OldDude

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    Staff Hysteria

    OldDude replied to Ashizzle's topic in School

    And...I'm glad you stop in. I enjoy your comments and
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    Does it get better?

    OldDude replied to Txschoolrn's topic in School

    First and foremost...with 1200 students from Kinder to 12 grade on one campus you will "always" be busy and dealing with issues covering both ends of the rainbow. One thing you always know is...you...
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    Staff Hysteria

    OldDude replied to Ashizzle's topic in School

    This made me LOL!! Hey, if she doesn't like the pillows maybe you could get a football helmet from the coach and have it handy to slip on when a seizure is imminent? I'm really sorry you are stuck in...
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    Migraine Action Plan

    OldDude replied to theredhen's topic in School

    That's the key...OTC medicine. The substance can't be sold as medicine unless the FDA says its a medicine; hence essential oils and similar substances used for alternative therapies are not
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    Next steps in nursing career after BSN

    OldDude replied to Meerkats's topic in School

    All excellent advise. The main thing that makes a successful school nurse is the desire and ability to work alone. Make all the decisions independently, be a self starter, problem solver, self...
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    Migraine Action Plan

    OldDude replied to theredhen's topic in School

    Not no...but HELL no. Don't even go there!! As the others have said...only FDA approved medication and proven comfort measures. Welcome to the farm! Keep us informed how this
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    Just a question on diabetic kid

    OldDude replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    I'm ok with this but I would require an email, text message, or some other written record of the parent's instruction regarding giving more insulin than ordered on the
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    Just a question on diabetic kid

    OldDude replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    I would follow the MD order. If mom wanted to give more than the max dose she would have to do
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    Horrible day! Need reassuring!

    OldDude replied to scuba nurse's topic in School

    Typically school nurses work alone. We delegate needs to others in accordance to the scenario but in this case the principal "intervened" without invitation and mucked everything
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    Need Advice Plz Help!

    OldDude replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    So what are they going to do if they get a notice? Ask the doctor to prescribe antibiotics because their kid might catch something? Keep their kid home until they get a note that your school is...
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    I did something wrong. Help!

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Until they bring you the cardboard box to clean out your desk don't worry about it. Remember, you are not a "School Nurse" and can't practice independently. Everything you do or don't do is with the...
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    I did something wrong. Help!

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    HaHa...good one, dream on!! Forget about
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    I did something wrong. Help!

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    This is a state reportable disease. Mumps must be reported within one day. Readmission criteria is 5 days from the onset of the swelling. Was this part of the training you were provided by your...
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    Staff Hysteria

    OldDude replied to Ashizzle's topic in School

    Ditto, ditto, ditto...I'm pretty sure there is an attention seeking element to this
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    Long term Sub Nurse

    OldDude replied to catlovernurse_x's topic in School

    In Texas you have to be certified by the state to perform vision/hearing/acanthosis screenings. If that applies in your state and you're not certified, it's a mute point. In other words, if you're...
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    Restroom Visits

    OldDude replied to SchoolNurse2017's topic in School

    My opinion is, in the name of assessment," you can, since they are reporting a sign which could indicate an illness; all in your job
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    I did something wrong. Help!

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    A letter from
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    Do most school nurses carry their own professional liability policy?

    OldDude replied to Txschoolrn's topic in School

    I would recommend it. Your district will defend you if it's in their best interest. I recommend insurance that would cover you if you have to defend yourself from some accusation associated with your...
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    Horrible day! Need reassuring!

    OldDude replied to scuba nurse's topic in School

    One of those days in school nursing where lady luck poops right down your shirt collar. You did nothing wrong. No one suffered anything really bad. It was all emotion and you were the only constant of...
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    Another Bad Day

    OldDude replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    God! Give them the strength to make it through
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    What are you seeing in your office?

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Same stuff as always. The season is upon
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    Need Advice Plz Help!

    OldDude replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    I tell anybody that asks "Is there something going around?" that yes, every day in an elementary school of 700, there are kids with fever, kids vomiting, kids with diarrhea, kids with strep, pinkeye,...
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    Joining the group!

    OldDude replied to plainfieldguy's topic in School

    New blood in the house!!!
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    Joining the group!

    OldDude replied to plainfieldguy's topic in School

    That's a long drive!! Welcome! Just kidding about the long
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    Kid with diabetes - need the hive mind

    OldDude replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    But...he is still missing school when he's in school and there is no incentive to change if everything continues status quo. I can't imagine his diabetes doctor is OK with this; missing class and lack...