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    Help? Guidance? Suggestions?

    Hello all! I'm looking for some guidance on a situation. I have a new student with a trach in place. Student is self sufficient with almost all care (they are unable to re-cannulate on their...
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    Help? Guidance? Suggestions?

    And blocking it seems like she is trying to do! She won't even give us dad's contact info to speak to him about anything. All communication is done through
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    Help? Guidance? Suggestions?

    We have told her that since before school started when we found out about this kiddo. She just kept telling us they didn't need a 1:1 nurse and that she would get documentation stating that. We have...
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    Therapeutic communication for anxiety

    I ask them if they want to go outside for a little while. Mental health is not my strong suit by any means, but I'm a huge fan of getting them outside when they reach this point. Especially with the...
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    Happy Nurse's week.... I guess

    I walked into a kiddo sitting in my office before announcements had even been made...I was grumpy from dealing with a difficult parent the ENTIRE day before too. Imagine my absolute shock and...
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    I'm tired!

    Ya know, its sooooo easy to get stuck in your own mindset, especially this year! My husband and I tend to think completely opposite of each other so I truly appreciate his point of view on almost...
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    Thoughts??

    Trying to see if you guys would have done things differently... Had an afterschool staff member approach me today stating they felt like they were having an allergic reaction to the dipping sauce...
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    Tired of being "the bad guy"...

    Yes, and honestly, my admin is extremely supportive and has had no problems discussing things with the teachers. I'm just so tired of them doing their own thing "when no one is around". I move around...
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    Tired of being "the bad guy"...

    One of my kinder kiddos called me a "Mask Monster" last week and originally, I laughed. Today, I'm feeling like a "mask monster" because it seems like everyone dreads when I walk in the room. I also...
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    Thoughts??

    OK, great! Thank
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    Thoughts??

    We do not have a school physician ? that would make getting stock epi much
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    Thoughts??

    All of your "typical" school nurse duties ? I maintain all health records, perform all State mandated screenings, provide training to staff for various topics, handle all office visits (when on...
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    Thoughts??

    Yes, it's definitely something that has been on my radar for a while. But with it just being me, myself, and I for my entire district, I just haven't had the time to really sit down and get it all...
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    Thoughts??

    Goodness! I didn't even think to check their BP but will definitely add that in the event something like this occurs again. I don't know about anyone else, but this week has been nothing but office...
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    40 days left!!

    55 days! We've been in person since we started back and truly, I think it went the best it could have gone! It's been a year, and parents have been mean, but y'all. My kids have done AMAZING with the...
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    Staying or Going?

    I'm returning, no doubts. I'm hoping they approve my request for a raise (we hired 2 new nurses this year which makes me a supervisor) but will be happy to return if they don't. I legitimately love my...
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    Do you keep medications for school staff?

    I don't keep them for staff. I have my own supply and will occasionally share, but I don't have a problem saying "sorry, I'm out" with a full bottle (that I bought with my own money) sitting in my...
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    Second guessing myself

    Hello all! I'm looking for some guidance I suppose. I had a high schooler hurt themselves at the end of last week. They jumped over a small stream while walking outside in class and apparently...
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    Second guessing myself

    Thank you all for your comments!! I feel a little better knowing you all would have done the same thing. I did ask the student if they wanted me to leave the boot on and they said no. However, that...
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    Faculty Falls/Injuries

    If I'm present when the fall occurs, I assess, call EMS if needed, fill out the incident report, recommend MD follow up, and then report the fall to principal and super. They usually take it from...
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    Faculty Falls/Injuries

    Hi all! I just found out about a fall that occurred early this morning on a campus that I am not housed at. Because of this, I did not assess the teacher after their fall. The principal filled...
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    Faculty Falls/Injuries

    Thank you all for your help! I didn't think I needed to do more but then I starting thinking I was forgetting something and was starting to panic a little because I had no clue what I could be...
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    Glasses for students in need

    Good morning friends! I had to clear my cache yesterday due to some technical issues and am struggling to find the Sight for Students info I need. I have a student who needs new glasses and...
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    G-tube medication delegation

    Another Texas nurse here, and while I can't offer any better guidance than Ruby did, I'm relieved to know I'm not the only one who struggles finding specific guidance via the BON!! There have been...
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    Quarantine violation & preschool attendance

    IF (and I stress IF, as you really do not know if you're not directly related to the case or contacted by the individual) "Re" has been in close contact with a known lab confirmed case, this would...