OyWithThePoodles RN

Med-surg, school nursing.

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    Returning to school after devastating Camp Fire

    OyWithThePoodles replied to naveiak's topic in School

    ((((HUGS)))) Goodness, I agree with the above posters, especially OD when he said that if it has the rx label, you know they need it, parent brings it in pretty much means they are giving permission....
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    Diastat on field trips

    OyWithThePoodles replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    We have no nurse subs. Boo. We also can delegate Diastat to
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I may or may not grab the heating pad and sit on it when I am freezing in my
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    Privacy in school nurse's office

    OyWithThePoodles replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in School

    When I check a child for lice I close the door and draw the blinds, I know how kids and even parents can spread
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    Seeing Red

    OyWithThePoodles replied to UrbanHealthRN's topic in School

    I agree with OD for the most part. BUT, kids can go downhill fast. I would let them know that if I am not in the building and I say call a parent, CALL THE PARENT. It's okay to let the parent know...
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    A single case in the grade. Good grief. I don't even do whole class checks. I would consider it if there were maybe three kiddos in the class with lice. But one case the the whole grade. I ain't doin'...
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Have a kid with asthma, has an inhaler at home but mom refuses to bring it in. So I call her every time he comes up. Her solution: Give him a piece of ice. He just got too hot. C'mon
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    Parent rights to school medical records?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to naveiak's topic in School

    My diabetic orders actually have written on them from the doctor to send them logs every x amount of
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    I would really love....

    OyWithThePoodles replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I had a student who received NO vaccinations and had the appropriate forms completed. Then I see one lone Td. Accompanied with the Td paperwork was a discharge paper form saying the student had been...
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    This gave me a good little
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    just curious

    OyWithThePoodles replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    I am here for our Back To School Bash. I typically don't stay for the staff meeting unless I am specifically asked to as the information doesn't really pertain to me and the nurses have their own...
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    Why do teachers

    OyWithThePoodles replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Deleted mean comment and will instead use a Mean Girl comment. She doesn't even go
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    Stomach pain-not hunger

    OyWithThePoodles replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    Assess. Palpate to make sure there is no guarding or rebound tenderness. Ask if they are nauseated. When was their last bm? If it wasn't that morning (or you think they are lying when they said they...
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Conversation between kiddos (who happen to be cousins) Boy 1: It's easier for me to get sick because I had my appendix out Boy 2: Well, one of my organs died. My pancreas. I don't make any insulin Boy...
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    Funny Ranting

    OyWithThePoodles replied to mariarico's topic in School

    "Want me to cut it off?" "Did you tell anyone at home (about ailment)?" "Try to go poop." "Flush the toilet." "Wash your hands." "Dry your hands." "Walking
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    Anyone Else have to Sub in classrooms??

    OyWithThePoodles replied to rnknsn's topic in School

    In our district it is illegal to be in the classroom in charge of students if you are not certified, this includes subs. I can't even watch a classroom for a teacher while they use the restroom. They...
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    Return to school after vomiting

    OyWithThePoodles replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    We have no fever/vomit/diarrhea free policy. Drives me
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    Question re: bed bugs, etc

    OyWithThePoodles replied to AMcCallRN's topic in School

    My kids look like they have an infestation. So much so that I make them wear leggings out lol. Mosquitos flock to them... and me. Hubs was out on the porch for 10 minutes the other day and saw not one...
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I let a kiddo play my phone while cathing them. Is it bad that I was cringing as I heard her losing my mahjong game? I mean, c'mon now, I worked super hard to get to that level,
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    2018 Lice

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Maybe let mom know, if you already haven't, that combing through your own hair with that teeny tiny lice comb is near impossible and that she, the parent, will have to do it. I'm not a fan for...
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    Staff that gets injured on the job.

    OyWithThePoodles replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    I will check staff out, but it usually ends in "I would go have it checked out if you are concerned". Of course if it happened on school property they have to fill out a staff incident report. Either...
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Conversation this morning: Kid: (to another kid) What are you in for? Me: Johnny, we don't ask people that. Kid: Oh yeah, sorry. This isn't jail after all. Made me laugh considering in the first hour...
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    Ugh- helicopter/tiger mom!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to nmr79's topic in School

    Maybe have a sit down with mom, let her express her concerns. Gently ask her why she would rather come to dose her child (it honestly may be just a security blanket for her). Suggest goals working...
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    Student Body Odor

    OyWithThePoodles replied to AzElemNurse's topic in School

    I have this issue with a student, everything smells because they have so many animals at home. He will come in my bathroom in the mornings and wash off, brush teeth, and put on deodorant. If you have...
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Wouldn't want those precious snowflakes to