SaltineQueen

SaltineQueen

School Nurse, past Med Surge

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  1. Spider Bite? When to send to Dr.?

    SaltineQueen replied to Avill's topic in School

    Do you know how many patients I/we used to see at the hospital who came in with a "spider bite" that emwas actually a MRSA infection? Lots. I could have a nice little nest egg built up. Not just a...

  2. Do you interact with students outside of the office?

    SaltineQueen replied to Kittery's topic in School

    I'm not involved, it's the gym teacher, but my (elementary) school has a jump rope club, walking club - both of those are during lunch recess. After school there is a program called Run the Halls....

  3. Not Enough Backup-CPS?

    SaltineQueen replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I believe (I could be wrong, but it's unlikely...) that in Indiana everyone is considered a mandated reporter. Every one should be everywhere, at least morally,

  4. Not Enough Backup-CPS?

    SaltineQueen replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    In my state, you could still be held liable for not reporting if there are any truths in his stories - even though you have reported your concerns to your higher ups. You may want to check the laws...

  5. Lets take attendance

    SaltineQueen replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I'm here. I still have two weeks until spring break.

  6. want to make the transition from hospital to school nurse

    SaltineQueen replied to garcherry725's topic in School

    I would think you should just watch school systems web pages for their job openings? Or maybe the PA DOE would list them. Start subbing in local school

  7. How to get along with CNAs

    SaltineQueen replied to empatheticRN's topic in General Nursing

    Never delegate anything you aren't willing to do yourself, or that you haven't already done yourself in the past. And say please & thank

  8. What is wrong with parents?

    SaltineQueen replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    Me too. It's not us, it's

  9. What is wrong with parents?

    SaltineQueen replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    "What's wring with parents?" We could spend the rest of our natural lives trying to figure this

  10. Do you go to work with parabens on you?

    SaltineQueen replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    i was in the pool!!! I was in the

  11. C'Mon Now!

    SaltineQueen replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Girl comes with tummy ache, no fever. Try potty, nope. Try snack, nope. Try tums, nope. All those did was make it "hurt a little more every minute." Let her rest. After an hour tell her it's...

  12. C'Mon Now!

    SaltineQueen replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Or a spoon of sugar dissolved under the

  13. Anyone working this Summer?

    SaltineQueen replied to bsyrn's topic in School

    No way man! One reason I got into this gig is so I could be off with my kids. We're fortunate that my hubby's job

  14. Bad situation

    SaltineQueen replied to NativeNurseBre's topic in General Nursing

    How is an associates nurse in a management position - never mind the fact that she's inly 6 months in? ADN/ASN programs don't have any management courses. She's in over her head & she knows it....

  15. Vision Screenings

    SaltineQueen replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I don't ask about their glasses. I report my findings. If mom calls me & says little darling just got those glasses, I would tell her to call her

  16. The Puberty Talk

    SaltineQueen replied to schoolnurse2015's topic in School

    I about had a coronary when I was watching the preview video before my oldest saw it!!! I was sitting with some friends & our jaws all dropped & we just looked at each other like - didn't...

  17. Insurance

    SaltineQueen posted a topic in School

    I assume you all have liability insurance, yes? NSO or someone

  18. Insurance

    SaltineQueen replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Who is your policy

  19. Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

    SaltineQueen replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Anyone have a list of what's happening what month? As in...February is heart

  20. Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

    SaltineQueen replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    I only saw 4 kids, outside of my 5 daily med

  21. How often did YOU see the school nurse?

    SaltineQueen replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    I don't even remember there being a school nurse. I need to find my yearbooks. I'm gonna say

  22. Full moon

    SaltineQueen posted a topic in School

    Who else had kids going nutso yesterday and today because of the full moon? At least that's what I'm blaming it on... (Was that approved use of an

  23. Nursing and Social Media

    SaltineQueen replied to Brite_eyes28's topic in General Nursing

    Like so many areas in life. If it's not a yes, it's a no. I think you're on the fence for a

  24. Your thoughts on ice....

    SaltineQueen replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    Mine are non toxic. Or so they

  25. Snow day! :) or :(

    SaltineQueen posted a topic in School

    We have a snow day here in northern Indiana. While I'm glad for the chance to get some things done here at home I've been neglecting, I'm finding myself worrying about some of my kids. Are they home...