bluebonnetrn BSN, RN

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    Should Have Called 911

    bluebonnetrn replied to Sxhoolnurse1991's topic in School

    I have had EMS give the parent a choice on a 2nd grader with retractions and sats in the 80s without oxygen! Bologna! (Turned out to be a post-flu pneumonia) And another case with a 7th grader HR in...
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    What do you do when parents scream at you?

    bluebonnetrn replied to pineappleupsidedowncake's topic in School

    YES! - I had a nurse parent stand in my office and say to my face "oh, I should get a cake job like this" ? yes, she
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    Tired of being "the bad guy"...

    bluebonnetrn replied to caretakerofkids's topic in School

    For the most part my parents have been incredibly kind, understanding and grateful. They sometimes express frustration but it is clear that they are just venting and it's not directed at me. There...
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    Under the Influence Assessment

    bluebonnetrn replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I COMPLETELY AGREE! I am there to evaluate if they are stable or if they need medical attention. If they want proof of substance abuse they need to do lab testing. That said, our district makes us...
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    2020 small achievements

    bluebonnetrn replied to guest464345's topic in School

    NSV (non school victory) My hair mysteriously changed from straight to curly (yay hormones!) and I have been learning how to care for naturally curly hair. Big learning curve!! I am proud to...
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    How Are You Passing Time?

    bluebonnetrn replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    YUP! All of this. Before we had kids back in person I had some time to get my clinic super organized and take care of some cleaning/purging/organizing tasks that had been neglected. So that was...
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    Vague Absence Notes of illness

    bluebonnetrn replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

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    Vague Absence Notes of illness

    bluebonnetrn replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    Yes, I am also having to call and check on any student absence due to illness whether they are in person or virtual. Our kids can choose to do virtual even if they are an in-person student. I think...
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    IHCPs

    bluebonnetrn replied to kmazur15's topic in School

    We use our Dr's orders as the IHP. Asthma Action plan = care plan Food allergy action plan = care plan plan Seizure plan = care plan The only ones that I write up are the T1D kids and if...
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    We start on Monday - full in person

    bluebonnetrn replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    the wisdom that comes with
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    New RN who wants to skip the hospital.

    bluebonnetrn replied to alynn2018's topic in School

    I understand your anxiety. Your observations are spot on! However, school nursing is a very high level of autonomy. The normal, daily stuff you could learn and manage. But when the SHTF it's YOU and a...
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    What are you stocking up on?

    bluebonnetrn replied to cmh1118's topic in School

    YUP! At the end of February I had 2 N95 masks (one for me and one for my assistant) The next week our director asked for a supply count in the clinic and my masks were GONE. Someone did steal them...
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    Texas School Nurses + Covid-19

    bluebonnetrn replied to tining's topic in School

    Here is a great screening tool to share
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    Now that we are working from home . . .

    bluebonnetrn replied to tining's topic in School

    Just curious - what do your office hours consist of? Are you assessing students? Are you doing some teaching? Just talking and
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    Are you trained to check COVID-19 in staff?

    bluebonnetrn replied to guest83140's topic in School

    So - I really don't see how we need to be "trained" to screen people. We already do that. We already triage people. -"You're fine, go back to class" -"You should go home and let mom and dad take...
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    If your school is closed re COVID19, what is your role

    bluebonnetrn replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    We were on Spring break last week and today should've been our first day back. We are closed this week and they have not announced regarding next week (or after) that yet. Today they announced our big...
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    "Hypothetical" Situation

    bluebonnetrn replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    I was once asked by a parent to call EMS for a fractured finger. After I explained that the ambulance would bill the family and not the school it was agreed that it wasn't necessary. I did have to...
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    Stomach Pain for 3 Weeks

    bluebonnetrn replied to SandIsMyGlitterRN's topic in School

    I also really like what Dr. Hodges has to say on this topic. He is a pediatric urologist and got into this topic because he determined that most often the cause of bedwetting and daytime accidents was...
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    Stomach Pain for 3 Weeks

    bluebonnetrn replied to SandIsMyGlitterRN's topic in School

    I agree that the GI doc is the next stop. But you can have regular BMs and still be constipated. A look at the good ol' Bristol stool chart can help with that....
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    Diabetes Question

    bluebonnetrn replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    This is what I do: Calculate carb ratio just based on carbs Calculate correction dose based on BG level Add 2 numbers together then
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    Coronavirus concern for incoming student

    bluebonnetrn replied to NurseAlice's topic in School

    Declaring it a global health emergency is just about getting funding to deal with the
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    New Normal Temp

    bluebonnetrn replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    I hate this BS! I actually have a mom rushing to school to pick up her son with a temp of 98.6 because "that's a fever for him" nope
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    Reaching my breaking point with middle schoolers

    bluebonnetrn replied to nursex23's topic in School

    So true! Now....about that opioid epidemic
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    Presentation for area Pediatric Offices

    bluebonnetrn replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    I think this is a fabulous idea. I am also frustrated with pedi offices in the area. You know that these kids likely go to this school district so it saves everyone time if you can provide what the...
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    Reaching my breaking point with middle schoolers

    bluebonnetrn replied to nursex23's topic in School

    THIS Yes, this is why I have no problem being an ice pack nazi. I will gladly give an ice pack when it's warranted and I will withhold one when it isn't and gladly explain why. I think of this issue...