Windchaser22

Windchaser22

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  1. Not sure this is the right place for me after all...

    Windchaser22 replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Remember too that having aides allows you to focus on the public health nursing component of school nursing where you can look for trends, create educational opportunities etc. Hang in

  2. Most off the wall complaint

    Windchaser22 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Teacher comes in before the start of the day yelling "I have indigestion!!!!" Me: internal eye roll. "good morning, would you like tums?" teacher: yelling "Yes but they make me gag" Me: " okaaay here...

  3. Parents with poor compliance/lack of follow-up

    Windchaser22 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Probably, but by law we have to have them. I just received orders today that were dated July

  4. Parents with poor compliance/lack of follow-up

    Windchaser22 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm missing more than a few epi pens; however, we have spares so no one will miss a

  5. Is this normal or okay??

    Windchaser22 replied to BabyFood26's topic in School

    but after finding out your state law and how your district policy is implemented, perhaps this is a time to make a positive change. Less than half of public schools in the US employ a school nurse....

  6. How do you feel about going on field trips?

    Windchaser22 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'll quote "bad teacher"...I'd rather get shot in the face. Like flare we are required to have one so I get a sub to

  7. I can't believe I have a "c'mon" already today!

    Windchaser22 replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    New crop of teachers. Poo on the shoe.

  8. Immunizations

    Windchaser22 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I have excellent support from the principal. Notices went out in the spring and then the "can't start school" letter a week before the first day. Involved the HD for the provisionals and had full...

  9. To Master or Not

    Windchaser22 replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I'm getting mine and it will move me up on the contract however, it's really for later when I'm done with SN so I can be an

  10. What do you document...

    Windchaser22 replied to Bevp's topic in School

    Everything. Students need a pass to see me unless it's an emergency or involves vomit or epistaxis (teachers think that is an emergency). The pass helps with charting...a

  11. Field Trips

    Windchaser22 replied to shark_nurse14's topic in School

    It's all about student safety. Too bad so sad if the teachers have to wait or cancel because they forgot about the nurse. Generally the teachers are good about letting me know; however, Our trips...

  12. School nurse delays giving epi pen

    Windchaser22 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Is there a self carry law in Illinois? In NJ I'm thinking this teen would have MD authorization to self

  13. Annual Health Updates

    Windchaser22 replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Some parents completely ignore the form I send and the doctor simply states that the child was seen.

  14. Some things never change

    Windchaser22 posted a topic in School

    We've all been there... This happened today: Parent: can my child use their expired inhaler and epi pen from last year? Me: I need unexpired medications and new MD orders along with an updated asthma...

  15. ? For the NJ nurses

    Windchaser22 replied to nycNurse2b's topic in School

    Sometimes they ask for the SN cert but it's not a legal requirement. County cert as a sub covers it. Good

  16. School Nurses and Mental Health

    Windchaser22 replied to PewpSmith's topic in School

    I work as part of a team for MH issues. We are fortunate to have both guidance and social workers on

  17. No extra insulin at school

    Windchaser22 replied to Volleygram's topic in School

    Honestly I would worry more about not having

  18. I Have A Name!

    Windchaser22 replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

    We all call each other Mr. Miss or Mrs so and so. So staff will say go see the nurse Mrs so and so or simply go see Mrs so and

  19. Roll Call 2016-2017

    Windchaser22 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm in! We start on 9/1 but I'm up to my neck already in Kindergarten and transfer

  20. A new school nurse

    Windchaser22 replied to Lesliecottman's topic in School

    Welcome! This forum is very quiet in the summer. Know your school policies and the NJ regs, particularly 6A. http://www.nj.gov/education/code/current/title6a/chap16.pdf Good

  21. MrNurse(x2) the Benevolent

    Windchaser22 replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    We had fans in a 1920 brick school house. Oh and we were about a mile from a slaughterhouse and a refinery. Good

  22. Grumpy

    Windchaser22 replied to 100kids's topic in School

    Shut the door, turn on Pandora and start packing. Like Mr Nurse said, hunker down. It'll be over before you know

  23. Needing Everything

    Windchaser22 replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    I would love to have a full record. Think of it this way, we are here to keep them safe and healthy so they can learn right? Knowledge is a tool. We are part of the educational and medical teams and...

  24. CEUs and Texas

    Windchaser22 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    we have several NPs in our local districts. Just

  25. "I stepped on Poo"

    Windchaser22 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    Friday I had a kiddo come in because they had stepped on a spider and another who filled their pocket with pancake syrup. 9 days to