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  1. For those with T1D kids

    grammy1 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Sometimes I hate to click "like" because I really want to

  2. For those with T1D kids

    grammy1 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm curious, is this a pediatric

  3. Med Schedule

    grammy1 replied to MegWorth's topic in School

    We have to go by the time the doctor orders it to be given. ADHD AM med-given at home before school; lunchtime-student comes to me at lunchtime; we have 1 3pm med, again student comes to me. Meds...

  4. Diabetic Coverage at all activities

    grammy1 replied to NYschoolnurse's topic in School

    By Jr. High most of ours a pretty independent. For field trips teachers are trained in testing, insulin administration, and most important....glucagon administration. The teachers (and sometimes the...

  5. What would you buy?

    grammy1 replied to Hometeam's topic in School

    We had that happen a few years ago and bought an all-in-one printer, fax, scanner, copier. I'm pretty far away from the main building, so it's nice to have the fax and the scanner. Actually, the...

  6. National Walkout Day March 14 at 10am

    grammy1 replied to RobotechTD's topic in School

    I protested for civil rights and against the Vietnam War back in my younger days. Nothing happened overnight, but our voices were heard. Wow, that was a lifetime

  7. new diabetes diagnosis

    grammy1 replied to nmr79's topic in School

    Wow, I've never had one come back that quickly after getting the dx. I love that they're trying to let him be independent, that's got to be tough for the

  8. Uncooperative Diabetic Question

    grammy1 replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I think it's time for the parents to know that LD isn't being completely truthful with them. Just state the

  9. C'Mon Now!

    grammy1 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I wish instead of clicking "Like" we had a frown face. I feel for you, those kind of calls are

  10. HS student with odor, call nurse?

    grammy1 replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I had to shower after PE, but that was back in ancient times. My kids never did and my oldest is

  11. HS student with odor, call nurse?

    grammy1 replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I keep a can of spray deodorant and mouthwash. Not surprisingly, teachers use it more than the students. How do they forget to put on deodorant in the

  12. Did CPR for the first time today.

    grammy1 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    The majority of the times a child or infant needs CPR, it's due to respiratory failure. They have a lower oxygen reserve to begin with, and most likely if CPR is needed their oxygen is already...

  13. Parents keep medicating their febrile kids in the morning

    grammy1 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I tell our parents that I'll call one of the social workers to see if they can drive LD home, or what their suggestion might be. That usually gets them here quickly. I think they associate SW with...

  14. Did CPR for the first time today.

    grammy1 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I teach CPR/AED/BFA, and we teach compressions and rescue breathing. If they are uncomfortable doing rescue breaths d/t no mouth shield, then they can do compressions only, but it is not as effective....

  15. Teachers who bring some humor in the day.

    grammy1 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    One year I had a teacher send a student with a clinic pass written on a paper plate. Took a picture of it and sent an email proclaiming it the best pass of the month. For the next couple of months...

  16. Middle or high school???

    grammy1 replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    I love my middle schoolers. The attitude can suck sometimes, but for the most part they're pretty good. The hardest part is training the parents that this is no longer elementary, we don't call for...

  17. Telemedicine

    grammy1 replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

    CHILDREN'S Pepto has no bismuth in it, which is what converts to aspirin. That is the one that is safe for

  18. Diabetic orders

    grammy1 replied to AutumnDraidean's topic in School

    All of our T1D orders state that parents may make changes. That being said, I have never had a parent make that big of a change. I think I'd be checking with the

  19. Heads up - P&G program

    grammy1 replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    What was in the kits this

  20. elementary to middle or high school

    grammy1 replied to mc3's topic in School

    I'm in a 7th-8th jr. high. I could never do elementary anymore, just don't have the patience or energy. Pros at this age, if you have a really bad group (we know that sometimes happens), you only...

  21. Mean Parents

    grammy1 replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    I just look for the little bits of Karma that come around. Sometimes it's a long wait, but I had some come around yesterday and it gave me a big

  22. Stocking OTC meds at elementary school level

    grammy1 replied to nursetlm's topic in School

    We don't need a doctor's note for any prescription medication, they consider the pharmacy label the physician's order. We do need it for any otc's

  23. Morning meds

    grammy1 replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    I have a few that I give in the morning. Parent(s) leave for work early and they want to make sure it's given. I'd rather that than have them only take it sporadically. Who would ever think that Jr....

  24. Stocking OTC meds at elementary school level

    grammy1 replied to nursetlm's topic in School

    Our county does not stock any meds for students. Either the parent comes in to give it, or has the physician fill out a MAR and they bring the meds in for us to

  25. Is the flu in your school?

    grammy1 replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    Ok Old Dude, you'd be mad at me but I actually used the "Dropping like flies" term yesterday. I sent 6 home, 4 with temps over 103, the other 2 between 101-102. I've got a sick bunch this