Windchaser22

Windchaser22

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  1. Taking a lunch break

    Windchaser22 replied to thelittlenurs's topic in School

    Leave the clinic and take lunch. The break is important for you as a clinician. We worry and feel guilty and the staff uses that. True emergencies and meds are one thing when you are onsite. Scrapes...

  2. Familial Mediterranean Fever

    Windchaser22 replied to A&Ox6's topic in School

    If you have documentation and orders from the MD, I'd treat it like any other chronic or genetic disorder. An IHP should cover it and possibly a

  3. School Nurse Certification?

    Windchaser22 replied to mom2knjj's topic in School

    Cert is required in NJ before hiring unless the district is desperate. The stumbling block here seems to be if you already have your masters because it will automatically bump you up financially on...

  4. Emergency communication from staff

    Windchaser22 posted a topic in School

    Seems like many staff members are unaware of the definitions of emergent or urgent when relaying info from the field. For example getting hit in the throat is not a neck injury nor is a scratch on the...

  5. Hearing/Vision Screenings

    Windchaser22 replied to newnurse92's topic in School

    As early as possible. Flu season moves into allergy season and you'll get a lot of false positives and re-do's with the hearing

  6. Ideas for goals

    Windchaser22 replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    You could pull from the health common core related to the grades you teach and align it with your schools needs or requirements. In NJ you can find that info online by grade through the department of...

  7. Self-carry MDI ideas?

    Windchaser22 replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in School

    I'd go with the cargo shorts. There is also a website ezkeeper that sells covers that includes spacers. Looks like they would be attached to belt

  8. Clinical with a school nurse

    Windchaser22 replied to ladyglittersparkle's topic in School

    I did mine through my local district. I spoke with the nurse first and then it was pretty much just like justbeacy says. I'd also add that the university has to approve the preceptor first prior to...

  9. Birthday Treats

    Windchaser22 replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Ugh, I loathe food parties. Not only are the numerous allergies an issue but the carb counts for the students with diabetes are a nightmare. FYI Walmart vegetable oil states it's manufactured in a...

  10. Whatcha doin' this summer?

    Windchaser22 replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Per diem for the summer school program. Otherwise enjoying the lake and heading out west in August with the

  11. Week Before School

    Windchaser22 replied to newnurse92's topic in School

    Good luck! The NASN has a back to school checklist that may help you. It's

  12. Emergencies

    Windchaser22 replied to RN4kidz11's topic in School

    Ugh Farawyn. What a mess. I'd be supremely PO. Aside from suspension and a mental health eval they should have to do community service in an

  13. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    Windchaser22 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    11 YO boy 10 seconds after arriving in school. My stomach hurts because I ate garlic knots for dinner last night and for breakfast this morning. I'm sure I am allergic to garlic and that I have food...

  14. School Nurse and Teaching Responsibilities

    Windchaser22 replied to pamjumps's topic in School

    In NJ school nurses must be certified. One cert is for non-instructional, the other is instructional. Most have instructional certification. In both cases school nurses are considered faculty and are...

  15. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    Windchaser22 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    There seems to be one a day.....today I was asked to separate two Legos.

  16. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    Windchaser22 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Today was a long day with real issues so I just had to laugh when a little 3rd grader came in because she got yogurt in her shoe during lunch. I thought about getting annoyed for the silly visit and...

  17. lice checks

    Windchaser22 replied to jonie8693's topic in School

    The American Academy of Pediatrics just issued new guidance. Class checks are not recommended (as we know). Posters who are required to check, look for the guidance online in Pediatrics Volune 135,...

  18. When do you call home?

    Windchaser22 replied to mc3's topic in School

    Oof I had an angry dad today. 8th grader was out all week and came in with a note to return to school today and a 101.3 temp. Called dad and left a message. Called mom who whined about being 1.5 hrs...

  19. So long, and thanks for all the fish!

    Windchaser22 replied to fetch's topic in School

    Best of luck! Keep in

  20. Getting first school nurse job

    Windchaser22 replied to nycNurse2b's topic in School

    Also join the county school nurses

  21. Help With "Needy" Teachers

    Windchaser22 replied to jodys-girl's topic in School

    You should be invited to faculty meetings and can present guidelines and training there. You are not pawning off work when it entails minor first aid. Kids are in school to learn, not to spend the...

  22. PARENTS say the darnedest things

    Windchaser22 replied to fetch's topic in School

    Ooh I have another... Gym excuse for precious because he over exerted himself playing on Sunday and shouldn't stress his medically perfect body any more this week.

  23. PARENTS say the darnedest things

    Windchaser22 replied to fetch's topic in School

    Mom tells 3rd grade son if his stomach hurts when he gets to school to go to the nurse. Mom leaves voicemail for me saying if her son comes to the health office to call her. 35 seconds after the...

  24. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    Windchaser22 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Yesterday the health office was stuffed all day. Allergies are bad this year, inhaler use in the kids with asthma is rampant. Numerous playground scrapes and bumps. Plus I had two with low sugars and...

  25. School nursing versus home health

    Windchaser22 replied to babynurse73's topic in School

    I've done both plus floor nursing. Each has their pluses and minuses. All are apples to oranges comparisons. You didn't mention whether the home health is adult or peds. Picking the primary...