SaltineQueen

SaltineQueen

School Nurse, past Med Surge

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  1. Smelly Kids

    SaltineQueen replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Curious why you clear it with a parent before talking to the

  2. Stomach Pain for 3 Weeks

    SaltineQueen replied to SandIsMyGlitterRN's topic in School

    If the doc is stumped he needs to refer to a

  3. Smelly Kids

    SaltineQueen replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I've heard that cooking meth produces a similar smell...something I've always got tucked in the back of my

  4. OMG I got teary-eyed reading this...

    SaltineQueen posted a topic in School

    Go school nurses!!

  5. CBD Administration in School? Policy?

    SaltineQueen replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    We're delaying a decision as long as possible, basically. We are telling parents they're free to give it at home, or come at lunch (or whenever) and give it, but unless they can jump through all...

  6. CBD Administration in School? Policy?

    SaltineQueen replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    I would check to see if your state's DOE has an official statement. This is ours... IDOE on CBD

  7. Bellyache

    SaltineQueen replied to iRNman's topic in School

    When we thought my son might have appendicitis the doc had him do this and also lay on his back and try to sit up without pushing with his arms...just engaging his core. They shouldn't be able to do...

  8. Chronic Head Lice

    SaltineQueen replied to Purple036's topic in School

    Sounds like mom's not combing after treatment to me. Have you asked they keep combing? My littles are usually a lot more forthcoming than their parents.

  9. Chronic Head Lice

    SaltineQueen replied to Purple036's topic in School

    Not until you make sure she's treating the house & combing every couple days for at least two weeks. But why would you report if it seems like mom is trying to take care of the problem? If...

  10. Bellyache

    SaltineQueen replied to iRNman's topic in School

    I rarely listen & palpate. My building is K-3. I check temp, ask about what/when they last ate, ask if they're pooping OK, then let them rest for 10-15. If they're still complaining I'll have...

  11. Forced from RN to MA question

    SaltineQueen replied to Jeannette's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I worked in a Derm office. There was nothing, short of Mohs prep, that I felt I wasn't qualified to do just based on my RN education. Well, I guess maybe I did brush up on all my derm...

  12. Asked to Write a Formal Explanation

    SaltineQueen replied to BSN_Studnt's topic in General Nursing

    Sleeping at the nurse's station wasn't the best choice. I'd guess that is their main concern here, and maybe that they (apparently) had difficulty waking you? Is there not a designated break area...

  13. Patient’s family threatening to report me to BNE

    SaltineQueen replied to GilligansPlace's topic in General Nursing

    My only question is how low was her pressure when all this started? Would protocol have been to call RR first at that point? Was she symptomatic? But realistically, the time from when you started...

  14. Forced from RN to MA question

    SaltineQueen replied to Jeannette's topic in General Nursing

    What do you mean by "biologics?" Are you being asked to prep Mohs slides? No way would I do that without training. Removing stitches and staples was taught in nursing school, no? Unless it's a...

  15. First day back after mat leave

    SaltineQueen replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Get some other nursing experience first. You don't know what you don't know until you need to know it. Being the only medical professional in the building is daunting for an experienced nurse, let...

  16. Coping with emergencies at any time.

    SaltineQueen replied to tomn13's topic in School

    I will admit...I've had a relatively "cushy" nurse career. I never had a pt code when I was working in the hospital, I've never given an Epi-Pen, no really big emergencies ( a few touchy situations)...

  17. SO many school nurse positions available right now

    SaltineQueen replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Ours make $90...maybe $95.

  18. How? Just, HOW?!

    SaltineQueen replied to ihavealltheice's topic in School

    Nope, no way, no how. Mom can come try

  19. Influenza

    SaltineQueen replied to Nursesusu's topic in School

    Where are you at? I'm in northern Indiana, too! (you can PM me if you want...or not tell me if you don't want ?). We're seeing a lot of B in our school, and several more home with flu symptoms that...

  20. sending sick children home

    SaltineQueen replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    Either myself of office staff (if I'm not here or available) reminds parents "24 hours symptom free without medication before returning to school" every single time a student is picked up. They tell...

  21. Blood Disorder and Severe Bruising

    SaltineQueen replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    Does CPS have verification from a doctor that he's got a blood disorder or are they just going on what the guardian says? You'd think a parent of a child with any sort of medical condition that causes...

  22. Help with a head injury

    SaltineQueen replied to nursex23's topic in School

    Yup...but most every doctor office I talk to and mention that to, still says they need parental permission. Makes me nuts but I get they're just covering their a$$es....

  23. Help with a head injury

    SaltineQueen replied to nursex23's topic in School

    I'm curious about the circumstances of the head injury...how severe was it? I agree that I'd be trying to talk to the

  24. Reaching my breaking point with middle schoolers

    SaltineQueen replied to nursex23's topic in School

    Has anyone had a parent get mad for NOT giving an ice pack? I'm getting pretty tired of all the "I hurt myself over the weekend" type complaints but I've got littles and I don't want to deal with...

  25. Anyone Ever Actually Used Their Malpractice Insurance?

    SaltineQueen replied to PMHNP2023's topic in General Nursing

    I would think so...but don't quote me on that. When you sign up for it (at least the one I have used) it specifically ask if you have had, or have reason to believe you might have, allegations...