Unless it was a matter of life or death, I also would have called the parent before calling 9-1-1. I certainly would have offered to call an ambulance if the parents wanted it. I suppose if i...
We were fortunate enough at my last district to have enough nurses that we became our own PLC. We worked on vaccination compliance one year and coordinating with the food services people to get...
i personally don't think that banning peanut products altogether is necessary. I mean peanuts are not the only allergen that can cause a severe reaction. If you're going to ban a product for one...
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we discussed getting a standing order for otc pain meds in my old district. We decided in the end not to go through with it for similar reasons to what you are experiencing. Are you keeping a log on...
One task at a time. Prioritize the things that can't wait. I haven't even begun to think about my care plans yet. I'm too busy focusing on med orders, immunizations and he nonstop stream of...
yes, there is a lot of work to get done, especially at the beginning of the year. But you know what i found over the years... the work is always still there in the morning (no matter how much i wish...
just to give you an idea from when i decided to do a monthly bulletin board: Sept - Back to school means lice awareness. www.headlice.org has some materials you can use for pediculosis awareness...
Sometimes it's like playing a game of tennis. The teacher will send the student, you'll see that it's an unnecessary visit and send the student back. Before you know it, that student is decorating...
This seems unreasonable to me if your instructor truly means to have you disrobe in front of your peers. In nursing school, we were requested to have our classmates do a breast exam, but were allowed...
my commute for college was 30 miles - 60 round trip. If i knew i was headed home at a trafficky time, i'd camp out in the library and get some work done. Ditto for traffic going to school - if i...
i use the epilepsy foundation seizure emergengy plan included in the program. it's really complete and effective. I also give the staff a very brief seizure awareness training every year and advise...
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You've tried putting him in control - it sounds like that hasn't been effective, so now it's time to give him the hard line. Yes, he's going to have to check in with you throughout the day. Since...
i don't care if you have a rosacea, three eyes, giant leathery wings or even a tail. If you come to work on time, are hygienic, you do your job, have a great attitude and treat the patients the way...
We've probably all been visiting a family member and been tempted to silence their beeping iv or pca. I will admit to silencing my mother-in-law's pump once while waiting for the nurse to return with...
Yes, i remember hearing phanton call bells and ivs when i first started as well. Rest assured, it does fade as you acclimate to the job, though the afore mentioned white noise machine may quicken...
I know we're all on summer break, but perhaps you guys have been following the latest media frenzy: the need to have drs orders for sunscreen in school. It amazes me how the schools and school...
I probably would have called home right away when i noticed there were no orders or needles to have a parent bring me the right order and supplies right away. With a blood sugar of 200 i wouldn't...
know which kids have medical issues that you need to be aware of - severe allergies to something they may encounter in school, diabetes, seizures are probably the top 3. Ensure you have emergency...
To the new RN/ New school nurses: Congrats on your jobs. When it seems like you are going to coma apart at the seams, stop... breathe... you can do this.. we can help. My advice to you both is to...