Keepstanding ASN, RN

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    When Blood Sugar is too High

    Keepstanding replied to clockwood's topic in School

    With my diabetic kiddo's I will check their ketones with a bs that high. If negative, I will sit them down and have them drink lots of water. Depending on the student, I will call parents to notify...
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    The hamster is loose.

    Keepstanding replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Lay a trail of "saltine crumbs" and maybe you can lure him into your clinic
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    Words You Hate

    Keepstanding replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    Fundus, exudate, pus,
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    I'm not popular today

    Keepstanding replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    As the year progresses, I feel like most of the teacher's hate me !! I'm quite tired of them looking at me like I have horns when I don't perform as they feel I should. So sorry....not sorry !...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Keepstanding replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    "Would you like SALTINES for that" too
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    Introduction

    Keepstanding replied to Baloo's topic in School

    Welcome and Glad you're with us ! This is a GREAT group of SN's and a wealth of valuable
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    Nurse vs Para

    Keepstanding replied to 117800's topic in School

    Everyone wants to be THE SCHOOL NURSE !! Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot
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    Lets take attendance

    Keepstanding replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Here all week too. Have off Good Friday and Easter Monday...............that's it.........ugh
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    Warmer Weather and Outside Injuries !

    Keepstanding posted a topic in School

    So we are experiencing warmer weather now and WOW.....I'm starting to see LOTS of head bumps, abrasions, cuts and bruises as a result of outdoor recess ! Let the games begin !! I'll have writers...
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    Where Is Old Dude ?

    Keepstanding posted a topic in School

    Haven't seen him here lately............maybe on Spring Break ?? Putting out an "ALL POINTS BULLETIN" on the OldDude
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    Do you disclose AN to coworkers

    Keepstanding posted a topic in School

    Do any of you SN folks let your coworkers know that you are on AllNurses ? If so, do you disclose your username ? Are you comfortable with this ? Just curious. I do not want anyone I work with to...
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    Words You Hate

    Keepstanding replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    Puke. privy parts. Cyst. Frank. Hordoleum. Prostate. O2stat. Sebaceous.
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    Phantom boo boos

    Keepstanding replied to Buggus's topic in School

    I let them rest for a few minutes and then say..."Let me know when you're ready to go back". I follow OldDude's leading and use the "Therapeudic (sp) Bordom" theory ! This works every time. It...
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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    Keepstanding replied to mc3's topic in School

    Sound drastic......I think not......... If I ever have a really sick kid and I cannot reach anyone after repeated calls all over, then I have no recourse but to call 911 and have them transported to...
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    ADHD Tips for Teachers

    Keepstanding replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    I have several parents who are not responsible to give the XR pill at home, so I try to convince them to let me give it at school (with the proper physician orders). This insures that the child did...
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    Elementary, Middle or High School?

    Keepstanding replied to mc3's topic in School

    PK - 5 here. Have a great day SN Peeps
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    grrrrr!

    Keepstanding replied to txbootsy's topic in School

    Chaps my rear end when they come to the clinic all packed up and ready to go home. They say "My teacher said you have to call my mom to come get me".....Haven't even assessed them. Trust me that I...
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    grrrrr!

    Keepstanding replied to txbootsy's topic in School

    Or this......They have been out for the last 2 days and I think they shouldn't be here because they look pale. Well Hello !!!!! They have to come back sometime. Leave them alone. Let's see how...
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    Stop the insanity (AKA panic)

    Keepstanding replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    As I've said before.....EVERYONE is a school nurse......UNTIL there is blood or vomit. Then they back way off and call for the real school nurse ! What in the heck do these teachers do at home....
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    Teacher guidance

    Keepstanding replied to nursetlm's topic in School

    Tell your office staff that it's not an option with you leaving. You have to go. If they don't like it, they can take it up with your Principal. End of story. As you get more experience, the...
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    Frequent Flyers and Calls to parents.

    Keepstanding posted a topic in School

    Just curious SN people.......Do you ever call parents of frequent flyers to alert them that their Little Darling is always in the clinic, or do you just address it with the teacher. The FF's are...
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    How many students do you treat on a regular day?

    Keepstanding replied to Bevp's topic in School

    25-30 Seen each day. 26 daily meds. 3
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    casts, braces, pe restrictions

    Keepstanding replied to CampNurse10's topic in School

    My K-5 kids will go to the library or computer lab if they have outside restrictions. Oh...and I don't loan out my wheelchair. This is for school emergencies only. Parents just think they can...
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    Gave my first epi-pen yesterday...

    Keepstanding replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Way to go !! We are certainly proud of you ! I have never given Epi and hope I never need
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    The Cool Kids

    Keepstanding replied to twss2323's topic in School

    Yes !! I too, love this group