Windchaser22

Windchaser22

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  1. Master's degree

    Windchaser22 replied to scrubsrn24's topic in School

    We have two in college and one coming up in a few years. One got a full scholarship, the other is doing county. I'm working on my masters one class at a time online. I'm certified and on the teachers...

  2. Lavender?!

    Windchaser22 replied to huffmannurse's topic in School

    Yep, my essential oils are neatly stacked next to my acupuncture kit and smudge stick. Of course I can't reach any of them because of the frequent out of body trips I take throughout the

  3. The After School Thread

    Windchaser22 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Pick up daughter, drive son to work. Make coffee! Miracle up some dinner, work on daughters homework skills, finish last assignment for grad class. Shower, iron, say hi to hubby and collapse somewhere...

  4. Pretty much told to lie

    Windchaser22 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Harassment, intimidation and bullying report. Huge in NJ. There is even dedicated staff in each school to address/prevent HIB. Reports have to be investigated within 48 hrs and the board gets...

  5. Pretty much told to lie

    Windchaser22 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Methinks your administration is trying to avoid a HIB

  6. what do the students call you?

    Windchaser22 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in School

    "The nurse" yes, I think that we are sometimes the only ones in the school referred to by title. It bugs me when teachers do

  7. Accident Reporting

    Windchaser22 replied to denstar's topic in School

    Huffman, or capture the flag, or soccer, or scooter kick ball (unless I can play

  8. Narcan for School Nurses?

    Windchaser22 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Quiltynurse, we all have our medical alert list of kids so we know who has something going on. Plus I carry a walkie and get called for injuries. Additionally, many of us are on teams (I&RS, 504,...

  9. So many bloody noses this week!!

    Windchaser22 replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Aside from the bloody noses we are on the vomit train this

  10. Discussing Menstruation With Students

    Windchaser22 replied to aetienn6's topic in School

    Family life (changing bodies, hygiene, periods, etc) are covered in 4th and 5th grade classes taught by the nurse and gym teachers. Then in middle school the curriculum goes a little deeper and by 8th...

  11. Accident Reporting

    Windchaser22 replied to denstar's topic in School

    I chart everything that comes through the door. Remember, if it's not charted it didn't happen. I'm not risking my license for appearances. Accident reports are a separate form and are reserved for...

  12. Help me out here.........

    Windchaser22 replied to loveschoolnursing's topic in School

    How I wish they all had spacers! The only emergency neb I have is for a kid with

  13. How often did YOU see the school nurse?

    Windchaser22 replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    Dating myself here...1969 small pox vaccination in the gym is burned into my mind. Maybe a handful through jr high then never in high

  14. Psych me up-- union negotiations!

    Windchaser22 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    In NJ we are in the teachers union. Do you do any teaching? Is certification required? State required vaccinations, reports, best practice etc. NASN has language you can use that describes the...

  15. nursing volunteer work in cambodia/southeast asia somewhere?

    Windchaser22 replied to jbyrt001's topic in General Nursing

    Look up HVO (health volunteers overseas). I just did a grad paper on

  16. What warrants a call home?

    Windchaser22 replied to rainbow33's topic in School

    Ditto what everyone else is saying. I'd add, IF the child received stitches then she should have an MD note and presumably a gym excuse. I'm guessing she has

  17. NJ School Nurse- EpiPens??

    Windchaser22 replied to linda1959's topic in School

    I agree with Flare. There should at least be a delegate on the trip with a stock epi on

  18. going back to school

    Windchaser22 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Congrats!! I'm working on my MSN now through Thomas Edison State College. All online except

  19. Incidental sexism

    Windchaser22 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Yea, I had a kid who needed 16 stitches to his face and mom blew up because dad picked the kiddo up on "her" day. She didn't return the initial phone call so yea, I called dad. I'm not going to let a...

  20. Ahhhh! A drop of blood!!

    Windchaser22 replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    You don't want to lose your license because you were acting in the scope of a

  21. Make the call to CPS

    Windchaser22 replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    I'm wondering why the social worker didn't make the call. In NJ they, and teachers as well, are also mandated

  22. Missed a fracture.

    Windchaser22 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Tranquillight, how fortunate all your teachers are licensed medical

  23. Hyperventilation

    Windchaser22 replied to Spidey's mom's topic in School

    Having her focus on diaphragmatic breathing along with speaking calmly is the current standard of

  24. Psych/ Anxiety

    Windchaser22 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Some could be related to the big white elephant in the room....common core & PARCC along with curriculum speed. Added pressure on kids and educators with teacher appraisal tied to test outcomes in...

  25. The Vomit Thread

    Windchaser22 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Ninja stealth move practice and a spare set of scrubs. Avoid oral temps on a green kid unless said stealth moves are