GdBSN RN

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    Controlled meds on field trips

    GdBSN replied to Achevy's topic in School

    I have parents complete the district medication forms for all medications that the student would be taking on the trip. The parents would bring only the amount of medication needed for the trip. The...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I searched hard and could not find one speck of pink. It's off to the uncool table for me
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    Bam! Another Kid Snatched from the Jaws of Death

    GdBSN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Great
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    Free samples?

    GdBSN replied to NurseM_j's topic in School

    Bumping this thread for the upcoming school year. Please post any links to sites that offer free samples for schools. I know this goes back years, and I can't find it in the threads anywhere, but...
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    New School Nurse-feeling isolated

    GdBSN replied to Catlover628's topic in School

    Unfortunately, you found this board when most school nurses are off for the Summer. School nursing is a specialty area. It's not like any other type of nursing. Many times you are isolated and...
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    Happy School Nurses day

    GdBSN replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

    Happy School Nurse's Day! I hope everyone has a wonderful
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    Health office P&P guide help

    GdBSN replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

    These are Texas TEA guidelines for establishing policies for sending students home. Try checking your ISD's specific board policies. Many boards adopt policies written by the state's education agency....
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    Leaving School Nursing

    GdBSN replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Hate to see you go! Good luck with all your future endeavors.
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    Happy School Nurse Day

    GdBSN replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

    Happy School Nurse
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    Narcolepsy in Child

    GdBSN replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    I have not had a student with narcolepsy, but both of my children have been diagnosed with it. They both take medication to stay awake during the day. Without the meds it is very difficult for them to...
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    Charter school nurses in Texas

    GdBSN replied to MsJheri112's topic in School

    Hi, here are some Texas Codes and Guidelines. Medication administration in Texas can be delegated to non-licensed school personnel as long as they have been trained and medication check-off has been...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'll be sitting at the cool table all year. I bought myself a pair of tennis shoes with pink on them that I'll wear everyday.
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    Tired of School nursing?

    GdBSN replied to Avill's topic in School

    I can identify with everything you are saying. Yes to feeling bored. I'm 8 years into school nursing with 7 years left until retirement. Over the Summer I looked at other nursing jobs, but I...
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    NCSN

    GdBSN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Congratulations!
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    NCSN

    GdBSN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Congrats!
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    SY 2021-2022 Roll Call

    GdBSN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm back for year 8, and contemplate leaving everyday. I just figure how to make money rescuing dogs and drinking wine. I hope Covid starts to settle down. this has been the craziest year, and we are...
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    Therapeutic communication for anxiety

    GdBSN replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    I will get on the floor and do deep breathing exercises with them initially (I feel that getting down on their level helps them relax instead of standing over and looking down to them) Once they are...
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    I'm tired!

    GdBSN replied to Avill's topic in School

    I had a teacher come to my clinic to have her temperature taken. Argued with me that her symptoms were only allergies. I strongly encouraged her to go to urgent care to be evaluated and tested....
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    That was a first

    GdBSN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    BAM! (in the words of old dude) Great job! It was only anti-climatic because you were there to do what needed to be done. Great
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    NCSN

    GdBSN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Congratulations!
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    Happy School Nurses Day!

    GdBSN replied to traumaRUs's topic in School

    Happy School Nurse's Day! We have weathered the storm, and it will be over soon (the school year that
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    I'm tired!

    GdBSN replied to Avill's topic in School

    I have not and will not apologize for following the guidelines established by the school board. We are trying to keep our schools open in the middle of a pandemic. We have been F2F (optional) since...
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    suspected under the influence

    GdBSN replied to Flare's topic in School

    I found this one a few years ago. Impairment Assessment for Suspected Chemical Use
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    Thoughts??

    GdBSN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    You did a great
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    CPS Nurse Dies of COVID-19

    GdBSN replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    This is so sad! ? Prayers for her family and her school