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    Med admin window

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Man I would love to do the 10 am/1 pm routine but the mom would flip because in her mind, 2 pm is too early to give it because it would be worn off by the time he got to football practice. She is...
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    Weird reasons to come to school nurse?

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to Avill's topic in School

    You win,
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    Weird reasons to come to school nurse?

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to Avill's topic in School

    Had one come down because their arm just started hurting. Didn't bump, hit, bang, breathe on it at all. Was just sitting in class and it started hurting. Asked them to describe the pain... LD: "well,...
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    Medication delegation

    KeeperOfTheIceRN posted a topic in School

    Hey all! When you train your unlicensed personnel to administer medication, do you have them sign something that states you have shown them how to properly administer the medication? I'm the only...
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    Medication delegation

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Ok, this is what I have been doing as well! Thanks
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    Medication delegation

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Oral. And obviously delegation and training is done on a case by case basis as I know I can't delegate everything. As it stands right now though, I have no
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    Who is back already?

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm semi back! We don't technically start until the 20th, but I've been popping in a couple of times to organize a little and tweak a few things to hopefully help this year go by smoother. I am...
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    School Shootings

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    I personally feel it is going to require more than just a "black and white" fix. Approaching it from just a gun control angle isn't going to be effective, nor will approaching it from just a mental...
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    Grooming/Human trafficking

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to pedi_nurse's topic in School

    First, kudos to you for taking the steps you already have! I'm glad this student and her mom have you there!! Second, I have no experience whatsoever in this kind of situation so I cannot offer any...
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    Ramadan & Field Day

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to SavyNurse's topic in School

    I don't know, I think if you word it correctly, a letter might be ok. The only catch is I would recommend sending it to EVERYONE and not just those who are participating in Ramadan. I usually send out...
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    I nearly lost my cool this morning...

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    *cue muttley
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    Teacher assessments

    KeeperOfTheIceRN posted a topic in School

    I know many of you don't document teacher assessments and I don't either, but I just want to "confirm" my nursing judgment, if you will, about a teacher I spoke with today. ***ADMINS, NO FACEBOOK...
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    Teacher assessments

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    This was my exact thought process
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    What is your academic calendar and what state are you in?

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm in TX, public charter as well! 2017-2018 STAFF: 8/4/17-6/6/18 (this includes 2 weather days that were added) STUDENTS: 8/21/17-6/5/18 2018-2019 STAFF: 8/3/18-5/31/19 STUDENTS:
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    Teacher assessments

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    That's a valid point!! Thank
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    Teacher assessments

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    GAH!! I had no idea that was even an option!!! Thank you!! I'll definitely do this from now
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    Teacher assessments

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Thanks! What do you use to document? Our school uses Skyward, but I'm pretty positive I don't have access to teacher info. Do you just keep a running "notebook" in
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    Teacher assessments

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Hahaha, only because it's the middle of May and I'M
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    Help! Interview Questions

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    Ruby, I always enjoy your point of view on things!! What a great
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    I need a hug. <slightly off topic>

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    You, my dear, deserve sooooo much praise!! Congratulations on graduation and on staring nursing school!! Both are huge accomplishments that many take for granted!! And Happy Mother's Day (a day late,...
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    Teacher appreciation week...

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to nmr79's topic in School

    Sooooo.....confession......I don't mind my "working lunch". Its not in my contract as a working lunch or anything, but we don't "clock in and clock out", so whether I make it a point to take a few...
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    Calling parents

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    I wonder how many parents you'll annoy before they start complaining they're being called for stupid reasons....I give it a week, and your admin will be telling you to stop because they're tired of...
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    fall

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to ceelopez12's topic in School

    This sounds like a broken arm I had earlier this year. I was on another campus 1 hour away so I was talking on the phone with my admin assistant, helping her assess the situation. Obvious deformity in...
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    Have you ever just had to step aside?

    KeeperOfTheIceRN posted a topic in School

    *ADMINS, NO FACEBOOK PLEASE* Today I felt almost useless in a situation. I had an elementary teacher come to me regarding a high school student who appeared to be having an "emotional moment"...
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    Have you ever just had to step aside?

    KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Thanks for the reassurance, guys! I definitely feel better about my decision now that I've had a chance to think it over. It really was the best thing for this student, in this situation! I feel if I...