OyWithThePoodles RN

Med-surg, school nursing.

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    Sent kid home with a fever of 103 yesterday

    OyWithThePoodles replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    It's amazing what some people use the ER for. I think to myself "If they had $150 co-pay like I did, they wouldn't be so quick to go!" My kids have gone to the ER twice, one with a concussion and the...
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    Sent kid home with a fever of 103 yesterday

    OyWithThePoodles replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    That is almost concerning. My cousin was diagnosed with a brain tumor when he was 5. First symptom was a headache. Unfortunately he died at
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    dumb staff

    OyWithThePoodles replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    That and when it is very clear that I am TRYING for the eighth time today to finish my lunch and you walk in, take a seat, and start talking about some non-important medical event that happened to you...
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    Please take care of your little one rant

    OyWithThePoodles replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Because we all know adult albuterol doses are the same as kids. Wow.
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    Doctor's notes

    OyWithThePoodles replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    Yes! We have a form that has to be filled out by the doctor after EVERY absence over 10 medical absences. For your parents who run the kid to the doctor just for the note. There is a space that says...
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    Common words use by school nurse

    OyWithThePoodles replied to babyjoyce's topic in School

    "Mind yer
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    dumb staff

    OyWithThePoodles replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    I wish that would work for me. I do have an automatic. When I use it, they say "Oh, that's probably not right, can you check it with that other one to make sure?" Ugh. Guess what...always within a...
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    Common words use by school nurse

    OyWithThePoodles replied to babyjoyce's topic in School

    "No redness, swelling, bruising noted at this time, ROM wnl" is one that I use a lot. "Pupils equal and reactive, no dizziness or nausea reported at this
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    Sunscreen in School?

    OyWithThePoodles posted a topic in School

    I just head on KLOVE that some states are allowing sunscreen to be used in school without a doctors note. I work in a school that allows NOTHING without a note. We have no standing orders. I am one...
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    Common words use by school nurse

    OyWithThePoodles replied to babyjoyce's topic in School

    "I think we should cut it off." "Ugh...You're killing me, smalls!" "FLUSH THE TOILET!" I don't think these are the things you were looking for, but ya
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    Common words use by school nurse

    OyWithThePoodles replied to babyjoyce's topic in School

    Yup. And I know most people hate it... But I say awesome WAY too much working with
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    dumb staff

    OyWithThePoodles replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    I have one that her doctor told her she needed to come in to their office once a week for BP checks r/t a recent MI. She tells the doc "nah, I have a school nurse, she can do it and I'll just call...
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    Common words use by school nurse

    OyWithThePoodles replied to babyjoyce's topic in School

    Abrasion. I actually quoted a kid and charted that he "bonked" his
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    Best end of year complaint

    OyWithThePoodles replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    At 2:15 (school dismisses at 2:25) *Student running into my office in a panic* Kid: Mrs. Sully!!! I need an ice pack!!!! Me: For....? Kid: I burned my finger this morning straightening my hair!!...
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    Sent kid home with a fever of 103 yesterday

    OyWithThePoodles replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Yep. Me too. When I first started I was telling everyone that they had to be fever free. My attendance secretary told me that it wasn't in the policy. So I called the boss lady and she said it wasn't....
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    Sent kid home with a fever of 103 yesterday

    OyWithThePoodles replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    In our district it's not actually in the policy to be fever free for 24 hours. I actually had an argument with a teacher who is an EMT. She has been telling parents of kids (who she checks the temp...
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    Sunscreen in School?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I wasn't offended. I avoid chapstick (other than my Avon because all others cause the reaction) and sunscreen to my face and I don't have reactions. But thank you for providing the
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    Sunscreen in School?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Okay, well whatever it is, sunscreen, chapsticks, lips swell and get tingly.
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    Advice Needed

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Tencat12's topic in School

    I'm sorry this happened and I am glad the student is getting help. I would let them know, probably in my resignation letter that the lack of communication is the reason why you are leaving. I would...
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    Sunscreen in School?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I would definitely allow a parent to apply. And even a child with parent's permission, my concern is not having the doctors note. And students who would wipe some on another kiddo. Some parents are...
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    Religious accommodation means no Saturdays....ever?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to momto6msn's topic in General Nursing

    I can see where it would be frustrating having a co-worker off every Saturday while you pick up the slack, or work more than your required weekend days. But if management allowed this, then there...
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    Is It a Full Moon?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Tencat12's topic in School

    YES!!! This madness. At one point I had THREE staff members in my office for blood pressure checks. I think I am going to suggest to my boss lady that we have access to chart health visits on staff...
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    Patients Say the Darnedest Things

    OyWithThePoodles replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    First grade Diabetic kiddo in my office waiting for glucose to come up. Me: "Ugh, Johnny my chair keeps going down on it's own!!!" Johnny: Doesn't even look up from iPad, shrugs and says "Maybe...
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    It reminded me of this. (I hope the link works, I'm proxy'd so I can't tell if it
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    Testing Week

    OyWithThePoodles posted a topic in School

    It is testing week here. Lord help me. Beer me strength. The kids keep coming. I have admin calling home to every child that is absent asking why they aren't at school. Even going so far as to drive...