BeckyESRN

BeckyESRN

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  1. Older Littles

    BeckyESRN replied to FreckledCoffeeRN's topic in School

    Therapeutically stale saltines can help too. If vomiting isn't witnessed, it didn't

  2. Sitter Roles Defined

    BeckyESRN replied to chanprit's topic in General Nursing

    Our sitters were always PCAs, usually the supervisor would assign sitter based on which PCA had most seniority and rotate from there. The other PCA or nurse would cover breaks, but we never had more...

  3. Parents with poor compliance/lack of follow-up

    BeckyESRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    After I saw your post about this earlier, I used this when talking to a mom about why it would be beneficial to have an inhaler at school for her child's poorly controlled asthma. It worked! Inhaler...

  4. Designated Days

    BeckyESRN replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    Yep! After 2 years of trying and doctor's appointments, I called to schedule a fertility treatment and realized that I was 10days late! I'm due May 28th, which is perfect timing for end of the year!...

  5. Parents with poor compliance/lack of follow-up

    BeckyESRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Jedrnurse-right?! I got back 10 medication forms that were just signed-no med, no info, no doctor signature, no student name-just a parent signature. As far as stock epi-pens, I don't volunteer that...

  6. Designated Days

    BeckyESRN replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    Lol, well I can't have any alcohol for the next 8 months, so I'll just have to take your word on

  7. Accidents/Change of clothes

    BeckyESRN replied to nyy2's topic in School

    That Arizona law is terrifying! I was reading about it a few days ago. Basically the law no longer accounts for intent, if you touch a child's genitals-in any way, for any reason-, you can be

  8. Designated Days

    BeckyESRN replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I would think National Taco Day and National Tequila Day would be a better combination. And now I really want

  9. Tell us about your school

    BeckyESRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Public school- I'm in 1 of 2 elementary schools in the district. I have around 400 students K-5. A lot of very upper middle class and a lot of free and reduced lunch kiddos too- a pretty even mix. A...

  10. Accidents/Change of clothes

    BeckyESRN replied to nyy2's topic in School

    That teacher needs to back off. Nobody has ever died from going commando, plenty of people are without undies by choice on a daily

  11. Ugh...the price of Epi pens! WWYD

    BeckyESRN replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    Mylan's website also has a coupon which may reduce your copay, but this depends on the type of insurance. Some of my families have had $0 copay with their

  12. Student with Forced Intercourse Report

    BeckyESRN replied to amleah10's topic in School

    This student just reported a rape. CPS needs to be called. You and the assistant principal are mandated reporters; you have to make the

  13. This friday is dragging......

    BeckyESRN replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Ugh! the dreaded fitness test! I wish I could schedule a sub for that

  14. 1:1 School Nursing Questions

    BeckyESRN replied to newgradrn2016's topic in School

    Maybe the home health section would have more insight. Most of us are the nurse for the whole building or district, not 1:1. The only time I've ever had a student with a 1:1 nurse, they were through...

  15. A first grader just brought the following for lunch

    BeckyESRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I once a kinder come to my office in the morning to eat his breakfast: Mt. Dew giant pixie stick snickers bar No way kiddo, here's a granola bar, a cheese stick, and a

  16. Is this normal or okay??

    BeckyESRN replied to BabyFood26's topic in School

    Lots of schools operate without a school nurse on a daily basis. Some districts employe one nurse for several school, others use a part time nurse who may be there a few hours a day 3 or so days a...

  17. How do you feel about going on field trips?

    BeckyESRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    We are required to provided the same nursing care available in school for every field trip. I have sub go, unless it's my daughter's class'

  18. This friday is dragging......

    BeckyESRN replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Been an interesting day so far! But this weekend should be stress-free; my daughter has cheer Saturday, then doing some Halloween decorating, not much else

  19. C'Mon Now!

    BeckyESRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Obviously, stickers are toxic! That's why the doctor's offices give them out after a visit, to keep kids sick. Stickers cause cavities too, that's why the dentists give them out. Major conspiracies...

  20. Sometimes more teachers than kids come to see me

    BeckyESRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Luckily, mine just ask which cabinet the IBU or tums are

  21. Everyone Super Busy ??

    BeckyESRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    My office has been crazy busy, mostly with completely ridiculous stuff. Such as, 11 kids from 4th grade because they were coughing, not sick, not feeling yucky, just coughing and annoying the teacher....

  22. Anyone familiar with Western Governor's U?

    BeckyESRN replied to BellaCat's topic in Western Governors University

    Help is always available when needed, which is really nice. The cost is sooo much better than any other program that he looked into. And they work really hard to make sure you are getting the proper...

  23. Anyone familiar with Western Governor's U?

    BeckyESRN replied to BellaCat's topic in Western Governors University

    My husband is working on his MSN through WGU. He loves it! He has recommended it everyone! They offer tons of support, you have a program mentor and each class has a mentor that you can contact...

  24. Calling report to the floor.

    BeckyESRN replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Omg,

  25. Student Growth Objectives

    BeckyESRN replied to Stitchy's mom's topic in School

    Thankfully, I have never heard of such a