BeckyESRN

BeckyESRN

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  1. C'Mon Now!

    BeckyESRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    This is my life. I had to tell a 2nd grader that I no longer put in earrings. I've seen her at least once a day, but usually 2-3 times because she keeps taking out her earrings. 19 days of school, 39+...

  2. C'Mon Now!

    BeckyESRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Voicemail from 0750 (school starts at 0845): Good morning...ummm...we were wondering if you could take a look at our 1st grader's index finger. It's swollen and really bruised, so we were hoping you...

  3. Ice Packs

    BeckyESRN replied to OldDude's topic in School

    PREACH! Every "injury" does not require

  4. 40 Students per day... YIKES!!

    BeckyESRN replied to BooBooCrew's topic in School

    I found that at least 50% of "the previous nurse did this" claims were untrue! People just don't like change and they're going to see what they can get away with. Nurse passes have made a huge...

  5. Awkward conversation tips! HELP!

    BeckyESRN replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    The teacher should speak with the parents. There is really no reason to involve the nurse at all. This is developmentally appropriate behavior that needs

  6. Parents be like...

    BeckyESRN replied to Margaret K. Stephen's topic in School

    Parents(at home) be like...oh hunny, you just go to the nurse if your tummy hurts and I'll be right there to pick up you, my poor little guy. Parents (when the nurse calls 45 seconds into the school...

  7. Anoxic Brain Injury - Nurse Accused of Not Treating Asthma

    BeckyESRN replied to Katillac's topic in School

    There is an Epi based OTC inhaler back on the market, so I think you're on the right track! My standing order for Epi says for signs and symptoms of allergic reaction and honestly, sudden onset SOB...

  8. How do you handle screenings?

    BeckyESRN replied to NursicoRN23's topic in School

    Keep in mind that your screenings are just a legally required as their teaching! I try to be as flexible as possible, but ultimately they have to get done. I can't pull from PE because, to elementary...

  9. 40 Students per day... YIKES!!

    BeckyESRN replied to BooBooCrew's topic in School

    Data and the phrase "missed instructional time" are your friend in this situation. If I see 40 kids daily, with each visit taking an average of 5 minutes (200 hundred minutes), plus 2 minutes of...

  10. C'Mon Now!

    BeckyESRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Perfectly healthy looking 4th grader: I threw up Me: okay, when and where? 4th: In the bathroom. I think it was because I ate 6 packs of pop-tarts, then 30 ghost pepper chips, then drank 9 tiny...

  11. Allergies

    BeckyESRN replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    My brother convinced the school that he was allergic to lettuce. He had recently been hospitalized d/t asthma issues which gave his "lettuce made me so sick that I was in the hospital" ploy. He just...

  12. Petty and not proud of it

    BeckyESRN replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    I love this so much, however a few of my teachers would cry real tears if I was that "mean" to

  13. just a little vent...

    BeckyESRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Just

  14. I'm baaaaaack! :)

    BeckyESRN replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Welcome back! And

  15. New year, new job

    BeckyESRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    That sounds like a great gig!

  16. Welcome back, y'all!

    BeckyESRN replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Hello everyone! Today is the first day back for students and the bandaid needs are rolling

  17. Medication Storage

    BeckyESRN replied to cmh1118's topic in School

    I have tons of cabinet space, so I realize this may not work for everyone! I have each student's med (one cabinet for daily, the other PRN)in a bin from dollar tree (blue for inhalers, red for epi,...

  18. Getting out just in time!

    BeckyESRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    How about for imaginary or ridiculous things? actual reasons for visits last week:When I pinch my butt it gets itchy ***k, don't do that any moreI have this really bad cut ***there was no cutI have a...

  19. Fun end of year complaints

    BeckyESRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    5th grader: I think my finger might look kind of purple, sort of...Not a trace of purple

  20. Field Trip Notification

    BeckyESRN replied to suzysunshine's topic in School

    It's an ongoing problem here too. Our field trip approval sheets even have a checklist that starts with NOTIFY THE NURSE! They always check the box, but never actually notify anyone. I've found out...

  21. What causes you to almost scream (internally of course) during your day?

    BeckyESRN replied to KonichiwaRN's topic in General Nursing

    School nurse here! 5th graders wearing 2 shirts and a hoodie with the hood up that are sent to the nurse's office for "fever, feels hot" well it's 80 degrees outside and even warmer in the classroom...

  22. Happy School Nurses Day!

    BeckyESRN replied to traumaRUs's topic in School

    Our superintendent sent a very heart felt thank you email...to the teachers. Happy School Nurse's

  23. Field Trips

    BeckyESRN replied to SmallTownNurseSWL's topic in School

    If meds are needed, a nurse is required to go. Our staff can only administer Epi for students with known

  24. Do You Remember...

    BeckyESRN replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    I have no boys pants now. They have all disappeared. I started the year with plenty of pants, even bought 12 new pair with money from our HSA, plus I cleaned out my son's clothes and brought them...

  25. How many students do you see per day?

    BeckyESRN replied to Cas1in72's topic in School

    WOW! I'm at a K-5 school, 400 students, we have guidance and several psych interns. At the start of the year I was seeing 50-70 a day, it was absurd. I spoke with my principal and instituted a Nurse...