coughdrop.2.go BSN, RN

School Nursing, Public Health Nurse

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    Goodby for now

    coughdrop.2.go replied to PrayeRNurse's topic in School

    I wish you much luck and happiness in your future endeavors! Always do what is best for YOU!!! Take yourself out for a treat to celebrate your new
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    Enterovirus D68

    coughdrop.2.go replied to fetch's topic in School

    None in my State, but I hear it's on it's way to us (California). I'm waiting to see if our Health Department, or the bigger one near by, puts out an alert and I'll post in the
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    Child dies after school nurse layoffs

    coughdrop.2.go replied to RNIBCLC's topic in School

    I remember this story and it's awful there was no Nurse available, however I believe the parents should share some of the blame. The father was called and did not get her because he did not recognize...
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    Most Frustrating Thing ?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    My biggest frustration right now are the orders from Doctors. Some of theses Doctor's write the most hair pulling stuff. Example, on the med form it states the form is good for one school year. I have...
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    Students with Anxiety Attacks

    coughdrop.2.go posted a topic in School

    Hello all, I'm wondering if anyone has any tip or tricks to calm a student during an anxiety attack. I try to distract the student and attempt breathing exercises, but I haven't been very successful....
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    The death of PVT, when did your name come up on breeze?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Nienna Celebrindal's topic in California Nursing

    I took my test the Sunday before a Thanksgiving holiday. It wasn't until after I took the exam I freaked out thinking that was stupid because of the holiday, it would take so much longer to know. My...
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    Students with Anxiety Attacks

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

    Thanks! That actually helped a
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    Free EpiPen and Auvi-Q

    coughdrop.2.go replied to fetch's topic in School

    If you don't have a Costco Membership you can still use their pharmacy! Same thing to make an appointment with their optometrist. And uh...buy
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    Wrapping Injuries

    coughdrop.2.go replied to nurseshajwani's topic in School

    Interesting! Leaving the ankle bone out was how we were taught in Nursing School. But I do like the video a lot! I love the hand motions from the guy at the end. Really
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    Students with Anxiety Attacks

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

    Only a few students have been diagnosed with an actually anxiety or panic disorder and neither had a PRN med. The rest are students who freak out during finals, in class with an ex-bf/gf/best friend,...
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    Students with Anxiety Attacks

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

    High
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    Advice about liability insurance?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to xiaobear007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Get your own insurance! It's so cheap. I have NSO. I paid $55 my first year as I was a new grad with my first job and when I renewed this year it was $98 with $6 million of coverage. Even if you...
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    Rumors and privacy . . . .

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Spidey's mom's topic in School

    I have had 2 situations where a parent has called to report a student with lice. The students, both times, were friends with their child and the calls happened after sleep overs. I checked both times...
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    Wrapping Injuries

    coughdrop.2.go replied to nurseshajwani's topic in School

    Here is the video! Hope it helps
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    Wrapping Injuries

    coughdrop.2.go replied to nurseshajwani's topic in School

    Just what OldDude said. I wrap only if I don't believe there's a fracture. The compression can help a lot, mostly psychological making them feel better if there isn't much swelling. I know of a nice...
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    School Handwashing Program

    coughdrop.2.go replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Also, check with your local Health Department to see if they have free hand washing signs and posters you can put around the
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    BP Cuff

    coughdrop.2.go replied to pmabraham's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I say get one! I brought one in nursing school and I used it to practice on all my friends and family. I didn't take it to clinicals or class, but kept it at home after our Health Assessment course. I...
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    New Grad Rn Interview

    coughdrop.2.go replied to MommyRN15's topic in School

    It depends. I have a friend who works in a hospital and she told me the New Grad Program she started in took experienced nurses from public health, SNFs, etc. with no acute experience. Does hurt to...
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    Orientation and other new school nurse questions!

    coughdrop.2.go replied to CampNurse10's topic in School

    No Orientation when I started, but the nurse I was replacing stayed for 2 weeks to train me. I was also able to attend a School Nurse Orientation put on my a local County Office of Education with the...
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    health office decorations

    coughdrop.2.go replied to amandarn10's topic in School

    School Nurse Supply has some and if your order is over a certain price you get free posters about Diabetes, Asthma, etc. with their little owl mascot on
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    Bloodborne Pathogens

    coughdrop.2.go replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    In my District the training is online and it's up to the staff to go online and look at the material. We are held responsible for it because every year we have to sign paperwork saying we reviewed the...
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    Too old for school nursing??

    coughdrop.2.go replied to rnbran's topic in School

    Yes you are! I am good friends with a School Nurse in the area who is the same age as you and started her position a month or two after me last year! She was also a New Grad like myself. Go for
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    Do you keep snacks in your office?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to nurseshajwani's topic in School

    I have saltines for upset/empty stomachs and some gold fishes for a little variety. It's amazing how much some crackers, water, and a little rest can go a long way. One of my offices has a water...
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    men in school nursing

    coughdrop.2.go replied to plainfieldguy's topic in School

    It shouldn't at all! I know about 4 male school nurses in a nearby District. I was just speaking with a fellow school nurse about how there's way less men in this profession than say the hospital. If...
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    Average pay?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to jk82's topic in School

    It depends on where you are located, at least in my State it does. I make more than School Nurses 2 hours away from me in a major metropolitan area because there are fewer BSN nurses in my area and...