SnugglePuggle

SnugglePuggle MSN, RN

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  1. Sports clearances and clerical help

    SnugglePuggle replied to RNqueens's topic in School

    The Athletic Department at my school has their own secretary to handle the Physical Clearance forms. Thankfully I never see

  2. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    SnugglePuggle replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    While I do not live in the South, the Midwest is in the middle of a September heat wave. This year I advocated for allowing all students to have water bottles in class which was granted. Now there is...

  3. Crazy Parents

    SnugglePuggle replied to maryel's topic in School

    Actually, most of the time I am doing this for hard working parents to save them the trip. I see this as a way of advocating for my student. While many of my parents are on top of it and get the form...

  4. School Nurse Certification?

    SnugglePuggle replied to mom2knjj's topic in School

    I am not sure if certification is the same as licensure. However, I completed a School Nurse Licensure program here in Ohio which allowed me to get a Professional Pupil Services License - School...

  5. Creative Faker Excuses

    SnugglePuggle replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    LOL I do not think anything can grow in a hot dog....to many

  6. Crazy Parents

    SnugglePuggle replied to maryel's topic in School

    I have sent my district's School Medication Permit home with the student for the parent to fill out their portion and return. Once I get it back I FAX to the physician to complete their portion....

  7. Taking a lunch break

    SnugglePuggle replied to thelittlenurs's topic in School

    I gave up my lunch time this year. Rarely did I have a day where my lunch was not interrupted. Instead I leave at 2:30, 1/2 hour earlier than my normal work hours. Perfect timing for me as now I do...

  8. Drug Resistant Head Lice May Soon be Creeping into a School Near You!

    SnugglePuggle replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    Do not forget Manual Removal! All you need is a spray bottle of conditioner, a good nit comb, paper towels and a lot of patience! You Tube has some good videos demonstrating the

  9. Tactful way to address staff issue

    SnugglePuggle posted a topic in School

    Hello all! I was hoping to get some ideas on how to address an issue with some staff that I had this year. My clinic has 2 doors - one leading to the hallway and another leading to the administrative...

  10. Tactful way to address staff issue

    SnugglePuggle replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    Nope. There are also a handful of staff members who would rather use the clinic restroom than walk to the staff restroom - and my school of 600 is not very large! I close the hallway door before and...

  11. How many nurses to students ratio?

    SnugglePuggle replied to NurseLRW's topic in School

    I am an RN with 600 middle school students. The high school has 1 RN with 1400 students and I do not know how she does it

  12. Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    SnugglePuggle replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Last year I was in a Freshman only school. I had a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic less than 2 weeks prior to the last day of school! Even though the student was moving on I enjoyed the opportunity to...

  13. End of year meds?

    SnugglePuggle replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    That is what I was thinking. By putting meds into a student's hand you are making those meds more accessible to all the other students, creating a potentially unsafe environment. What if the student...

  14. Diabetic Supplies

    SnugglePuggle replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I know of a couple of schools in my district that use the Rubbermaids with drawers. I personally would not feel comfortable having diabetic supplies unlocked and out in the open. I have a few special...

  15. End of year meds?

    SnugglePuggle replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    I do not send medications home with my middle school students, with the exception of EpiPens and inhalers as long as the student has a self-carry permit. I send out letters to the parents 1 month in...

  16. I Got Head Lice

    SnugglePuggle replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    Just started watching Greys Anatomy from the beginning on NetFlix. I just started Season 3. I am so angry at Meredith for what she did to

  17. HPV Vaccine

    SnugglePuggle posted a topic in School

    Catching up on my CEUs, I just started a school nurse Module about HPV vaccine. How many of you educate about HPV vaccination to students and parents? Do you track HPV vaccination in your school?...

  18. Do you notice trends with your student visits?

    SnugglePuggle replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Today the specialty is: "I threw up a little in my

  19. Can someone explain to me....

    SnugglePuggle replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    WOWZER! Did you confiscate them? Seems like that borders child endangerment - Worse because she knew

  20. I Got Head Lice

    SnugglePuggle replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    I whip out the nit comb for a quick screen every time I notice my daughter scratching at her head. Problem is that she is an itchy kid and so she is always

  21. Do you notice trends with your student visits?

    SnugglePuggle replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    If I suspect a faker I explain to them that their symptoms are very, very serious and that they need to go to the hospital immediately and may need to have very expensive and time consuming tests -...

  22. I Got Head Lice

    SnugglePuggle replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    I got lice from my daughter a few months ago. I opted with chemical-free manual removal using a good nit comb and conditioning spray. It worked for both of us and my daughter had a major infestation....

  23. Happy school nurse's day!

    SnugglePuggle replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Wishing a Happy Nurse's Day for all the school nurses out there! Today is also officially recognized as National School Nurse Day by NASN! I was not expecting a thing as the week has been focused...

  24. Medication Disposal

    SnugglePuggle replied to denstar's topic in School

    After all, once a med expires it magically disappears into thin

  25. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    SnugglePuggle replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Student: My nose hurts Me: Well, that is an impressive pimple you have on there! Student: But, it hurts when I touch it. Me: Well, can you use some deductive reasoning to figure out a solution? (8th...