SaltineQueen

SaltineQueen

School Nurse, past Med Surge

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  1. Another Tragedy

    SaltineQueen replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Did I see somewhere that it started with a fire alarm again? Now we're going to have to decide what's worse...the threat of fire or the threat of gun fire? This world is so broken.

  2. I nearly lost my cool this morning...

    SaltineQueen replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Ditto

  3. I nearly lost my cool this morning...

    SaltineQueen replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    What in the actual heck? And why, unless someone is walking around your school with a disgusting gangrenous wound, is this maggot your

  4. Better late than never I guess

    SaltineQueen replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Yes...that is definately NOT one I'd send home for the

  5. Bed Bug Panic - Help

    SaltineQueen replied to AzElemNurse's topic in School

    Guidelines for Dealing with Bed Bugs in a School Setting | Let's Beat the Bed Bug! We have had a few presumed cases. It's a PITA. We have the student change clothes and we seal up their backpack and...

  6. One of the nice things about working in a school

    SaltineQueen replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Field trips galore here, and field day, cookout, slushies...general party mode. Everyone is so ready to be

  7. HELP

    SaltineQueen replied to Stella6666666666's topic in General Nursing

    I assume he's got a regular diet ordered. Have you asked for a swallow study? Is the patient able to feed himself or does someone have to feed

  8. Stressed Depressed is Looking for a Mentor/pen-pal

    SaltineQueen replied to PhillyRN92's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Maybe you could volunteer on your days off. Like animals? Try a local rescue or shelter. Like kids? Most school systems have mentor programs where you can read or just be with an at-risk kiddo....

  9. School/Higher Ed Nurses out there? Need help finding a VS machine.

    SaltineQueen replied to nursetobe2013's topic in General Nursing

    I only have stand alone items - old fashioned BP cuffs, pulse ox, thermometers,

  10. School/Higher Ed Nurses out there? Need help finding a VS machine.

    SaltineQueen replied to nursetobe2013's topic in General Nursing

    Come over to the school nurse board. I'm sure there is someone with personal experience with a unit such as the one you're

  11. School/Higher Ed Nurses out there? Need help finding a VS machine.

    SaltineQueen replied to nursetobe2013's topic in General Nursing

    Where have you looked? The sites I use are: School Nurse Supply MacGill School Nurse Supplies Moore Medical School

  12. Help! Interview Questions

    SaltineQueen replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    #1. I just care too darned much. #6. See above. Perhaps think how you would respond to some actual medical emergencies. Anxiously awaiting your answers to the

  13. C'Mon Now!

    SaltineQueen replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    3rd grader - "I'm feeling pressure in my ear, like when you're on an airplane. But I'm not on an airplane." Huh...I thought we were cruising along at 30,000 feet

  14. Having a rough patch :(

    SaltineQueen replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    When it rains, it pours sometimes. Sorry it's been such a rough patch for you lately. My family is involved with a local children's grief center. We've seen some great things happen with kiddos....

  15. Are your teachers CPR certified?

    SaltineQueen replied to C-HAWK's topic in School

    I believe it's a requirement in my state for teachers to maintain their licenses. I also encourage cafeteria/lunchroom staff and paras to be certified. Our district offers training for free so...

  16. School Nursing

    SaltineQueen replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    Not required for me. I had considered it doing it just for myself, but it won't benefit me ($$) so I decided I'm good without

  17. Nurses Pass?

    SaltineQueen replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    K-3, we use a

  18. fall

    SaltineQueen replied to ceelopez12's topic in School

    While I don't get it...I'm not surprised any more, sadly. And I've only been at this 2-1/2

  19. It just needs to be said.

    SaltineQueen replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    14 days. Our kids are checked

  20. Speaking of Epi Pens...

    SaltineQueen replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    1. I keep them in my office in the med cabinet. I think next year, since the stock is in the office (clinic is right off main office) I might have teachers keep them in the classroom. I dunno... 2....

  21. ... and now for the consequences

    SaltineQueen replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    Since we love talking about lice so much... (eyeroll) I went to a conference last week & learned about a different, evidence-based treatment using Cetaphil! Cheaper than a lot of methods &...

  22. ... and now for the consequences

    SaltineQueen replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    Infection?

  23. Diabetic student having surgery

    SaltineQueen replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Yeah...appendicitis is tricky. No one really knows what that little thing is for or why it gets angry & wants to come out. Like NOW!! It's a fickle little (useless)

  24. Diabetic student having surgery

    SaltineQueen replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Short of taking out his appendix, nothing. You're

  25. Diabetic student having surgery

    SaltineQueen replied to Amethya's topic in School

    You did not cause his appendix to become inflamed. You do not have a CT scan in your office. You got him home, which was a sound decision. Not your fault, nothing you could have done. Just FYI:...