SnugglePuggle

SnugglePuggle MSN, RN

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  1. Free CEUs

    SnugglePuggle posted a topic in School

    It is beginning to slow down in my clinic and I am hoping to get some CEUs wrapped up for next license renewal. I've done all the free ones on NASN website. Any other suggestions for interesting and...

  2. Paper Records - What must be retained?

    SnugglePuggle posted a topic in School

    Does anyone have any information or guidance on continuing to maintain paper records? I work in a large district that is moving further towards a truly paperless system. The question has been raised...

  3. Paper Records - What must be retained?

    SnugglePuggle replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    I did contact the Ohio Department of Education and they were not really helpful. I was told that maintaining and retaining student health records is governed by the district, and there are no state...

  4. Your thoughts on ice....

    SnugglePuggle posted a topic in School

    I work in a Middle School and get multiple requests for ice daily for a myriad of reasons. They seem to view ice as the cure all for bumps, bruises, aches, twisted limbs, jammed fingers, smashed...

  5. YOUR Childhood School Nurse memories

    SnugglePuggle replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I saw the school nurse exactly 3 times. 1st grade - I woke up with pox. My Mom sent me to school anyway and told me to go to the school nurse because she thought I might have Chicken Pox. I did. 2nd...

  6. Common words use by school nurse

    SnugglePuggle replied to babyjoyce's topic in School

    "What can I do for you?" "Why did you not eat anything for breakfast?" "Did something happen today that upset you?" "Welcome to womanhood" "Unfortunately, my x-ray vision is out for

  7. Heartbreaking. What would you have done?

    SnugglePuggle posted a topic in School

    Surveillance video was released today involving an attack on an 8 year old who committed suicide 2 days later. The Mother is accusing the school of not telling her what really happened as caught on...

  8. Heartbreaking. What would you have done?

    SnugglePuggle replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    Looking at the video, I believe that the nurse was called to the scene. (she looks to be wearing red scrub pants). I don't believe that she knew that the boy was down for so long and who knows what...

  9. School nurse spots leukemia in a pupil

    SnugglePuggle replied to Emergent's topic in School

    Nope ! I thought that

  10. Blindsided by a colleague.

    SnugglePuggle replied to tch1920's topic in School

    Perhaps the student flat out lied to her about what happened or what was said during his visit. I once had a Mom who became very upset with me because her middle school daughter told her that I...

  11. school nurse certification vs licensure

    SnugglePuggle replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    In Ohio School Nurse Licensure is obtained through the Ohio Department of Education. It is a 5 year Professional Pupil Services License. To be eligible, one must complete an approved School Nurse...

  12. So now what?

    SnugglePuggle replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Is it possible that they did not even check her near vision? In my state near vision screening is not required so most schools do not do it. In my district we only to Far Vision screening. Not sure...

  13. If a child is removed from the home, do you get informed?

    SnugglePuggle replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    A couple years ago I had an ill student who needed to go home so I called his Mom "Kendra". Imagine my embarrassment when "Kendra" had to correct me by saying that her name has legally been changed to...

  14. C'Mon Now!

    SnugglePuggle replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I had a young lady announce to me that she had to go home because she had a "female accident". She did not seem particularly happy when I offered her a pair of brand new panties. I became suspicious...

  15. Off topic: 8 year old found out Santa doesn't exist

    SnugglePuggle replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Even when I stopped believing in flying reindeer and Santa going down the chimney, I still believed in Santa. All the gifts were just delivered by Santa's helpers in large semi trucks! I still...

  16. EPIC FAIL

    SnugglePuggle replied to girlmom's topic in School

    Stick around on this forum and you will learn about many of the odd things we as School Nurses encounter! Check out my post under "Most off the wall

  17. Things that make me grumpy

    SnugglePuggle replied to Flare's topic in School

    Kids that come to me after lunch complaining about a terrible belly ache that they have had ALL DAY LONG. Their lunch of choice - Beefy nachos, french fries, chocolate chip cookies and chocolate milk....

  18. Most off the wall complaint

    SnugglePuggle replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I had a student come in freaking out that the palms of her hands were "turning blue". I suggested that she wash her new denim jeans before wearing

  19. Things that make me grumpy

    SnugglePuggle replied to Flare's topic in School

    All the time! I have middle school kids and they need to advocate for themselves. I usually just fold my hands, put a big goofy smile on my face and stare at

  20. Vision and hearing middle school

    SnugglePuggle replied to Kerber's topic in School

    I set a day, get a sub for the clinic and pull my 7th graders out of Social Studies. I warn the teachers well in advance of screening date. Thankfully, I only have to do vision screening on my 7th...

  21. Is this normal or okay??

    SnugglePuggle replied to BabyFood26's topic in School

    You are lucky your school even has a School Nurse. Many public schools in Ohio have "School Health Aides" who have no nursing degree. Aides go through a short training program and with that they...

  22. Any issues with students and epipen cost?

    SnugglePuggle replied to Flare's topic in School

    I have half the number of EpiPens that I had last year, and the number of students with severe allergies has not gone down. Last year my district obtained stock EpiPens for every building. This...

  23. Student Nursing the Nurse

    SnugglePuggle posted a topic in School

    Just had to share.... I have an 8th grade student scheduled to take his ADHD medication at 11am every day. He has not quite gotten into his routine and often forgets. I was unusually slammed most of...

  24. A Letter to My High School Students

    SnugglePuggle replied to Avill's topic in School

    My first year here I stocked my clinic with Nutrigrain bars and granola bars for hungry kids, out of my own pocket. Big mistake. Once word good out I became a regular stop for many students. Now I...

  25. Immunizations

    SnugglePuggle replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Some states, including my own, have a state-wide immunization database that is accessible by healthcare professionals, including school nurses. At the beginning of the year, I was able to find Tdap...