Windchaser22

Windchaser22

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  1. YOUR Childhood School Nurse memories

    Windchaser22 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I clearly remember way way back standing in line in the auditorium and getting the small pox

  2. Insulin Dosing off CGM

    Windchaser22 replied to Holiday9's topic in School

    I would call the doc and clarify, at least for the lunch

  3. Epi Given to Student - My First Time

    Windchaser22 replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Well

  4. Too Many Visits - advice for teachers?

    Windchaser22 replied to moreoreo's topic in School

    I ran some numbers on cough drop requests (not there for illness). >150 requests with one legit referral last year. Two days total of class time missed.

  5. Peanut Allergy and Recess

    Windchaser22 replied to nurseshajwani87's topic in School

    I also have a new K with contact to egg/egg products and parent doesn't want them at a separate table. How in the world are the teachers going to monitor who has mayo next to this

  6. Epipen-what would you do?

    Windchaser22 replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    We cannot deny based on a medical reason either; however, the parent is responsible for supplying medications and orders. So they can either choose to accompany or send in the meds. An overwhelming...

  7. Anyone else get to do Safe Schools?

    Windchaser22 replied to iggywench's topic in School

    I did mine just so I wouldn't have to do them during the in service days.

  8. Peanut Allergy and Recess

    Windchaser22 replied to nurseshajwani87's topic in School

    I hear you; however, if the peanut allergic kid touches the jungle gym and it has peanut protein on it and then rubs his eyes...yea, it's

  9. Fleas

    Windchaser22 replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    There should be an integrated pest management plan in place if the issue is fleas in school. If someone has fleas on them you should call your local PH nurse for

  10. New student with T1D- mom no-showing to our meetings

    Windchaser22 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My T1D's have my personal number, which is regrettable but necessary'given the sheer volume in my office. They don't abuse it but I will be looking into this google voice thing. I did get the school...

  11. Epipen-what would you do?

    Windchaser22 replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    No pen and orders = no trip. The school is responsible for the child's safety during school and at school sponsored events. Kiddo can't be safe without access to lifesaving meds given that food is...

  12. My husband who is an allergist has a question

    Windchaser22 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    If it's not expired and works I'll take it. I have one with that

  13. Biggest Flu Clinic To Date... What was I thinking?!

    Windchaser22 replied to Nurse in MT's topic in School

    I would probably work with public health to do this. We offer flu shots to staff only. I thought this was an interesting article 400 Bad

  14. Do you make appointments?

    Windchaser22 replied to SwirlyGreenMom's topic in School

    I use passes. If every teacher called me first I'd probably accidentally on purpose break my

  15. Well, I am 2 for 2!

    Windchaser22 replied to scuba nurse's topic in School

    I struggle with this. A few years ago I had a staff member in SVT (had history of SVT as well). The staff really want to help but what if she coded in the car? Against her and staff wishes I called...

  16. Daily med students- water cups

    Windchaser22 replied to HEA RN's topic in School

    I have more of an issue with faculty and students who want to use my water cooler just because. I remind the staff that there is a cooler in the office and make the non med kiddos use the water...

  17. Lost and Found

    Windchaser22 replied to aprilmoss's topic in School

    I did away with this leftover practice. I don't have room, I want to keep illness exposure to a minimum, and I seriously don't need the

  18. Help with Type 1 diabetes

    Windchaser22 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Your probably already aware of this https://www.joslin.org/2011_Mass_guide_to_managing_DM_in_schools.pdf but I thought it was interesting. Seems like your district would be non-compliant if they...

  19. Kindergarten physical

    Windchaser22 replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I use the universal child health form, readily available

  20. Help with Type 1 diabetes

    Windchaser22 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    The diabetes medical management plan given by the doctor is key and can be used as the emergency health plan. I don't know what state your in but in NJ only a licensed medical person or the parent can...

  21. Have no idea what to do

    Windchaser22 replied to Itachi_7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is the school nurse forum, not nursing

  22. I'm back...with questions

    Windchaser22 replied to KSM-RN's topic in School

    Yea we had a parent supply a supposed eo necklace to her kiddo and the teacher had difficulty breathing. ER for her, no more

  23. Harvey

    Windchaser22 replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Praying for you and yours. Stay

  24. IHP? How often are you doing them?

    Windchaser22 replied to Schoolnurse73's topic in School

    We have to write them and update at least annually according to state code. Keep it simple if you can and like olddude said, incorporate into other existing docs when

  25. When parents don't read carefully

    Windchaser22 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    In several districts around here the screening and opt out language is posted on-line and/or in a booklet. I don't send any letters nor does my child's school. If a parent wants to opt out, they have...