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  1. ROLL CALL!!! School Nurses 2017/2018

    peacockblue replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Start back the 30th. Kids come back Tuesday after Labor Day. Year 14 of school nursing. Year 31 of nursing. Yes, we have PowerSchool. I really like the program. Seems like they add more to it each...

  2. Non potty trained students.

    peacockblue replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    Truly many of them don't seem like they care. I have been doing this gig for quite a few years and we get more each year that just come down and demand clean clothes then complain when we don't have...

  3. Being a PRN school nurse Or home health nurse

    peacockblue replied to Tashad's topic in School

    Look into what your area requires. Our subs only need an RN. We have 6 full time nurses in our district plus are allowed to bring in a sub to help us while we do screenings, and field trips so there...

  4. Teacher inservice

    peacockblue replied to Txschoolrn's topic in School

    I have never heard of a cart to make class visits. Is this a good thing or do you just spend your whole day running the halls? I would like to know more about

  5. Pet Peeve #34685

    peacockblue replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    We do the same thing with incoming kindergarteners, Flare. Our big problem is those that are already there. There is the additional Tdap and meningitis in middle school and starting this fall, our...

  6. How do your students address you?

    peacockblue replied to River Song, RN's topic in School

    I go by Mrs. Lastname but I am in the high school. Our elementary nurses go by Nurse Firstname. I also don't Loire being called "nurse" . The teachers are the worst at that and when they do it I just...

  7. Pet Peeve #34685

    peacockblue replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    That's my story with immunizations. Multiple letters, emails, phone calls, begging, pleading. Still incomplete immunizations. And admin won't let us exclude so I have many tha are incomplete. That's...

  8. Scrubs or Clothes?

    peacockblue replied to smudges.blips's topic in School

    I wear business casual. In my district it is a choice and different nurses wear different things. I like to dress like the rest of the

  9. School Nurse Athletic Assistance

    peacockblue replied to rachelRN21's topic in School

    We do not do games. Our athletic trainer does that. I would be concerned that was out of the scope of my

  10. How much $$$ ?

    peacockblue replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I get many requests to use a lint roller, from both students and staff. They also assume I stock duct tape, super glue, Tide to Go sticks, etc. They would treat me like the local convenience store if...

  11. Too young to do school nursing?

    peacockblue replied to grobertson10's topic in School

    Twenty years of hospital experience prior to becoming a school nurse. I won't repeat everything said above because it's all true. The 1:500 ratio is generous. The law in Pennsylvania is 1:1500 and...

  12. How much $$$ ?

    peacockblue replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    My school provides everything I NEED. If it is something I want- lint rollers, toothbrushes, deodorant, pretzels, clean underwear, etc, I either buy myself or make a plea to the teachers or community....

  13. Too young to do school nursing?

    peacockblue replied to grobertson10's topic in School

    No lunch break. Ever. I eat lunch with students in my office every day. Never bored either. Not the same stress as the hospital but stressful nonetheless. And the demeaning parents who call admin...

  14. Feeling conflicted

    peacockblue replied to sippee's topic in School

    Could you pick up a couple casual days in the hospital each month? Working both jobs at the same time might give you a better idea of what you want to do. As for me, 20 years in the hospital was...

  15. Health room aide

    peacockblue replied to AndyandBensmom's topic in School

    In my district in Pennsylvania, our "aides""are RN's, some of which actually have a CSN but are not employed as such. Pennsylvania requires 1CSN for every 1500 students so the schools fill in with...

  16. Lice policy?

    peacockblue replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    We have a strict no nit policy. The nurses have been providing evidence against this for years, but the school board won't budge. We do not send home letters, yet, but we are asked to every year and...

  17. Best end of year complaint

    peacockblue replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    It always suprises me when you guys say you don't send kids home. I send home EVERY kid that asks to go. If not, they call their parent and the parent calls the superintendent that I'm neglecting...

  18. Boosting Immune system

    peacockblue replied to WineRN's topic in School

    I drink Emergency-C every day during cold and flu season. I don't know if it really works or not, but I rarely get sick. My husband says I just have expensive

  19. Speaking of Vaccines...

    peacockblue replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    We only have a couple with no immunizations. Chiropractors kids. Have a handful that refuse to get the MMR. Because it "causes autism" Starting this year in my state they seen a second meningitis to...

  20. Fidget Spinners

    peacockblue replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Many of our kids have them. They 3-D print them in class then just have to add the bearing. I guess because it's a class project, it's ok. Earlier this year they were printing toy size tanks and...

  21. "the nurse"

    peacockblue replied to Flare's topic in School

    I hate being called "the nurse" or "nurse Peacock". I always reply with OK, Teacher Smith. They never get

  22. Lice Options

    peacockblue replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Has anyone used Vammouse lice treatment? We received samples and coupons. I have offered them to parents but am unable to recommend them as a good option because I have had no experience with this...

  23. Do you ever NOT give out ice packs?

    peacockblue replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    What Old Dude said. It's not worth being smeared on Facebook because you didn't give little darling an ice pack for an injury that happened 5 days ago on spring break. I used to fight that battle but...

  24. Glucometer preference?

    peacockblue replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    I like the disposable kind with the meter in the cap. That way, I can replace it every year. We would consider blood sugar testing invasive and would not test without a doctor order. If they are...

  25. Have you been given a raise every year?

    peacockblue replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I am in with the teachers contract. We have been on a pay freeze the last 2 years and are currently working without a contract as the school board wants us to continue without a raise and pay more for...