coughdrop.2.go BSN, RN

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    Pledge of Allegiance?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    There's around 65,000 non-US citizens that serve in the US military. Believe it or not, there's controversy on whether or not they should automatically because citizens after
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

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

    When I was a Camp Nurse I would use a baking soda paste over the would and cover with a band-aid. Have the kid return in usually 24 hours and it was easier to
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    High School Head Injuries

    coughdrop.2.go posted a topic in School

    For all you in the high schools, do you call home for every single head injury? Or for any single injury? Do you also do accident reports for any and all injuries you
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    High School Head Injuries

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

    On Friday I had two kids "hit in the head". One was hit with a big foam ball in the eye and actually just wanted eye drops for the eye redness. The other one was hit with the hand of another student...
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    High School Head Injuries

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

    Nope. I have to give her all the accident reports directly anyway. I just feel really uncomfortable only doing all these protocols for just head injuries. Angry parents are going to be angry parents....
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    High School Head Injuries

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

    Thanks for your replies everyone. I had a situation where 2 students bumped heads and one ended up with a concussion. I didn't call home, I have for more serious or questionable head injuries, and mom...
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    UGH TEACHERS

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

    I had a teacher throw GLASS pipettes in the TRASH and one of the maintenance people cut themselves picking up the bag. The teacher came asking for supplies. We don't treat staff in the Health Center,...
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    Charting!!??

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

    Paper. I am the only person in the Health Center that paper charts. Everyone else gets computer. I'm trying to push for electronic like everyone
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    MacGill is now selling the most important item!

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    School Nurse Supply has it too! We just ordered 3 boxes
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    Why are students stealing my food?!

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

    Someone needs to leave out some laxative
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    School nurses - thoughts on this?

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

    That's true however, the school policy stated controlled medications. Albuterol may be a steroid, but it is not a controlled medication so I still do not understand the school's thought process on...
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    School based health clinic

    coughdrop.2.go replied to anh06005's topic in School

    Good luck! It's a great job. The students get annoyed with filling out the paperwork and having to make appointments. What they don't realize is that we are teaching them to navigate the healthcare...
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    High School Nurses

    coughdrop.2.go replied to amleah10's topic in School

    Oh passes. We have a rule, you don't give me a pass, I don't give you a pass. Even during passing period. You need a pass from the class you left or from the class you're going
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    School nurses - thoughts on this?

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

    An email? That's ridiculous! Send the student to me or call me! I've had students come to get me sent from the teacher in a classroom down the hall. What the heck is wrong with this school? I don't...
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    School based health clinic

    coughdrop.2.go replied to anh06005's topic in School

    I currently work in one and I love it! It's a different animal from when I was a straight Credentialed School Nurse. Our Health Center is on campus at a high school, but we are ran by the City's...
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    Overnight out of state field trips

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

    I did Grad Night at Disneyland and I actually loved it. I wasn't used that much and spent a lot of time having fun. My only annoyance was Disney staff constantly mistaking me for a student although I...
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    High School Nurses

    coughdrop.2.go replied to amleah10's topic in School

    Also contact your local health department/public health clinics. They may be able to help with pamphlets as
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    High School Nurses

    coughdrop.2.go replied to amleah10's topic in School

    We have no cellphones/ipods allowed in the Health Center posted and Confidentiality/don't ask others why they're here. Also, everything you tell me is confidential except...(per my State Laws). That's...
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    Busted! Wikihow to fake sick to the school nurse

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

    Are. You. Serious?!!! I need the info for that writer so I can call their parents and let them know about their life
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    Lunch/break question

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

    But seriously OP, tell them they can't even call you on the radio. If it's an emergency act like you aren't on campus and call 911 OR have your boss reimburse you the missed lunchtime. PS, I can't...
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    Lunch/break question

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

    Did someone say cat pics? This is Kevin. Napping in her basket (yes,
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    Onward to Texas!

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

    Well I do feel Golden after my gait on the Bridge lol I lie. I've never walked it. Driven it and rode a double decker bus on
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    Onward to Texas!

    coughdrop.2.go posted a topic in School

    The hubby and I have decided to move to Texas in June. Reasons being that as beautiful as California is, do I really want to pay $600k for a 3 bedroom home when I can get a mansion in Texas for the...
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    Onward to Texas!

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

    Oooh come to San Francisco before the techies take it over. Plus you can help me with my dream of breaking in to Pixar
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    Flu in Schools 2016

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

    No flu, but I've been pimping out my free flu shots. Lots of sore throats, but no confirmed strep and I haven't seen any pus pockets yet either. I few of them thought it was strep yet they have a...