Windchaser22

Windchaser22

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  1. OMG!!! FIELD DAY!!!

    Windchaser22 replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    2 months ago I put in for a day off in June. Our field day was just rescheduled for that day.

  2. Privacy violation??

    Windchaser22 replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    I would think the law trumps

  3. Teacher appreciation week...

    Windchaser22 replied to nmr79's topic in School

    I put the NASN poster on my door. Won't do any good but I just had to. I might put my cap on the skeleton with thoughts of a meme like school nurses waiting for

  4. Go to the nurse.

    Windchaser22 replied to imaneedmycoffeefirst89's topic in School

    I don't know how this big glob of home made slime got stuck in my

  5. Go to the nurse.

    Windchaser22 replied to imaneedmycoffeefirst89's topic in School

    Fell in goose

  6. Stomachaches

    Windchaser22 replied to khaley69's topic in School

    This! I finally got fed up with kids coming FROM lunch that I had a chat with the aides and found out they were afraid someone MIGHT vomit. Kidsninhale their food and yes get stomachaches. I told them...

  7. what's your favorite...

    Windchaser22 replied to wonderfullyanonymous's topic in School

    The schedule, for sure. Unlike any other job or profession, there is a start and end to each year with a boat load of time to reset in between. Everyone else drones on endlessly with the requisite 2...

  8. AAAAAGGHHH!

    Windchaser22 replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    It mated with a flea. Now we have flice. It can jump 10' in any direction and stick to whatever it lands on with its hooked feet. I sense a movie

  9. Diabetic Coverage at all activities

    Windchaser22 replied to NYschoolnurse's topic in School

    And then are you expected to be "the nurse" for everyone at this school sponsored event? Where is the line drawn if the district is paying you as a school nurse attending the event? Just...

  10. Med Schedule

    Windchaser22 replied to MegWorth's topic in School

    What everyone else said...also, adding to privacy, students are nosey and don't need to know that Susie or Mike needs a med. Bullying is a big problem. No reason to give them a

  11. Did you replace a school nurse?

    Windchaser22 replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Yes, prior nurse was there for 15 years and the one before that from the 1950's. Last nurse had ancient pamphlets and triplicate information. I think my vision screener is an original lol. First year...

  12. Funny kiddos

    Windchaser22 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Had a kindergartner today take a tumble in gym and insisted her gall bladder fell

  13. Who is your boss?

    Windchaser22 replied to nmr79's topic in School

    Technically I report to the superintendent but in reality to my principal who is a most excellent boss

  14. Stocking OTC meds at elementary school level

    Windchaser22 replied to nursetlm's topic in School

    I don't stock OTC's (except neo, aquaphor etc) and am slowly putting an end to cough drops. I do have standing orders but the parents are required to fill out an OTC form and bring the meds in if they...

  15. School nurse vs. Med Aide

    Windchaser22 replied to Nurseinnebraska's topic in School

    Might want to check this out

  16. Dexcom

    Windchaser22 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I have multiple dex coms and use a school provided iPad. Put my foot down about that. Was a non-issue when I told admin that if I had to use my personal phone then so did the kiddos

  17. Student nurse -public health rotation w/ a school nurse

    Windchaser22 replied to naveiak's topic in School

    I precept students every spring. Don't forget your stethoscope. Ask about student to nurse ratios and what percentage have chronic illness and what they are (DM, asthma, allergies, seizures) any...

  18. How to become a school nurse in FL?

    Windchaser22 replied to ang314's topic in School

    strongly recommend being an assistant first and/or

  19. Is the flu in your school?

    Windchaser22 replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    So far, knock on wood, relatively little flu. I put hand washing flyers all over the school, the web, and added a blurb to the am announcements as a reminder. Strep...whole other story. Tons of it....

  20. Parents who are Doctors

    Windchaser22 replied to missriss65's topic in School

    This! How many of us wish we worked with OldDude? Thankful to have you at the nurses

  21. Subbing at my son's elementary and the district

    Windchaser22 replied to Kbearden's topic in School

    I subbed prior to becoming full time as well. In my home district with 5 schools I spent two days orienting at each school on my own dime. In other districts I had a paid orientation. Take lots of...

  22. Holy pay cut shock!

    Windchaser22 replied to Scorchednurse's topic in School

    A quick search in AZ indicates the average school nurse salary is about 45K. So if you figure 185 days at 7 hrs per day it's $34 and

  23. Rashes

    Windchaser22 replied to moreoreo's topic in School

    Fever with anything gets a ticket home. Crusty, oozing, purulent, spreading get a ticket home with a referral. For conjunctivitis I use a differential approach and take into account whether or not the...

  24. Missing physicals/Dental Exams

    Windchaser22 replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    Immunizations and entrance into school physicals are state mandated. No one local is allowed in school if these are missing. The only exception is international or out of state students who have 30...

  25. The mile run-- hold me!

    Windchaser22 replied to nmr79's topic in School

    My favorite from the run is "my legs hurt". Duh. Teachers, Stop sending me these