Shari888, BSN, RN

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1. Gave my first epi-pen yesterday...

   Shari888, BSN, RN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

   Sorry Farawyn. Can you tell I don't post here often? I will be sure to keep those ellipses in check in the

2. Gave my first epi-pen yesterday...

   Shari888, BSN, RN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

   I wish someone would tell this to the mom of the child I gave the Epi to. Or the childs doctor. I had a child who collapsed in class, had shortness of breath and whose lips were turning blue. Yet...

3. How to handle 'frequent flyer's'

   Shari888, BSN, RN posted a topic in School

   So I have been doing fill in work for a preschool/kindergarten and there are some students who come in regularly to the health room either for the attention or they are trying to avoid a class like...

4. Gave my first epi-pen yesterday...

   Shari888, BSN, RN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

   She has had many discussions with the head nurse and as of now, no specific Epi for this student. However we do have stock Epi on hand. My worry is if the child has issues again, there will be that...

5. Gave my first epi-pen yesterday...

   Shari888, BSN, RN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

   I gave my first epi-pen a few months ago. Similar situation. Child however did have a known allergy. Collapsed in class. Was awake and aware but had blue around the lips. I gave the Epi and...

6. Career advice

   Shari888, BSN, RN replied to dienne's topic in General Nursing

   Night shifts are tough! I think if you are young and don't have a family yet, it's do-able. As an older nurse who recently started home health and had to do some night shifts, I had the hardest time...