uthscsa2011

uthscsa2011 has 5 years experience.

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1. First Emergency Scare

   uthscsa2011 replied to basketball13's topic in School

   Hello basketball13, wow that is a scary situation! I have not had any students with that condition at my school, but a few with seizure conditions. I myself experience Vasovagal Syncope. Mine...

2. Jurisprudence Requirement

   uthscsa2011 posted a topic in School

   Hello fellow nurses, I had a question regarding the Jurisprudence CNE requirement needed for our license renewal. I am a little confused as to when I need to get this requirement done. I got my...

3. I Got Head Lice

   uthscsa2011 replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

   To this day I still think it about like crazy, wondering how I could have gotten it! I am so careful when I do head checks. I don't like the students get too close to me. I honestly have no idea - I...

4. I Got Head Lice

   uthscsa2011 replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

   My first two treatments I used over the counter lice treatment recommended by the pharmacist. Third time I went somewhere different and bought another brand also over the

5. I Got Head Lice

   uthscsa2011 posted a topic in School

   It happened. The one thing I never thought I would get as a school nurse....I thought "no way it would ever happen to me, I'm way to careful". I was itching for 4 days straight, but I thought "Oh,...

6. School Nurse Sub doing Assessments?

   uthscsa2011 posted a topic in School

   Hello fellow school nurses, I had a question that struck me recently when I had to take a day off from work. Firstly, let me give you some background info. I am a RN with a BSN and have been a...

7. Inhaler before Recess & PE?

   uthscsa2011 posted a topic in School

   Hello fellow school nurses, I am relatively new and wanted to ask something about inhalers. My 3rd graders have Recess at 12:50 and PE at 1:30. Each of their action plans states "take 2 puffs of...

8. Anyone Else Feel This Way?

   uthscsa2011 replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

   I see what you mean. I was striving for something that meant so much to me back then....my drive was to finish nursing school, to graduate and become the nurse I worked so hard to be. I guess...

9. Anyone Else Feel This Way?

   uthscsa2011 replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

   Every day before work I tell myself I'm going to go to the gym and try to get some exercise, when 4:00 hits.....I am just done. I know I should still go, I always feel energized after. It's getting...

10. Anyone Else Feel This Way?

    uthscsa2011 posted a topic in School

    Hello fellow school nurses, I've been a school nurse for almost 3 years now. I came right out of BSN school (could not find a job in a hospital). I also work PRN at a pedi home health company. I am...

11. HEAT Index

    uthscsa2011 replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    In my case, the coach still wants to take them to "walk laps" outside when the heat index is over 100+, and there is no shade outside at our

12. HEAT Index

    uthscsa2011 posted a topic in School

    Good Morning, I wanted to hear how you all handle Recess and the heat index at your campuses. Here in San Antonio, we cancel recess when the heat index hits 100. My principal and teachers really...

13. Sunscreen

    uthscsa2011 replied to scrubsrn24's topic in School

    In our district, we are not allowed to administer/apply any OTC meds/products, including handing out cough drops or sunscreen. Unless we have a doctor's order of course. Liability

14. ALMOST made it through the whole year ...

    uthscsa2011 replied to Kittery's topic in School

    I made it until May 12th when a parent collasped in the principal's office and started having a

15. 2 questions for school nurses.

    uthscsa2011 replied to LevitateMe's topic in School

    Hello LevitateMe, I am 25 years old and did not get hired in a hospital right away (my passion was OB) so I took the only place that called me back, which was my elementary school. Been here ever...