NanaPoo

NanaPoo

School Nursing, Hospice,Med-Surg

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  1. School Nurse Lifehacks!

    NanaPoo replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Very cool. I like the dishwasher soap/ice pack idea. I currently have a big icemaker machine next to me in the cafeteria. It's crushed ice and I fill a small beer cooler up every morning. When I need...

  2. Guess what I got to do today. Hint: lice related

    NanaPoo replied to rbytsdy's topic in School

    These are crazy people. Seriously. They need a good dose of science. http://www.pediatricnursing.net/ce/2016/article4005226235.pdf CDC - Lice - Head Lice - General Information - Frequently Asked...

  3. Recent student deaths are getting to me

    NanaPoo replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Yeah, that volleyball fall gets me.

  4. Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    NanaPoo replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm feeling like a 3rd grade teacher sending a kid for chapped lips 2 minutes before the end of day bell was a totally legit clinic visit. I really

  5. School Nurse Lifehacks!

    NanaPoo replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    With an actual concussion, you need to be sending this kid for an exam with a physician. Not just having them settle down by looking at a swirly bottle of glitter. Patients with concussions can have...

  6. Tips for school nurse at high school?

    NanaPoo replied to Cherish0708's topic in School

    Once these kids hit 2nd grade they're all taller than me so I'm scared of basically everyone that's above 8 yrs old. Life is just scary when you're 4'11" But, I get it OldDude. HS would terrify me....

  7. Being micromanaged by a CMA?

    NanaPoo replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting article. I knew very little about Med Aides prior to this thread. https://www.ncsbn.org/safety_and_regulation_article.pdf I think your med aide has her roles reversed. I'm pretty sure she...

  8. hospice nurse patient ratio

    NanaPoo replied to ann50bellrose's topic in General Nursing

    In the inpatient hospice where I worked for 5+ years, the patient load was 8 for one RN and one

  9. Would this be a good fit for me? (School nurse vs. inpatient hospital nursing)

    NanaPoo replied to jpicurn's topic in School

    Wildfire and Afternoon Delight...you are my people! When dd was little and we moved to Louisiana, we used to pretend our Mardi Gras beads were horse reigns and gallop around the house. My horse was...

  10. New school Nurse, Struggling!!

    NanaPoo replied to KSM-RN's topic in School

    I need your OB experience! We have a bajillion preggo teachers right now and one nearly delivered at school yesterday. My background is med/surg and hospice. You certainly do not want me delivering...

  11. Bed Bug Protocol

    NanaPoo replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Get one and put it in a Ziploc bag. Stick it on your bulletin board. Job's

  12. School Nurse Lifehacks!

    NanaPoo replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Just straight dishwashing soap, nothing else? Wait, what? I'm not clear on this

  13. "School Nurse" Pilot

    NanaPoo replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    There was a school nurse on Nurse Jackie. She was a real a-hole,

  14. Monday morning urgent care..

    NanaPoo replied to Bevp's topic in School

    Yeah, I was late in seeing this thread today because I had the Monday morning, "I was vomiting at home this morning but my mom told me to come to school and push through anyway."

  15. Nurses: How far is your commute?

    NanaPoo replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I drive 7 miles to work and it takes approx. 12 mins depending on school traffic and totally depending if I'm late getting out in the morning. It's amazing what a difference 4-5 minutes makes on the...

  16. Counselor, too?

    NanaPoo replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    Omiword, I feel your pain. In the words of Truvy from Steel Magnolias, "no one cries alone in my presence." Last year was my 1st full year as a school nurse. I'd worked hospice for 12 years but facing...

  17. MacGill is now selling the most important item!

    NanaPoo replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Oh, I would never stock Lifesavers in the clinic. That's straight-up candy around here. I once had candy in my top drawer and word spread like wildfire that there was candy in the clinic. Kids were...

  18. Free epi pens and locker

    NanaPoo replied to tonih79's topic in School

    Yep - I love my free Epipens and I love my parent-doctor who signs my standing

  19. MacGill is now selling the most important item!

    NanaPoo replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Got my MacGill catalog this week, too. I'm in heaven. 2 months on Saltines. Puhleeze. I can make those things last 2 full semesters after they're opened. The more stale, the more healing power they...

  20. Just shaking my head

    NanaPoo replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    So, what is your specialized nursing treatment for this poor shaking

  21. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    NanaPoo replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Angry = purple

  22. Charting!!??

    NanaPoo replied to jhlpn's topic in School

    Both. I keep a running clinic log for quick notes through the day then use Renweb for documentation when time allows. Our school uses Renweb for all communication, teaching and admin documentation,...

  23. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    NanaPoo replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I forgot to wear pink today and promptly received my due punishment. See, I was very excited about a great deal I found on this super cute purple and lime warm-up jacket last night. And I had a gift...

  24. The sloppy image of nurses today

    NanaPoo replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My basic haircut, 3 piercings in each ear and minimal makeup everyday. And a damn good nurse all day, every

  25. Ethics making you quit?

    NanaPoo replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, and had no trouble doing it. You have to be able to sleep at night after you leave your job every day. I taught in a MA program where students were being passed even when they cheated and didn't...