OldDude replied to Butterfly_Effect's topic in School
Totally agree with everything above. A successful school nurse is an independent problem solver and self starter; someone who thrives on the autonomy of, as I've said before, there are only 3 of us...
The Diabetes Care Plan ordered by the MD is a good framework for when things go as predicted. I've found that you always run into something weird that requires a decision. That's when a collaborative...
Fortunately, Texas took head lice OFF the list of things for which a child should be excluded from school. My only role in head lice now is to provide education about treatment, prevention, etc. Head...
When I have a student visit more than 3 to 4 times a week, that qualifies them to be in the "Platinum Club." The first thing I do once they attain this highest level of frequent flying status is call...
OldDude replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency
I completely understand and relate to what you're saying and there are "events" I wish I could rewind and play over differently. We are held to a standard of unattainable perfection while the people...
OK, I've related to everything you guys have mentioned and here's one I bet you can relate to too/also :). I've identified a condition I call "post emesis paralysis." This is a position a student...
Like AdobeRN said, like so many things in nursing - your judgement is what you utilize. The only time a setup is wrong is when it doesn't work!! I think most of us use what would be considered an...
kenderella89 nailed it.....I replaced a school nurse who retired after 26 or 27 years - I don't remember exactly. The first week I was there a teacher occupied my door and said she did not agree with...
Inhalers are not locked. Epi-pens are not locked but I keep a plastic seal, which can be easily broken by hand (like the one on a fire extinguisher), on the latch to identify if the cabinet has been...
"She needs medical attention beyond what can be done at school..." That statement tells you what you need to keep reminding yourself of. You can only do what you can do within your scope of practice....
This is straight out of our school policy..."Any food items brought to school to be eaten in the classroom must be store-bought and sealed in the original packaging with the ingredients clearly...
If you don't need the benefits, I think 35/hr is a decent salary. If that student population appeals to you and if your child care cost wouldn't eat up your salary I would suggest you give it a try....
I truly admire your enthusiasm. I try to avoid open houses at all costs but I believe if you greet the parents all decked out in your Sunday dress nurse suit and stethosocope around your neck you'll...
I know states are different but, as referenced by NutmeggeRN, here in Texas it is referred to as the "snapshot" date and only the students who are active on that day are
"I feel like back then I had so much more going on..." You had a goal set, a purpose, and you arrived at it 3 years ago. What is your goal now? What do you have "going on" now in addition to going to...
Look at a school clinic as a mini ER. Your imagination can't conceive of what you'll deal with, especially with kids. In my clinic I have 3 people I can consult with; ME, MYSELF, and I...so to say...
Everybody has an opinion, of course, and mine is unless your aspiring for some administrative, teaching, or NP position outside of the school setting all that stuff isn't worth the investment versus...