RatherBHiking BSN, RN

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    salt water and baking soda

    RatherBHiking replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    We can't pass out cough drops without a dr order which is fine with me. I'm in elementary so it would be a choking hazard plus I know I'd see a ton of kids asking for them. We can't give out candy in...
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    How often did YOU see the school nurse?

    RatherBHiking replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    I loved my school nurse. I wanted to be just like her when I grew up! She knew me by name if that tells you
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    Parents are abusing my sign-out book

    RatherBHiking replied to Buggus's topic in School

    I can relate! It hasn't gotten to the point where they are showing up before school but I've had a few (usually those with attendance issues) that parents send so I can send them home later. They say...
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    Bad Attitude.....need support

    RatherBHiking replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Have you ever read "A Long Way from Henry Street" put out by MacGill? It's a collection of stories written by school nurses for school nurses. You can get them on Amazon dirt cheap. Every time I read...
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    Hygiene advice

    RatherBHiking posted a topic in School

    We've had a couple students at our school that have had odor issues for the past several years. Each year the teachers ask me to talk to them. It never helps. I've talked to the parents and the kids...
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    New grad school nurse

    RatherBHiking replied to Determined621's topic in School

    We've had ICU and ER nurses say school nursing is the hardest job they've ever done and almost all the new school nurses say it's much harder than they ever expected. We've had some leave realizing...
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    Returning pants

    RatherBHiking replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    Wow-parents who provide extra clothes when asked and actually answer their phone?! What a luxury! That rarely happens in my
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    Vent about teachers (as much as I love them)

    RatherBHiking replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    It's not because you don't have kids, it's because you're a new nurse to that school and they don't trust you yet. We've all went through it whether we have kids or not. It's probably worse because...
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    Returning pants

    RatherBHiking replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    I rarely get clothes back even with the note I send home. Most of our kids need the extra pants or the parent just doesn't care abt returning them etc. Thankfully we have a couple local churches that...
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    Incidental sexism

    RatherBHiking replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I also prefer to speak to the mom if possible. Only because the mom's seem to be more in tune to their child. I have to spell everything out with the dads more. Mom's will say ok I'll pick them up,...
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    "Will You Call This Parent?"

    RatherBHiking replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I also get asked to make calls all the time. However with things like tics, hand in pants, etc I'm asked to observe it first so I can tell the parents. What do I say to that? I had a teacher upset a...
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    Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    RatherBHiking replied to RNsch00lnurs3's topic in School

    What about incentives like getting to go home 15 min early one day if they either donate money to breast cancer awareness or show proof of a mammogram in the past year or have an appt to get one? That...
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    Food Allergies on the Rise

    RatherBHiking replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    We educate staff on anaphylactic reactions and symptoms and how/when to use epi pens. We notify teachers which students they are working with have an allergy. We ask classrooms to not have that...
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    Insulin administration

    RatherBHiking replied to T-Bird78's topic in School

    It's a state law where I work-no one but an RN can administer insulin in the school system. I know other state's school systems can use trained aides. Depends on state
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    Murphy's Laws of Nursing | Life of a Nurse

    RatherBHiking replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Nursing Humor

    I just posted this somewhere else but when a teacher sends a student down and says they think they are sick because they "aren't acting like themselves" (as I roll my eyes internally) and they check...
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    First year as a school nurse....feeling disrespected as the only nurse in the building.

    RatherBHiking replied to Skips's topic in School

    I also agree it takes time for them to trust you and your decisions. I also agree teachers are very afraid of parents and lawsuits over things that would not even hold up in court! Anyway, I find it...
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    worried about student

    RatherBHiking replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I've learned two major things being a school nurse. Always trust your gut and always err on the side of caution. Sounds like you did both so good job. It's not our job to diagnose. It's our job to...
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    Need advice

    RatherBHiking replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    I think the teacher has a right to know if a student has a health issue and if they come in frequently. Why shouldn't they? They're working directly with that child and need to know what to expect and...
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    Vision/Hearing Screenings

    RatherBHiking replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Some ideas: Could you set up screenings in another part of the building so you could announce in the morning no nurse in her office from 8-10? I've found if I leave my office I do better. Do you...
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    Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

    RatherBHiking replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    I was one that hated the OR! I thought I would like it and I did learn a lot but I don't ever want to work in one again. Yes the nurse does a lot of gofer type things but the pressure is on that nurse...
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    Should I give up scrubs?

    RatherBHiking posted a topic in School

    I love wearing scrubs because I look like a nurse, they're comfortable, I can wear tennis shoes (I have feet and back issues so dress shoes kill me), and I don't worry about getting anything on them....
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    Falsified Immunization Record

    RatherBHiking replied to OldDude's topic in School

    In the state where I work we also have a state immunization system where most of the doctors are good about keeping it updated. We also require the doctor's immunization record-the little card they...
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    3rd Grader Pooping Pants to go Home

    RatherBHiking replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    Any excessive accidents of any kind I always refer for a medical evaluation first to rule out any medical issues. I also think it's helpful to use a medical exam to determine if any type of abuse is...
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    Should I give up scrubs?

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    I'm wearing my scrubs proudly every
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    should i take this school nurse job?

    RatherBHiking replied to demaret's topic in School

    Congrats! You'll do fine I'm sure. It's a whole different world. I hope you like it!