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    Lack of Manners

    pedi_nurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I was reminded of a "fun" interaction I had my first year. I responded to an emergency call to the gym, where I found a HYSTERICALLY sobbing middle school girl. She had fallen during dance practice...
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    Maddening T1D non-compliance

    pedi_nurse posted a topic in School

    SO frustrating. Middle schooler dx in May with T1D. I've been telling the kid for a MONTH that their glucose levels were starting to go up, that their "honeymoon" phase seemed to be ending and they...
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    Maddening T1D non-compliance

    pedi_nurse replied to pedi_nurse's topic in School

    Ruby, I did this the week before Thanksgiving and it FREAKING WORKED! Kid was 580 at lunch today and peed without a fuss! And did it again this afternoon for rechecks. So excited. Also, as a general...
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    Enjoy your Thanksgiving

    pedi_nurse replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

    I hope you have a great break as well! And hoping all the asthmies stay away with that air quality! Side note, I've alway meant to tell you how much I love your profile pic,
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    Ugh...feel so inadequate sometimes

    pedi_nurse replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Our local children's hospital does a telehealth program in over 100 schools in the area (unfortunately not this new district I'm in). They can do video appointments for rashes, earaches, sore throats,...
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    Lack of Manners

    pedi_nurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I refuse to look at the nurse pass if the kid won't talk to me. You're in middle school. Come on now! My favorite is when girls won't just tell me they need a pad or are having cramps (even when the...
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    what would you do - meds w/o labels

    pedi_nurse replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    I confiscate any medications from students, except inhalers and epi, container or not. That's a district policy though. I won't administer any medications without the container, except for a few that...
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    Needy Staff day

    pedi_nurse replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Poor baby. While it wasn't great in all aspects, I do appreciate how my parents' hands off approach to taking care of applications, finances, health care, etc, once we hit 18 really helped me figure...
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    Frequent Flyers

    pedi_nurse replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    "There is nothing indicating an urgent need at this time or a reason to be out of
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    Splinters

    pedi_nurse replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Also, we can't pop pimples. I've definitely had a few pop though when I was "cleaning"
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    Splinters

    pedi_nurse replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Yeah, we can remove them if something is sticking out. If it's totally in the skin, it's a no go. I did remove a wad of paper from an ear canal once. That was def DADT, but it was RIGHT
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    Privacy in school nurse's office

    pedi_nurse replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in School

    I don't always offer privacy for students... I have too many kids coming in with headaches, stomach aches, sorethroats, etc. that don't really necessitate privacy. However, if a student seems...
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    911 call

    pedi_nurse replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I got a big adrenaline dump with my kid in probable DKA. It wasn't even an emergent thing at that moment! I mean, I guess it could have turned into one, but still. I was so shaky I could barely...
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    Maddening T1D non-compliance

    pedi_nurse replied to pedi_nurse's topic in School

    I don't disagree. It needs a little more time, IMO, though. Parent is scheduled to attend education class on Wed. If they skip out, and there is a similar situation that occurs, I will make a report....
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    Administer OTC medications or No?

    pedi_nurse replied to RNTadaaaa's topic in School

    We have a med authorization form for any and all meds. RX or OTC (no herbal/holistic meds without MD order). Parent must provide the med in the original container and we will follow manufacturer label...
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    Maddening T1D non-compliance

    pedi_nurse replied to pedi_nurse's topic in School

    My MIL is T1D (has been for 40 years and even had 2 children!) and one of my best friends as well. I think it just hits really close to home for me. I KNOW these kids can have active and healthy...
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    Maddening T1D non-compliance

    pedi_nurse replied to pedi_nurse's topic in School

    Yeah, just looked it up. My suspicions were right - medicaid wont cover CGM unless the patient is compliant with the current poc, including at least 4 glucose checks a day. In addition to that, the...
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    Maddening T1D non-compliance

    pedi_nurse replied to pedi_nurse's topic in School

    Yeah, he definitely could use it. The local clinic seems to be hesitant/slow to put kids on cgms unless the parents push for it. Also, there's insurance. I'm not sure if medicaid will cover the cgm. I...
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    Maddening T1D non-compliance

    pedi_nurse replied to pedi_nurse's topic in School

    Agreed.
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    Maddening T1D non-compliance

    pedi_nurse replied to pedi_nurse's topic in School

    I was just thinking about maybe needing to have him come in for AM checks. Thanks so much for the
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    Out of state overnight camping

    pedi_nurse replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    The idea of this stresses me out so much. If you aren't traveling as a nurse, what if an urgent need arises? If you address said urgent need and something goes wrong, can you actually say you weren't...
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    Lice drama and It's not even MY drama!!!!

    pedi_nurse replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    Hahahahaha
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    C'Mon Now!

    pedi_nurse replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    You guys do whole grade lice
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    C'Mon Now!

    pedi_nurse replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I mean, I totally agree. But what a sweet
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    Seed allergy

    pedi_nurse replied to RN4kids18's topic in School

    I have a student allergic to fennel seeds. ETA: He's also allergic to sesame, which is what he had anaphylaxis with. The fennel was a blood test