Kittery

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    Lunch/break question

    Kittery replied to EPIC_nurse's topic in School

    Definitely what everyone else has already said. Maybe you could break down what qualifies as "urgent/emergent" for your teachers/office staff if you haven't already. Talk to your admins and remind...
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    Anyone ever think about getting their NP

    Kittery replied to CampNurse10's topic in School

    Only when parents won't take their child to their HCP and they really need to. Or so teachers will be less dubious of me. :) If that seems like the right path for you, go for
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    Heart month activities

    Kittery replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I'm at a MS and am going to doing a Valentine-themed bulletin board outside my office with facts about the heart and ideas to keep hearts healthy,
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Kittery replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Uhh.. are the AN School Nurses coordinating colors since I've been
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    Who's Back ?

    Kittery replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Oh wow! I forgot I ever wrote that. Thanks, Farawyn---that makes my day. Glad to be back on with you wonderful school
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    Who's Back ?

    Kittery replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I'm back! ... from maternity leave. :(:( Love seeing my kids at school, but missing my
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    Countdown Time

    Kittery replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    28 minutes! 28 minutes! Have a wonderful summer, my dear school nurses! Treat yourself to something nice this summer, you deserve
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    Should I change from elementary to middle school?

    Kittery replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    I went from elementary to middle, and I personally prefer the little ones, my personality is just better suited for them. That said, the pros of middle school vs. elementary to me are: they can better...
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    Blood pressure cuffs

    Kittery replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    OP, if you have to do that many sets of VS every year, I'd definitely invest in automatic! And maybe just recheck manually if you get a funky
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    Whatcha doin' this summer?

    Kittery replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Having a baby (my first)! Hopefully when I come back, parents will take me more seriously because I'll have my own child ...
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    Medical Spanish class?

    Kittery replied to catdrago's topic in School

    I purchased this book: Spanish for the School Nurse's Office The content is helpful but I don't like the way it's formatted, it's not very intuitive, you kind of have to look in multiple places before...
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    What's your favorite thing about being a school nurse?

    Kittery replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    I had a frequent flier whom I saw almost daily earlier in the school year for vague s/s. She always wanted to call home, and parents would always pick up until it became clear that she was abusing it....
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    Countdown Time

    Kittery replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    22 working
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    End of year meds?

    Kittery replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Our permission form has a place for parents to check that it's okay to send the medication home with student, so I was going to do that, but I'll have to rethink this now...
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    Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    Kittery replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Slightly off-topic, but do direct entry NP programs differ from PA programs in this sense? I understand the education is under different "models" (nursing vs. medical) but I am thinking of a friend...
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    Need help with graduation gift idea for new RN grad

    Kittery replied to Windynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I just did a search for "stethoscope name tag" on Etsy, lots of cute stuff! https://www.etsy.com/search?q=stethoscope%20name%20tag&ref=auto1 I personally am always looking for cute lanyards to...
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    Happy school nurse's day!

    Kittery replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Happy School Nurse Day to all! Thanks for all the wisdom and
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    Tdap to protect babies---how long?

    Kittery posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi, not sure if this is the right forum, feel free to move if not! I just started my 3rd trimester, first baby, very excited! Totally on board with getting a Tdap at the OB's in a few weeks, asking...
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    So long, and thanks for all the fish!

    Kittery replied to fetch's topic in School

    Congratulations, fetch! Yes, do visit us now and then.
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    Tdap to protect babies---how long?

    Kittery replied to Kittery's topic in Pediatric

    We definitely will, we just won't get to meet them for a couple more months and DH and I keep revisiting the discussion.
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    When do you call home?

    Kittery replied to mc3's topic in School

    This might backfire depending on the parent but I hear that if you call a parent enough for silly stuff, eventually they get tired of you calling and will tell their kids they can't go see the nurse...
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    School Year 2015/2016: Who's in?

    Kittery replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Me! ... after my maternity leave ends. Having baby at the end of this year and taking some time off at the beginning of next, hoping I won't come back to a mess! (Tangent: A few weeks ago, some...
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    Do you ever say no to calling home?

    Kittery posted a topic in School

    I used to when I worked elementary. I would say, "At this time, I don't see a need to call your parents, but you're always welcome to come back if you don't feel better." A second visit will prompt a...
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    Do you ever say no to calling home?

    Kittery replied to Kittery's topic in School

    Believe it or not, detention doesn't really exist in my school! And if parents pick up, the absence is excused even if the student doesn't meet exclusion criteria. I guess I need more of a culture...
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    Coaches drive me crazy!

    Kittery replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    Is the form/note coming from the doc's office? I get signed sports clearance notes from doctors with current date, but the actual exam was over a year ago, but my take on it is if the doctor issued...