OyWithThePoodles RN

Med-surg, school nursing.

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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Today is jingle bell day. JINGLE. BELL. DAY. Lord, beer me strength. I am starting to twitch every time I hear a bell. Which ever teacher thought of this needs a good shin kick. I'm just waiting...
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    Struggling with poor pay and a love for School Nursing

    OyWithThePoodles replied to ANL6822's topic in School

    Why are you paid so much less? I would try to figure that out. Maybe you are entitled to a
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    Average salary

    OyWithThePoodles replied to RN100%'s topic in School

    Also, in our district getting your certification does not increase your pay. I
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    Average salary

    OyWithThePoodles replied to RN100%'s topic in School

    I am so jealous of your pay!!! Mine isn't even
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    It's ugly sweater day. I have an awesome shirt on with tinsel, ornaments, beads, lights... One of my diabetic kiddos said: I like you as a tree. You look good as a tree. Umm...
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    Average salary

    OyWithThePoodles replied to RN100%'s topic in School

    I make close to what a first year teacher makes in our area. But husband and I are both in the school system and "split" or insurance, which we pay peanuts for. So even though I only work 180 days a...
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    Christmas break, when do you start yours?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to mag426's topic in School

    Last day is the 19th and back Jan. 3rd. It flies by for
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Just checked a teacher. And had another teacher ask if she could send her scratchers. UGH. I had a funny this morning: Daily med kiddo comes in Kid: Do you get paid to work here? Me: Yep. Kid: How...
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Four lice checks before 7:30.
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Yes, I called mom and she was very excited. I offered to call her while he was still in my office but he was ready to get back to
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I've been working with a kinder to get him to pee in the potty instead of a pull-up. The bathroom caused an immense fear. This kid would hold it all day when admin told him he couldn't wear pull-ups,...
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    Vaping in School

    OyWithThePoodles replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    I rode with my dad to the doctor the other day and he started smoking in the car. I thought I was going to die. Then I felt I smelled like smoke the rest of the day. I HATE IT!! I feel so bad for...
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    Is it Break Yet?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Barb G would be
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    school health office records

    OyWithThePoodles replied to tdean13's topic in School

    We scan everything in electronically and it is uploaded to their record. We also have it saved electronically in a file that all the district nurses share. Then we
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Mr. Poodles is a teacher. He and a group of friends have an agreement that if a kid is overly obnoxious and they just need a break from them they will send them on a wild goose chase for a certain...
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    Medication Mishap

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I'm not caught up on all the comments yet and it may have been said but for those asking why she is posting here or why she is giving medicine if she isn't a nurse: in most schools, medication...
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    Fingers crossed

    OyWithThePoodles replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Goodness, hope all is
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    Medication Mishap

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Please know that we mean well. Luckily you do not have a license at stake, but that does not exempt you from lawsuits, which are very costly. I would look at maybe a doctors office, where there are...
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    Medication Mishap

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I would most definitely add that when you confronted the student, she said she took the medication inside the capsule and just threw the capsule away (I hope you checked the trash to verify) because...
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    Makes Me Sad...

    OyWithThePoodles replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Respectfully, I disagree. Schools are underfunded and nurses are underpaid and understaffed in schools. The likelihood of lice being transmitted in the school setting is very slim, therefore, this is...
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    Employee Health?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    I've done daily BP checks on preggos, or custodians with issues. Pain in my rear, but ya know. High BP's I usually recommend a dr. visit or call at the very least. I've sent a few out, one by...
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    Makes Me Sad...

    OyWithThePoodles replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    I had a kiddo with persistent lice. Staff had told me that the previous year dad had shaved her cute little head and she was beyond bullied for it. So when the dad picked her up and said he was...
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    Makes Me Sad...

    OyWithThePoodles replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Ugh, that is heart breaking. Especially at that age. Ugh. If mom only knew the damage she was
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    When to call and not call parents?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    I would talk to admin and let them know that you will call home for fevers, injuries, vomiting, lice, or multiple visits in one day. I would let them know that you feel if you had to call on every...
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    My dad died yesterday

    OyWithThePoodles replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    (((hugs))) I am so very sorry. Love and prayers,