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  1. When is your spring break?

    SchoolNursey replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Our spring break is March 25th - April 3rd. Our last day of school is May 23rd for students and May 24th for staff. Of course, school usually starts the 2nd week of August for students around the...

  2. Malingering Monday

    SchoolNursey replied to Flare's topic in School

    Ugghhh! Exactly! If you forgot your inhaler at home, maybe you should have mentioned that BEFORE P.E.??? Especially since no one has a car to bring it to school!!!!! Common

  3. student feels warm....

    SchoolNursey replied to txbootsy's topic in School

    How about "I'm hot, I think I have a fever".

  4. Your thoughts on ice....

    SchoolNursey replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    I too am very stingy with ice. I don't have an ice maker and I am tired of doing incident reports on "injuries" that are exaggerated because someone wants ice. If there is no swelling, redness,...

  5. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    SchoolNursey replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Middle School student (FF always has drama) came in, chief complaint, "the nerves in my right leg are shot." Me: please explain further Student: my nerves are shot, fried, done Me: why exactly do...

  6. Malingering Monday

    SchoolNursey replied to Flare's topic in School

    I really hate pacer days! Had one today myself. I got tired of explaining that it is normal for your heart to beat fast, get out of breath and sweat when you are running really fast.

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

    SchoolNursey replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Great summary of school nursing in a

  8. Vision Screenings

    SchoolNursey replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    If they fail a screening with glasses on, first I make sure they are glasses for near sightedness. I have had students confused on when they should be wearing glasses. If they tell me they just got...

  9. Medical marijuana in schools

    SchoolNursey replied to SiwanRN's topic in School

    We (in my state) are not allowed to administer anything that isn't FDA approved. I am sure that trial drugs fall under a different category. As for Louisiana, as of this time we can not administer...

  10. Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    SchoolNursey replied to mc3's topic in School

    Once it has happened a few times I go to my supervisor and then involve

  11. Making a clinic presentation for elementary clinic

    SchoolNursey replied to Buggus's topic in School

    I use the words "missing instructional time" or "losing instructional minutes". I also tell the teachers that when a student is doing poorly in school, often the committee that reviews them will ask...

  12. Making a clinic presentation for elementary clinic

    SchoolNursey replied to Buggus's topic in School

    I would love to see your presentation! Would you

  13. School based health center

    SchoolNursey posted a topic in School

    Hello everyone. Long time lurker here. I have a question for my fellow school nurses. How many of you have School based health centers on your school campus? What are your thoughts on them? We...

  14. School based health center

    SchoolNursey replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

    I will definitely update as I learn more. I have learned that in many places, these clinics are contracting with school boards and getting rid of the school nurses. Before anyone attacks me for...

  15. School based health center

    SchoolNursey replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

    Thanks everyone for your responses! I am currently doing a lot of research on these clinics in an effort to learn more. And as far as referring to Obamacare vs Affordable Care Act, whatever you...

  16. School based health center

    SchoolNursey replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

    At my school, they accept only what the insurance pays. My district also bills medicaid for nursing services at school. One concern is double billing. If a student sees me and then goes to the...

  17. School based health center

    SchoolNursey replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

    Exactly, they are money makers for the cooperation. I may be wrong, but from what I understand, there was also something in Obama care that funded these

  18. School based health center

    SchoolNursey replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

    It's an independent clinic that serves students. They usually have a NP, social worker, sometimes a dentist. They are usually owned by a parent company. The ones I have researched are for profit...

  19. How many students do you treat on a regular day?

    SchoolNursey replied to Bevp's topic in School

    I have 2 schools, upper Elementary (3-5) approximately 240 students, 9 daily meds, plus 15 - 20 illness visits a day (I am there 2 days a week) Middle School (6-8) approximately 850+ students, 10...

  20. School Nurse Lifehacks!

    SchoolNursey replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I love all of these

  21. NASN CONFERENCE 2016, anyone attending?

    SchoolNursey replied to Bevp's topic in School

    You are correct, NASN 2017 is in San Diego. There is a 50/50 chance that I will be attending NASN 2016. I have been the past 2 years, so it depends on whether or not any of my other coworkers wish to...

  22. How often did YOU see the school nurse?

    SchoolNursey replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    Me too! I was there constantly, but never on Friday because then I was stuck inside all weekend. My school nurse is now my boss.

  23. Louisiana School Nurses?

    SchoolNursey posted a topic in School

    Are there any Louisiana School Nurses in here besides me? I am just wondering. I am looking for ways to meet other school nurses from my state. I don't know many outside of my district. :)...

  24. Louisiana School Nurses?

    SchoolNursey replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

    :) in louisiana school nurses aren't an essential in many districts. I want to change

  25. where are you from

    SchoolNursey posted a topic in School

    Hi! I just joined last night and really enjoyed reading the threads! I have a few questions. Where is everyone from? I am fro. Louisiana, work in the public school system. Are you a member of...