GdBSN RN

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    Happy Mother's Day

    GdBSN replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Thank you OD. These are the best two jobs in the world. Just a female perspective
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    I'm joining the club!

    GdBSN replied to FloridaBeagle's topic in School

    Welcome!!! Visit here often. There is a lot of great information here, and never hesitate to ask a question. The SN on here have a wealth of information (and non-information) to share. Very...
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    Pseudo Seizures

    GdBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    When this student was having these seizures, the principal kept asking me, "do you think she's faking, do you think she's faking?" I politely told her "it's not my job to figure out if she is faking...
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    Pseudo Seizures

    GdBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    We used the template from the Epilepsy Foundation Action Plan. http://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/seizure-action-plan-pdf_0.pdf. If a seizure lasts less than 5 minutes, and doesn't...
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    Pseudo Seizures

    GdBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I had a student that did this at the beginning of the school year. Dr. could find no reason for it. Through a little research, I found what is called a Psychogenic Seizure that could be brought on by...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I just walked in the break room and one of the teachers jokingly said "Hey Pink Panther." I proudly said "Pink is unofficially officially the color for school nurses on Wednesday"...have to
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    The Bad Day Thread

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    So sorry, that is very heart breaking.
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    Middle School to Elementary

    GdBSN replied to happyandyouknowit's topic in School

    Has anyone ever gone from elementary to high school? What were the positives and
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    Best Free CEU's for School Nurses?

    GdBSN replied to Avill's topic in School

    If you are a member of NASN, they have free CEUs
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    Novolog questions

    GdBSN replied to VN2016's topic in School

    If the parent requests it, I send it home. If not, I put it in the sharps
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    Interview with Principal

    GdBSN replied to BRIANNA1103's topic in School

    I am trying to interview for districts closer to home. On the online applications, they are requesting references, mainly previous supervisors. The problem is, these are computer generated requests...
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    Novolog questions

    GdBSN replied to VN2016's topic in School

    Yes, I discard mine after 30 days. I usually call or leave a message with parents telling them a new cartridge is
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    School Nurse appreciation Gift

    GdBSN replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    In my best OldDude voice...Beer, lots of
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    The After School Thread

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Amazing!!! While this didn't have the outcome everyone wished for, maybe God chose you to provide his wife peace of mind and comfort knowing everything possible was done for
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    The After School Thread

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Good
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    Feeling the Love Today!

    GdBSN replied to TBeee's topic in School

    Happy Birthday!!! Just remember your school loves and needs
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    After having 2 days off for weather related issues, my week is all jumbled up. Today I will be sitting with OldDude in red. "Red is the new Pink", this is the cool table...this week
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    Job interview this week!

    GdBSN replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    Good
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    Bloody nose blues vent

    GdBSN replied to tonih79's topic in School

    Very well said, I think I will have to borrow those words, full citation given of
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    New School Nurse. Help with immunizations!!!!

    GdBSN replied to anita07's topic in School

    There is also a sheet available that tells you how much time there is between doses. Called a "Catch-up Immunization Scheduled. That was so kindly given to me by a doctor when I kept sending a student...
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    New to the field!

    GdBSN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    And red
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    New to the field!

    GdBSN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Welcome, you have actually come to the best resource available for school nurses. The nurses of this board have a wealth of knowledge and are more than willing to answer any question you have. Look...
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    Immunizations Public Record?

    GdBSN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I would be leery of anyone demanding that I provide information on a student. If they need information, the mother of the student could call or come to the school to get the information. A physician's...
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    Gum in hair?

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Butter, or any type of
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    Hot Glue Day

    GdBSN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Absolutely agree!!! Teachers perpetuate the situation by sending every kid to the clinic for anything from a stomach ache to a scratch on their arm. I had a kid come in today crying because he hit his...