GdBSN RN

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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Pinked and ready to
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    A first grader just brought the following for lunch

    GdBSN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    In Texas, if the Acanthosis marker is present, we are required to do a height, body weight, BMI, and blood pressure evaluation. A notice is sent to parents, and the information is entered into and...
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    Determining New Students Health Needs...

    GdBSN replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    You don't know what you don't know. If you were never notified that this kid had a peanut allergy, why would you even suspect that. As a parent, they should be in your office day one with doctor's...
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    Turn The Lights ON!

    GdBSN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I have not heard of turning the lights off to calm the kids, but there are filters (kind of like a thin sheet) that some special ed classrooms use that is supposed to help calm the kids, but they are...
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    vent*

    GdBSN replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    Please dont take this with any judgment or criticisim. This student needs you to be an advocate for him. If his cough is non-contagious, make sure your documentation reflects that. Inform the teacher...
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    New to this school nurse thing but...

    GdBSN replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    I am in high school this year, so the kids get my joking around. I had a student come through my door asking if I knew how to sew? My response was...I did not go to Nursing School so I could sew...
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    Diabetic Mom

    GdBSN replied to LOLLYGAGGER's topic in School

    Please follow what the doctor has ordered. Double check your orders, mine are written where the parent can only change the insulin by a small percentage, usually equal to 1u. Call the doctor and...
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    Not all heros wear capes

    GdBSN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    You're my hero...cool under
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    Older Littles

    GdBSN replied to FreckledCoffeeRN's topic in School

    Welcome! and all of the above. Have them rest in the clinic for 10-15 minutes, if no vomiting occurs, send them back to
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    New School Nurses

    GdBSN replied to VN2016's topic in School

    Welcome! Our school policy is they go home at 100.00, and they have to be fever free without medication for 24
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    When you wish you knew the story...

    GdBSN replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    I think his sweet sister was trying to help him stay on the monkey bars, so she tied his thumbs so he wouldn't
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    This friday is dragging......

    GdBSN replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    We have a 1/2 day today. No one has come to the clinic all morning. I guess "life-threatening stomachs" don't happen on Friday 1/2
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    LICE PSA.

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Lice
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    Mandated HPV Vaccinations?

    GdBSN replied to halohg's topic in School

    I live in Texas, where then Gov. Rick Perry mandated that every junior high girl receive the HPV vaccine. Yes, it turns out he was in with the Pharm. Co. I did get the vaccine for my daughter, not...
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    Today is my Friday....

    GdBSN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    THIS!!! I have this happen 2-3x per day. Then I get to go into my "They are not being released through the clinic, so the absence will be
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    school nursing

    GdBSN replied to amiss5572's topic in School

    If at all possible, shadow a nurse in the district so you can see SOME of the situations you might encounter throughout the day. Read and research as much about school nursing as possible. There is a...
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    Everyone Super Busy ??

    GdBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Congrats!!!
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    Calling EMS

    GdBSN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Great job, you did just what you needed to. Let EMS check out the kiddo and decide if he/she needs to be transported. Better safe than sorry. No need to second guess
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    Student Growth Objectives

    GdBSN replied to Stitchy's mom's topic in School

    Thank goodness I have no idea what this
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    FETCH!!!
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    What do you wear to work as a school nurse?

    GdBSN replied to verdeacres's topic in School

    Yes...Pink on Wednesdays. One less decision I have to
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    What do you wear to work as a school nurse?

    GdBSN replied to verdeacres's topic in School

    Scrubs. I have scrubs in every color, so the hardest decision I have to make when I am getting ready in the morning is which color to wear that
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    I can't believe I have a "c'mon" already today!

    GdBSN replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    Reminds me of a funny story from last year. I was talking that to two APs who swear they saw lice flying from one head to another. They looked at me like I was crazy when I tried to explain that...
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    Hello Fellow School Nurses !

    GdBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Welcome
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Please enlighten us...not sure I know what swamp butt