Keepstanding ASN, RN

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    Subbing - how often?

    Keepstanding replied to MommyandRN's topic in School

    Hi Mommyand RN, Subbing is definitely a good way to get your foot in the door of school nursing. Now I want to qualify that by saying that it is good to be available whenever you get that call. It...
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    What's The Record?

    Keepstanding replied to joy09's topic in School

    Thanks School NurseBSN, I couldn't agree with you more. If you let them (teacher's, students) walk all over you, then you will have 90 + each day. I did that for years, and this year it is...
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    Down time

    Keepstanding replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Michigoose, What's the secret to your enthusiastic outlook ? I think I am just a little tired out or something ! Thanks for your reply, Praiser
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    Necessary Evil

    Keepstanding posted a topic in School

    I have heard school nursing described as a "necessary evil". Tell me what you think about that ?? Just curious
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    Necessary Evil

    Keepstanding replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    From the viewpoint of teacher's and
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    Staff Members Children

    Keepstanding posted a topic in School

    School Nurse's, I am having a real issue with school staff's children who constantly are in the clinic. At time's teachers have asked me if they can stay here the entire day because they feel...
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    Staff Members Children

    Keepstanding replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I think you misunderstood my post. My point was that I have many staffers who would rather have their child lay in the clinic all day sick. And we don't allow this with any student. If your child...
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    Emergency Card Bloopers

    Keepstanding replied to EricJRN's topic in School

    i had a parent write on the emergency card that their child has seashures...aka.....seizures !! had a good laugh from that one
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    Kids Say the Darndest Things

    Keepstanding replied to EricJRN's topic in School

    As you know, with kids you have to talk on their level........ I hear this all of the time......"I frode up in my mouf"....or belched up some food while at lunch. Of course I have to decide if they...
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    Dating co-workers

    Keepstanding replied to jerenemarie's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like a bad idea. disasterous in
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    The day after a break !

    Keepstanding posted a topic in School

    happy new year to all school nurses ! just wondering how your first day back after christmas break was ? we had a lot of kids absent because of various illness'. let's check in with each other and...
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    Croc's

    Keepstanding posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just recently got a pair of Croc's. I have problems with plantar faciitis and sunken arches. I have to say that Croc's hurt my feet. I have heard so many good things about them on this board....
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    What is Your Christmas Wish ??

    Keepstanding posted a topic in General Nursing

    I would like to wish all of my Allnurses family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
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    Merry Christmas Eve

    Keepstanding replied to MiaKeaRN's topic in General Nursing

    have a blessed christmas everyone
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    250,000 allnurses.com members - Thank you!

    Keepstanding replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    congratulations brian ! i am proud to be part of this great nursing community !!! ______________
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    Use of Inhaler

    Keepstanding posted a topic in School

    I have a student who has an inhaler in the clinic for PRN use. She comes to me at least every day stating that she is "wheezy". I get my stethoscope and check for wheezes, crackles, anything out of...
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    Quick Question School Nurses

    Keepstanding posted a topic in School

    Just pondering this and want your feedback please. If a student comes to you with an old cut that is covered with a bandaid, or an arm wrapped in an ace bandage, and these injuries all occured while...
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    Mrsa ??

    Keepstanding posted a topic in School

    Have you had any confirmed cases of MRSA in your schools ? We are now dealing with it and people are starting to panic. _____________
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    Use of Inhaler

    Keepstanding replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    dbmc, what age group of students are you talking about
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    Gobble, Gobble; Happy Thanksgiving, Nurses!

    Keepstanding replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    happy thanksgiving to all of my allnurses family !
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    Dry, cracked winter hands

    Keepstanding replied to RN ColbyJack's topic in General Nursing

    Try A & D ointment. Put on cracks. Cover with bandaids overnight and they will feel MAAAAVELLOUS the next
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    What percentage of your students are on ADD/ADHD meds?

    Keepstanding replied to rph3664's topic in School

    are you a pharmacist
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    Supplies for your clinic

    Keepstanding replied to mamunsey's topic in School

    How about your PTA ? Can they sponsor your clinic and lend a hand with the supplies. Does your school system have a budget for you ? Seems like the school should be keeping you in supplies for the...
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    MRSA has died down.......why ?

    Keepstanding posted a topic in California Nursing

    Anyone notice how talk of CA-MRSA has calmed down in the news media. Hmmm......Where has it gone ? I suspect that it has always been around and the media hype has run it's course and are through with...
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    Staff pretending to use empty hand sanitizer in MRSA room.

    Keepstanding replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually prefer good ole' soap and water to the hand sanitizers. Sounds like the patient was very forgiving of the fake hand cleaners. Other patients may not be so