KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School
Quick temp check (unless they're a FF then its a quick talk), drink of water, and back to class they go. My 2 satellite campuses have a tougher student body than my home campus
KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School
Lots of communication and training for my 2 satellite campuses! My admins there are downright AMAZING. We're actually a pretty small district with only ~800 students K-12. The way are classroom model...
KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
High schooler with narcolepsy accidentally took his nighttime med at 0500 (apparently thought the wake up alarm was the med alarm) instead of 2330 like he's supposed to. Mom sent him to school with a...
KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School
Yes! I'll be following up with her and I feel very confident that she'll understand the cons to hiring a nursing student and that we'll venture down the path of a couple of CNA's
KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School
So what I was told was they are wanting to get 2 part time aides to assist with med passes and any kids who *might* end up with some extra care (i.e.: assist my 1 T1D when they are high or low). They...
I was a new nurse as well when I took my school job. I stayed on at the hospital PRN for about 6 months just to keep a little extra money rolling in as I took a MASSIVE pay cut. But I have never...
KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to sydcarverrn's topic in School
I give peppermints. I explain it to the kids that their throats are irritated, much like when their lips get chapped, and the peppermints offer a barrier that usually stifles the coughing for a bit as...
KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
Had a kid sit in my office for over an hour the other day because they flat out refused to straighten their knee from a 90* angle and swore they couldn't walk. Aside from a very superficial scrape...
Good morning all! Do any of you have experience writing policies? I'm beginning to feel more and more overwhelmed with the fact that I have to help develop some new policies for our district and I...
KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School
Thanks for you response, Dimple! I appreciate the info you shared! I am actually pretty comfortable with the trainings that are required for each of the new laws. I've already completed my STB...
KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School
If they're unable to attend our after-school program (due to unpaid dues), it becomes an abandonment issue and the police are called after a certain time frame. We release at 2:15, so I think by...
KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to basketball13's topic in School
About a month ago, 1st grader was in my office WRITHING in pain. He was in the panic phase where he looked like he was just going to bolt out the door because he didn't know how to process the pain he...
KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to EnoughWithTheIce's topic in School
This is probably the best thing I've heard today! I personally would love to roller skate across my campus. Could you imagine the time I would save?! I'm honestly not opposed to the roller skates (one...
KeeperOfTheIceRN replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School
Teachers seem to be getting "ballsy" lately. I had one all but refuse a student back to her room last week after I said I WASN'T calling home as the kiddo wasn't showing any s/s of illness. Kiddo said...
What is your policy on return to school after flu? We've got our first case for this year and MD is anticipating return by possibly Friday. Teacher is worried that is too soon. I usually just play it...