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  1. First seizures at school

    I think nits uncommon to see the first seizure at school unless it's from head trauma which I saw once when 2 students collided min the hallway in 9th grade. Also it could be a brain tumor or heridary...
  2. Just one day

    If you're in elementary, that would be a miracle if it's not on a fun ice cream day or special program. (Past memories of PK and K lining up for lunch smiling walking and waving past my opened door...
  3. at my limit

    Why can't the para or aide be trained to change diapers? This district has a big shortage of help that is not safe for you. You may need to give them a timeframe of a demand in writing. Is a job...
  4. What do they call you?

    Nurse last name is the majority, the rest just say "the nurse
  5. A Letter to My High School Students

    I am seeing double visits in the HS compared to last year. We have half new teachers. 4-5 come back twice through a different period, we have 7. Thank God I don't have C. Drops it would be worse, they...
  6. Stranger in a strange land

    No, the veterans ones I knew, retired. The new ones are so frazzled that they have little time to be friendly other than with their mentors. They have so many meetings and programs to tend to. I guess...
  7. Daily kid count

    High school with 2 nurses, enrollment 1700 visits approx 45-50 meds with tube feedings, diabetics, adhd, caths approx
  8. Teacher in 911 call

    We try to be prepared for it all but sometimes we are found in a unknown situation. Friday, other RN left early in large high school. 2 hours later, teacher call on 2nd floor for student Emergency,...
  9. Teacher in 911 call

    Ok, here is what transpired the same day I came back to work on Monday. Called mom and it was a panic attack. I told the other coworker who urged me to tell the boss. Had a meeting with boss, me and...
  10. 2 Nurse stations

    Hi, All is well at my new H.S. I was just told that they want to move me to a separate upstairs far back area so the less than 2000 H.S. students areas are covered. I have been here 3 weeks, so it...
  11. Auvi-Q Recall

    Wow, didn't hear that yet. I had one out of 8 Epi pens! That's the pen that talks and is very
  12. Help with cover letter for first research job!

    Too lengthy imo. I think you need to just list the skills that qualify you for the
  13. I'm glad you're helping others see inside the picture. Hope you get something you're be happy with. Good
  14. I just left an elementary school this year and switched to a high school because I felt I too was getting older (57) and that it was too demanding. Well,...I feel much better with the bigger kids. I...
  15. PASSED NCLEX-RN in 265 Questions

    A lot has changed since I took the boards in 1984. I took it on paper and didn't finish it all, but one thing she mentioned that worked for me also, and that is....Studying and Lots of Praying and...
  16. 2 Nurses in one

    I just started as a RN at a high school with under 2000 and make the second RN. I feel the younger RN is too lenient/friendly with students which causes excess double volume of visitors and some lean...
  17. 2 Nurses in one

    I appreciate the comments to stay the ship. I did have a quick morning chat about hopefully not sounding overly harsh and she said something like you go girl we need that or to that effect. So maybe...
  18. Unlicensed Teacher Subs

    We have a problem at our district. We have no Nurse Subs implemented to cover nurses. The Health Coordinator never had a system and the nurses would just have a teacher sub put in the clinic with most...
  19. Show Me Your Clinic!

    I'm not sure what grade level you're in but so I'll cover all of them. Elementary- Pictures of children border from all cultures, bulletin board bright colors to match theme. One area could be girls...
  20. Resignation Notice

    Can you and how do you resign from your school district during the school year to go to another district? I was offered a secondary position and I currently work at an elementary school. I know I...
  21. Resignation Notice

    My Prin. signed the form and submitted it to HR. No dialogue, just sent his sec. in to get form signed and sent it back signed. (impersonal but it's been like that). So I'm good. My contract...
  22. Unlicensed Teacher Subs

    Thanks for all the comments, I actually thought the Nurse Sup had some responsibility in it but I guess the campus boss needs to say something. I guess times have changed with who is delegated for...
  23. A real Lunch Break!

    Do any of you get a REAL Lunch Break? I work at a 600 plus Elementary School and it is constantly busy. I have no set lunch and the office staff does not seem to care if I eat at my desk or not....
  24. How large is your school?

    I have 620 PK-5 and see an average of 33 daily including meds. Next year, PK is being moved out and so I will have 600
  25. Resume/Cover Letter Help

    Anything that ties working with kids and health problems of kids like asthma, diabetes, and injuries helps. Experience of caring for patients of high school age in NICU I would use the word students...