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  1. Sending Home Any Covid Sx?

    nursetlm replied to schoolnurse1118's topic in School

    Agreed- will be difficult at

  2. When is everyone *supposed* to go back?

    nursetlm replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Staff go back mid-August and the students start the 31st. Parents can choose between online, In person full time or homeschooling. Will wear masks when 6 foot spacing isn’t possible or when they are...

  3. S/s x 3, 4, 7 days??

    nursetlm replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    Ask them if they've told their parent- offer Tylenol or

  4. Nurse Go Bag

    nursetlm replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    How can I get a stop the bleed

  5. Really Sick

    nursetlm replied to Kooky Korky's topic in School

    Not really- I get the yearly cold sometimes, lost my voice a couple of times. However last October I got fifth's disease which was fun! It's awful as an adult. Thankfully I've never had Influenza...

  6. What do you do?

    nursetlm replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    My principal would then be calling the parent to advise that it needed to be brought

  7. How do you deal with 5th disease and rashes at your school?

    nursetlm replied to NurseAlice's topic in School

    As I cannot diagnose- any rash must be sent home until the rash is gone- or a doctor's note stating child can be at school. We've had so many cases of this as well as strep. (Presenting with rash...

  8. Flu is CRAZY

    nursetlm replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School

    No big flu outbreak yet- but tons of strep and fifth's disease-which I caught in October! No fun as an

  9. Letter to teachers re: cleaning classroom

    nursetlm posted a topic in School

    We have been hit hard with strep, fifth's disease etc already this year- and I was wanting to send out a friendly reminder to teachers regarding their role in keeping their classroom countertops and...

  10. Panic Attacks

    nursetlm replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    That must be exhausting. I work in an elementary school and don't see too many panic attacks- but we had one child I recall a few years ago whose psychiatrist gave me and our counselor a care plan...

  11. LPN to RN worth it?

    nursetlm replied to Schoolnurselpn's topic in School

    I'm sure glad I

  12. Why so long

    nursetlm replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School

    We've had to send our LO out to homes a few times a year- usually the parent is home- playing video games, etc.... I had one mom tell me - "I was having me time." It can be

  13. PreK Potty Problems!

    nursetlm replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I am K-3 and If I don't have any extra clothes for them to borrow- I will call a parent to bring up a change of clothing for them. It is not necessary for them to come into my office and be exposed...

  14. Head lice

    nursetlm replied to RNKT's topic in School

    We do not send home letters or so whole classroom checks. (Thank

  15. 1 wk into School Nursing ready to quit!! Is this normal?

    nursetlm replied to StressedRN76's topic in School

    Oh heck no! I remember wanting to quit my first few years. LOL I'm starting my fifth year and it's getting a ton better now! Hang in

  16. Early Flu?

    nursetlm replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    None here in my area of South Dakota that I've heard of- but we've had soooo many cases of

  17. L&D to school nurse?

    nursetlm replied to htown's topic in School

    I had several years experience as an LPN in OB/ Mother baby/ peds etc....Then got my RN when I was 42 and worked in family practice/ WIC office for a couple of years before becoming a school nurse. I...

  18. 40 Students per day... YIKES!!

    nursetlm replied to BooBooCrew's topic in School

    Guidelines for Nurse’s Office Reasonable Expectations for Self-Care in Classroom: As the new school year begins, it is a good time to educate the students as to when it is appropriate to come to the...

  19. 40 Students per day... YIKES!!

    nursetlm replied to BooBooCrew's topic in School

    Would you like me to post the nurse guidelines for office visits that I give to my

  20. Calling parents

    nursetlm replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    Oh heck no!! I work k-3 and I only call for pertinent issues. I would be calling 20 parents a day alone for scrapes to elbows and knees. You need to fight

  21. Stocking OTC meds at elementary school level

    nursetlm posted a topic in School

    Taking a poll here- How many of you do NOT keep a stock of OTC meds for students? I ASSumed all schools did, but I'm noticing some do not- they have the parents bring in a supply if needed. We have...

  22. Bed bug bites vs flea

    nursetlm replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    No, I don't have to distinguish (the doctor can : - )) I don't exclude for either- unless a bug is crawling on their person or personal

  23. Rashes

    nursetlm replied to moreoreo's topic in School

    We exclude for undiagnosed rashes (that appear to be beyond a simple contact irritation.) Usually I call the parent right away and they already know and "forgot" to tell me or send a note

  24. Average salary

    nursetlm replied to RN100%'s topic in School

    I only make 23.75 an hour- not on the teacher's scale at all. No option to be paid year round. : -

  25. Fingers crossed

    nursetlm replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Good thoughts sent. I sometimes see rainbow colored zig-zags with my occular