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  1. Birthday Treats

    RNCourt replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Luckily my school does not condone celebrations in the classroom. They are grades 6-12. However, a teacher may want to somehow include food into their lessons. This year I created a Food Form which...

  2. Walking into a mess

    RNCourt replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    Boy do I know the feeling. I get aggrevated too coming on to a shift and trying to get caught up with everything that could have been done throughout the day. As time went on with my case I came to...

  3. School Nurse Salary?

    RNCourt replied to kegreat's topic in School

    This is my third year as a school nurse in MA. I'm at $44,500 for the year. I work at a charter school M-F 8-5. I do not work summers or holiday breaks. I also qualify for teacher's

  4. Do you keep clothes in your office?

    RNCourt replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Somehow when I signed onto this job I inherited the infamous Lost and Found closet. Once a quarter when the thing is literally busting at the seams, I will clean it out and set aside clothing that...

  5. Field Trips

    RNCourt replied to RN4STUDENTS's topic in School

    In the state of MA we have to apply for field trip delegation. Once I have the certification I go over meds with one teacher/staff member who will be attending the trip. I would also be sure that the...

  6. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    RNCourt replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I had a couple of good ones this week. One middle school student had her sweater stuck in her braces. Another one, I was called down for an emergency with no name or description of the incident (of...

  7. Age and previous experiance

    RNCourt replied to kenzie123's topic in School

    I am 25 this is my 3rd year as a school nurse for grades 6-12. I came into school nursing straight from college. I also do pediatric homecare part time MWFSat after school. It gets easier every

  8. Enterovirus D68

    RNCourt replied to fetch's topic in School

    The student who has been prescribed this has the most mild case of asthma in the school I would say. I've been getting the same cold and allergy cases, and one solitary case of pink eye. Crossing my...

  9. Enterovirus D68

    RNCourt replied to fetch's topic in School

    There are no confirmed cases in my state yet (Mass) however there are in states surrounding me. I do have one student in the school whose doctor has already prescribed him to take his inhaler every 4...

  10. Anyone Else Feel This Way?

    RNCourt replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    Whoa uthscsa2011 are you my twin? I'm 25...went into school nursing fresh out of college. I'm also doing Pedi home health part-time. I get out of the school at 4:45 and I'm exhausted. I pack a bag to...

  11. Testing Snacks

    RNCourt posted a topic in School

    My school hands out snack to all the students who undergo a standardized test. Testing usually goes from 8:30am-11:30am for the whole school (grades 6-12). I think it's a good idea that they have...

  12. HIPAA or FERPA - Privacy Issues at School

    RNCourt replied to OldDude's topic in School

    I'm in the same boat as you Massmagic. I'm from Massachusetts and have heard the same story and recommendation which is why I don't make any medical concern lists. I would also like to hear some...

  13. Testing Snacks

    RNCourt replied to RNCourt's topic in School

    I guess my concern now is I thought it was a HIPPA violation to make lists of students and their allergies and give them to their teachers. With the diabetics who self test in classrooms, do they...

  14. Nose Pickers

    RNCourt posted a topic in School

    Today a teacher asked me to speak to an 8th grade girl who repeatedly picks her nose and continues to....consume what she finds up there. During her next period I called her into my office and stated...

  15. Personal Donation

    RNCourt posted a topic in School

    I have an 8th grade student whose family fell on some hard times earlier this year. Once the school was aware, the staff was asked for donations to give to the family. The family was very happy and...

  16. Teachers and odors

    RNCourt replied to griffabilly's topic in School

    I have had to deal with this issue a couple of times this year. Both were a female and male student from the same family. The female is 6th grade and the male is 10th. On the first complaint the...

  17. Personal Donation

    RNCourt replied to RNCourt's topic in School

    Those are both awesome ideas. I'm going to speak with Mom today and start a drive to have things on hand. Thank you guys.

  18. Do you play music in your office?

    RNCourt replied to 100kids's topic in School

    When my Diabetic/ADHD student is low and needs to stay with me until he has a FSB of atleast 70, we play a reverse musical chairs. He can choose any (school appropriate) song to be played. The second...

  19. Worst part of being a school nurse

    RNCourt replied to fetch's topic in School

    I agree, it is very difficult. The worst feeling is when the bell rings at the end of the day and you see them getting on the bus knowing they are going back home when they probably would much rather...

  20. Hearing and Vision Screening Tools

    RNCourt replied to 100kids's topic in School

    For hearing I use an Ambco audiometer and oto-screen. It's model 1000. It is VERY user friendly. I get it calibrated annually. Hasn't failed me yet! As for vision I just use a Snellen Chart. I have...

  21. Lesson Learned

    RNCourt posted a topic in School

    What I learned today is to ALWAYS, no matter what, give a student a bucket if you have them lay down for what may seem like a simple tummy ache. My 10th grade student was under the impression that his...

  22. Vent! Teachers,parents and students ready for break!

    RNCourt replied to raidermom's topic in School

    Same frustration here. Even today, a student comes in with a bruised and swollen finger from a basketball game yesterday. We iced it then I buddy taped it for her with athletic tape. The next period...

  23. Do you get recognized at Christmas with a special card or gift...?

    RNCourt replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    I feel pretty well respected here around Christmas time. I get to jump in with the staff on the celebrations. We do a Secret Santa among everyone which is pretty fun. We also have a catered lunch on...

  24. School Nurse Salary?

    RNCourt replied to kegreat's topic in School

    I am a school nurse in Western Mass. I'm an RN at a Charter School. I work M-F 8-4:45. My first year I made 39,000/year. This is my second year and I am making 43,000/year. I have the option to get...

  25. Students "faking" symptoms

    RNCourt posted a topic in School

    Hello all, This is my second year as a school nurse and I'm still not able to figure out what to do in this particular situation. I have grades 6-12 and I work in a Charter School. My problem is, once...