SnugglePuggle

SnugglePuggle MSN, RN

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  1. Not Enough Backup-CPS?

    SnugglePuggle replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Actually every report to CPS does not result in an open case and an investigation. In my county only 20% of reports are actually investigated. Also, mandated reporters are considered professionals who...

  2. how to coordinate with students' providers outside of school

    SnugglePuggle replied to bay area FNP-to-be's topic in School

    Wow. I guess I am very lucky as that is not how my office staff or teachers operate. My attendance lady and I have a very open, 2 way line of communication with regards to medical excuses. What you...

  3. how to coordinate with students' providers outside of school

    SnugglePuggle replied to bay area FNP-to-be's topic in School

    I am going to assume that the nasty notes you are referring to are the ones a school sends to parent when the student has a certain number of UNEXCUSED absences. In my school district, students are...

  4. middle school/intermediate

    SnugglePuggle replied to txbootsy's topic in School

    I have 7th and 8th graders and I love this age group. This is a big transition for them as they begin to become more independent and responsible for their education. While they are still seeking...

  5. Parent Faked Order?

    SnugglePuggle replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    Heck, in my district I am not even permitted to give a cough drop without a Med Permit signed by a physician! My DD goes to private school and they do not even have a school nurse (they borrow the...

  6. Elementary, Middle or High School?

    SnugglePuggle replied to mc3's topic in School

    As a former sub I've had a taste of all grades, especially Elementary. However, I like working with my 7th and 8th graders

  7. casts, braces, pe restrictions

    SnugglePuggle replied to CampNurse10's topic in School

    Great point! My kids with PE restrictions still go to

  8. Advice please.....I have so much anxiety about this

    SnugglePuggle replied to donna88's topic in School

    Crisis planning aside, if I were in your situation, I would probably have more anxiety related to my bosses attitude. Seriously ?!? Discouraging, or even forbidding, you to consult with your fellow...

  9. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    SnugglePuggle replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Actually this is what happens when the kid or parent squeezes the back on too tight. Starter earrings sold by Claire's have backs that are designed to sit tightly on the very end of the post in a...

  10. Pledge of Allegiance?

    SnugglePuggle replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    No Pledge here but I am in Middle School so I do not know how common that is anyway. Once a week the Star Spangled Banner is played over the loudspeaker and everyone rises to face the

  11. Live Lice Experiment, Game On

    SnugglePuggle replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    Be sure to frame it with a nice

  12. Dress Codes for School

    SnugglePuggle replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Speaking of dress codes, there is NO dress code for staff at my school. I guess they expect that teachers should know how to dress professionally. Unfortunately this is not entirely the case. I have a...

  13. Your thoughts on ice....

    SnugglePuggle replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    LOL I use "Shake it Off" on my 7 year old all the time, accompanied by a quick hug, of course, because she is my baby. It works. The pain from the majority of boo-boos is short lived. I wonder how...

  14. Dress Codes for School

    SnugglePuggle replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I agree this is very true. And when parents come to meetings at school dressed in Jammie pants and slippers I can hardly blame the student. My perspective is is one of respect and creating an...

  15. Your thoughts on ice....

    SnugglePuggle replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    YES! Even at the Middle School level I have kids who cannot or will not self-sooth. Some of my kids have no tolerance for even the smallest amount of discomfort, or perhaps they just want the ice bag...

  16. Dress Codes for School

    SnugglePuggle replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I do see your argument in that young men need to be taught not to ogle. Honestly, I can see some of my male teachers in my school being distracted as well by a skimpily dressed 13 year old with the...

  17. Snow day! :) or :(

    SnugglePuggle replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Missed me here in Ohio Only 2 snow days this year....Grumble,

  18. Your thoughts on ice....

    SnugglePuggle replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    I am going to steal your

  19. Your thoughts on ice....

    SnugglePuggle replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    I only this year got my ice maker. Last year I used the gel packs which, like you said, need to be sanitized and often disappear. And they can get expensive! I was happy to get my ice maker; however,...

  20. Full moon

    SnugglePuggle replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Classic!

  21. tdap school requirements

    SnugglePuggle replied to cmtzrn's topic in School

    I am in a Middle School and deal with this frequently. The State of Ohio also requires 3 doses - at least 1 of those doses has to be Tdap. Generally the students coming from other countries get the...

  22. Help me please New substitute school nurse.

    SnugglePuggle replied to Yulie's topic in School

    This also gives you the opportunity to observe them. Give them a cracker and a cup of water and see if they keep it down. Are they bolting to the restroom? Looking a bit green and doing a lot of...

  23. Help me please New substitute school nurse.

    SnugglePuggle replied to Yulie's topic in School

    I agree with other posters that you have to be tough. I love the hard line because within a month or two of the start of school, I generally only see students who truly need my attention, with a few...

  24. Just shaking my head

    SnugglePuggle replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    It is ice week here. Teachers have been sending down all forms of discomfort for ice. Yesterday I got a kid with a broken

  25. CEU'S

    SnugglePuggle replied to jlha's topic in School

    I second NASN! I get most of my CEUs there. Last summer they offered a good 3 part series entitled "Mental Health Training Intervention for School Health Providers in Schools (MH-TIPS) worth a...