Windchaser22

Windchaser22

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  1. STAAR Testing Anxeity

    Windchaser22 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Think

  2. Another student death

    Windchaser22 replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I'm so

  3. NJ Substitute School Nurse

    Windchaser22 replied to Makleck's topic in School

    The sub certs are by county. Everyone needs subs. Apply at a school you are interested in. You'll need fingerprint, background, and recent TB. The person at the board of ed where you apply will help...

  4. They are trying to send ME home!

    Windchaser22 replied to WineRN's topic in School

    You are fortunate. Because there is no back up, I was sick in January and worked through multiple courses of antibiotics. I even tried to schedule a sick day during the worst of it and couldn't get a...

  5. I told you so!

    Windchaser22 replied to tch1920's topic in School

    During the norovirus fun last month at one point I had 8 extra garbage cans in my office. I simply wait for the teachers to retrieve them after cleaning by our really great maintenance crew. I ignore...

  6. Common Cold

    Windchaser22 replied to ruralSchoolRN's topic in School

    I saw the same afebrile kid 2 times today because she was sneezing. Really??? Um bless you, blow your nose, wash your hands, and drink water. Maybe I should've given her and the teacher

  7. Dr. Seuss Day

    Windchaser22 replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    We are doing something every day this week. Tomorrow I'm wearing my Dr. Seuss

  8. Teachers undermining your decision/going behind your back and sending kids home

    Windchaser22 replied to lovely07's topic in School

    Attendance is also tied to funding. Like Dude said, document your discussion with admin. If funding is lost due to attendance, that's not your

  9. How to handle the death of a faculty member with young children

    Windchaser22 replied to TaylsRN's topic in School

    I'm so sorry for your loss. We are here for you

  10. Food parties

    Windchaser22 posted a topic in School

    Given the increase in food allergies and the risks associated with class parties, I'd like to know how you all handle this in various states. Is anyone checking the labels? If so, who? Is shared food...

  11. Food parties

    Windchaser22 replied to Windchaser22's topic in School

    Thanks

  12. Clinic posters

    Windchaser22 replied to amyphee's topic in School

    The USDA has some freebies too Team Nutrition Elementary School Posters | Food and Nutrition

  13. Dear Teacher

    Windchaser22 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Double post.

  14. Dear Teacher

    Windchaser22 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Finally got a chance to use the restroom in my office and a teacher on their break beat me to it. By the time they came out, more kiddos in my office. That's ok, I can wait till the busses

  15. International Immunziations

    Windchaser22 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I don't bother either. The health department transcribes and issues the provisional admittance along with the dates everything is due. On a side note I did have a physician call me today to ask if an...

  16. UGH, just back after 3 back-to-back Snow Days. Kids are CRAZY

    Windchaser22 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Wait...winter break? Lucky! We get

  17. Daily kid count

    Windchaser22 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    PK-4 450 enrolled, 5 T1 DM, 1 CF, 1 GTube, 2 seizure. 4 daily meds, 40-60 office visits. Stomach virus and flu keeping it real

  18. how long do you wait?

    Windchaser22 replied to bsyrn's topic in School

    I've had all knowing teachers send me students 5 min before departure because they are "too ill" to ride the bus. I ask which one of the faculty wants to stay and wait for the parent which is usually...

  19. Please Advise! Interested in School Nursing

    Windchaser22 replied to Ankh's topic in School

    OD is really a

  20. PreK/PPCD

    Windchaser22 replied to amnesiac1c's topic in School

    Legos, dominoes, & coloring

  21. Can I vent please??!

    Windchaser22 replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    I hear you. Geez what's in the water? I just shoveled my angst out clearing the driveway. Hang in there!! Maybe I should put some Baileys in my hot cocoa...yea that sounds good. Hang in

  22. Storing medications

    Windchaser22 replied to WineRN's topic in School

    All daily and prn meds are in a locked cabinet. I have a rolling cart with the emergency meds. The drawers are broken down by glucagon, epi, and inhalers. Each child has a marked baggy with their meds...

  23. School Nurse Certification NJ

    Windchaser22 replied to Mduke's topic in School

    The exception to certification is if you work as a school nurse in a non-public

  24. New elementary school nurse!

    Windchaser22 replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Welcome! It's now your circus and yes these are your monkeys! Just kidding. I love working with the little ones. I too come from an adult nursing past. Visit here often. Lots of great advice. Good...

  25. I'm not sure what they expect!- Small vent

    Windchaser22 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    This! For non automatic exclusions, febrile, vomit etc., After visit number 2 or maybe 3 depending, I call. It's up to the parent after that. I chart it as (whatever ailment) "persists", parent chose...