SchoolNurse91

SchoolNurse91 BSN, RN

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  1. Uncontrolled asthma.

    SchoolNurse91 posted a topic in School

    I have a student who is always wheezing. I could listen to his lungs at any time of the day and there would be wheezing. This student can take every the inhaler every 4 hours. Today, the student...

  2. Uncontrolled asthma.

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    The student is on medicaid. It can take awhile. Mother states he is! I believe

  3. Uncontrolled asthma.

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    That is my thought as well. I feel awful for the student but my hands are tied. I'm the only RN in the district and my supervisor is a special education teacher. I don't have anyone to bounce ideas...

  4. Uncontrolled asthma.

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    I agree. It is a family medicine doctor. Mom states she is waiting to see a specialist. The entire office staff is aware of the issue. I am only at the school 1-2 days per week. They're usually the...

  5. Uncontrolled asthma.

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    I'm not sure what admin would do? Is there something they can do to assist? I spoke with the MA at the office today. Per the MA, the doctor is aware of the issues. Mom is showing up to all...

  6. CBD Administration in School? Policy?

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    This is the only medication I've seen ordered for PRN seizures. The student takes Zonisamide

  7. CBD Administration in School? Policy?

    SchoolNurse91 posted a topic in School

    Does anyone administer CBD at school? Do you have a policy? If so, what is it? We have one student who takes CBD oil for seizures.. another one is on medical marijuana. Our policy prohibits the...

  8. CBD Administration in School? Policy?

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    It is PRN for seizures, so

  9. CBD Administration in School? Policy?

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    Our attorney told me not to give the CBD. So that makes my job

  10. Bananas

    SchoolNurse91 replied to "nursy"'s topic in School

    "I ate 5 crunchy hot dogs in 5 minutes and now I'm sick" Okay, why 5 hot dogs? why are they crunchy? why in 5 minutes? Gotta love

  11. CBD Administration in School? Policy?

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    CBD is illegal? I didn't think

  12. CBD Administration in School? Policy?

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    She did have an oral rescue medication. Mom didn't know the name. She states it was causing issues so they discontinued it and started the CBD. (I'm assuming Ativan or Valium?). The mom states the...

  13. CBD Administration in School? Policy?

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    It doesn't sound like tonic clonic. She hasn't had a seizure in a year, so I'm hopeful it won't happen... but I need to be prepared. She has multiple disabilities, non-verbal and wheelchair bound....

  14. CBD Administration in School? Policy?

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    There is no order for Diastat. This is the only thing I've seen ordered. Medical marijuana is legal here, but still illegal on school grounds. The state tells the schools to figure it out for...

  15. CBD Administration in School? Policy?

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    I haven't seen the product. I don't know where it is from.. but I have seen the orders from the neurologist. That's why I'm so on the fence. It's not just some mom wanting little sally to have it...

  16. CBD Administration in School? Policy?

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    Medical marijuana is a gummy. It is prescribed by an MD, however, state law states it is illegal to have on school grounds, even with an order. The CBD oil is ordered by a neurologist. It is what the...

  17. CBD Administration in School? Policy?

    SchoolNurse91 replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    25. Could CBD products be included in a school district’s general policy on the storage and administration of prescription and non-prescription drugs? This determination must be made by a school...

  18. Bellyache

    SchoolNurse91 replied to iRNman's topic in School

    I check temp, ask when they last ate/pooped. I have them go to the bathroom and then lay down for 10 minutes. They're usually so bored by 3-5 minutes that they ask to go back to

  19. Sick of nurses "referring" to our specialty

    SchoolNurse91 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I became a school nurse with little experience. 6 months of pediatric home health. I'm now over 8 years in and I'm pretty confident..but man! There are still situations that have me like "What do I...

  20. Nosebleeds

    SchoolNurse91 replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Not sure why you would get sued for a blood nose. I understand the frustration between nurses and teachers. I send out a letter a few times a year on when to keep in class and when to send to the...

  21. Positive PPD

    SchoolNurse91 replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    This kiddo had a small cough and told everyone he had TB. I told him "Well, I'm calling the Health Dept.." I thought he would never fake an illness again. Welp.. few days go by and we were having a...

  22. Positive PPD

    SchoolNurse91 replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    I had a student a couple months ago with active TB. That was

  23. Reaching my breaking point with middle schoolers

    SchoolNurse91 replied to nursex23's topic in School

    When I'm at the high school, I see maybe one kid a day. It's my elementary schools that send down for

  24. Reaching my breaking point with middle schoolers

    SchoolNurse91 replied to nursex23's topic in School

    I require a HAND written pass signed by the teacher. No pass, back to class. That goes for all of my elementary kiddos. I'll allow high school students in my office without a pass if it's passing...

  25. question---How many?

    SchoolNurse91 replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    I have around 1500 students. I see approximately 15 kiddos a day, not including medications. I've screened around 1500 as well for