GdBSN RN

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    New substitute school nurse

    GdBSN replied to AnaLisaM13's topic in School

    Welcome!!! Yes, I think it adds a lot of credibility to your application. Take any and all substitute positions you can. The hands on experience will help you with specific questions during the...
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    Go to the nurse.

    GdBSN replied to imaneedmycoffeefirst89's topic in School

    I need a band aide to cover my zit. Not just once, bur many requests. I guess it is the new fashion statement on my
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    Introduce myself

    GdBSN replied to WIpediNP's topic in School

    Welcome! Sounds like you have a wealth of knowledge to offer as a school nurse. Don't be discouraged. Sometimes hiring can be a long process. Not sure what part of the country you are in, but check...
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    I need your help ASAP please

    GdBSN replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    Congrats and welcome!!! No question is ever a stupid question, this board is an invaluable
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    I need your help ASAP please

    GdBSN replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    It could be very challenging...but the end result would be very rewarding. How has the school district completed the state mandated screenings before? Have they tracked compliance on immunizations?...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Wait for me...I'm heading to the cool
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    I need your help ASAP please

    GdBSN replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    Welcome!!! Starting at the smaller school can pose some challenges, but it can also be very rewarding. You can set up the office the way that you want to. Yes, there will be a learning curve, but you...
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    AAAAAGGHHH!

    GdBSN replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    After reading this post...I have that
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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 table...totally fetch in my hot pink
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    For those with T1D kids

    GdBSN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    When I completed my school nurse diabetes training, it was instructed that you prime with 2 units before each treatment. A few times, we did discover a bad needle that we would not have known of...
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    I just can't...

    GdBSN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Snotty noses that need to be blown. Please don't talk to me with a nose full of snot and keep sucking it in.
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    Athletic injuries

    GdBSN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I believe I saw something on the news recently, I think real news, that the area in the front of the skull on females is softer than it is on males, predisposing them to greater injury. The story went...
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    Athletic injuries

    GdBSN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Definitely concussions from all sports. I've had this discussion with our trainer: are concussions being better diagnosed or are they being over
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    ADHD meds and weight loss

    GdBSN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I have had the same situation as OD. I have a student who had lost 13lbs on XR ADD med. He went back to the standard dose of Ritalin, after breakfast and after lunch and has regained 5 lbs in one...
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    School Health Policies

    GdBSN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Yes, but I like to mention to parents that the information is in the handbook, that they signed and acknowledged that they
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    School Shootings

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I did this same thing. I put mine together for $25-30. The expensive item being the
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    When is your Spring Break & what are you doing?

    GdBSN replied to tining's topic in School

    Thank you!!! This all sounds so exciting, just can't
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    GdBSN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Sooooo sorry. Losing a pet is a very difficult experience. I hope knowing that Lola is no longer in pain provides you a little comfort. Hugs to you and your
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    When is your Spring Break & what are you doing?

    GdBSN replied to tining's topic in School

    Thanks to you and OD great
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    When is your Spring Break & what are you doing?

    GdBSN replied to tining's topic in School

    Spring break starts at 4:00pm today. Headed to Boston with my grown kids for a history vacation, Boston/Salem. Very excited. I have never traveled the East coast. Looking forward to eating a lot of...
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    The long, scenic route

    GdBSN replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! This is great news. Best of luck to
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    Do I stand a chance?

    GdBSN replied to Persephone Paige's topic in School

    That's great news. Best of luck to
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    IHPs

    GdBSN replied to Schoolnurse73's topic in School

    To help me figure out which students I do IHP's for: Do they have a medical dx and/or doctor's orders, and do I do something for them in the clinic? I don't write them for self-carry students. Most of...
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    HS student with odor, call nurse?

    GdBSN replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Down here in the hot, humid South, I wish students were required to shower. I have many hot, stinky kids coming through my clinic, and it's only
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    Parents keep medicating their febrile kids in the morning

    GdBSN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    ^^^ This ^^^ Orders can be written by a physician, with the diagnosis and accommodations that can be provided for the student. (ie...does not need to sent home unless fever >xxx, if student...