GmaPearl BSN RN

This is a link to information from the school's website explaining the situation. https://kurosems.seattleschools.org/news/aki-kurose-immunization-records-update/

Kids on the spectrum often share certain traits, but they are very distinct individuals. Their teachers are your best partner as they do know them best and their unique needs. Always ask the child before you touch them or try to apply ice or a band...

Join NASN and your state's school nursing association. Hopefully there are other school nurses in your district who will guide and support you. Best wishes!

If I were a pregnant new grad interested in school nursing, I would seek a job at a pediatric clinic. You would get a feel for working with kids, developmental milestones, immunization requirements and all under the care of those with experience. B...

You might find the answer on a student nurse group. This group is School Nurses. You might consider this amazing job after you graduate and get some clinical experience!

In WA, we usually go through the 2nd or 3rd week of June. Gov. and Sup of Pub Instruction declared today: no more in class instruction until next school year. Our district closest to the first cluster in the nursing facility closed March 4.

I estimated washing my hands at least 60 times a day. Between seeing kids, taking a temp, before pouring meds, after using any door knob... and this was long before any of the current viral stuff.

Dear Stressed, I am so sorry your introduction to school nursing has been such a disaster. I would suggest you try subbing for awhile with different age groups and see if you find this unique job a good fit. There are toxic admins in schools as wel...

Bring her some roses!

Seems like this is a valuable, potentially life saving skill worth teaching.

No use of heat in the last 20 years. Ice cubes in a plastic bag only.

One time had a very immature 3rd grader diagnosed mid-year. Mom announced her plan to spend the first month with him at school. It took her 2 days to see that we had it. Communication, education and reassurance were the keys. Every situations is ...

I'll keep you in my prayers!

Proctor and Gamble is always changing. https://www.pgschoolprograms.com The samples change slightly from year to year.

Gerry Brooks (an actual elementary school principal) has an excellent video that touches on, among other things to reduce stress, essential oils in the classroom. Please enjoy! ?

Insect bites get baking soda paste (made fresh for each case), cover with a bandaid and admonishment not to scratch. More generalized itchiness gets ice bag and again "don't scratch it".

Sounds like a wonderful opportunity!!!

WA State is up to 51 cases now. Center is in a hot bed area of anti-vaxers... go figure.

Loving this thread! Had a crusty old custodian whose cure for head lice was: Pour some kerosine on the head, light it on fire, then when the lice run for their lives, you stab em with an ice pick. I loved that dear old man :)

My daughters qualified for free school lunch courtesy of my school nurse salary. Now grown with children of their own they have both thanked me for "working to be with them".

If you can, pull a report from the offending teacher's class that shows the frequency of health room visits and time spent out of class. Present this to the teacher and if this does not help the situation, give a copy to admin. I think you can be m...

After having seen some pretty horrific reactions to topical antibiotics, no way would I use them on a child (even with a blanket order). Same goes for topical steroids.

My 25year old crutches have been used one time... as props in a school play. I would agree that loaning them to a student could become a huge liability. No stock antibacterial ointments or cough drops. If a finger or toe appears infected, I call th...

I communicate with parents, get documentation from the HCP of the child's condition / need for home instruction, then turn it into SPED department and keep my building admin informed.

The 22nd for me too. It can not come soon enough!!!