GdBSN RN

GdBSN has 6 years experience as a RN and specializes in School Nurse.

GdBSN's Latest Activity

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   School Aide Jailed For Stealing And Replacing Students' Medication

   GdBSN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in School

   What state are you in? This is interesting. I count my controlled meds once a week, and after returning to the clinic when someone else gave meds when I wasn't on campus.
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   Your favorite extracurriculars?

   GdBSN replied to laflaca's topic in School

   I think we should all get a pair of these glasses and put them on every time we are asked if something is broken.
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   Student Overdoses

   GdBSN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

   <<<Hugs to you>>> Of course you were affected by this situation, you're human and have a relationship with this student. It was great that this other student felt like she could come to you and tell you the whole situation. Take time for yourself to decompress from this situation, and keep doing a great job! (cue OD) BAM!!! Another student saved from the jaws of death by the school nurse!
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   Pink Eye Policy

   GdBSN replied to msilcox's topic in School

   Check with your department of health. Tx DOH states that it contagious and excludable, readmission with a doctor's note.
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   OMG I got teary-eyed reading this...

   GdBSN replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

   What a wonderful story! That student and the school are lucky to have such a great school nurse.
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   Headaches

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

   Yes, I here that all the time..."I have a migraine, no I've never seen a doctor." I think they say this to make their headache sound more severe.
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   Blood Disorder and Severe Bruising

   GdBSN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

   Until you receive a medical diagnosis and documentation from a doctor, I would make a CPS call every time you saw a new bruise.
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   Wearing hoods inside your building.

   GdBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   Their used to be a no hood policy, but admin for some reason stopped enforcing it. I guess I'm old, I make students remove their hood when they enter the clinic. It's more for the reason of them hearing me and not getting "huh, what" while I'm doing my assessment.
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   Christmas Break

   GdBSN replied to Purple036's topic in School

   Happy Holidays to all!!! I hope you have a very restful break.
10. 

    tick tock....1 more sleep

    GdBSN replied to pennyeary's topic in School

    4 more hours and counting. HS students taking finals, so if they are on campus they have to be here for their test. It has been a very quiet week, thank goodness. I have had 8 EMS calls since Thanksgiving break, I need a break!!!
11. 

    Lice found, but not on head

    GdBSN replied to Sarahnursey's topic in School

    Suspicious!
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    The rules apply...until they don't...

    GdBSN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Its referred to when parents "mow down" any obstacles in front of their students. Students never develop coping skills or problem solving because their parents do it for them.
13. 

    Eyelash Lice

    GdBSN replied to GdBSN's topic in School
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    Eyelash Lice

    GdBSN posted a topic in School

    Yes, it's real! Saw a story on the news this morning. People are getting lice on their eyelash extensions. Just thought I would warn you, so now you can be on the lookout for those crafty buggers!
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    Panic Attacks

    GdBSN posted a topic in School

    I'm a HS nurse and am dealing with a lot of panic attacks this year. They are full blown attacks with hyperventilation, shaking, unable to stand...etc. I am chasing my tail all over this school this year for students having attacks in the classroom. When I contact parents about seeing a doctor for possible treatment, they agree and state they will take their LD to be evaluated. Until the next week or month when I'm called to the classroom for the same student, and the student states they have not seen a doctor. I guess my question is, how do you guys treat reoccurring panic attacks when parents don't take their student for a physician eval?
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    Prepping for School Nurse Job Search

    GdBSN replied to sonicleese's topic in School

    In my area, most school nurse positions are posted on the school district website, so you have to go to each individual website, search jobs, and fill out an application with each district. Good luck!