OyWithThePoodles RN

Med-surg, school nursing.

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    What's on your lunch menu?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Holy cow! Yeah, ours is high in carbs, but not that high. My t1d kiddos' parents don't want them going over 50g carbs. Sometimes that one entree, one side, and water. They should definitely offer low...
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    School Shootings

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    The Church shooting affected me. I haven't been to Church since because of the crippling anxiety it gives me. I should not let someone else have control over my life like that but I do. It took...
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    Random Questions?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    My kiddos have insulin pens, I listen for the "clicks" if that makes sense. I want them to know I trust them, and I am allowing them independence. I also make sure they say back to me how much insulin...
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Ahh, yes. The broken zipper. I believe there was a specific section on the NCLEX pertaining to
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    This is a new one

    OyWithThePoodles replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Just today I had another staff member make me aware of our very strict gluten free student who came to their house this weekend and ate not a drop of gluten-free food. But you can bet your sweet bippy...
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    Thanksgiving Break is Upon Us!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    We are out Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. I can't wait. I love Thanksgiving
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    "My chest hurts"

    OyWithThePoodles replied to great_lakes_expat's topic in School

    I had one "chest pain" who upon auscultation had an irregular rhythm. I asked if there was any problems with his hear that he knew of "Nope." So I call home and they let me know that they just dropped...
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    Panic Attacks During C-Section

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Barbaraleev's topic in Ob/Gyn

    During my second (of three) c-section right after my spinal I got the worst headache of my life. My head literally felt like it was going to explode. I looked at my doctor and calmly said "something...
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Oy with the poodles
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Say what?!?! Is it on the
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    School nurse VS school secretary

    OyWithThePoodles replied to NewgradZ's topic in School

    Admin please move to school nurse forum Newgrad, you need to come visit the school nurse forum, we are a blast! To answer your question, I would talk to your principal, let her know that as the...
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    ADHD meds in milk?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I would pour some in a cup. A.) They might not drink it all and B.) Drinking a lot of milk fast might make a bellyache. I don't pour a whole lot in the cup because I have found no matter how much I...
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    This is a new one

    OyWithThePoodles replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I would've said "No, that is exactly what I am trying to prevent by making sure all students are up to date and
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    ADHD meds in milk?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I still have anxiety about amoxicillin tabs. Every time I always ask Mr. Poodles if he remembers how to heimlich (how is that not recognized as a word??) I work myself up. Kudos to your
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    ADHD meds in milk?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I've given ADHD meds in milk that were in capsules and the child couldn't/wouldn't swallow. I would sprinkle them in milk with the md's
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    This is a new one

    OyWithThePoodles replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I never thought of it from this point-of-view, thanks for that. We also have to have a notarized form completed in order for parents to claim religious exemption, something new in place this year....
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Had an IA bring a kiddo up for a "bad rash" on his neck, and sides of cheeks. One look and I could tell it was from something. Handy Dandy wipe took the "rash" right away. I asked him what it was and...
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    It is working now!! During Christmas music season I listen to Pandora that way I can shuffle Christmas music and worship music. Somehow, my computer knows when it is the morning. In the mornings if I...
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Next time you need a pen or tape or staples go to her and ask if you can have
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Had a kid come in and say "I fell at recess and hit my back leg". I stood confused for a minute, because Monday and wanted so bad to say "As opposed to your front leg?" You aren't a horse, you don't...
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    HAPPY FRIDAY

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    I keep it up for the rest of the year after Christmas, at the end of the rhythm I make a little
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    HAPPY FRIDAY

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    Happy Birthday!!! And yes, TGIF!! Wine, I have my music on too! I put up lights and a tinsel ekg rhythm on my window. Love this time of
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    Just not for me, how to resign

    OyWithThePoodles replied to jbtota's topic in School

    OP have you talked to the nurse at the school with the more complex needs students? Maybe she is burnt out and needs a slower pace. Maybe she would be happy to "trade" schools. Just a
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    HUGE mistake

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    The reason this could be dangerous is because a lot of times these kiddos take the medicine several times a day. Pharmacy will fill the rx for how much total medicine they need all day, not just the...
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    Name Change

    OyWithThePoodles replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    It always throws me off when I see someone else with your avatar. I'm like "OD wouldn't say that!!" Then realize it isn't you. I want to tell them that that is YOUR avatar, back