GdBSN RN

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    preventing spread of infection

    GdBSN replied to lovely07's topic in School

    I printed it too...going in all my restrooms this
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    When teachers go behind your back...

    GdBSN replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    The text from students to parents happens quite frequently at my HS. There is just no way to get around technology, but the attendance clerk and I are on the same page. If she has a parent come to...
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    Bottle Up The Magic

    GdBSN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    BUT- it appears that I may be having a promotion soon and no longer be seeing students on a day to day basis. I'm sure I will miss it to some extent. Congratulations!!! Details
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    Bottle Up The Magic

    GdBSN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    This is me today, we are having finals. Not one student yet, but my daily meds are about to
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Our school is doing the whole week of Christmas clothes, so I'm in concentrated pink today...going to hang out in the naughty corner with all my
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    Do you ever say "no" to an inhaler request?

    GdBSN replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I had a student last year who was coming pretty regularly for his inhaler, lungs always sounded clear, so I called Mom and discussed not giving it to him as often, she agreed. I talked with the...
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    It's ok to look at their....

    GdBSN replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    A difference here also is that with cath treatments or needs of special education students the school nurse would have doctor's orders for those procedures that occur frequently. That holds a...
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    C'Mon Now!

    GdBSN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Male student comes in the clinic asking if I have a pair of clippers. Me: What's wrong, are you hurt. Student: No, my nails are so long it's hard for me to hold my pen. Me: Nope, this is not a nail...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Pink long-sleeved shirt under my scrubs...my office is so cold, but that's still better than too
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    It must be Pink eye!

    GdBSN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Yes, great approach! Depending on the age group you work with also. With older kids you can tell them not to touch their eyes and wash their hands. I had a HS student that I was on the fence with the...
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    It must be Pink eye!

    GdBSN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    The CDC has a great info page that helps to differentiate between the types of conjunctivitis. Note: typically allergic conjunctivitis presents in both eyes. Bacterial starts in one eye and then is...
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    How do you even get a job as a school nurse?

    GdBSN replied to melis1970's topic in School

    Also, try going directly to the district websites to search for jobs. Districts around me don't use any job boards. Good
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    Liabilty Insurance

    GdBSN posted a topic in School

    Many of you have posted in other threads that you carry your own liability insurance, what companies have you purchased it from? Thank
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    Recovery couches

    GdBSN replied to Eleven011's topic in School

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    Liabilty Insurance

    GdBSN replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    Thank you! Just signed up. $109 in Texas
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    new cool sayings

    GdBSN replied to palli's topic in School

    We should all live by this list...love that
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    new cool sayings

    GdBSN replied to palli's topic in School

    "Be the strongest person you
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    Do you wear scrubs?

    GdBSN replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    I wear scrubs everyday. I think it makes it easier to identify me as the nurse, and it makes it easy getting dressed in the
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    Over Night Field Trip

    GdBSN replied to Racheldc1980's topic in School

    I would think that you need to get new doctor's orders for each of the students that you will be administering medication
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    We've all been venting

    GdBSN replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    WOW...just...WOW! So sorry this is happening to you. You could always tell him that you keep your door closed because it is a HIPPA violation for other staff members to know who is in the clinic. That...
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    School Nurse Gives Wrong Medication

    GdBSN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm curious if it was a sub nurse or someone covering the clinic. It's almost December, I would think the nurse knows her students by
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    Why do parents think schools are daycares?

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

    I keep reading this post...leaving...and coming back. I find this article disturbing on so many levels. Your parental responsibilities aren't magically suspended when your child steps foot inside the...
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    School Bus Tragedy

    GdBSN replied to fawnmarie's topic in School

    My thoughts and prayers are going out to everyone affected and touched by this
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    When you can't solve it all...

    GdBSN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    Hugs to you...we are only human. Talk with the parents and let them know what you will do different in the future. We learn from every unique situation that we are presented with. Just by you posting...
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    Facial Drooping in Adolescent

    GdBSN replied to Tencat25's topic in School

    I completely agree with this. 911 should only be called for life threatening