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  1. How many nurses to students ratio?

    GrapeRN replied to NurseLRW's topic in School

    I am in a smaller school.. under 300 kids but high % of kids with special needs/Autism. My district has an RN in every school and a health aide at the high school/middle school

  2. Emergencies

    GrapeRN replied to RN4kidz11's topic in School

    Started a little over a year ago, in that time: 1. Severe fracture requiring 911 transport 2. Student with stroke-like symptoms- difficulty talking, one sided numbness, weakness (parents live across...

  3. Happy school nurse's day!

    GrapeRN replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I was not expecting much, but got flowers, THREE nice cards, chocolate, a Kohl's gift card ($50) and a Babies R Us gift card (I'm currently pregnant). I had to choke back tears.. what great motivation...

  4. Never ending lice!!

    GrapeRN replied to javgjv2012's topic in School

    This is also my first year as an elementary school nurse. We have had ongoing lice since the Fall- there is no end in sight. I have come to terms that it will always be a problem as long as the...

  5. A real Lunch Break!

    GrapeRN replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Also want to add... I tried taking a break in the faculty room once and got bombarded with nursing questions (my mom is in the hospital with xyz, what do you think?).. so it was not really a break. I...

  6. Forgetting to prime peripheral IV line...

    GrapeRN replied to lpnmommy86's topic in Emergency

    http://www.aspamerica.com/_resources/common/userfiles/file/Airpurge%20Published%20Info/Peripheral%20intravenous%20infusion.pdf

  7. A real Lunch Break!

    GrapeRN replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Like many of you, I eat at my desk. Lunch/recess is the busiest time, so I will usually eat either early before lunches start or after the last recess ends (1:15). Because I think it is important to...

  8. One Liners for FF

    GrapeRN replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    FF: "My (insert body part here) hurts from (insert nonexistent week old injury here)." Me: "So what has your mom/dad/grandma been doing it for it at home?" FF: "Nothing." Me: "Well, it seems like...

  9. A different type of lice question

    GrapeRN replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    I always do. Your time is valuable and unfortunately a lot of that time is spent checking heads. I look at it as job security- at the end of the year I submit a report with all my visits to the state....

  10. seeing students in the last 15 minutes of the day

    GrapeRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    This happens to me all the time (usually from the same 1 or 2 teachers). Usually it is end of the day headaches. I explain to the student (elementary) & teacher that I will not give them...

  11. Head lice--just venting.

    GrapeRN replied to cynmrn's topic in School

    I feel your pain. I spend SO much time & energy on lice, and it is really frustrating when there are real issues to deal with. I started last year in a school where classroom-wide checks and panic...

  12. Sunscreen

    GrapeRN replied to scrubsrn24's topic in School

    I squirt the sunscreen into the child's hand and they apply it (only for field day and outdoor camp). My school is in a very low income area, and many students do not have sunscreen at home. The...

  13. Immunosuppressed Students

    GrapeRN replied to GrapeRN's topic in School

    awesome Jen! Thank you very

  14. Immunosuppressed Students

    GrapeRN posted a topic in School

    Hello all, I have a new student entering kindergarten next year who had an organ transplant a few years ago. Does anyone have a care plan or other resources (educational materials for teachers, etc.)...

  15. Immunosuppressed Students

    GrapeRN replied to GrapeRN's topic in School

    Thanks everyone. I did speak with the physician and have specific info on this child as far as my care goes. Was looking more for resources to give to teachers- how to prevent infection, handwashing,...

  16. Safe medication administration

    GrapeRN replied to NicoleRNGonzaga's topic in School

    Hello! In my district we have a fabulous administration- we have one RN to every building. That leaves me with about 350 students, 10 of which take meds. I document electronically and on paper, keep...

  17. First week as a school nurse- advice needed

    GrapeRN posted a topic in School

    Hi everyone, I started my first school nursing job this week (came from the icu). Overall it went well- still figuring out where everything is, policies, etc. I love the school, kids, staff, and...

  18. First week as a school nurse- advice needed

    GrapeRN replied to GrapeRN's topic in School

    thanks everyone.. it has been almost a month now and things have definitely improved. I pretty much call for anything that will "leave a mark," any head injury (even if it is just a minor bump), and...

  19. Awareness list

    GrapeRN posted a topic in School

    Hello all, I am making a sub folder and updating the awareness list. What do you guys include in the awareness list for subs? ADD/ADHD? Autism? Or do you do more of a "critical" list like food...

  20. Microwaves

    GrapeRN posted a topic in School

    Random question.. do any of you have microwaves in your office? I am thinking of bringing of bringing one in but don't know if there is some sort of DOH regulation against it? I don't have any...

  21. New to this.. Feeling like maybe I made a mistake

    GrapeRN replied to Rn,Ame's topic in School

    Maybe you can talk to your principal about holding off on the after-school programs until next year? I am new as well, and they have me doing some of the duties of the previous nurse (bus duty, may...

  22. Microwaves

    GrapeRN replied to GrapeRN's topic in School

    That's my problem. I bring lunch, but can't make it down to the faculty room to heat it up! So most days I end up not eating or just eating an apple or something. I have an extra microwave from years...

  23. First week as a school nurse- advice needed

    GrapeRN replied to GrapeRN's topic in School

    thanks everyone for the support. I spoke with another nurse in the district this morning and she said the same stuff you guys are. I have moved on from the "guilt" and realized I did what I should...

  24. First week as a school nurse- advice needed

    GrapeRN replied to GrapeRN's topic in School

    Thanks. She felt I should have sent him home as soon as he came in. It wasn't an obvious fracture, so without an X-ray there was no way to tell. I appreciate the support! Ready for week

  25. First week as a school nurse- advice needed

    GrapeRN replied to GrapeRN's topic in School

    Thanks. She felt I should have sent him home as soon as he came in. It wasn't an obvious fracture, so without an X-ray there was no way to tell. I appreciate the support! Ready for week