nursekoll BSN, RN

12 years as a school nurse

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    ringworm on eye

    nursekoll posted a topic in School

    Hey fellow nurses, I have a student with ringworm on the eyelid. Normally we don't exclude for ringworm, but ask that it be covered while at school and treat with anti-fungal cream at home. There's...
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    Allergies

    nursekoll replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    I'm having the opposite issue- A student's physical lists no allergies, but the asthma form has a place for allergies/triggers to be listed by parents. I think the student filled out the form because...
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    Anoxic Brain Injury - Nurse Accused of Not Treating Asthma

    nursekoll replied to Katillac's topic in School

    I'm glad my state has an emergency response protocol with standing orders to give epi-pen followed by albuterol neb to anyone with a life threatening breathing emergency. This is a valuable tool for...
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    Exclude for vomiting

    nursekoll replied to Margaret K. Stephen's topic in School

    We have a 24 hr vomit-free policy also, but I feel (and admin backs it) that nursing judgment supersedes this rule if needed. I see a lot of period-cramp pukers in my MS/HS. Yeah, it hurts and they...
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    Field Trips

    nursekoll replied to SmallTownNurseSWL's topic in School

    I send emergency medications (ie: Seizure meds, diabetes meds, Epi-pens) with the school staff that have been trained in their administration. I also have some first aid materials in the "emergency...
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    drug exposure symptoms??

    nursekoll posted a topic in School

    Hi, I'm hoping someone can help. What kind of symptoms would you see in an elementary student that was/ is exposed to meth second-hand at home? And what do you do when you suspect this situation? I...
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    drug exposure symptoms??

    nursekoll replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    ?Ain't that the
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    drug exposure symptoms??

    nursekoll replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Thanks. It's hard sometimes being the only nurse around! I'm so glad for the sounding board. The student was not showing anything abnormal as far as vitals or neuro assessment. Wanted to go home, so...
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    drug exposure symptoms??

    nursekoll replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    I don't like the idea of acting on heresay, but also don't want the kid to be in an unsafe
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    PG Supplies and Educator Kits arrived

    nursekoll replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    None here yet either. I think I ordered in early January ?. I've never received tampons though, just pads and deodorants. Is there a way to specify? by age group
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    Heard a heart murmur

    nursekoll replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    And I got a DaveyDoo Graphic!!! So
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    Heard a heart murmur

    nursekoll posted a topic in School

    Just needing a little reassurance guys, because heart murmurs have burned me before. I heard a definite heart murmur at the left sternal border of a 10-year old kid that came in for headache and...
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    Heard a heart murmur

    nursekoll replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Thanks everyone for your input and encouragement. Today I received the doctor's report and it did specify that education was provided to the parents regarding the transient nature of benign murmurs....
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    School Title

    nursekoll replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    I don't care what combination of nurse/name the students call me by. I do however, find it much more respectful for teachers and office staff to use Mrs. Lastname. Often I am referred to as just "the...
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    Heard a heart murmur

    nursekoll replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Instead of the typical lub-dub sound it was a definite lub-du-dub. And sort of a whoosh on the second double-beat. Anyone have a better
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    Typical schedule.

    nursekoll replied to BostonNurseNic's topic in School

    Part-time School nurse here! I cover 2 buildings with a total of over 320 students preK-12. I typically spend one 8-hr day at each building per week. That is all I'm contracted for. I am allowed to...
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    When do you call?

    nursekoll replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    In NE we notify weekly and additionally if there is over 10% absent from any building due to illness. It is completely up to the district administration to decide to close, although the health...
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    C'Mon Now!

    nursekoll replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Walked in to school to be notified by secretary of over 10% of students absent. Checked for trends, mostly influenza A. Sent email to superintendent and health department informing of high absence...
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    Office space etiquette

    nursekoll posted a topic in School

    My office door is just off the main office and mostly I leave it open so that students know I'm here and available. I try to keep my attention off of what goes on in the main office as it doesn't...
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    hygiene products

    nursekoll replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    P&G for schools can provide puberty education and deodorant samples for 5th graders. Sometimes they run out, so order early! I have also asked the PTO to collect donations of hotel sample bottles...
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    We're back!!!

    nursekoll replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Did you notice it has been changed?
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    C'Mon Now!

    nursekoll replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Teacher has organized a secret Santa gift exchange for jr hi/hs students. They exchange SODA AND CANDY in large amounts. I just saw the first of I'm sure many that don't feel well after that. And he...
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    The Big Chill

    nursekoll replied to beachynurse's topic in School

    We have a rule that the PE teacher or recess staff person has to call the office for any witnessed student injury at PE or recess that may need an ice pack. This has cut down on those kids just...
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    How do you get paid?

    nursekoll replied to scout mom's topic in School

    I'm part-time, Paid hourly. My district covers 2 school in the county with about 300 kids total (rural schools). I started at half my hourly hospital wage, but have moved up a bit since then. It's...
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    May the odds be ever in your favor...

    nursekoll replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I actually walked into my office this morning to see my very first Christmas gift from a student! This is my 7th year here. It was a gift card to a local coffee shop. Enjoy your holiday break...