SaltineQueen

SaltineQueen

School Nurse, past Med Surge

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  1. Missed one

    SaltineQueen replied to WineRN's topic in School

    I've had a string of possible sprains/breaks this year, some of them turned out to be sprained/broken, some not. And it's gone both ways - I've thought they were fine & it wasn't and I've thought...

  2. Bathroom accidents...

    SaltineQueen replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I have cleaned up a pooper before. We actually have one student with delays who still wears pull ups. His para usually takes care of him, but if she's not here & the sub isn't comfortable it comes...

  3. Holy pay cut shock!

    SaltineQueen replied to Scorchednurse's topic in School

    Way to offend an entire board. You have no

  4. Yes another lice question-Help with a Lice policy

    SaltineQueen replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    Wait... Why on earth does one school in the same district have a different

  5. Yes another lice question-Help with a Lice policy

    SaltineQueen replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    This is my go-to for educating people about lice! So much great evidence based information. We do not do whole class/school checks, haven't for years. We kind of feel like we're not going to go...

  6. How to spot fakers and send them to class quickly?

    SaltineQueen replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I agree it sounds a lot like you need to clarify what should come to you with teachers. Can you give them all a big box of bandaids for the minor things? Coughs? Get a drink, deal with it (can you...

  7. New Year, Same Stuff.

    SaltineQueen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I will let you know next Tuesday. I'm still on break until

  8. body odor

    SaltineQueen replied to plainfieldguy's topic in School

    My mother in law swore by yellow Dial soap to control her boys' stinky feet. Thankfully, my hubby grew out of

  9. Mom hand

    SaltineQueen replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    IMO mom lips are more accurate, but I'm not about to go kissing the heads of all the kiddos around

  10. Struggling with poor pay and a love for School Nursing

    SaltineQueen replied to ANL6822's topic in School

    How are your benefits? My pay is nothing to brag about, but when you take into account that I pay almost nothing for pretty good insurance & I'm in the retirement fund it makes up for

  11. Lice Policies

    SaltineQueen replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    We had a no nit policy until about a year ago. Now it states students must be sent home for live lice. Parents are to bring to school (not ride the bus) after treatment and they must be checked by...

  12. Christmas break, when do you start yours?

    SaltineQueen replied to mag426's topic in School

    10 DAYS, BABY!! I cannot wait. Wait... You get paid? I get a couple holidays, that's all. I'm

  13. Average salary

    SaltineQueen replied to RN100%'s topic in School

    I wish! I am not on the teacher scale. My hourly rate is ok, I guess, but still way below hospital pay. But my insurance costs me next to nothing, I'm in the PERF, and being on the same schedule as...

  14. school health office records

    SaltineQueen replied to tdean13's topic in School

    It might vary by state. Without recalling specifics my requirements are either 3 years, 7 years, until the student leaves the district, or

  15. Holiday presents rolling in already!

    SaltineQueen replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    We're starting to get really cold here & I'm hoping that will mean everyone will have gloves on for recess. We got a GaGa ball pit & it's taking kids' knuckles out left & right. SO many...

  16. bathroom dilemma

    SaltineQueen replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    I've never had a parent upset that I made a call. Is she fully emptying her bladder each time? Maybe there was a med change? Call them, let them decide if they think there's something to

  17. Medication Mishap

    SaltineQueen replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I'm late to the party, but I agree with this. Kids take their meds in front of me, controlled substance or not. I've had kids who we thought were cheeking meds & I made them show me their...

  18. Makes Me Sad...

    SaltineQueen replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    That makes me sad and angry! That poor girl. Only thing, my

  19. Charting in Powerschool

    SaltineQueen replied to jbrmdr's topic in School

    Before we got CareDox, charting was done in PowerSchool. The switch was made right about the time I was hired so I didn't do much in PS. Unless your IT team can build some things in specific for you...

  20. What do you do when the evidence isn't there but you kind of think it will be eventually?

    SaltineQueen replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    If I have a temp that's up towards our "go home" level (100.0) I will have them rest for 10-15 and take it again. If it's still high, then my decision process is similar to yours. If I never see...

  21. Feel like a crap nurse. How do I become better?

    SaltineQueen replied to stacylethani's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure your "brain" sheet works for you. If not, tweak it. Ask other nurses if you can see theirs to see how they keep themselves

  22. My dad died yesterday

    SaltineQueen replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm so sorry for your loss! I'm happy that you were able to see him before he died. Prayers for your

  23. Completing school attendance your task too?

    SaltineQueen replied to MegWorth's topic in School

    Sometimes I do, mostly I don't. But I do make the phone calls if we haven't heard from parents. I'm thinking you need to get your admin's help on this

  24. Christmas Gifts for Staff.

    SaltineQueen replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    I want to work with

  25. First day back

    SaltineQueen replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    I walked in to a boy who had thrown up on the bus.