coughdrop.2.go BSN, RN

School Nursing, Public Health Nurse

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    Considering a move to SF area

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

    You would be better off looking for a Public Health Nurse (a special certificate would be required in California) or School Nursing position if you don't think you can get in the hospital. I'm a...
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    Anyone decorating today??

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

    I have to change my computer wallpaper from a Turkey to something more in the Christmas spirit. I was going to stop at the Dollar Tree to search for cute decorations. It's my favorite time of year! I...
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    what do the students call you?

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

    I'm in the same boat! I go by Ms. First Name or Nurse First Name. I tell people don't bothering trying to pronounce my last name. However you say it, I won't correct you anyway, because chances are...
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    salt water and baking soda

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

    I have Tums, chewable Pepto, and the mini containers of almond milk. Even my non-lactose kids love the almond milk for their heartburn and prefer it over the chalky stuff
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    Halloween

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

    Okay so I'm late, but I was Ursula the Sea Witch and yes I had tentacles Surprisingly the costume was super comfy at work and the tentacles weren't too much of a bother. Students did ask to touch them...
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    Cough drops

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

    I think you're my AP Comp teacher
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    Off topic- food

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

    We have this student who is awful. They work at a bakery and keeps bringing us treats. Yesturday it was German Chocolate Cupcakes. Ugh. Why are you doing this to us?!! What do you want?!! More ice in...
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    Medication forms.

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

    With contact solution look at the bottle. Some of that stuff is glorified purified water with no medication and therefore not medicated so in my last District students were allowed to carry it without...
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    Medication forms.

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

    Does your school do Health Information forms? i.e. registration forms that list medical conditions the student may have? If so, add a line at the bottom of the form with a yes or no check box saying...
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    Cough drops

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

    We stock up like crazy. I also have the medicated sore throat drops but you have to see me for those and get checked out. Even some of the sore throat kids don't like them because they make your mouth...
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    Annoyed -just a vent

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

    I love those parents! I usually ask for the physician's name and number. Then show the parent the paper showing what the good law people in Sacramento has spelled out what the school requires and tell...
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    Ativan at School for Students Under 18

    coughdrop.2.go replied to CASchoolNurse831's topic in School

    I recommend contacting the CSNO (California School Nurses Association) for guidance. Call, do not email. Leave a voice message if you need
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    Resignation Notice

    coughdrop.2.go replied to guest83140's topic in School

    It depends on the District, but technically they can (depending on your State). We sign a contract at the beginning of the year and if you leave mid-year I've heard of nurses and teachers being told...
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    should i take this school nurse job?

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

    I also have to mention I don't see students with meds so that cuts down on my numbers. I have maybe 1-2 diabetic students that occasionally come to see me but they are all independent. This school is...
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    should i take this school nurse job?

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

    I have high school kids and the numbers might be higher. If they want just band-aids, cough drops, pads, etc. the front desk staff hands it to them and writes it in a log. They only see me if they...
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    TGIF

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

    This week has been basketball injuries all over the place! I have a tub of rubbing alcohol and I'm going to make a ton of home made ice packs over lunch since the students don't bring back my blue...
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    should i take this school nurse job?

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

    I can give you my perspective. I started school nursing 8 months after nursing school and it was my first job. I was also 22 and was working over 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school for a few...
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    Thoughts on the "doctor's stethoscope"

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

    Can't tell you how many times I have to hide my "Doctor's Stethoscopeâ„¢" from EMT's and Paramedics when they realize I have a Littmann around my neck. I remember once in nursing school a...
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    Head lice...costly treatment

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

    With preventing that's extremely difficult and the best way is to educate about sharing combs, hats, helmets, etc. Talk to parents about doing a lice check on their kids before sleepovers and away...
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    School Holidays/Days Off

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

    I'm not a School District Employee, I'm a PHN for the City, so it works a little different. Most of the City and school holidays line up (breaks are a little more complicated). If there is a City...
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    Risk Assessments

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

    Usually suicide risk assessments are done by the mental health staff, however, I have been asked to help and I have used these forms as a guideline. Not sure if it's what you're looking for. Suicide...
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    Should I give up scrubs?

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

    Don't you dare give up your scrubs. The teachers are not your supervisor and do not dictate your pay scale and/or evaluation. I love my scrubs and as a young nurse it *helps* set me apart from the...
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    16 years ago, a doctor published a study, and it made us all sick

    coughdrop.2.go replied to wtbcrna's topic in Disaster Preparation

    USA Today has a really good breakdown of vaccine myths and explanations:
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    Affordable housing in the SF Bay Area

    coughdrop.2.go replied to perfexion's topic in Travel

    Stay away from Berkeley and Oakland. It's just as bad. Your best bet is to go out further and commute. Fairfield, Antioch, Castro Valley, etc. As far as you can reasonable get from SF. I live in the...
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    Woo hoo! Got myself some peace at the end of the day!

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

    Good for you that your admin is backing you up! We all need that extra time. One of the reasons I loved minimum days. Got so much done when the kids were gone. I'm really excited that at my new job...