SaltineQueen

SaltineQueen

School Nurse, past Med Surge

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  1. Waste in the cafeteria

    SaltineQueen replied to tining's topic in School

    We have something similar, the "Free Fridge." Unopened milks, juice, bananas, cheese sticks, yogurt, etc. are put on a cart & then go in there at the end of lunch. Kids can get in there after...

  2. How would you handle this med request?

    SaltineQueen replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    We can give OTC with parent permission. If you can't, I'd tell her so and ask if she can come in to do it. Or see if she can send grandma, auntie,

  3. Routine Lice checks

    SaltineQueen replied to Amethya's topic in School

    You also need to worry about FERPA. I would give parents the option to opt out of checks, if you must do them, because some may not their little precious

  4. Routine Lice checks

    SaltineQueen replied to Amethya's topic in School

    This article is the best! Show it to your admin. https://www.pediatricnursing.net/ce/2016/article4005226235.pdf Who is going to watch the health office while you're searching out these vile little...

  5. $$ to spend

    SaltineQueen replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    Funding Sources for Schools | Sudden Cardiac Arrest

  6. $$ to spend

    SaltineQueen replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    Don't think this was it, but you can try Greg W. Moyer Fund -- Defibrillators save lives — Let the beat go on! Looking quick it may only be

  7. $$ to spend

    SaltineQueen replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    I know I've seen a program that helps get AEDs for schools, but I can't remember the name right now. I'll do some

  8. The Not So "Nursey" Things...

    SaltineQueen replied to HCPSRMA's topic in School

    Find the "C'mon now" thread. It'll entertain you for hours. But I just now had a kid come wanting an ice pack because his headphones are were too tight on his ear. Another earlier today because the...

  9. How do like being a school nurse

    SaltineQueen replied to Miss10's topic in School

    I work in the district my kids attend...being on the same schedule can't be beat and my daughter is in my building. The staff is great. THe kids are adorable (K-3) most of the time. I like not...

  10. DM1 in Elementary Setting - Dealing with Parents

    SaltineQueen replied to HCPSRMA's topic in School

    That probably wouldn't fly with the Board of Nursing. You work under the supervision of doctors. If the parent wants that then they need to talk to the doctor and have the orders changed or sign an...

  11. DM1 in Elementary Setting - Dealing with Parents

    SaltineQueen replied to HCPSRMA's topic in School

    It's unfortunate, but not even the doctor can "force" the parents to make better choices to manage their child's condition. If I had a diabetic child, I'd be busting balls to change habits and teach...

  12. secretary and absences

    SaltineQueen replied to palli's topic in School

    I think it's different for elementary schools. My attendance person puts specifics if the parent tells us, which I like for tracking reasons, but we're the only people who see that list. In middle...

  13. C'Mon Now!

    SaltineQueen replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I get a lot of shoe issues...faulty velcro, sole coming apart, broken laces...you name it. Last I knew, classrooms were full of glue. My clinic, not so

  14. Silly rant, but people keep steeling my tissues

    SaltineQueen replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    What a novel idea...why didn't I think of that? I would guess most of us don't have unlimited space to lock things up. I have one locked cabinet in which I choose to lock up Rx

  15. school stock meds given, do you notify?

    SaltineQueen replied to theredhen's topic in School

    I usually only notify for meds I give in the afternoon, thinking that if the kid still complains of a headache when they see mom or dad I don't want them giving tylenol at 4:00 if I just gave it at...

  16. Want some advice on what to do in situations

    SaltineQueen replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    Sick kids waiting for parents camp out in my clinic, occasionally in the office if I have a lot going on in here. My clinic is right off the main office. If parents can't come get live lice cases...

  17. Name Change

    SaltineQueen posted a topic in School

    Hi!! Formerly BethG73. Decided I should be a little more

  18. Changing kids clothes and cleaning them

    SaltineQueen replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    I will get the student all set up with a change of clothes, wipes, all the good stuff they need and tell them, "Wash your hands when you're done!" as I walk out & shut the door. We did have a...

  19. High School - School RN advice

    SaltineQueen replied to JG1977's topic in School

    I don't have HS kiddos (not even in my home yet) so I'm not much help there. But I would be like JentheschoolRN about honesty. Heck, I've had that with some of my little kiddos when I can tell or...

  20. Just not for me, how to resign

    SaltineQueen replied to jbtota's topic in School

    I'm also in a small school (279 kiddos K-3) with few medical needs, no complex kiddos...so I get that it can be tedious at times. You never know, though, when one of your kids may become complex....

  21. Flaming Hot Cheetos are NOT a health food choice!

    SaltineQueen replied to River Song, RN's topic in School

    Our high school sells Mountain Dew Kickstart. It meets federal safe/healthy (whichever they call it) guidelines. :/ They run out quickly because kids buy 4-5 at a time because they're sold so much...

  22. Normal....

    SaltineQueen replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    I'm sorry your school is experiencing such sadness. It's only natural that you are feeling drained. Does your district offer an EAP? It might do you good to get it all out to an impartial 3rd...

  23. Paramedic and teachers assistant being pushed to cover for a irresponsible school nurse?

    SaltineQueen replied to ScottyWeirdo's topic in School

    Sounds like your experience is pretty

  24. If you have filed a report for Medical Neglect

    SaltineQueen replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I agree that if you're questioning whether it's time, it's time. You don't need others to be in agreement with you and you don't need anyone's permission to

  25. Stomach Virus

    SaltineQueen replied to Amethya's topic in School

    If we see a cluster of things in the classroom or a certain grade, I ask my custodian to give extra attention to those