Keepstanding ASN, RN

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    Frequent Flyers and Calls to parents.

    Keepstanding replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Sorry Admins. This was placed in the General Nursing area and I meant it for the School Nurse section. Not sure how to move it. My
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    New school disease & New treatment regimen

    Keepstanding replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I must have missed something......what is therapeutic bordom
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    Well...That was fun

    Keepstanding replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    So good to have you back "in the saddle"
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    What Kind of SN are You ?

    Keepstanding posted a topic in School

    Are you firm with your students, or do you baby them and give in to their wishes every time ? Why are you this way with them ? Just curious......I guess I sometimes feel guilty for being firm. I...
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    Parent tips to send home when kids are watching bad stuff on the internet.

    Keepstanding replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Why is the School Nurse doing this ? Sounds like something for the Guidance Counselors.
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    Keepstanding replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I was feeling sick on Sunday..(this is Friday).....now it's still bothering me. No vomiting, no diarrhea, no fever, color is good and 1 hour left of school. Ugggggggggghhhhhhhhhh
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    Is it 3, yet?

    Keepstanding replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    Longest. Day.
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    Why?

    Keepstanding replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    If they don't meet the criteria for leaving school, they don't go home. I do a thorough assessment and document really good. Not sick.....your staying
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    Seriously ???

    Keepstanding posted a topic in School

    I had mailed asthma care plan to this particular parent who's daughter has asthma. This is the care plan that the physician is to fill out and return to the clinic. Parents are supposed to bring an...
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    If you don't pray. Please don't take this offensive.

    Keepstanding replied to Cattz's topic in School

    My deepest sympathy. I will be praying for this
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    Medication Situation

    Keepstanding posted a topic in School

    If a parent of a student who receives medication continually accuses you of over medicating their child, would you refuse to administer the medication
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    Medication Situation

    Keepstanding replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Liquid Ritalin. I have a doctor's order. Mother has made several comments that I have given him too much and he does not act like himself some afternoons. So of course......it's the nurses fault....
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    head injury

    Keepstanding replied to farmgoat's topic in School

    Our system's policy is to call for any and all head bumps whether minor or serious.....it all warrants a
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    Bed Bug Protocol

    Keepstanding posted a topic in School

    Do any of you fine School Nurse's have a Bed Bug Protocol in place at your schools ? We are considering this where I work and I would like to know how it is going. Thanks
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    Bed Bug Protocol

    Keepstanding replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    TOTALLY AGREE OldDude ! I'm not digging this at all. We have had BB in other schools in my system and the higher up's want a protocol in place. Ugh
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    Battle with Myself

    Keepstanding posted a topic in School

    Is it just me, or do you all sometimes feel like the ******-est person in the school ? I mean, teachers want me to be their puppet. Parents are never pleased with my medical decisions, and students...
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    Fecal exposure

    Keepstanding replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I found a live louse and placed him in a plastic sandwich bag. He was so mad that he crapped himself. Is that what you are referring to
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    Fecal exposure

    Keepstanding replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    If this happened to any of my teachers, they would notify the Environmental Protection Agency, the CDC and the WHO !!! I learned long ago......EVERYTHING WASHES OFF WITH SOAP AND WATER
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    Any LPN school nurses?

    Keepstanding replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I am an LPN and have been doing my school nurse job for 24 years. I am a great school nurse and I feel well qualified to do this job. I am grandfathered in my school system (thank goodness) but the...
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    Busted! Wikihow to fake sick to the school nurse

    Keepstanding replied to tining's topic in School

    If I knew for sure that they were faking, I would counter their attack with talk of having to call 911 and get a rescue squad here ASAP !! That should improve their condition right away
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    Pink Shirt Wednesday !

    Keepstanding posted a topic in School

    ​Tomorrow is Pink Shirt Day Folks !! Who's in
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    Lunch/break question

    Keepstanding replied to EPIC_nurse's topic in School

    My Treat ! Drinks, lunch and lots of chatter !! I would love it
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    Lunch/break question

    Keepstanding replied to EPIC_nurse's topic in School

    No lunchtime for me. Tried several years ago and it never flew. Constant "emergencies" and constant interruptions. I bring a sandwich every day. Sliced in four quarters. Takes me several hours...
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    Keepstanding replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Just an observation: When I see random student's in the hallway and they say hello to me and I return the hello and smile.....inevitably I will see that "friendly" student in the clinic just a...
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    minor complaints

    Keepstanding replied to Flare's topic in School

    Teachers who come to me with a "very sick" student who they say has been sick ALL day......and it's only 8:05. SERIOUSLY ??? They didn't get here until 8:00am... Happy Friday