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vikivail26

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  1. Adderall tabs question

    vikivail26 replied to Cattz's topic in School

    It has to state on the medical authorization from the physician ok to be crushed. I had a student who hated swallowing pills. It was an issue every morning. I felt the parents should have not made...

  2. Warmer Weather and Outside Injuries !

    vikivail26 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    This is pet peeve of mine. The teachers socialize and don't watch the children. Most recess takes place during my lunch. I have to get up every 5 min and give out ice or band-aids. I could...

  3. Frequent Flyers and Calls to parents.

    vikivail26 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I call and let the parent know of the frequent visits. Then I ask is there any medical issues I need to be made aware of or if the child is complaining of the same symptoms at home. I sometimes...

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

    vikivail26 replied to donna88's topic in School

    I am sorry your boss was not willing to help. I work under an RN who would do anything to help me. It is hard to not have a fellow nurse on campus. Sometimes I need a 2nd opinion. Peer support is...

  5. Gave my first epi-pen yesterday...

    vikivail26 replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    We are not allowed to give any medication unless the student supplies medication and has an authorization from the doctor. I wish we could keep a few meds like that on hand for emergencies. You did...

  6. head injury

    vikivail26 replied to farmgoat's topic in School

    I only call if there is any swelling, redness, or bleeding. I usually call just avoid having a parent call back questioning why I did not call

  7. warm weather school nurse jobs??

    vikivail26 replied to me-rn's topic in School

    I live in Lakeland, Florida. I always see jobs posted for LPN's on the school district

  8. Any LPN school nurses?

    vikivail26 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    My district only hires LPN's for the school clinics. We work under RN's that work for the health

  9. UGH TEACHERS

    vikivail26 replied to mycsm's topic in School

    Sometimes I have teachers that do that. The office staff lets the teacher know that the check out is not excused. It is only excused I send them

  10. standing orders

    vikivail26 replied to kayakqueen's topic in School

    The only thing I can give my students is Bactine spray and Halls fruit breezers because there is no medication in it. I do use saline drops in their eyes. I am no allowed to use anything that has...

  11. Chiari malformation care plan

    vikivail26 replied to raidermom's topic in School

    I had a parent who made her own care plan. It explained her condition and when to call mom. She met with all the staff together who were involved with her care and gave everyone a

  12. "I feel like I'm gonna puke"

    vikivail26 replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I tell them to go in the bathroom and puke. Very rarely does it happen.

  13. Where are all of the holistic nurses?

    vikivail26 replied to PaleoNurse's topic in Holistic

    I love the oils to and I am getting into clean eating right now. I would love to hear more about your Holistic

  14. Where are all of the holistic nurses?

    vikivail26 replied to PaleoNurse's topic in Holistic

    I would love to learn more. Where did you go to

  15. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    vikivail26 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Although this was a legitimate reason to see the nurse, it still makes me laugh. I had a boy in kindergarten who pulled his jacket up over his head and zipped it. He got his top lip stuck in the...

  16. seasonal allergies

    vikivail26 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I have been seeing a lot of children with allergies these days in Florida. I use saline eye drops for there eyes and it helps. I will call parents to see if they bring meds and/or to let them know...

  17. nuero checks

    vikivail26 posted a topic in School

    Just wondering how you guys do neuro checks on students who have head injuries big or small. I also want to know how you document it. I work in an elementary school and some students will answer yes...

  18. nuero checks

    vikivail26 replied to vikivail26's topic in School

    Better safe than sorry. It is tough sometimes. Hopeful mom will have him cleared by a

  19. nuero checks

    vikivail26 replied to vikivail26's topic in School

    Thanks so much. Great

  20. Asthma treatment

    vikivail26 replied to Leegc's topic in School

    I love working by myself, but some days I wish I had another nurse to back me up. I have been an LPN for 11 years, but I have never work in an ER or critical care setting. I enjoyed reading some of...

  21. Faking dizziness

    vikivail26 replied to arlorenz27's topic in School

    The teacher should make him sit out of recess from now on. I am assuming it is not PE and playtime should be

  22. Year 1 as a School Nurse

    vikivail26 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Have you considered taking probiotics. They help boost your immune system if you take a good quality

  23. Oh. My. Goodness. Things. We. Just. Love.

    vikivail26 replied to mamahuff's topic in School

    It is funny how the teachers want your opinion and advice, but don't want to listen to anything you

  24. Will I get in trouble with the State Board of Nursing

    vikivail26 replied to aetienn6's topic in School

    I am so sorry you have having to deal with this. That is the one the thing I hate about school nursing is always living in fear each day that a parent will sue over something silly. I know...

  25. Ativan Administration at School

    vikivail26 replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    I work in FL. In my district every school has an LPN regardless of what meds need to be