GdBSN RN

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    Student Overdoses

    GdBSN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    <<<Hugs to you>>> Of course you were affected by this situation, you're human and have a relationship with this student. It was great that this other student felt like she could come...
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    Pink Eye Policy

    GdBSN replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    Check with your department of health. Tx DOH states that it contagious and excludable, readmission with a doctor's
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    OMG I got teary-eyed reading this...

    GdBSN replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    What a wonderful story! That student and the school are lucky to have such a great school
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    Headaches

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

    Yes, I here that all the time..."I have a migraine, no I've never seen a doctor." I think they say this to make their headache sound more
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    Blood Disorder and Severe Bruising

    GdBSN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    Until you receive a medical diagnosis and documentation from a doctor, I would make a CPS call every time you saw a new
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    Wearing hoods inside your building.

    GdBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Their used to be a no hood policy, but admin for some reason stopped enforcing it. I guess I'm old, I make students remove their hood when they enter the clinic. It's more for the reason of them...
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    Christmas Break

    GdBSN replied to Purple036's topic in School

    Happy Holidays to all!!! I hope you have a very restful
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    tick tock....1 more sleep

    GdBSN replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    4 more hours and counting. HS students taking finals, so if they are on campus they have to be here for their test. It has been a very quiet week, thank goodness. I have had 8 EMS calls since...
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    Intoxicated staff member

    GdBSN replied to tining's topic in School

    Stick strictly to the facts of her nursing
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    Lice found, but not on head

    GdBSN replied to Sarahnursey's topic in School

    Suspicious!
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    Happy Thanksgiving

    GdBSN replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

    Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful to have all y'all to get me through the
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    Really?!

    GdBSN replied to ihavealltheice's topic in School

    Apparently broken acrylic nails are now a medical emergency. No, this is not your personal nail salon, here's a piece of tape, go back to
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    The rules apply...until they don't...

    GdBSN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Its referred to when parents "mow down" any obstacles in front of their students. Students never develop coping skills or problem solving because their parents do it for
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    Eyelash Lice

    GdBSN replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    ???
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    Heimlich Queen

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

    Great job Mrs. Mr.
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    FMLA/Maternity Summer? Question!

    GdBSN replied to Avill's topic in School

    Congratulations!!!
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    Panic Attacks

    GdBSN posted a topic in School

    I'm a HS nurse and am dealing with a lot of panic attacks this year. They are full blown attacks with hyperventilation, shaking, unable to stand...etc. I am chasing my tail all over this school this...
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    Panic Attacks

    GdBSN replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    Yes! I have little laminated cards I give to students with the grounding exercises on
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    Prepping for School Nurse Job Search

    GdBSN replied to NefforamaRN's topic in School

    In my area, most school nurse positions are posted on the school district website, so you have to go to each individual website, search jobs, and fill out an application with each district. Good
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    How many?

    GdBSN replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    1 HS, 1 nurse (me), and 1400
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    What tricks do you have for nausea?

    GdBSN replied to tining's topic in School

    So I was reading this thread last Friday, and I read the one about rubbing alcohol. I had a student come in c/o nausea. I offered her an alcohol swab and asked her if would like to try it. She said it...
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    School nurse salary non-negotiable?

    GdBSN replied to UpliftingRN's topic in School

    Congratulations!!!
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    Making the switch from Elementary to High School?

    GdBSN replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    I went from elementary to HS 4 years ago and never looked back. I love talking with the kids on a more mature level. They are fun to joke around with. I look for every opportunity to educate them...
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    Hello

    GdBSN replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Great to hear from you. I hope you are enjoying your retirement. You sure are missed on
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    Another lice topic :)

    GdBSN replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    If dad isn't able to manage the hair, it might be time to recommend one of the lice treatment