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1. Survived my first week

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   At least I'm not the only one! We can do this!!!!

2. Survived my first week

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   Stomaches and headaches galore. And it was only 1st and 2nd grade. These kids learn early huh? Im also learning that a lot of parents want to be called if their child gets a papercut. Prek and k start Tuesday and that brings my diabetic student and...

3. Wrapping Injuries

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   Do any of you wrap injuries? I'm brand new and have had conflicting advice given! A past nurse says she wrapped kids all the time while another said never to wrap because if it merits a wrap then the child should be taken home and seen by a doctor. T...

4. The Week Before School Starts

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   I wasn't given any info on what I am supposed to do on Monday! I'm assuming I just show up when the regular school day starts! The "help me" has already begun!

5. The Week Before School Starts

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   What do you do the week before school begins? My first official day of school nursing will be the same day the teachers report. I am assuming I will be doing alot of inventory on what was left by the nurse before me, professional development with ot...

6. Do you keep snacks in your office?

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   General Snacks for the students? Maybe your diabetic kids? Do any of you keep them on hand to help a hungry child out? Curious to what everyone does!

7. Newbie here!

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   To answer the emergency question I simply used the nursing process as an example. I would plan ahead accordingly to the students who already have significant health concerns, chronic problems and need medication daily. Those children especially would...

8. Every Bump and Bruise noted for parents?

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   I've been looking at editable forms online I could possibly use in my office this coming school year. I've seen a lot of clinic forms for parents...as if every child you see should get some kind of "record" they were there sent home to parents. This ...

9. Excited new school nurse!

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   If any of you new school nurses need an email buddy please contact me! [email protected]

10. Out of pocket expenses

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    New to school nursing here! Any out of pocket expenses for your office like books, coloring stuff, extra clothing for accident kids? What do you spend money on and what is in your schools budget?

11. Excited new school nurse!

    nurseshajwani replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    I'll be starting as a new school nurse too this upcoming school year. Excited and nervous!! I'm so ready for this change!!!

12. Making a nurse visit positive

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    Do any of you school nurses out there current or past do anything special for your kids that come in? By this I mean: stickers, lost tooth holders, etc. do you have books in your office or anything of that nature? Obviously you don't want to make it...

13. Newbie here!

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    At my interview I was questioned by not only the nursing supervisor of the school district but also the principals of the schools hiring. They asked me questions like How do you prepare and plan for emergencies? What does the role of a school nurse m...

14. Newbie here!

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    Thank you so much! Any advice for giving the bad news to the family? I've been with the same child for years!

15. Newbie here!

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    Proud to say I just accepted my first school nurse position today for 14-15 school year! I've been in pediatric home health forever!!! Time for a change. Dreading talking with the family of my pediatric patient though tomorrow. Wish me luck! I feel h...