GdBSN RN

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    Joining the group!

    GdBSN replied to plainfieldguy's topic in School

    Welcome! Visit this group often. Never be afraid to ask questions. This group is a great resource and very
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    Joining the group!

    GdBSN replied to plainfieldguy's topic in School

    Welcome!!! It will be very interesting to hear your perspective and experiences from
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    Valid excuses to sit out of sports?

    GdBSN replied to Lemur's topic in School

    If there is an accident that happens at school that day that prevents them from participating, I would excuse it. I'm at a high school, so if it is sports related, I defer to the trainer. If the...
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    Epi Given to Student - My First Time

    GdBSN replied to WineRN's topic in School

    SuperHero
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    Head injuries

    GdBSN replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    My trainer told me about Par CRR, an app he uses to help assess for concussion. It seems fairly easy to use, and allows you to print out the eval to give to parents to take with them to the
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    Just got REAMED at...

    GdBSN replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    We also have a two puke policy, witnessed by an adult, and has to be projectile vomiting. I let the student rest in the office for 15 minutes, if none have occurred, then the student goes back to...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm too scared. I venture there sometimes and read some of the mean posts, and I come running back to the School Nurse
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Here in pink! I saw on FB (so it must be true) that yesterday, October 3rd. was officially Mean Girls
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    C'Mon Now!

    GdBSN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Bonus point one...not expired. Bonus point two...prescription is for my
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    Immunization Compliance

    GdBSN replied to RNTexas13's topic in School

    Ok, wrong dept. but still came from the state. I just copied and pasted the email. Our head nurse said our district does not have a deadline, until further notice. Dear School Administrator: The...
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    Immunization Compliance

    GdBSN replied to RNTexas13's topic in School

    The only thing that works is excluding the students from school. It sounds like you have done everything you can, now you have to get admin behind you and exclude for non-compliance. (Side note - if...
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    C'Mon Now!

    GdBSN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I had a "drop and run" the other day. I had been emailing the parent telling her that I needed doctor's orders along with the epi-pen to be kept in the clinic. While I was out of the office, parent...
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    "I'm Dizzy"

    GdBSN posted a topic in School

    I think I hear this 10x a day. I do a temp check, PERL, ask about congestion, food/water intake, when it started...etc. What do you guys include in your "dizzy"
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    Sad Day....

    GdBSN replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your
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    My first time...

    GdBSN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    SuperHero
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    What happens when the nurse is sick?

    GdBSN replied to Julius Seizure's topic in School

    Depending on where you live, check with some of the larger school districts around you. A reliable sub is hard to come by, I bet you could stay really
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    Tips for....

    GdBSN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Try to get an aide to help you, might help with the chaos. When I did elementary, I would screen 3-5 at a time. Also, try to do their Acanthosis at the same time. When I was putting the headphones on...
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    Tips for....

    GdBSN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Do they know their alphabet??? Have you tried the tumbling E. Are your students having problems understanding the directions? Is there a language barrier? Or are you just having problems logistically...
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    keeping records on staff members

    GdBSN replied to NurseKitKat's topic in School

    We ask staff to fill out a form of health conditions and medications, totally voluntary. I asked staff to list any emergency information that I need to inform EMS of if
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    keeping records on staff members

    GdBSN replied to NurseKitKat's topic in School

    There is a tab in our system for staff members. I only chart more serious incidents, not bandages or
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Hot pink
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Looks like I am sitting at the cool table by myself. But, that's ok cause I'm still the cool one
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    Ice for injuries

    GdBSN posted a topic in School

    Do any of you have good EB research article/link addressing when ice should be used for an injury. It seems like I have read that ice is only beneficial 24-48 hours after the initial injury and only...
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    Foreign Exchange Students.....

    GdBSN replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    You can send them to their consulate or the health department to get them translated. Some I gave up on and said I couldn't accept them unless they were
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    Favorite Thermometer? Recommendations?

    GdBSN replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    I swear by my VeraTemp. Its quick, easy, and accurate. I am not sure that it is still