coughdrop.2.go BSN, RN

School Nursing, Public Health Nurse

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    LPN working as school nurse in pa

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

    It depends on the State and what Certified School Nurses DO! You are most def a Nurse! In my State (CA) School Nurses are Credentialed School Nurses and have to have a BSN. Credentialed School Nurses...
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    Staff that are frequent fliers

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

    I have to mention that one of my biggest problems with Staff are the questions about health concerns. There are only a handful, but it's really annoying to get calls that start off about their spouse,...
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    Teachers and odors

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

    How do you guys handle high school students? I'm not in a position where I can talk to the class because it doesn't make sense. I was asked to speak with a student regarding BO. Apparently both staff...
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    School Nurse Resume Help

    coughdrop.2.go posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It makes me so excited that the last time I posted my resume I was job seeking as a new grad and here I am over a year later with actual job experience! Okay on to the important stuff: I would like a...
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    New Lice Policies

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

    I think you may be misunderstanding the policy. The student does not go home until the end of the day, but they still need to be treated to return to school and you can check them when they come back....
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    Wanting your child to have anxiety???

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

    I've seen parents at my schools PUSH the fact that their child has anxiety and want them on 504's for testing accommodations. Why? Parents hear that if their child has a documented disability through...
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    Paper or computer cumulative health records?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to 100kids's topic in School

    I have both. For charting office visits I can use our online system Aeries. For medications I use paper charts I created
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    Safe medication administration

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

    I am one nurse for 3 high schools so there are unlicensed personnel to do daily meds. Since I have high schools, there isn't many meds because a lot of students carry and a lot of my Diabetics are...
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    Maturation Program

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

    After a conversation with an Administrator today it looks like I'm going to have to order some hygiene supplies. Where do you ladies order mini-deodorants and other supplies? School Nurse
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    Parents that are nurses

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

    I want to thank all you guys for your awesome advice and support. I will definitely go about all of this different next time; I'm sure there will always be a next
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    Parents that are nurses

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

    I had to meet with my Supervisor about all this because mom sent him a really long email. She even included a link about Asthma and how all States need laws about students carrying inhalers, blah,...
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    Lunch

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

    I try to take my lunch after 1pm when the students are done with lunch. I will call the office and let them know I'm on lunch but available for emergencies. At one of my offices I try to leave because...
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    New Grad Needs Resume and Cover Letter Critique

    coughdrop.2.go posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't have any hospital experience except for a volunteer position which I was actually paid workstudy for because my university is part of the hospital. I have revised my resume and cover letter...
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    Teachers and odors

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

    Just hope that your teachers don't take it in to their own hands and send this letter: Teacher sends home note about dirty, stinky children - School Zone - The Buffalo
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    Personal Donation

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

    I know that my school is always taking in donation of clothes, hygiene supplies, and school supplies for homeless students or those who otherwise need the items. See if you can specifically start a...
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    Elementary school & harassment

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

    I believe Discovery has a program or a class outline on teaching sexual harassment to students, but I believe it only applies to high school and/or middle
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    School Nurses: Good Neighbor Program?

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

    Awww That would be awesome. Plus I checked and there isn't any HUD homes located in my area
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    Free stuff

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

    I would be careful about doing this because it depends on your State regulations. In my State, California, Nursing Students should not be doing vision testing for School Nurses. You must fall in to...
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    self directed/self carry epi pens

    coughdrop.2.go replied to 100kids's topic in School

    For my self-carry epi-pen students I make sure I have a signed order from the Doctor saying it's okay to carry the med and I have the parent's permission. Next year I'm going to have the student,...
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    Free stuff

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

    I would love to get EpiPens for my School, but we do not have a physician to work with for standing orders. This one is for students, but EpiPen has a no-copay program right now.They will pay up to...
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    Free stuff

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

    I know Kotex will send a box of free pads or tampons if you have a middle or high school. I guess this counts, but the CDC has a lot of publications like posters and pamphlets that you can order for...
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    New to this.. Feeling like maybe I made a mistake

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Rn,Ame's topic in School

    I would suggest that you set a time and date for screening. Notify staff and let them know that you will only take emergencies during that time, otherwise the student will be sent back to class....
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    emergency meds storage

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

    I'm looking in to getting tackle boxes with a lock. I don't have much meds at either school because they are bigger kids and they mostly
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    Interview

    coughdrop.2.go replied to BABYJADE06's topic in School

    Good luck! I would also check out information on the NASN website and the Nurse's Association for your State! You can also Google School Nurse Manuel or Policies/Procedures to get some more info and...
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    Anybody knows how to be an AHA instructor?

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

    Becoming an Instructor for AHA (American Heart Association) and the Red Cross are different processes. Are you located in the US or