AutumnDraidean

AutumnDraidean

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  1. Staff Needs

    AutumnDraidean replied to ana010's topic in School

    I had a staff member ask me to help him put in his new contacts. HARD NO! I don't do eyes, I don't wear contacts. I can teach kids how to use an eye cup, I can administer eye drops to a cooperative...

  2. Buddy System

    AutumnDraidean replied to ChristmasNurse's topic in School

    I see this and I also see where the buddy thinks up a reason they're sick too. It absolutely adds to the chaos and as a sub I'm pretty stuck with it. You might want to e-mail the teacher about the...

  3. 8 interviews and no offer

    AutumnDraidean replied to Vana21's topic in School

    DItto the subbing. also consider a position in a pediatric clinic where you do any kind of triage or intake activity and get to learn the outcome. (dx and such) This was my biggest hurdle as a sub, my...

  4. C'Mon Now!

    AutumnDraidean replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    OK, so they call the AED team to the cafeteria and I grab the bags and go running. NO idea into what. 6th grade girl choked on cheese and had to be heimlich'ed. she didn't lose consciousness so no...

  5. I am not good at nursing

    AutumnDraidean replied to Lostinorlando's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I am a square peg, I get not fitting in. I also remember my orientation process 20 years ago. It was rough! Nursing school doesn’t prepare you for having eight patients on nights. I...

  6. C'Mon Now!

    AutumnDraidean replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Makes me mad as a sub too. Teachers know them better than I do and that pass gives me a clue, or at least the proof the math teacher knows they're at the

  7. C'Mon Now!

    AutumnDraidean replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I was called for a high school today that I haven't worked since I was oriented 3 yrs ago. I decided that today wasn't a good day to start between senioritis and the June Bug (I love that!)Add in the...

  8. Rules for next year

    AutumnDraidean replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Oh yeah, no wraps from me without an order or at a bare minimum a conversation with the regular nurse, and that isn't something I'm quick to do. You asked for the day out for a reason after all! I...

  9. Rules for next year

    AutumnDraidean replied to guest464345's topic in School

    I love those rules, If you are in a grade 6-12 setting, resting in a nurses office requires a pass from the class you are out of. As a sub it always worries me that faculty doesn't know kiddo is in...

  10. THAT GUT FEELING???!!!!!??

    AutumnDraidean replied to T-ROD's topic in School

    My inner saying goes more like this "Back up, or rule out all hunches with objective data ASAP" Gut feelings are usually very informed by training and experience, it's just that it comes through as a...

  11. Texas school sets dress code for parents

    AutumnDraidean replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    What I fail to understand is why some white people insist that normal or protective hairstyles on little black girls are somehow distracting. Straightening a child's hair just doesn't sit easy with...

  12. Parent wants to stay all day

    AutumnDraidean replied to NurseInTheHall's topic in School

    Seen this scenario, Public Elementary school, recent dx. Family moved to district and mom scored a full time sub TA gig. Mom is in the building and available by text all the time. She isn't doing care...

  13. Shake it off

    AutumnDraidean replied to Rizowe's topic in School

    Fortunately for all of us "Ice pack resistance" will never be a thing. At a "No throat drop" school I had a kid with a sore throat refuse a salt water rinse. Tonsils somewhat swollen, no temp. I said...

  14. Where are the school nurses?

    AutumnDraidean replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in School

    I know of a district that hired a green grad nurse only to lose her to the regional hospital system. Tiny districts here pay really low(mid 20's Yr) whereas the pay ladder at the hospital system...

  15. Self Study

    AutumnDraidean replied to JLynnH's topic in School

    It's assessment skills and Momsense (or Dadsense) more than anything. Would you be subbing for multiple schools? Or is it a different kind of role you are looking

  16. how big are your offices?

    AutumnDraidean replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    Of the schools I go to the offices range from 200sf+/- to about 400 s/f. Most are single rooms with a bathroom, and the majority have windows. A few have shower facilities that are usually full of...

  17. Sub for my school left a mess

    AutumnDraidean replied to Amethya's topic in School

    ERMAGERD! NO NOO!! I've deep cleaned on request because the nurse I was subbing for was coming in over the weekend to do computer/compliance thing and she was immunosuppressed. (Poor thing had...

  18. AM meds at school

    AutumnDraidean replied to NurseMMJ's topic in School

    Because I see several schools and am aware of some family situations I can see both sides of this coin. I'm aware of a somewhat fragile student who's meds get forgotten from time to time. I know the...

  19. S.C. 5th Grader Dies After a Fight at School

    AutumnDraidean replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    What in the same of Sam Hill is going on with these schools? How do they learn NOTHING about preventing bullying? Do nothing but put up goofy slogans? Perhaps I'd better shut up or I'll go on...

  20. PARENTS say the darndest things

    AutumnDraidean replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    OMG! Most likely a schedule 2 controlled substance in a 5 year old's pocket? The STUPID, it BURNS! I got uptight when a seventh grader brought me a properly labeled bottle of sch2 meds...(pre-existing...

  21. not getting the info I need

    AutumnDraidean replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    I don't think you are overreacting, The other advantage of a checklist is that it serves as proof that either A, all steps are taking place or B, something is missing and needs to be addressed. If you...

  22. Why don't parents

    AutumnDraidean replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    sounds interesting. However I often lack cell

  23. Parents keep medicating their febrile kids in the morning

    AutumnDraidean replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'd be ok with standing tylenol orders for pain, not so much for a fever. A fever is an indication of infection that is more than likely contagious and tylenol won't stop it from being contagious....

  24. Why don't parents

    AutumnDraidean replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    I've pretty much presumed that a phone that isnt accepting calls is a phone that hasn't been paid for. In one case I was told to call the emergency contact who said that she doesnt speak to "mom"...

  25. STOP!!!

    AutumnDraidean replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I hate it when they come in, straight from the bus, coat and boots still on...I don't feel good. I tell them that I never feel good at that hour of the day, go try breakfast and class and come see me...