GdBSN RN

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    Leaving on a jet plane

    GdBSN replied to dd_txrn's topic in School

    Congratulations! Come back and visit
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    First day of the rest of my life

    GdBSN replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    Yayyyyyy you! You should be very
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    Migraines

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

    Use Drugs.com pill identifier. It will give you all the medication information to help
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Save me a seat at the cool
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    The mid-day blues.

    GdBSN replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    When did your symptoms start? What did you eat for lunch? Have you drank any water today? What is your temp? (Virtual school nurse in
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    All I want for Christmas is... (the school nurse list)

    GdBSN replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    No, it's totally frustrating. Bills have passed in the state allowing both epi-pens and Narcan, but our district does not have a physician to sign the standing
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    All I want for Christmas is... (the school nurse list)

    GdBSN replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    Standing orders for Epi-Pens, Narcan, Albuterol...you know, the things that save
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    December Doldrums

    GdBSN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Ditto!
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Pink shoelaces for the
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    Assessing the student on drugs

    GdBSN replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    It seems like I've had to do more and more drug assessments lately. The admin are very on board with knowing that I cannot provide a definitive answer, only lab work can do that. I keep my assessment...
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    Had to give Epi Today!

    GdBSN replied to linda1959's topic in School

    Great job!!! That student was lucky you were there. I don't feel like you waited too long or rushed into giving the epi. You used your nursing judgment, assessed the situation, and acted when you felt...
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    Baking soda for bug bites

    GdBSN posted a topic in School

    Have any of you ever used baking soda for bug bites or itching rash? I don't have standing orders for any OTC meds and am trying to find something that will provide some relief. Is anyone aware of any...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Save me a
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    Enjoy your Thanksgiving

    GdBSN replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

    Happy Thanksgiving to you all! I don't think I could make it through most days without your advise and humor. You guys are the
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Doubling repping...blue shirt for diabetes awareness day, and pink
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    Chronic Lice

    GdBSN replied to RN4kids18's topic in School

    I have also referred to CPS for chronic lice. I knew that they would not act/investigate the issue, but I wanted it to be part of their file when other issues were
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    Splinters

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Love them!!! I started using Splinter Out from a recommendation someone made on here last year. Works every
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    Safety Plan ideas, anyone?

    GdBSN replied to J-lynn's topic in School

    With my student with POTS, one of the interventions I found to encourage them to wear compression stockings or tights to help with
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    Poorest lack of judgment EVER!!!

    GdBSN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Very interesting perspective, never thought of it that
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    SPOT Screener

    GdBSN replied to OldDude's topic in School

    You could try contacting your local Lion's Club. Many of them have the SPOT screeners and could come to your campus to assist
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    Not today!!

    GdBSN replied to Flare's topic in School

    Great job!!! That was lucky to have you there for
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm here in pink, sittin at the cool
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    Weird reasons to come to school nurse?

    GdBSN replied to Avill's topic in School

    Just had a student come in the clinic to see if I have duct tape (which I did). So I asked her in joking manner, "what made you think the nurse has duct tape?" Her reply, "nurses have and know...
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    PANDAS/PANS

    GdBSN replied to halohg's topic in School

    Very much so. I had a co-worker whose son had a sudden onset of tourettes like symptoms. Doctor swabbed his throat, came back positive, started a round of antibiotics for strep, and symptoms cleared...
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    PANDAS/PANS

    GdBSN replied to halohg's topic in School

    Great info, thanks for