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    C'Mon Now!

    pedi_nurse replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    This wouldn't fly at my school. There's a strict rule that parents are not to be called by teachers to be sent home. SMH So sorry, that's crazy
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    Lead School Nurse vs Health Services Director

    pedi_nurse replied to Meekie J.'s topic in School

    I've also known a few districts to have a Lead Nurse who was also responsible for a campus. Definitely wouldn't touch that
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    CPR Instructor

    pedi_nurse replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    All our nurses in our district are required to be CPR instructors as well. I had been toying with the idea prior to coming to this district, so it's nice that was their requirement. They pay for...
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    Does the BSN in 10 apply to all nurses or just RN's and why?

    pedi_nurse replied to LPNTORN704's topic in General Nursing

    That's interesting there were more clinical hours in the ADN
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    Does the BSN in 10 apply to all nurses or just RN's and why?

    pedi_nurse replied to LPNTORN704's topic in General Nursing

    Both? I may be wrong, but it just seems to me that there is much more involved with the BSN program. Higher expectations for assignments/papers, different clinical experiences (for example, many BSN...
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    Does the BSN in 10 apply to all nurses or just RN's and why?

    pedi_nurse replied to LPNTORN704's topic in General Nursing

    I used to think this way, but now that I'm in an RN to BSN program I would have to disagree (mind you, I only started the program because it's needed on the resume to advance anywhere). I also used to...
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    I'm a junior in high school and I want to be a nurse....but I've never been vaccinated. What can I do?

    pedi_nurse replied to sasha91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To emphasize this point - it takes time to catch up on vaccines, so don't expect to get them done in just a month or two. It takes 6 months to complete the full round of Hep B, for
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    Asthmatic emergency

    pedi_nurse replied to nicole.schoolRN's topic in School

    Way to go!! We need @OldDude over here to give you some
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    What are your thoughts?

    pedi_nurse replied to NewTexasRN's topic in School

    To add to what penny said, TX prefers H/V in the first 120 days (no one is gonna come after you if it doesn't get done in that time frame though). In addition to the grades mentioned, any new students...
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    Sepsis: Question clarifying disease process

    pedi_nurse replied to pedi_nurse's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thanks for the response. This makes a lot of
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    Sepsis: Question clarifying disease process

    pedi_nurse posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hey guys! When I was a new nurse I worked peds pulm and lost a patient to pertussis the shift following mine. This kid had either had a genetic disorder or was an ex-premie (I don't recall now) with a...
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    New School Nurse - how to prepare

    pedi_nurse replied to ChristmasNurse's topic in School

    So glad things are starting off well! Don't be too surprised if you start getting frustrated by some things. Working in a school is much different than a hospital, where pretty much everyone thinks...
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    When parents are not upfront on medical forms

    pedi_nurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Thaaaaaat sucks. Febrile seizure at school age? Man. As far as the whole "not sharing pertinent medical info" stuff goes. I had a parent once not put down that their kid was diagnosed with Type 1...
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    Happy Friday!

    pedi_nurse replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Why is it that the short weeks always seem so long?!?!? I have to help run a Lions Club vision clinic tomorrow. You guys enjoy your Saturday for me!
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    PTO/Sick Leave, etc.

    pedi_nurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    This is the thing that gets me... We aren't paid for school holidays or over the summer. It's not fair for them to treat those days as "vacation time." I could very well have to be working another job...
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    Privacy when calling parent about sick child

    pedi_nurse replied to skwirlfixer's topic in School

    Respecting the privacy of a patient is critical in healthcare. As is respecting a parent's rights regarding their child. There is no reason that the nurse should have denied your request for a private...
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    Exclusion Policies

    pedi_nurse replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    Exclusion from School for Health Reasons To protect all children from communicable illnesses, students infected with certain diseases are not allowed to come to school while they are contagious....
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    Exclusion Policies

    pedi_nurse replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    Fever: 100.0, sometimes I still have parents come pick up if it's close to that and siblings are sick at home with the flu or something. Vomiting: Technically any vomiting. Personal policy is it has...
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    Child Abuse

    pedi_nurse replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    This is what I came here to say. This counselor should know better. You can ask a few questions to determine if the student is in immediate danger which would warrant a call to the police, but it is...
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    504 Madness

    pedi_nurse replied to beachynurse's topic in School

    Yeah, everything I read says that there is not a legal requirement for a physician diagnosis, but that schools should be attempting to obtain them. The school could evaluate a student with...
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    PTO/Sick Leave, etc.

    pedi_nurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Yeah, I always just say I have an "appointment." I could legit have an appointment with my doctor, or an appointment with my daughter's school, or an appointment with my sanity. IMO, we don't get paid...
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    504 Madness

    pedi_nurse replied to beachynurse's topic in School

    I'm pretty sure we require some sort of medical diagnosis for a permanent 504. Temporary ones may have more wiggle room. I only get involved in 504s if the student comes to the clinic for some sort of...
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    Asthmatic emergency

    pedi_nurse replied to nicole.schoolRN's topic in School

    So, my background is in acute care pediatric pulmonolgy. Several thoughts: - First, you did great. Don't doubt yourself if you think 911 needs to be called. The parent can always refuse transport if...
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    HS and MS nurses, have you ever met a very manipulative student?

    pedi_nurse replied to Avill's topic in School

    Yes. Last year I meant a student that I am nearly positive had a personality disorder. Incredibly manipulative and lying constantly. She told her 6th teacher she was bleeding "down there" and didn't...
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    Sepsis: Question clarifying disease process

    pedi_nurse replied to pedi_nurse's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thanks! Yeah, after it happened, I did read up on cytokine storms. I guess what I'm wondering is what the difference is between that and