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1. Student with a new trach and feeding tube

   shsnurse replied to shsnurse's topic in School

   Regular Ed. The plan is to keep the student in regular Ed but with an IEP. With a 1:1 nurse.

2. Student with a new trach and feeding tube

   shsnurse replied to shsnurse's topic in School

   Thank you all! We had a meeting today with parent/student, administration, his/her teachers, and some of the support staff. I found that state guidelines require a 1:1 nurse at all times and I will check his/her go bag (trach emergency kit) routinely...

3. Student with a new trach and feeding tube

   shsnurse posted a topic in School

   What are things that need to be in place BEFORE he/she returns?? -CFST meeting? -Medical release of info (for communication with the doctor) -Orders signed by the doctor for special procedures -Diet order -EAP/IHP -Staff training -504 plan -Emergenc...

4. Your thoughts on ice....

   shsnurse replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

   Work at a high school with 1600 students....... I also give out ice freely unless they start coming multiple times a day everyday. I fill a small cooler with ice every morning from the cafeteria and use small zip lock baggies. I usually wrap the bag ...

5. Previous Experience to be School Nurse?

   shsnurse replied to thefuture88's topic in School

   Experience will definitely help you as a school nurse. You are ALONE so there is no preceptor or charge nurse to constantly nag with questions. There are many experiences at the bedside (hospital and LTC) that are helping me now as a school nurse. Ev...

6. Pooping 1st Grader - UG

   shsnurse replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

   Shituation lol! But yes there needs to be a team meeting for this child with a lot of therapy. Does he wear disposable briefs or pull-ups in the meantime?

7. Need an IHP or IHP template for Multiple Sclerosis

   shsnurse replied to shsnurse's topic in School

   Thankyou so much. I had already printed this out because it was almost the only resource I found online. Lets me know I was searching in the right direction. I think I will share this with each teacher and work on creating an IHP from scratch. It br...

8. Need an IHP or IHP template for Multiple Sclerosis

   shsnurse posted a topic in School

   If you have one PLEASE reply with the info. I hate to create one from scratch because we all know that is very time consuming. Thank you in advance!

9. National Certification for School Nursing NCSN-I passed!

   shsnurse replied to shsnurse's topic in School

   I love the fact that I'm getting paid now on the "M" level or Master's degree level without the Master's Degree. But if I had a Master's Degree without the certification I wouldn't get paid for it. That's what sucks! 👎👀

10. National Certification for School Nursing NCSN-I passed!

    shsnurse replied to shsnurse's topic in School

    I studied and used my day to day experience! 👍🙌

11. National Certification for School Nursing NCSN-I passed!

    shsnurse replied to shsnurse's topic in School

    I shared some of my tips above with a previous poster! 👍

12. National Certification for School Nursing NCSN-I passed!

    shsnurse replied to shsnurse's topic in School

    I recommend the school nurse cert review book sold by NASN but you can get it on amazon etc. I had some flash cards that I bought off amazon and a a practice test question app on my phone. I prepped for about 3 months.

13. How much time off for Winter Break?

    shsnurse replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    Our last day which was a half day was 12/18 and we go back 01/04! 🙌

14. Vent about teachers (as much as I love them)

    shsnurse replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    A lot of teachers want me to "diagnose" them before they go to the doctor! I say legally I can't but I can give you my opinion and opinion only...what it possibly could be! Just go to the dang doctor will you? I'm not a clinic (silently thinking)!

15. New School Nurse

    shsnurse replied to AllInRN's topic in School

    Welcome! It is so different from bedside nursing. You will love the independence and the kids!