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  1. Self harm situation

    grammy1 replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    At our school, this would go to the guidance

  2. Returning Students

    grammy1 replied to VN2016's topic in School

    I can pull up a computer report of anyone who is out of compliance, then I can exclude them from school until they are in compliance. It is our record secretary's job to make sure the certified shot...

  3. Roll Call 2016-2017

    grammy1 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    We started 2 1/2 weeks ago and I'm still drowning in shot records and MMP's. Heat index in the 100's and the a/c units aren't working well. And so it

  4. Does anyone use CareDox?

    grammy1 posted a topic in School

    Welcome back! Our school district is considering using this program. Do any of you use it? If so what are your opinions?

  5. Does anyone use CareDox?

    grammy1 replied to grammy1's topic in School

    Our clinic is supposedly going to be one of the "test groups" for our district. We'll see how it goes. We won't even be getting it for another month or

  6. Is it ever okay to raise your voice ?

    grammy1 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    You did what was needed. I have done the same, but I work in a junior high and the dramatics there are

  7. Lunch/break question

    grammy1 replied to EPIC_nurse's topic in School

    Our district requires us to have 2 backups current in first aid, cpr, med training, and child specific training. They cover for lunches, leaving early,

  8. School Nurse Hours?

    grammy1 replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    In a junior high, I work 8-4, students are there from

  9. EpiPens....who knew?

    grammy1 replied to roser13's topic in Patient Medications

    Disgusting.

  10. EpiPens....who knew?

    grammy1 replied to roser13's topic in Patient Medications

    http://shop.allergycanada.com/shop/shop-by-product/category/epipen/76dc57f0-ab11-4b23-bdfd-e265872c36d9#.V4lUqmgrKM-

  11. Well, I Did It

    grammy1 replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Congrats on the new job. I hope you love

  12. Who's Left ??

    grammy1 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    June 3 for us

  13. Phones Are Down...

    grammy1 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I don't answer if I don't see or don't know a number. 99% of the time it's a telemarketer or political call. No time or patience for

  14. Phones Are Down...

    grammy1 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I found how to call from my cell without my number showing up, but when our parents see a call with no number they usually won't answer. I just leave a message and hope for the best. Luckily, with...

  15. Choosing between prek-8 or HS?

    grammy1 replied to FloridaBeagle's topic in School

    I'm a "tough love" type which doesn't always sit well with the little ones. The little ones are way too needy for me. At the JH and HS levels you can tell a student to go ahead and call home (if...

  16. Friday!

    grammy1 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    9 days left for us, and the last 3 are

  17. Anatomy Lab Regulations

    grammy1 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I would think the instructor should have his/her own set of guidelines to

  18. Public Schools and transgender bathrooms.

    grammy1 replied to imintrouble's topic in School

    We had a transgender student at our school about 8 years ago, she always came to the clinic to use the bathroom because she knew I would not give her any hassles about it. We have one this year who...

  19. faking ketone test??

    grammy1 replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Until I get to know them, I make them bring the cup to the door. Once I feel they're trustworthy (and for some, that is never), I let them dip it themselves. I will say though, I've had some in the...

  20. School Nurse's Day

    grammy1 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Flowers, candy and Thank You notes for being so helpful from administration!!

  21. Boy/Girl Who Cried WOLF Syndrome

    grammy1 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    My boy who cried wolf was my own son (although yes, we do have a lot here in the clinic). He was the type that would come in from playing basketball in 95* temperatures and say, "I have an awful...

  22. School Nurse Office by the Numbers

    grammy1 replied to rbytsdy's topic in School

    Don't forget about all of the care plans and EAP's you've written! Amaretto sour (my new favorite drink), coming your

  23. Medication Organization

    grammy1 replied to stacyns02's topic in School

    We use a file cabinet. All meds are kept in 5X10 manila envelopes with their name on a label on the front. We just find it easiest to keep them like this since some of the kids have more than one...

  24. Ammonia Inhalant

    grammy1 replied to arnoldlayne's topic in School

    I've never used that on a student, but I have used a good sternal rub! Ha, he jumped up and yelled, "What in the he!! are you doing?" I knew he was fine

  25. Scarlet Fever

    grammy1 replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    As long as the student is being treated for strep, we don't do anything. They are permitted to return to school after being on abx for 24 hours. If we don't send out notes for strep, we don't send...