Windchaser22

Windchaser22

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  1. Too young to do school nursing?

    Windchaser22 replied to grobertson10's topic in School

    Ditto what dude said. Additionally, school nursing is a specialty field of nursing. Try subbing first if you are interested in changing yours. Like all specialties check if additional credentials are...

  2. Medications and renewals

    Windchaser22 replied to Flare's topic in School

    If they have a known condition and don't bring any meds or orders the next year, I send a follow up. If I hear the grass growing I send another informing them that the child will not go on any field...

  3. Malpractice Insurance: Do you carry your own?

    Windchaser22 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    NSO. I'm in the teachers union but i want my own back

  4. Peanut butter

    Windchaser22 replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Typical. Reaffirms that most of the time I apparently talk only to myself or am speaking a language no one understands. At this point in the year you either laugh or cry. Reset for next

  5. School Nurse Haiku

    Windchaser22 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Teachers take days off No cover ever for me A school nurses

  6. So fevers don't count on field day

    Windchaser22 replied to halohg's topic in School

    What is your district

  7. Am I being a jerk

    Windchaser22 replied to janetpa's topic in School

    A turd memed pillow is funny. What they did to you is not. I think you need to borrow OldDudes

  8. Do you ever do nothing for your student?

    Windchaser22 replied to pernella's topic in School

    I had a student with recent knee stitches removed. Wound site looked perfect. He was complaining about itching. Taught natural wound healing process with kid friendly pictures. He was still mad that I...

  9. Common words use by school nurse

    Windchaser22 replied to babyjoyce's topic in School

    All of these plus: all bleeding stops eventually, you have a sub today right? Go back and get a pass. You hurt your (insert body part) 4 days ago over the weekend and want ice now? Go back to class...

  10. Did I Just Roll My Eyes Out Loud?

    Windchaser22 replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    So today I had a student vomit all over the hallway and the teacher that witnessed it got mad that I didn't come running. Did I mention that no one called me? My magic 8 ball must be broke. Then she...

  11. dumb staff

    Windchaser22 replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    Put a sign up, LOCK the door and pull the

  12. Certification and eduction requirements

    Windchaser22 replied to neenie109's topic in School

    Im in Jersey too. Note that the legislature passed a law today reinstating previous more rigorous requirements. 30 credits post baccalaureate plus clinical time for the instructional cert and 21 plus...

  13. Certification and eduction requirements

    Windchaser22 replied to neenie109's topic in School

    It really depends on your state statutes. Definitely sub to see if you would like it. In my state you can sub as an ADN RN but not work full time unless you have a bachelors and certification from the...

  14. Got the job!!!

    Windchaser22 replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Congrats!!

  15. I swear my kids are the nosiest...

    Windchaser22 replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    Best answer came from my 9 YO student last year who simply told the other students in the room "I have diabetes, my body doesn't make something yours does. That's all". Kids were satisfied and I was...

  16. "the nurse"

    Windchaser22 replied to Flare's topic in School

    When I'm feeling especially passive aggressive and sick of being a title I respond to staff questions with their title, teacher, counselor etc. Mostly it just confuses them and the sarcasm is lost....

  17. How many students have IHPs?

    Windchaser22 replied to iggywench's topic in School

  18. Glucometer preference?

    Windchaser22 replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    I have a backup one touch. Each of my T1's has their own supplies and carry a go bag that has an extra meter in it so mine is really redundant. I'd never check a BG without an

  19. Pet Peeve Friday

    Windchaser22 replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    When I am trying to eat in my locked office and the main office calls and says "are you at lunch?" Because yea I haven't tried to take an uninterrupted lunch at the same time everyday for the past 7...

  20. Would you call an ambulance?

    Windchaser22 replied to halohg's topic in School

    So do these people who say you have poor medical judgement have medical

  21. How many kids do you see in a day?

    Windchaser22 replied to RNLisaC's topic in School

    400+ PK-4. Including 4 T1DM and other daily meds, 65 visits/day. No help. This is better than in the past though. Working with new supportive admin. I chart everything then run stats to make changes....

  22. Funny thing that happened just now.

    Windchaser22 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I had one drop their tooth behind my cot that is up against a wall wedged between carts and cabinets. Little guy was so upset. We moved everything and finally found it. Not an easy task. Teeny white...

  23. Drama Momma

    Windchaser22 replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Irritating. We are employed by school districts to take care of kids during the school day and that's all. Conversely, it's equally irritating when a child breaks something on a Saturday and the...

  24. Teachers who frequently check their temperatures

    Windchaser22 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I only check a BP if a teacher with known issue asks or if it's an emergency. I don't even pour out Tylenol for the adults. I'm not creating a nurse patient relationship with staff unless it's an...

  25. The "Best" Nurse Pass Notes

    Windchaser22 replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Just today..."student sneezed." Clearly she had the plague. Come on spring