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    Go to the nurse.

    pedi_nurse replied to imaneedmycoffeefirst89's topic in School

    Ugh. I stopped stocking up on clothing when this happened. All the clothes end up disappearing even when I hunt the kids down. The principal still would insist I give clothes to dress code violations...
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    Question about Body Odor

    pedi_nurse replied to Avill's topic in School

    I work in a middle school and have had this talk a few times with students. IMO, it is one of those things that crosses into both the nurse's and counselor's territory depending on the cause. It's...
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    For those with T1D kids

    pedi_nurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I realize it's a bit different with older kids, but both my middle school T1D only check BG before lunch unless they are have symptoms of being high or low, or if they need to recheck 2 hours post...
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    Review Resources for CPN

    pedi_nurse posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hey! Anybody have good recommendations for CPN exam review books? I'm working as a school nurse right now and can't utilize hospital review courses. I'd love a good peds review book to brush up on the...
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    Review Resources for CPN

    pedi_nurse replied to pedi_nurse's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks! Congrats on
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    Telemedicine

    pedi_nurse replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

    Our local children's hospital has implemented telemedicine in 4 of our district schools, including mine. Honestly, I don't use it much because I can hardly get anyone to sign up for it (that's another...
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    Pediatric Pearls of Wisdom

    pedi_nurse replied to thatpedsnurse's topic in Pediatric

    YES! To all this (not just the quote)! You definitely said it all much better than I could have. I very seriously take the advice this mom gave to me as the most important advice I've ever received in...
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    Changing specialties

    pedi_nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello! I'm an RN (ADN - I know) with about 5yrs experience in pediatrics. My first 2.5yrs were in a leading children's hospital working the pulmonary floor, which included trachs/vents/bipaps,...
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    Changing specialties

    pedi_nurse replied to pedi_nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks! I'm actually in the Dallas area. I'll remember to stay open to the idea of going back to peds for a bit if need be.
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    elementary to middle or high school

    pedi_nurse replied to mc3's topic in School

    Eh, I'm in a MS and deal with this. However, I just say that the parent is free to pick up their student, but that it will not be an excused absence unless they bring a doctor's note. It's not worth...
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    Changing specialties

    pedi_nurse replied to pedi_nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks! I'll do that. Honestly, I've loved peds and I've loved every peds role I've held. I just haven't found my niche just yet. My interest in neonatology (and L&D/lactation consulting)...
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    Pediatric Pearls of Wisdom

    pedi_nurse replied to thatpedsnurse's topic in Pediatric

    The best advice I was given was by a former roommate, who in the 10 years I hadn't seen her had a child with a chronic illness who passed away at age 3. She was adamant about the need to respect the...
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    Suprise...

    pedi_nurse replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    What age do you have? I'm with 6th-8th graders and have been pleasantly surprised by how many kids have "dug" Moana when I was blasting it in the clinic. They may not admit to it around their peers,...
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    Texas nurses

    pedi_nurse replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    What ruby_jane said. In Texas, students coming from out of state are not allowed to enroll/attend school until records are provided. You can try to obtain them, but ultimately it's a parent's...
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    Dealing with Admin

    pedi_nurse posted a topic in School

    This has been my first year as a school nurse and I'm at a middle school (6th-8th). For the most part, I don't interact with the principal much. There have been a couple times though that I've made a...
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    Spin off- what's been your biggest emergency as a school nurse

    pedi_nurse replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I've had several emergencies this year (my first year!)... Two LOCs from head trauma, multiple asthma attacks with no medication available, broken ankle, broken arm, laceration to the wrist requiring...
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    Anaphylaxis and OHCA drills

    pedi_nurse posted a topic in School

    Hey! New school nurse here and I'm working for a district that is severely lacking in the health services policy department. I'm wanting to start planning and running drills for anaphylaxis and...
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    Anaphylaxis and OHCA drills

    pedi_nurse replied to pedi_nurse's topic in School

    Thanks! I do need to talk more with my admin on this. Unfortunately, my DON isn't all that on top of her position. Sweet as can be, but very spacey - like I thought she had early stage Alzheimer's...
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    Anaphylaxis and OHCA drills

    pedi_nurse replied to pedi_nurse's topic in School

    Thanks! Me