cmh1118

cmh1118 BSN

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  1. Are you calling 911?

    cmh1118 posted a topic in School

    9 year old female presents with chills, states "I have breathing problems" No medical history on file, no medications at school. When asked if she has asthma, both her AND MOM say "I don't know". Mom...

  2. Are you calling 911?

    cmh1118 replied to cmh1118's topic in School

    Thank you, this is a wonderful response. I appreciate you sharing about the malpractice/liability standpoint. That makes a great point about medical presence and EMS transport. I think in the heat of...

  3. Are you calling 911?

    cmh1118 replied to cmh1118's topic in School

    Thank you so much for your response and reassurance. I was thinking that myself, about the status dramaticus once Mom showed up. No tripod position, honestly she was just laying down quietly and...

  4. Are you calling 911?

    cmh1118 replied to cmh1118's topic in School

    Thanks for the assurance. No blue lips, no labored breathing. It definitely did improve her O2% when I made her take deep breaths. It never stayed low, only when she stopped the deep

  5. Sending Home Any Covid Sx?

    cmh1118 replied to schoolnurse1118's topic in School

    That's exactly what our policy is. If you get a negative test (or no covid test but alternative diagnosis) you may return. If you refuse to test, or if it's positive, 10 days after onset, improved...

  6. What are you stocking up on?

    cmh1118 posted a topic in School

    OK what COVID-19 related items are you ordering for your office and isolation room? I'm stocked on all regular school year items, but I'm curious as to what I'm missing. Our school received PPE...

  7. communicating visits

    cmh1118 replied to Flare's topic in School

    Sure, what are you wanting insight on? It's great for inputting immunizations and also running compliance reports, documenting hearing/vision/spinal/AN screenings, you can see all their medical...

  8. Temps at the door?

    cmh1118 posted a topic in School

    Hi, Are y’all planning to take temps at the door everyday before kids come into school? I have about 400 kids Prek-8th grade. Also what’s your favorite contact-less thermometer? Thank

  9. Immunization Audit—-fail?

    cmh1118 posted a topic in School

    Hi I’m relaying this for a friend who called me hysterical today. She works in Texas at a private school where immunizations are required and only medical exemptions signed by MD are accepted. No...

  10. Immunization Audit—-fail?

    cmh1118 replied to cmh1118's topic in School

    Thanks for the response. What a mess but sounds like it was an easy fix. I think she’s so worried the school will be in trouble. I figured they’d work with you and help you get them caught up....

  11. Office “fun”

    cmh1118 posted a topic in School

    Hi guys, I’m curious on what you keep stocked in your rooms as far as fun distractions....if anything at all. I am not one to let kids wait around forever if it’s something minor. My BS radar...

  12. communicating visits

    cmh1118 replied to Flare's topic in School

    What program do you use now? We use RenWeb through our school. Everything from admin to teachers to medical to after school. It’s all on the same program. The medical portion is very in depth and is...

  13. Temps at the door?

    cmh1118 replied to cmh1118's topic in School

    WOW! that’s a TON of kids. Ours are all dropped off by parents. All great and valid concerns I also worry about. WOW! cameras. That sounds pricey! I also have my handful of parents who admittedly...

  14. Medication Storage

    cmh1118 posted a topic in School

    Does anyone have a pic of how they store their meds? I have 403 kids PreK-8. 2 hemophiliacs, 2 epileptics, 22 Epi Pens. Around 10 asthma inhalers. The rest is OTC meds, topical, etc. I work at a...

  15. Emergency Meds in 2 locations?

    cmh1118 posted a topic in School

    Hi everyone, I'm a school nurse for around 500 kids, Pre-K to 8. I have ~30 epi-pens, 3 hemophiliacs, and 2 epileptics. We just added a new 'activity center' to our school, separate from our school...

  16. Best Lanyard?

    cmh1118 posted a topic in School

    Hi everyone, What's the best lanyard with ID badge that you've found? I work at a private school where every door is badge-opened. This past year I didn't use a badge protector and by the end of the...

  17. Emergency Meds in 2 locations?

    cmh1118 replied to cmh1118's topic in School

    I was thinking about that....we may be getting the stock epi pens this year. My bigger concern was the epileptics. Thanks for the reply! It reminds me to ask about the stock meds since that's new to...

  18. Best Lanyard?

    cmh1118 replied to cmh1118's topic in School

    Thank you!! I was thinking of getting one of those. Does it sit weird since the hook is not centered on the

  19. Best Lanyard?

    cmh1118 replied to cmh1118's topic in School

    Thank you!! I was thinking of getting one of those. Does it sit weird since the hook is not centered on the

  20. License is Expired

    cmh1118 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm asking for my sister. Her LVN license officially expired in 2014. She hasn't worked since 2011. After having twins, she took off a few years, and just honestly forgot to renew her license. Now...

  21. License is Expired

    cmh1118 replied to cmh1118's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I understand; she was just curious to hear from someone first-hand. She called numerous times last week and was on hold for over 45 minutes, and has even emailed the board. Just checking here in the...

  22. License is Expired

    cmh1118 replied to cmh1118's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks, but that's under the section of "INFORMATION FOR NURSES WHOSE LICENSES HAVE BEEN EXPIRED FOR FOUR YEARS ORLONGER" Hers has only been expired for 2

  23. License is Expired

    cmh1118 replied to cmh1118's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you. Getting anyone on the phone is quite hard. I can attest to that, the Texas BON isn't known for having the best "customer service". But she's tried and will continue to. She was just...

  24. School Nurse Newbie- help!

    cmh1118 posted a topic in School

    Hi! I will be starting a new position as a school nurse in a few weeks. I have been in pediatric nursing before in the doctor's office setting. I have not worked in five years, when I chose to stay...

  25. School Nurse Newbie- help!

    cmh1118 replied to cmh1118's topic in School

    Ha!! Thanks. I guess I was curious if school nursing had any specific needs I should brush up on. Lots of ____ and _____. I'm confident in my experience I've just never worked in such a specific...