Windchaser22

Windchaser22

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  1. Epipens and field trips

    Windchaser22 replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    In NJ there needs to be a sub RN, the regular school nurse or the child's parent. No exception. The nurse or parent has primary responsibility. Asthma meds and epi may be self admin based on orders....

  2. Is the student pregnant?

    Windchaser22 replied to RNqueens's topic in School

    Sorry that happened to you and I applaud your courage for bringing it up here so that we all can commiserate, support each other, and learn. Sorry too for the student. What a crummy way to end and...

  3. I'm going to lose my mind!!

    Windchaser22 replied to jcooks1982's topic in School

    sounds like a lot of those kids are just crying out for attention. I find in the middle school age group that they just want someone to really hear

  4. Is the student pregnant?

    Windchaser22 replied to RNqueens's topic in School

    What does the state law

  5. Can I refer to myself as RN or the school nurse

    Windchaser22 replied to kkanady's topic in School

    In NJ you cannot work below your license level. Be very

  6. Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    Windchaser22 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I tell the staff that are too lazy to walk down the hall to use the faculty bathroom "are you SURE you want to go in there?" Then without looking up "Lots of (pick one) vomiting, diarrhea, pink eye or...

  7. A real Lunch Break!

    Windchaser22 replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Like TX, in NJ we are educators and fall under the teachers contract. A duty free lunch is included. A set time with instructions about what is an emergency usually mean I take an uninterrupted lunch....

  8. Fever

    Windchaser22 replied to plc115's topic in School

    Our district policy is

  9. Overnight Trips

    Windchaser22 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    to add to the list, ice packs, stethoscope and BP

  10. Does a Contracted Nurse Position Need Malpractice Insurance?

    Windchaser22 replied to Cataholic's topic in School

    I have my own malpractice and its a bargain at $125/yr. like RoseQueen said, I want someone looking out for me, just in

  11. Inhalers?

    Windchaser22 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Olddude I always enjoy and learn from your

  12. DNR in public school

    Windchaser22 replied to Hunter'sMom's topic in School

    I was told in NJ DNRs are to be followed in the school setting. It's a medical order after all. I can imagine a scenario of a child with terminal Ca or duchennes MD etc that might attend school while...

  13. URGENT-staff & meds

    Windchaser22 replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    Check your state regs. In NJ controlled meds are required to be double locked. Now the second lock can be on the office door but the first is a separate nonmoveable cabinet. Ritalin, Xanax, basically...

  14. Field Day

    Windchaser22 replied to Finally2008's topic in School

    We will have a station under the tent with the basics, walkies, and a sub in the office. It's a big

  15. Is subbing better than being permanent staff?

    Windchaser22 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in School

    Not sure what state your in Fetch. In NJ subbing is by county with no exclusivity clause. Good luck to

  16. seeing students in the last 15 minutes of the day

    Windchaser22 replied to Flare's topic in School

    You can sense the doom! My favorites are the Friday injuries/illness at dismissal. Most everyone commutes and Fridays are a nightmare. Which bright idea fairie thinks a Friday special outside 30 min...

  17. forged Dr notes

    Windchaser22 replied to mycsm's topic in School

    Starting this Sept in NJ the docs/NPs doing sports physicals are required by law to do an online cardiac training module and then sign an attestation of completion and include it in each packet. We...

  18. forged Dr notes

    Windchaser22 replied to mycsm's topic in School

    We caught a father forging a physical. There is a spot for the office stamp that was blank. Called the office and they hadn't seen the child. The mother is an

  19. Is the concept of respect dead?

    Windchaser22 posted a topic in School

    Wondering if anyone else is seeing this. We were talking about sending kids home on another thread. I've had more than a few who march into the office demanding care. I make them stop and say hello...

  20. Is the concept of respect dead?

    Windchaser22 replied to Windchaser22's topic in School

    Good

  21. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    Windchaser22 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    4th grade boy...my dog has worms so I have worms and I think I feel them coming out of my eyes.

  22. Sending kids home

    Windchaser22 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    If you have no support from the parent, teachers, or admin what can you do? Pick your battles and focus on the kids that you can

  23. Chiropracter orders?

    Windchaser22 replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Is it necessary to take it 4 times a day? If not then they can dose at home. If it's not FDA approved, then no unless serious extenuating circumstances exist like participation in a clinical

  24. Schooling for school nurses

    Windchaser22 replied to Clementine1's topic in School

    Check out the NJSSN

  25. seeing students in the last 15 minutes of the day

    Windchaser22 replied to Flare's topic in School

    This drives me nuts too, especially during Friday special that ends right before the bus. Gotta love an injury on a Friday afternoon when most parents commute an hour or more. Sigh. With that said,...