UrbanHealthRN BSN, RN

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    Primary Care and Immunization Compliance

    UrbanHealthRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm in the pre-K group so I don't have to enforce the K-required vaccines, but I have to enforce every vaccine up to that point. I'm on the same page as you, MHD. I did clinic work for several years...
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    AHA PEARS

    UrbanHealthRN replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    I was PEARS certified when I worked at the hospital. Great training that didn't take too long to do. Helped a lot with respiratory distress and sepsis recognition in kiddos. I
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    SOOOOO

    UrbanHealthRN replied to imaneedmycoffeefirst89's topic in School

    Super awesome catch right there! I am familiar with WPW. When you hear stories about teens having an undiagnosed heart condition that nobody knows about until something crazy happens like collapsing...
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    Music in your office?

    UrbanHealthRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I usually have music playing in my office, too. It's pretty eclectic- one day I'm listening to folk music, the next it's early 90s rap and hip-hop. Anything to keep my brain focused and me
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    Crappy question

    UrbanHealthRN replied to MendyT's topic in School

    Agreed. I have a kiddo on my radar right now with a milder presentation of encopresis and concerning home issues. Managing encopresis involves behavioral/social-emotional interventions as much, if not...
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    Essential Oils

    UrbanHealthRN replied to janetpa's topic in School

    Nope! Students AND staff who have allergies, asthma, headaches, chemical sensitivities, etc. can all have their symptoms triggered by the stuff. Plus, some essential oils can be dangerous to kids when...
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    Bug spray at school?

    UrbanHealthRN replied to GetBackToClassRN's topic in School

    No- this is something that can be applied at home by the parent. For sprays that contain 30% DEET (the maximum % recommended by the AAP for kids, btw), if applied right before school, the spray will...
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    I would really love....

    UrbanHealthRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Yeah, it's gonna be interesting trying to keep myself together for those sessions. I'm kind of at the point where I just can't deal with it anymore- give me the official paperwork for my files, and if...
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    I would really love....

    UrbanHealthRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Gotta be careful, Farawyn- those snowflakes break real easy! (I just had my lunch and now I'm full of sarcasm and pep
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    I would really love....

    UrbanHealthRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    The whole vax issue is starting to come up more right now thanks to flu season! But when it comes to not getting the flu shot, parents are more than happy to tell me the nightmare stories that have...
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    Wrong Address!!

    UrbanHealthRN replied to T-ROD's topic in School

    Charge them rent- how about evict
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    Asthma Action question

    UrbanHealthRN replied to Anagrammom's topic in School

    My workflow is determined by state and federal policies, so when it comes to asthma, I take both documentation from the provider, plus a medication form for the inhaler that is signed by the
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    Funny Ranting

    UrbanHealthRN replied to mariarico's topic in School

    "Is everybody alive? (Yes.) Looks like we're already having a good day then!" And, when I'm checking out a a kid or staff member's injury/illness/ailment, I'll usually reassure them at the end by...
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    Peanut allergy issue

    UrbanHealthRN replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    My work is with the littles, and in that age group it can be tricky to manage food allergies when all you're doing is herding cats all day (or so it feels like!). We serve breakfast, lunch, and snack...
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    Meds Not Needed At School

    UrbanHealthRN posted a topic in School

    Just had the tidal wave of pre-K kiddos come back over the past week. I'm sorting through my PEs and health histories, and I'm getting meds set up, and something that's really been bugging me is the...
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    Uh, what?

    UrbanHealthRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Yeah, I'd be tempted to just not reply- that's totally unprofessional to be cutting into your day off, on a social media app, with sensitive information about a student. I'd follow-up the next morning...
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    Question re: bed bugs, etc

    UrbanHealthRN replied to AMcCallRN's topic in School

    There's nothing wrong in asking a question related to a child's health- we're nurses, and (most) parents understand that we just care about kids and want to help. Unless I was VERY sure, though, that...
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    Vision and Hearing Screenings!

    UrbanHealthRN replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    When I worked in primary care, if a child was too young to do a vision screening, we'd have the family come back in 3-6 months for a re-try. If the parents had an actual concern, or the doctor found...
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    Not sure how to handle this situation with recent interview

    UrbanHealthRN replied to Southpawdown's topic in General Nursing

    In my earlier days, I would have gone along with interview mishaps, HR department mistakes, and hiring manager errors, all in an effort to get a job and move along in my nursing career. Now, I see...
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    Difficult Diabetic Student

    UrbanHealthRN replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    That's so frustrating to have to deal with. And I feel bad for the student, too- so young, and I can only the imagine the damage being done to his body with the total lack of glucose control. Reminds...
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    Meds Not Needed At School

    UrbanHealthRN replied to UrbanHealthRN's topic in School

    We don't have a school physician, and I'm not sure if that's doable here, but since a lot of our kids all go the same health center for primary care, I'm wondering if I'll be able to work something...
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    Return to school after vomiting

    UrbanHealthRN replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    If two or more episodes of vomiting in 24 hours, stay home. Remain home until vomit-free for 24 hours (or as close to 24 hours as possible- I don't really care if it's only been 23). The main reason...
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    Sending home for suspected conjunctivitis?

    UrbanHealthRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm pre-K, and it's not required that kiddos be sent home for conjunctivitis. If they're very uncomfortable from the pinkeye, it's a constant distraction from classroom activities, etc., then they can...
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    Totally Off Topic...apple recipes?

    UrbanHealthRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Sour cream coffee cake with apples and walnuts! Delicious and great with the after-dinner
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    School Nursing

    UrbanHealthRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    Just started my current job in April, and I completely hear you on wanting to start off on the right foot. Learn your policies, state regulations, etc. inside and out- it shows you know something to...