FloridaBeagle

FloridaBeagle

Peds, Neuro, Orthopedics

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  1. Why Aren't School Nurses Given Due Respect?

    FloridaBeagle replied to rkozowyk's topic in School

    Ditto. I love the relationships I build with the kiddos and their families. That's a rare thing in nursing, to have the same patients day in and day out for years. Maybe it's where I'm located, but I...

  2. dumb staff

    FloridaBeagle replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    My district was very clear when I was hired that we are there to treat the children only, and only care for adults in an emergency. I refer adults to the automatic blood pressure cuffs at

  3. Do you ever do nothing for your student?

    FloridaBeagle replied to pernella's topic in School

    As an ex-neuro/ortho post-op nurse I still freak out at the word "numb" because it was a major red flag in that line of nursing. On these kiddos I have flashbacks to those days and I always...

  4. Anyone leave over money/salary issue?

    FloridaBeagle replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    In Minnesota every district seems to do it differently, but in mine I'm on the teacher's scale too, but they account for my experience. I entered with 1 year+ 7 months of experience, and they rounded...

  5. I. CAN'T. DIAGNOSE.

    FloridaBeagle replied to WyVy's topic in School

    I have so many kids who come in the minute the doors open in the morning with some rash or other weirdness they want me to look at. I ask them if their parent saw it (ya know, since they've been here...

  6. Leaving school Nursing thoughts...

    FloridaBeagle replied to KSM-RN's topic in School

    Maybe you need a more high-needs school. I am challenged by my students. I have dozens of special education students that have seizures in school, students who need tube feedings, students with...

  7. "So we're doing a peanut butter tasting...

    FloridaBeagle posted a topic in School

    ...today with the whole grade level," says Ms. Teacher whom I've never met, but sends every hangnail to my office. I thought she was kidding. Then she said, "It's part of a math lesson on quality...

  8. Start your day with a good reaming out!

    FloridaBeagle replied to Flare's topic in School

    Thanks

  9. They are trying to send ME home!

    FloridaBeagle replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Where is this magical place with unlimited sick days? I'm packing my bags right

  10. Start your day with a good reaming out!

    FloridaBeagle replied to Flare's topic in School

    In my schools we send letters for every little thing. I'm new at school nursing. Can someone point me to some good data about why not to send letters? I agree that letters just makes parents...

  11. When do you give up?

    FloridaBeagle replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    3X. Most FF's come twice, rarely 3X. If I see a someone for the 3rd time, even with no signs or symptoms, usually I find out the next day that they have strep, the flu, or were in the ER for a 102...

  12. Please Advise! Interested in School Nursing

    FloridaBeagle replied to Ankh's topic in School

    I've felt the same way as RNUTS in past jobs. When you're stretched to the breaking point in a highly stressful, life-and-death job like floor nursing, it can make you hate the world and everyone in...

  13. If you are NOT allowed to dispense OTC meds

    FloridaBeagle replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    There's no way I'd have time for OTC meds without hiring more staff. I'm at schools with multiple special ed programs, so I have diabetics, tube feeds, ADHD meds etc. that eat up 2 hours of the 6 hour...

  14. New Head Lice Data - OldDude Institute for Head Lice Studies

    FloridaBeagle replied to OldDude's topic in School

    LOL! Does mom not have the google machine at

  15. Dear Teacher

    FloridaBeagle replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I make the kids wait. Unless it's asthma or some other emergency, their tummy ache will be there for me to deal with after I go. According to my contract I do get a prep time equal to that of...

  16. "You can always stop in to get a head start during the Summer. I'll be here".

    FloridaBeagle replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Like Flare said, it's because the teachers put in tons of unpaid overtime, so they think why not the nurses/health aides too? My response to that would be, "Do you have funding to pay me for the extra...

  17. Summer job: National parks?

    FloridaBeagle posted a topic in School

    Hey colleagues, Does anyone know if the national park service hires seasonal nurses for the summer? I've been looking on job boards, and I'm finding agency-type stuff, but I'm curious what other...

  18. Charter School Dilemma

    FloridaBeagle replied to NettieNurse's topic in School

    I forgot that one! Yeah, if my phone call doesn't work I ask the kids to text their parents my number and voila!!! Like magic. I think the schools have too many robocalls, causing parents to ignore...

  19. Unsolicited Advice..do you get this, too?

    FloridaBeagle replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Oh yeah. The smug teacher who tells me the student she sent down 3 times spiked a 103 fever overnight (even though I told the teacher multiple times she had a 98.8 temp for me and I can't demand a...

  20. New school nurse poll

    FloridaBeagle replied to SWimbish's topic in School

    Steri strips, neb tubing/masks/spacers for inhalers if you have young or cognitively disabled students, and a magic wand (in leu of the diagnostic capabliites everyone will expect you to

  21. Charter School Dilemma

    FloridaBeagle replied to NettieNurse's topic in School

    I've sent some kids back to class because no one will pick them up. They end up putting their head on their desk all day, or sleeping on the floor. We have lots of parents with no cars who depend on...

  22. How much orientation??

    FloridaBeagle replied to RNBSNon12/13/14's topic in School

    Lucky you. I'm about to book an appointment with a proctologist to remove this principal from up my

  23. No Respect

    FloridaBeagle replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    When I was a kid and my lips were chapped, they just stayed chapped until I got home. I was a tough kid! I'd also like to know specifics of what the teachers are asking for that seems...

  24. Admin insists kids sneeze on hands, not sleeves!

    FloridaBeagle replied to Dattebayo's topic in School

    My question to this brilliant principal would be where did she get her MD or RN

  25. Why Do Nurses Quit?

    FloridaBeagle replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Gotta admit I'm guilty of that. I never really wanted to do hospital nursing, but needed that magical "1+ year(s) of med-surg" experience to get a cushy-office/clinic type job (which I have now in...