GrapeRN

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 level.

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 the street so they took her to hospital- turned ou...

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 for finishing off the year in a good mood! To th...

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 parents do not properly treat it. I have educated extens...

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 would much rather use my 30 minute break to walk.....

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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 get out my office daily, I take a walk every afte...

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 that's working!"

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. Hope this helps.

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 medication right before getting on the bus as I will not be...

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 ensued when one child had lice. After a lot of ed...

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 benefits outweigh the risks to me.

awesome Jen! Thank you very much!

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.) for immunosuppressed students? Anything would be h...

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, etc. I want staff to know the importance of this w...

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 strict inventory counts, and do not allow anyone el...

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 schedule!! However- I had one negative experience which...

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 any multiple visits (c/o sore throat in the am &...

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 allergies, asthma, etc.? Thanks for the input!

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 "patient food" in my office (there's a refrigerator that ...

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 fair, etc) which is a lot of added stress, especiall...

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 ago that I want to bring in! I don't even care if ...

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 have, and from now on I will call that mom with every...

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 2..

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 2..