SaltineQueen

SaltineQueen

School Nurse, past Med Surge

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  1. EpiPens for Schools

    SaltineQueen replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Oops...meant to post this in the School Nurse forum. Can I delete or does a mod have to

  2. Nurse Charged With Homicide

    SaltineQueen replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know that I agree with "deserved to be charged" but LEGALLY this fits the definition of reckless homicide. Unfortunate that she is being made the scapegoat where there are so many problems in...

  3. Got thanked by EMS/Police and Mom!

    SaltineQueen replied to Cattitude's topic in School

    Brain fart. ANA? How'd the kiddo get a hold of the food to ingest it? Nice

  4. Measles

    SaltineQueen replied to tining's topic in School

    I hate when people play the "...but herd immunization..." bull. It only works if enough of the herd is immunized, people! It's not just about

  5. Most frequent complaints protocol

    SaltineQueen replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    For stomach ache...not just when they ate but WHAT they

  6. Midwest nurses... Caught in the polar vortex?

    SaltineQueen replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I know! We've had a 100 degree temperature swing in about 5

  7. Obese Kinder Child

    SaltineQueen replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    Who is giving her the lunch she brings from home? If the teacher knows she eats school lunch, why is she letting her have the one from home? Just leave it in her

  8. buying supplies with your own money

    SaltineQueen replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Have you tried reaching out to your local fire/EMS to see if they could help with basic first aid supplies? Or try reaching out to local service clubs like Kiwanis, Exchange Club, Lions,

  9. Midwest nurses... Caught in the polar vortex?

    SaltineQueen replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I'm just back from 3 days off and a 2 hour delay today. Crazy cold. I think our coldest was -18 with a windchill of -45. All sorts of things were closed. They didn't even deliver mail for 2

  10. Nursing Student Pregnant

    SaltineQueen replied to JustMe567's topic in General Nursing

    I got pregnant towards the end of school and was 4 months along at graduation. A friend of mine was a couple months ahead of me and took NCLEX the first chance she could after graduation and passed....

  11. Encopresis KG age

    SaltineQueen replied to halohg's topic in School

    I had a first grader in a similar situation whose mom eventually had him wear a thin maxipad. He was capable of cleaning himself up and changing the pad on his

  12. Privacy when calling parent about sick child

    SaltineQueen replied to skwirlfixer's topic in School

    Never would I ever consider having a parent talk to a student on speaker phone! If she's so concerned about the flu she can (and should) use a disinfectant wipe on her phone. My coffee hasn't fully...

  13. The panic before the storm

    SaltineQueen replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    North Central Indiana here. We're right on the bubble of 4-7" or 7-10." We've had a VERY mild winter so far...I think people were hoping we'd jump straight to spring. People are acting like it's...

  14. Frequent Flyers

    SaltineQueen replied to alligatoRN's topic in School

    Is there any reason that your lunch room attendants can't write

  15. Frequent Flyers

    SaltineQueen replied to alligatoRN's topic in School

    They're testing you. I agree with halohg that you should insist everyone come with a pass. When they do come, no chit-chat, check their temp & if it's fine send them on their way. MAYBE 5-10...

  16. Field Trip Bags

    SaltineQueen replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    I also have tissues, a barf bag, a couple single use ice packs, bee sting swabs, and a

  17. OTC Meds and the 18 yr old student

    SaltineQueen replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Our policy says that "students" cannot carry medication (with the exception of rescue meds). Even though they may turn 18, when they're in your building they're

  18. Vision and Hearing

    SaltineQueen replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    Our SLP does screen K for hearing, but I do vision in 1 & 3. I just reread your point #3... I would not do it if I would have to do it all over again. It's a waste of your

  19. Vision and Hearing

    SaltineQueen replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    Don't they get a physical before

  20. Vaping

    SaltineQueen replied to "nursy"'s topic in School

    This (as well as juuling) is a huge problem in our high school and becoming more of a problem in our middle school. All of our freshmen have to take a semester of Health & Wellness. Our SRO...

  21. We're back!!!

    SaltineQueen replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    It was a long week last week without you

  22. Are we done yet???

    SaltineQueen replied to ERschoolRN's topic in School

    I AM!!! Enjoy your time

  23. Break Plans?

    SaltineQueen replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    We'll go see my mom & grandma for a few days, more celebrations here at home. Then a bunch of nothing. I'm not back until

  24. TODAY!!!!!

    SaltineQueen replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Jealous of you. These kids are DONE and they are

  25. New School Nurse - how to prepare

    SaltineQueen replied to ChristmasNurse's topic in School

    What will your duties be as a float? I wonder if you'll have to deal with the paperwork junk or if you'll just be responsible for sick visits while you're there? What