coughdrop.2.go BSN, RN

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    Unstable Diabetic

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

    You need your RN involved in this. It doesn't matter if she's retiring or not. She is still in her position until the last day of her contract whether that's the last day of school or the day after....
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    Unstable Diabetic

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

    This is according the New Glucagon Training Standards for School Personnel from the California Diabetes Program website New Glucagon Training Standards for School
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    Unstable Diabetic

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

    I would totally go on this trip to support the student. If the student's parents can't go then, you would have to. Otherwise if the student cannot go the trip is off for everyone. Also, if you need a...
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    Unstable Diabetic

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

    Well the California Ed Code only talks about how unlicensed personnel should be trained on medication administration for field trips. For emergency medication administration, the staff should have...
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    Long Lost Dream Or Not?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    I saw go for it! If you are truly worried about the loss of your basic knowledge in Nursing School look around for a RN refresher course. I know the closest State University to me offers one and you...
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    Administering meds to other staff?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to smartnurse1982's topic in School

    I don't have PRN meds for students or Staff, but if you do I would check the Doctor's orders. In some States schools are required to have a Standing Orders from a Physician to administer medications...
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    Parents that are nurses

    coughdrop.2.go posted a topic in School

    I'm pretty sure all of us have been yelled at by parents numerous times, but yesterday was really hard for me after an incident with a parent. I called a parent who happened to be a nurse. I received...
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    Californian school nurses: question about credential

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

    It depends. You can request an extension. I know school nurses in my area who have done that because we live in a rural area and the closest CSU canceled their School Nurse Credential Program so it...
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    Contract?

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

    I think it depends on your District. I have a 1 year contact that we are to sign every year. There's nothing in there that says we can't resign mid-year, but I'm assuming I would have to give proper...
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    Happy Field Day!

    coughdrop.2.go replied to NurseEllie13's topic in School

    My big kids don't have field day. Besides it's going to be 106 today so I'm hoping no one passes out anyway. Technology is a big chance from when I was in school. I had my first cellphone my...
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    Parents that are nurses

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

    Oh I love it when parents feel like they can supersede doctor's orders. I know it's your kid, but give me orders or give me
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    HIPAA or FERPA - Privacy Issues at School

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

    This is what I send to my staff: EpiPen Adrenaline Autoinjector - YouTube I had a better video for s/sx but it's no longer on youtube. I also want to see if my District will buy these:...
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    End of Year Medical Disposal

    coughdrop.2.go posted a topic in School

    How does your school/District dispose of un-picked up medication at the end of the year? Do you use a mail-back system or do you have a medication drop off place in your area? I know in my State,...
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    HIPAA or FERPA - Privacy Issues at School

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

    Go ahead ahead and steal! I also have to mention for my students with epi pens I add a link to a fantastic YouTube video about Epi pens and s/sx of anaphylaxis. I'm still looking for a really good...
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    HIPAA or FERPA - Privacy Issues at School

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

    I email the teachers with Emergency Care Plans instead of the full IHP for their students with a health concern. I also have a little blurb in the email: This information is confidential and is...
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    School Nurse INTERVIEW Help

    coughdrop.2.go replied to gainschool4lpn's topic in School

    Hi and congratulations! There's actually a couple really good threads on interviews. There's about 2 or 3 of them on the main School Nurses page. If you scroll to the bottom and type interview you can...
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    What cracked me up today

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

    We called EMS for a student who had passed out after giving blood. Paramedic "Have you eaten today?" Student "Yeah. I had a pretty good breakfast" Paramedic "Did you drink anything today" Student...
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    Very Interesting Idea!

    coughdrop.2.go replied to SeattleNurse2b's topic in School

    During my first school nurse position I had to teach a one day HIV class to the 8th graders. I was terrified but I loved it so much! When I was little I didn't know if I wanted to be a Teacher or a...
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    Why do parents get mad when you send their kids home???

    coughdrop.2.go replied to NurseEllie13's topic in School

    Ooh I get that one alot! "She has missed so much school already" I don't care. She's throwing up and has a fever over 102F and climbing. You either get here in 5 mins. or you meet her in the Emergency...
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    Happy School Nurses day

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

    Happy School Nurse's Day! I brought cookies for some of the staff. Mostly, for me to hoard in my office and eat in between students. It's the thought that counts right? My last school District did...
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    Why do parents get mad when you send their kids home???

    coughdrop.2.go replied to NurseEllie13's topic in School

    Definitely. I rather send home 100 okay kids then keep that one really sick kid in class all day. I remember sending home one student and directed the parent to take to the emergency room on a...
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    Countdown....

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

    18 more school days!!! And this Wednesday for School Nurse Day is also a minimum day!
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    asthma compliance/management

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

    Is there a local Asthma Coalition or County/State resources you can use? We have a County Asthma group that will go out to the home, do an assessment, provide support/resources/whatever the child may...
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    Interview questions I should ask?

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

    I would ask what type of training are you expected to give to staff? How many students are in each school? Any duties outside of nursing care, training's, and screenings (my last job included that I...
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    Teachers and odors

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

    Thanks! I am actually ordering hygiene supplies in the Fall. I know my school doesn't have students take showers and we get really HOT down here. I'm talking from June to September the temperature...