shsnurse replied to lvnforschool's topic in School
Yes! Lock the med cabinet!!!!!! She should not be plundering around in the cabinet without permission. I have people that have access to my office just in case I'm not present. BUT only 4 designated...
shsnurse replied to peaceful2100's topic in School
I work at a high school 1700+ students. At the beginning of each day I fill my cooler with ice. I also have a fridge. I use the ziplock bags. I send them back to class unless it is a new injury or...
Are you by chance in NC where the new epipen law went into effect 11/1??? Our school district decided only those that are CPR certified can administer the
EpiPens, Glucagon, Inhalers, Diastat (emergency meds) are kept in an unlocked drawer system on top of my locked cabinet that I keep all other meds. my backup med admin person has a key to the med...
shsnurse replied to Keepstanding's topic in School
This totally agravates the crap out of me! I had teachers send kids for a band aid for a scabbed over 3 day scratch, ice packs for knee pain from last week's game....oh and I need a extra maxi pad....
I agree just put your foot down! Every once in awhile I still here the last nurse did this or that...I just smile and continue my way. In the hospital it is the nurses territory and the school belongs...
Congrats! i am a school nurse at a high school with 1750 students. It depends on your school district of what is kept in the health record. We keep a health room visit card, any doctor's notes with...
I wear the "nicer" scrubs too along with my dankos or allegria shoes. My school is very large and I am always running to an "accident". So i feel more comfortable in scrubs. Other days I dress...
shsnurse replied to Keepstanding's topic in School
This is my last day. Students got out June 4th which was a half day. we had alot of optional work days. mainly added from the snow storms. School starts back August 25th for the kids and we start...