GdBSN RN

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    Sometimes, you get something right

    GdBSN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    Exactly what I was thinking in my best OD voice. Great catch, student was lucky to have you there. This happened to me a couple of years ago, it just gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling, knowing your...
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    C'Mon Now!

    GdBSN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Student "I have this rough are on my hand from lifting weights" Me "It's called a callous, you won't die, I promise."
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Ohhhh..New t-shirt "I'm so fetch, I can't even handle
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Yayyyy!!! Wait for me, I'm coming to join you at the cool
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    Narcan now available at Walgreen's

    GdBSN posted a topic in School

    SO this story just popped up on my FB (oops I mean I read it at home, not at school). Narcan will now be available at Walgreen's and Duane Reade. I just wish more school districts would get on board...
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    HAPPY FRIDAY

    GdBSN replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    Please share where you got this from, or post a pic. It sounds too
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    So happy, had to share

    GdBSN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Stories like this warm my heart. As many frustrations we face each day as school nurses, these stories remind us of why we do our job. Congratulations on this success. Keep it up. You are making such...
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    High School - School RN advice

    GdBSN replied to JG1977's topic in School

    Welcome, HS kids can be the greatest to work with, but yes they can be great fakers as well. I will see a student in the hall laughing and joking with their friends, and the second they hit my door,...
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    Immunization Drama

    GdBSN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Have you checked ImmTrac or called the doctor's office. In the end, it is still her responsibility to get you the records. If you don't have them, then her student is excluded just like any other...
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    news article: nurse withholds meds calls crutch

    GdBSN replied to Flare's topic in School

    Agreed, I always ask student to try strategies before coming to me (ie...coping, headache, stomach ache) But if they come to the clinic, I never deny them medication. I tell parents when they drop off...
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    Normal....

    GdBSN replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Sorry you are going through all this. When tragedies happen, they are hard to deal with but when they happen in clusters, it makes it especially difficult. I hope the time with your Mom and upcoming...
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    Teenager with seizures kept from school?

    GdBSN replied to Emergent's topic in School

    Awww... the powers of social
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    Narcan now available at Walgreen's

    GdBSN replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    The article stated that it would be available OTC to better assist families that may encounter a situation in their family. I am curious if school districts might lighten their policy of school nurse...
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    Paramedic and teachers assistant being pushed to cover for a irresponsible school nurse?

    GdBSN replied to ScottyWeirdo's topic in School

    First off...I am not sure why you think a nurse is irresponsible because he/she requires time away from their clinic. There may be other matters that need to be addressed in the school or district....
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    Those darned flying lice!

    GdBSN replied to audreysmagic's topic in School

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    HUGE mistake

    GdBSN replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    This was my thought also. Only because a similar situation happened to me a couple of years ago. It had been a week and half since my last count, all my days were accounted for, and when I returned...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Am I at the cool table all by myself? That's ok, I'm still cool
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    Thermometer for Sensory Issues

    GdBSN replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

    VeraTemp is my go to. I have checked accuracy against an oral temp and if any it is only off
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    Great article

    GdBSN replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Thanks for sharing, interesting read. by clicking "dearth of American school nurses " takes you to another interesting
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    Next steps in nursing career after BSN

    GdBSN replied to Meerkats's topic in School

    This is me also. I entered nursing to work in preventive healthcare, and after my community class decided school nursing is what I wanted to do. Hated the hospital, worked there 3 months, and then...
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    PRN medications

    GdBSN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I always ask students that have PRN OTC to try eating and hydrating before coming to get their medication to see if that gets rid of the headache. I try to explain that taking medicine all the time is...
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    Just a question on diabetic kid

    GdBSN replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    Depending on what your orders say. The orders I receive say the "parents are allowed to make changes based on the following guidelines..." Check your orders and see if parents can do that, then you...
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    Staff Hysteria

    GdBSN replied to Ashizzle's topic in School

    Speak to your nursing supervisor about the policies in your district to determine the extent of care you are to provide to employees. In my district, I am only to provide emergency care to employees....
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    Another Bad Day

    GdBSN replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Thoughts and prayers for your
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    What are you seeing in your office?

    GdBSN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Allergies...lots of students "dying" from seasonal/mold