coughdrop.2.go BSN, RN

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    New nurse help- District school nurse

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

    Hello and welcome! If you are a new grad it can be difficult starting off as a school nurse but doable. Myself and a few others here have been down that road. However, it depends on how much support...
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    Familial Mediterranean Fever

    coughdrop.2.go replied to A&Ox6's topic in School

    Have the family speak with their provider and establish guidelines under which circumstances should they be excluded from school should their FMF is exacerbated. Also, since the fever is usually...
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    It's August!! Who is going back soon??

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

    I have about 3500 kids and no OT I was also told I see about 30-50 kids a day in my position. I'm going to work this
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    It's August!! Who is going back soon??

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

    You guys are making me jealous. Apparently my new school district isn't great at checking immunizations and the previous nurse that has been orientating me just finished going through last year's...
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    It's August!! Who is going back soon??

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

    Technically started 2 weeks ago and orientation for the kiddies is this week. Working in a school-based health center which is slighly different from school nursing and it's interesting to say the...
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    Drug Resistant Head Lice May Soon be Creeping into a School Near You!

    coughdrop.2.go replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    I try stressing to my parents that the shampoo does nothing if you do not work to remove the nits! We all know the resistance is proabably due to parents constantly shampooing the kids hair instead of...
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    You are NOT allergic to...

    coughdrop.2.go replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    This reminds me of camp nursing and going through the medical forms from parents: allergic to.... -milk: actually lactose intolerance -gluten: not an actually allergy. most were on no-gluten diets for...
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    Who comes up with the expiration dates for supplies??

    coughdrop.2.go replied to AcuteHD's topic in General Nursing

    From what I've seen it all depends on the manufacture since they are stating they guarantee sterility up to that date. Also, manufacturers vary with what they may or may not put expiration dates on....
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    It's August!! Who is going back soon??

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

    I start Monday! So excited to be back with the high schoolers. Students don't start until the beginning of September so I should have some time to get
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    School Year 2015/2016: Who's in?

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

    I'll be in! I'm back! Technically a School Nurse again. I got a PHN position in a high school at a school-based health clinic and I got my foot back in the door. Best part of it all is I don't have to...
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    Summer jobs?

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

    Camp Nurse! My last School Nurse job was year round and I worked last summer, but Camp Nursing was an interesting
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    policies and procedures

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

    I started ordering instant heat packs for my students with cramps. Or the "vague" stomach ache. They provide a lot of comfort and they last as long as the ice pack. No need to plug in and
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    Do you do "formal" teaching?

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

    I did. In my first School Nurse position I had to teach an 8th grade HIV class using curriculum formulated from my State and the American Red Cross who collaborated on materials so schools can teach...
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    Med Refills

    coughdrop.2.go posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hello, I'm wondering what other clinics do in terms of standard protocols regarding nursing staff doing med refills. For example, at my clinic, nurses will only refill if the medication was written by...
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    RN first or BSN first?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Louise Henaut's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Just go straight to a BSN. I started my 4 year BSN program at 17 and including the year I took off for personal reasons I graduated at 22 with my BSN. I actually finished before or after some of my...
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    What cracked me up today

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

    Not School Nursing related (le sigh), but while giving out flu shots today a lady walked by and decided to inform us that SHE didn't want one because it will make her sick. As I began my whole little...
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    Middle School/High School and Supplies

    coughdrop.2.go replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    I had a bigger budget (kind of). I just brought boxes and boxes of the instant ice and heat packs. I didn't have a fridge in any of my offices (well one was a staff fridge and there was no way I would...
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    Stock Epinephrine

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

    Ugh yes that law...I understand what California was thinking, but no one was thinking! No law there has to be School Nurses (or rations), but lets have ALL schools have Epi-pens. Let them find their...
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    Object inside the ear

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

    I think it depends. I had a kinder put a bead up her nose. I was able to visualize it, but it was in a position where I could either safely pull it out or push it in further. I also did want her to...
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    Do you have a blood glucose meter in your office?

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

    I know in my State, California, we were told during a School Nurse Orientation that taking blood sugars is an invasive procedure and requires Dr. orders. Including staff. Staff can have their own...
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    What is the toughest question you have ever been asked by a patient?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Zilijn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This doesn't involve acute care, but I did have a question where my student in high school as a question that I didn't really have an answer for: "How do you fix a broken heart? Will it ever stop...
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    assessing students for drug use

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

    There's a first time for everything so I'm going to try and post the form! Message me if I totally screwed up and you can't open or read it. Impairment Assessment for Suspected Chemical
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    assessing students for drug use

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

    Yes I have. I actually found an awesome form for documenting. Message me and I can email it to
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    RN Detained and Quarantined As Ebola Hysteria Reaches a New Low

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

    Perfect. This is so perfect. Are they going to quarantine the whole hospital? Where are they going to put all these people? Who is paying for it? Who is going to take care of these people's families?...
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    Information Withheld from Patient

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Thank you so much. I have decided to step back and I have let my higher ups know. If someone more serious comes about this we will contact