Question, does anyone have protocols for what is considered high/low BP in the elementary and middle school child? I recently have had numerous students taken off ADHD meds by PCP due to elevated BP,...
So....this was the end of last year, but a 4th grade teacher sent me a kid with her school bag because the bag was full of roaches. This year I have had so many "facepalm" moments. I do have 2 that...
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Just wanted to update this thread. My middle school student was cleared by cardiology to resume ADHD meds. According to the mom, cardiologist was confused as to why stimulant meds had been held...
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I questioned this NP in the past and it did not turn out well. I think I will attempt to speak with the psychiatrist! Thanks! I too believe there is ego involved. There have been multiple instances...
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I too am skeptical!It's a NP that is doing this, but this NP does not manage the ADHD medications. My middle school student is adult size! He's bigger than
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I have not been asked to monitor these BPs, these kids are daily meds at school, which have been placed on hold by the MD due to BP. It is one particular PCP that is doing this, but it's concerning...
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If a student wanted to pray, then absolutely I would. I never hesitate to pray with my patients in the hospital setting. I firmly believe that my office is a safe space and tell my students the same...
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I have been several times and it's a great experience. Unfortunately, I will not be attending this year as my dear friend is getting married during that
I have NSO, is there a policy specific to school nursing? I have just continued my policy from when I was full time in the hospital. I still work PRN at the hospital
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Well, because I have a School Based Health Center, I am required to refer every student that has a consent form to be seen. BUT I am supposed to assess them first, which is frustrating because if a...
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I am currently dealing with this same problem, except I am in a middle school, 6th-8th with almost 900 students. I am only here 3 days a week, but see about 60+ daily. I have 14 daily meds also. My...
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UGHHHH...pet peeve of mine is ice on burns!!!! I want to send out a PSA next year that I do not give ice packs for burns!!!!! I have so many that come up for absolutely nothing. The "injuries"...
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You need to get access to LINKS. If you are in my area, I can put you in touch with my contact. I am always looking to reach out to other Louisiana nurses. You just missed our state conference, it...
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I am a Louisiana School Nurse also! Message me your email and I can walk you through the process of immunizations! I can also inform you of the state mandated screenings. We do not have a State...