Windchaser22

Windchaser22

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  1. Bed bug bites vs flea

    Windchaser22 replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    My mantra to faculty and family is "I'm not a dermatologist" and "I do not diagnose". Your admin wants a plan? You notify the health department if you have a dx of varicella, measles etc. based on...

  2. Maine

    Windchaser22 replied to BatcampRN's topic in School

    I was able to put a stop to this, this year. Presumably adults can read a label and I put my foot down about risking my license by authorizing homemade foods that could have manufacturing or cross...

  3. Field Trips

    Windchaser22 replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    Most of us have to find our own subs too if we ever, God forbid, need a day off. No one else has to do

  4. Field Trips

    Windchaser22 replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    This!

  5. Average salary

    Windchaser22 replied to RN100%'s topic in School

    Same except we are on a 10 month

  6. school health office records

    Windchaser22 replied to tdean13's topic in School

    I think everything gets archived in a place called iron mountain. I know schools keep the records for a looong time before they are sent out because not too long ago I needed a copy of my graduation...

  7. New building design – looking for examples, thoughts, likes/dislikes

    Windchaser22 replied to ladybugsea's topic in School

    I have windows that open and a back door to the outside.

  8. bathroom dilemma

    Windchaser22 replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    You might also consider a referral to a school counselor if she needs to talk. Now that she is a senior she may be worried about what comes

  9. School Nurse Cert with DOE

    Windchaser22 replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    In NJ you have to have a bachelors and DOE certification as well. The cert involves 15-22 credits above the bachelors with a clinical and annual

  10. school health office records

    Windchaser22 replied to tdean13's topic in School

    In New Jersey it's 100

  11. "Professional Goals"- Ugh

    Windchaser22 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My goal is to take an uninterrupted lunch. Never gonna happen, but it's a goal. One of my actual goals is to have 100% of my screenings complete before

  12. My dad died yesterday

    Windchaser22 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm so very sorry for your loss. There are no words that diminish the pain but know we are here for you.

  13. How do you get over the boredom/monotony?

    Windchaser22 replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Just an idea but could you set up and run prevention teaching at the different

  14. Introduction

    Windchaser22 replied to nmr79's topic in School

    Welcome! This group makes the best nurses station

  15. I miss you guys

    Windchaser22 replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Miss you too! FYI I did mine at Rutgers...online and asynchronous. If you are in or near northwest NJ you could do your clinical with me if you wanted to. Good

  16. How do like being a school nurse

    Windchaser22 replied to Miss10's topic in School

    The kids, having my own clinic, and the not to be beat anywhere on earth

  17. Another soiled clothing vent

    Windchaser22 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I have a return second grader who "needs" to use my bathroom. Ok fine. Then the child comes out, stares at me and holds up their hands. They say I have poo on my hands. This is a non-disabled child...

  18. Returning to school

    Windchaser22 replied to Kimcummings's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Might want to try the students forum. This is the school nurse

  19. Need help with nursing diagnosis

    Windchaser22 replied to sydneyxmoon's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is the school nurse forum. There is an entire book filled with nursing dx, I just can't remember the name of

  20. school stock meds given, do you notify?

    Windchaser22 replied to theredhen's topic in School

    I don't keep stock OTC's either. For parents who supply OTC's I do call to see if the child has taken anything like ibuprophen at home if it is before lunch or if I'm giving it after lunch so that...

  21. Been thought of as the bad guy?

    Windchaser22 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I'm referred to by one entire grade of teachers as "The Pain in the A&%" and I'm sure a lot more. Just means I'm doing my

  22. Leaving School Early on Halloween?

    Windchaser22 replied to WineRN's topic in School

    I wish I could call out tomorrow

  23. My school doesn't "do" Halloween

    Windchaser22 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Don't ask don't tell...I wore chewbacca PJs from

  24. The Incontinence Epidemic

    Windchaser22 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Gross Far!! This kid will never get a date to the

  25. Paramedic and teachers assistant being pushed to cover for a irresponsible school nurse?

    Windchaser22 replied to ScottyWeirdo's topic in School

    Since less than half of schools nationwide have a nurse this sounds about right. For the rest of us though, we are very much professional