guest83140

guest83140

Member

  • Content

    355

  • Visitors

    9,193

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    72

All Content by guest83140

  1. How many?

    guest83140 replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    So, how many campuses are you responsible for? Is there more than one nurse at your school or do you have an aide in the office? One campus, High School 2 Nurses, no aide for

  2. PreK Potty Problems!

    guest83140 posted a topic in School

    This is my first year at a Prek-5 school. I didn't know that many school daycares for preK have no rules regarding who is to call the parent and who is to change or help change the wet/soiled...

  3. Questions from staff: week 2 version

    guest83140 replied to guest464345's topic in School

    I think that is very rude and disrespectful. I would say, sign in or come back, please. Or would maybe follow up with an email either to specific people or if its a general problem to the whole staff...

  4. Freaking out

    guest83140 replied to Nursemomo3816's topic in School

    Hi, I think when we accept a job, whether, in the hospital or school district, we definitely have to think about our license and workload. I would speak my concerns and make my decision on safety...

  5. 40 Students per day... YIKES!!

    guest83140 replied to BooBooCrew's topic in School

    I have read so many good responses but wanted to add that I have worked elementary, middle school and high school. I saw the most in elementary and that's when I decided to go back to high school. In...

  6. Anoxic Brain Injury - Nurse Accused of Not Treating Asthma

    guest83140 replied to Katillac's topic in School

    Wow, so sad to hear this for all involved. I have truly never heard of an asthma death after the person seeking help but anything is possible. I know most cases like this get nurse or medical...

  7. Narcan- Do you stock it?

    guest83140 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    No, unfortunately, at my large high school here in Tx, we don't. We have the Epi-Pen and Stop-the-Bleed tourniquets. Since Narcan can't hurt someone who doesn't have opioids but can save lives for...

  8. How do you prepare/package meds for coverage staff?

    guest83140 replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Back about 4 years ago I worked for two small DAEP schools and the secretaries at each were already trained to give medications in the nurse's absence. I had a clear tote with a handle that was...

  9. Documenting in Skyward

    guest83140 replied to easttnnurse1's topic in School

    Yes, my school district uses skyward and have for many years. I saw this information on the web re: skyward compliance. "The relevant clause in FERPA permits school officials to access a student's...

  10. When Should I Retire? My Struggle

    guest83140 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been on this website since I lost my husband Jan '18. But I too have been thinking about retirement and I'm only 61, 62 in April. The sudden loss of my husband weakened me a little in my...

  11. HS student with odor, call nurse?

    guest83140 posted a topic in School

    Lol, I can chuckle now. But a teacher just called me to ask if I had something for a (regular) student in her class who has an odor. I don't have deodorant, nor mouthwash so I said I had nothing. She...

  12. High School Shooter Copy Cats?

    guest83140 posted a topic in School

    What is going on? The students here at the HS are always letting me in on the scoop. A girl said on Social Media 3 students threaten to shoot up the school yesterday and were arrested. Now today a...

  13. HS student with odor, call nurse?

    guest83140 replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Get this, the P.E. (gym class) no longer require or make students shower after running, sweating, etc. Wow. I guess I could pick up something but I remember the head nurse making the nurses list all...

  14. Broken leg/Ambulance

    guest83140 replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    My protocol book says, Call EMS, 911 if "1. the limb is deformed or bent in any unusual way 2. the skin is broken over the possible fracture site or 3. the bone is sticking through skin. (leave them...

  15. New to School Nursing- looking for tips & advice

    guest83140 replied to jifferte's topic in School

    Hello! I had 20 years prior to entering school nursing. Once you got the basic stuff (forms, protocols, staff rules, etc.). You get a running routine of daily stuff and what to do with PRN stuff that...

  16. Lost my husband on Holiday Break

    guest83140 posted a topic in School

    I haven't been on here in awhile. I and my husband, an educator was enjoying our school Holiday Break-Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and New Years. But then without warning, on January 7,...

  17. Lost my husband on Holiday Break

    guest83140 replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I really, really appreciate the virtual hugs and offers of prayers. I can't explain how I feel. The Principal did come speak/hug after several staff kept reminding him. It felt better to be...

  18. Lost my husband on Holiday Break

    guest83140 replied to guest83140's topic in School

    One son commutes from home to a nearby college working on his Masters and the other son is a Junior taking classes online. It is great that I am not home alone. I know some bigger districts do offer 3...

  19. Lost my husband on Holiday Break

    guest83140 replied to guest83140's topic in School

    No, this was very helpful. This gives me hope. I do have family and faith. I guess I had the grief and time off concerns. Thank

  20. When are you paid?

    guest83140 posted a topic in Camp

    So after (only one week), 200 Advils and cold medicine, and anything else you can name, they have it, 100 daily meds, a 100 headaches, 3 dozen cut toes and feet, a dozen sprains, a couple fevers, a...

  21. Can I Quit camp

    guest83140 posted a topic in Camp

    I got here yest. I was promised a Nurse Asst. She told me yest that she has other duties. I am the lone nurse in a one bedroom house, with 200 kids, 50 staff. I have 75 meds for am including staff who...

  22. Can I Quit camp

    guest83140 replied to guest83140's topic in Camp

    Smh means (shaking my head) in disbelief. I first told the aide who told a leader (asst lower director?) who convinced me to stay for the week. The bigwig hid until storm died, never mentioned but...

  23. Can I Quit camp

    guest83140 replied to guest83140's topic in Camp

    I am in the lower southern states and part of the compact states licensing. I appreciate the offer but I'm finished for the summer and probably done with camp nursing. I wish they would have been...

  24. What is your dream job?

    guest83140 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Part time youth and elderly volunteer for health counseling in a community based setting to pull other resources together for

  25. When are you paid?

    guest83140 replied to guest83140's topic in Camp

    I see many read but many to no one replies on this particular nurse group, lol. I still love you all! Goodbye camping! Back to the school nursing area :android:we support each other more! Have a...