finishing up my BSN, and mainly wondering how this will affect the job market and nature of my job as a nurse. I have only...