bluebonnetrn BSN, RN

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    What if I'm the Bully?

    bluebonnetrn replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I think that your article is good and a fantastic launching point to discuss some topics that the constant discussion of bullying has avoided or missed. I agree with others here that the specific...
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    C'Mon Now!

    bluebonnetrn replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    5th grader had something spilled on his shoe. "they told me to go to the nurse" So I told him to use a wet paper towel and wipe it off. So glad I went to nursing school so I could come up with...
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    C'Mon Now!

    bluebonnetrn replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    My kiddos get dropped off in a Lexus and then come to the clinic for a bandaid because "we don't have bandaids at
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    C'Mon Now!

    bluebonnetrn replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    My favorites are the ones who slide an inhaler in a kid's backpack because "They might need it at school" No paperwork No label Never talked to the nurse Oh - and the inhaler has been expired for 2...
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    That's not a bad nurse

    bluebonnetrn replied to stephen1219's topic in General Nursing

    Besides the fact that these kinds of comments are fueled by social media, I think this is just indicative of the general public's level of ignorance regarding the knowledge and skill set required to...
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    C'Mon Now!

    bluebonnetrn replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I had this exact scenario happen to me - except they WERE fake. The kid said they were real, he said he didn't have the key. It took me about 5 seconds to look at them, determine they were fake and...
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    Would you have called?

    bluebonnetrn posted a topic in School

    Third grader has c/o earache which started less than 1 hour previously, afebrile, no crying or apparent distress and bilateral tympanic membranes are pearly gray. Tympanic membrane on side that is...
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    Would you have called?

    bluebonnetrn replied to bluebonnetrn's topic in School

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    Would you have called?

    bluebonnetrn replied to bluebonnetrn's topic in School

    Yes, it bounced back. It wasn't late in the day, she wasn't crying or even perturbed, I told her to wait a little while and come back to the clinic if needed and if it was still hurting tonight to let...
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    Emergent Situation Gone Wrong. Ideas?

    bluebonnetrn replied to Tencat25's topic in School

    I tried to get that going at my school and nobody was
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    Emergent Situation Gone Wrong. Ideas?

    bluebonnetrn replied to Tencat25's topic in School

    Yikes! Sorry that happened but we all know that is exactly the big WHAT IF and the main reason we are all here. (Even though we all really know it's about mounds of paperwork ) I think you having...
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    C'Mon Now!

    bluebonnetrn replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Isn't that a description of Mary
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    Got scolded by parent today

    bluebonnetrn replied to Amethya's topic in School

    gotcha....
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    Got scolded by parent today

    bluebonnetrn replied to Amethya's topic in School

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    Elementary v. Middle School

    bluebonnetrn posted a topic in School

    So I have been in an elementary for 3 years and was just approached about a possible move to a middle school. Give me the pros and cons of both! Overall I like elementary. I have established some good...
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    Proposed Texas Legislation - Dumb or Dumber?

    bluebonnetrn replied to OldDude's topic in School

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    So over the hygeine talk

    bluebonnetrn replied to ana010's topic in School

    Yes, that is somewhat of the issue here. We are not a title I school. We do have a few kids here and there that may qualify but the majority here are very affluent. Not only that, but they are, how...
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    So over the hygeine talk

    bluebonnetrn replied to ana010's topic in School

    So... in a somewhat related question.... How exactly do you handle this talk? I just had a teacher send a kid to me by saying "the nurse asked to see you". Actually I did not and on top of that had no...
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    C'Mon Now!

    bluebonnetrn replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    LOL!!!!!
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    C'Mon Now!

    bluebonnetrn replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Student came down to the clinic with this story: "My teacher lets us brush her hair and it was my turn and while I was brushing her hair the brush fell down and hit me on the nose" And the nurse lets...
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    Things that make me grumpy

    bluebonnetrn replied to Flare's topic in School

    Yes, yes, yes to all of the above! And this one just came in: Nurse pass reads "Mouth hurts really bad. Dad is dentist - he said they couldn't do anything" Student tells us that her father who is a...
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    Beginning of Year Checklist

    bluebonnetrn replied to BlondieRN0531's topic in School

    These are specific to our protocols and forms but here ya go: Seizures:Health record, allergies, current med list, date of last seizure, med orders, meds, seizure action plan (a specific form),...
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    If you could speak your mind...

    bluebonnetrn replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a 90 something y.o. pt with alzheimers who had broken a hip. She was not A/O at all and not even verbal but her daughter insisted on replacing the very large, heavy and cumbersome immobilizer...
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    Beginning of Year Checklist

    bluebonnetrn replied to BlondieRN0531's topic in School

    Perfect!! That helps a lot then. So to just elaborate a little on the above: Make sure you are very familiar with the protocols. Do you have action plans for seizures, anaphylaxis, asthma attacks,...
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    Beginning of Year Checklist

    bluebonnetrn replied to BlondieRN0531's topic in School

    Welcome! Does your school district have a well organized health services department with forms, policies and procedures and record keeping etc.? Or is it all up to you? I would LOVE it if parents of...