GmaPearl BSN RN

GmaPearl BSN RN

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  1. Not Enough Backup-CPS?

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Yes nurses are mandated reporters, but so are these: Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect Home - Child Welfare Information Gateway · ƒ Social workers · ƒ...

  2. I need a better username!

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    Life learning is a Good thing! A wise grandmother used to tell me her goal was to learn at least one new thing every day. She lived till nearly 98 with all her marbles intact. Life learning is a...

  3. Not Enough Backup-CPS?

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Thank goodness for you SnowyJ. Brushing something under the rug because it might be uncomfortable for your school counselor is certainly not best practice for the kids. As mandated reporters it is...

  4. Why did you choose to become a Nurse?

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    Cherry

  5. Lice Check

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    You did your due diligence and in good faith sent the kid to class. That teacher needs to do her job and

  6. When to send a kid home for a rash?

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    In addition to Flare's questions, is the child on antibiotics? Has he/she been hot

  7. Live Lice Experiment, Game On

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    I might not be able to sleep tonight!

  8. Phantom boo boos

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to Buggus's topic in School

    If "the pain" comes on suddenly, I reassure them it will most likely leave just as suddenly as soon as they get back to class and down to

  9. Elementary, Middle or High School?

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to mc3's topic in School

    1st

  10. Do you disclose AN to coworkers

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Nope. I also do not post from work. Do read though when I get a spare minute and sometimes get goofy glances from office staff when laughter can not be contained

  11. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Mine are too! Can we go home

  12. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Don't ya just love dealing with crazy??? Happy Friday

  13. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Indeed there is. Finally got up the nerve to get my ears pierces some time in my 50's. Went to The Lucky Devil Piercing and Tattoo Parlor (in an interesting part of town) and a girl named Chuck did...

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

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to donna88's topic in School

    Sorry Far, I was distracted when typing last night. Love how you made lemonade out of my lemon :) (spiked with a little bourbon

  15. The Cool Kids

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to twss2323's topic in School

    Well, dang. You could always give it a good press and pose for another shot

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

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to donna88's topic in School

    Would hate to say anything um, unkind about a fellow RN, but in the case of your "boss", well, she is just nutzo! Best practice for all the students and staff in your district comes with open...

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

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to donna88's topic in School

    Welcome donna88! No wonder you are feeling anxious. Is your "boss" an RN? Is she "in charge" of all the school nurses? If a crisis drill is required by the district, they should have protocols for...

  18. Well...That was fun

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Welcome back, Sully. Enjoy your weekend!!! Know what you mean when the essential pens decide to walk

  19. Live Lice Experiment, Game On

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    I tape em to an index card along with a hair encrusted with a nit and give it to the host child's parent. "this is what needs to be removed" Love this job

  20. Live Lice Experiment, Game On

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    This almost makes me wish for an active case. I love me some good scientific data gathering

  21. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Kid: My arm hurts. Me: What were you doing when it started to hurt? Kid: Writing Me: Try printing. Yup, really said

  22. I got played by a kindergartner My

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Our mom also used the tooth in the glass of water plan (a Cheese Whiz jar, from back in the day when you could use em as juice glasses). We got a whole dime and the tooth fairy was always faithful....

  23. Dexcom

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    This is my 4th year with a student and his Dexcom. It is set to "alarm" (vibrate) at 100 low (he tanks fast) and 200 high. It has been very useful because child has had very little sense/sensation...

  24. Working in Private v. Public School

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to arnoldlayne's topic in School

    My first school nurse job was in a large private school. Meds were kept in an open drawer in the main office and dispensed by office staff. We did have orders and a check off sheet. I got them to...

  25. Ridiculous things. This is a new one one me.

    GmaPearl BSN RN replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Indeed, when a med is the silver bullet for a kid the results are dramatic. (conclusion due to personal observations over 25 years in the school nurse