halohg RN

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    New School Nurse - Advice Please :)

    halohg replied to imanursenow's topic in School

    Congrats on the new position. One method I have seen and would use myself if my file drawers locked would be this... in a file drawer cabinet, place meds in a zip lock bag include a copy of the orders...
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    Autism and regressions - where do we fit in?

    halohg replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    Agree with Urban... CPS can offer other avenues of assistance. Sounds like some parental education is absolutely called for, and CPS can assist with that. I would make the call, and let them sort out...
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    This is Where the Cowboy Rides Away

    halohg replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Nooooooo, nope, simply take it back! Only kidding! Wishing you health and happiness on your next chapter! Please loop around once in awhile and continue to share your
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    It’s a Lice Celebration

    halohg posted a topic in School

    Today was a great day! Our medical director annually revises and adds orders as per our nursing team’s suggestions as well as updates to practice. It’s that time of year, today the orders came...
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    Texas school sets dress code for parents

    halohg replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Maybe I missed something, are your remarks pertaining to the
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    Interview Questions

    halohg replied to nycNurse2b's topic in School

    You have an ill child in your health office with a temp of 102 at 10am in the morning, you call parents to pick up, after several attempts you reach Mom however she states, she is unavailable to leave...
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    I just can't

    halohg replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Your not alone...I promise, i’m glad you shared. Old Dude is of course, right on the mark. Follow that plan and reach
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    Self Study

    halohg replied to JLynnH's topic in School

    Review allergy care, Epi pen; diabetic care; asthma care including inhalers, spacers, and nebulizers. Seizure care. Start there and rest is really best on the
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    question about time off/vacation

    halohg replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    If you are doing the summer training on your own then I would say that does not count as PD. If the school registered and paid for you to go, then that should be part of your extra 10 days. I would...
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    C'Mon Now!

    halohg replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

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    Nosebleeds

    halohg replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    I have this posted and review with the
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    New School Nurse

    halohg replied to busybee22's topic in School

    Start with diabetic care and equipment, Epi-pen administration, asthmatic care, inhalers, nebulizers and spacers. Seizure care plans and how to administer diastat. It’s great that you will have this...
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    how big are your offices?

    halohg replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    Nothing special but gets the job
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    Professional development days

    halohg replied to Militarywife's topic in School

    Our district sends all our nurses to a county run conference on Election Day as that is considered a Superintendent’s conference day. Otherwise they offer CPR training prior to the start of the...
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    Interview with athletic director

    halohg posted a topic in School

    I have worked in many districts, none of which where the nursing department was under the supervision of the althletic director. Any advise of how the interview may differ (high school position) with...
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    My very first squad call

    halohg replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    You did
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    Chicken Pox Protocol

    halohg replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Our protocol for this would fall under ‘skin rash’ by which if a student presents with a rash they are to be excluded until medically
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    Return after flu

    halohg replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Not in all
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    Return after flu

    halohg replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    That is my thought, since it is not a mandated vaccine you cannot exclude. another thought I wonder if the return date recommendation varies due to influenza A verse influenza B
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    Just sent my first via ambulance....

    halohg replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    Since I am sure the student was on activity restrictions, is it customary to allow these students out for recess? Maybe it’s the age of this specific student as I also allow some of our restrictions...
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    Faith restored

    halohg replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    “Without POP (proof of puke) back to class you
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    Non-Contact Thermometers?

    halohg replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    I started getting so frustrated by the high number of staff coming in for temperature checks for themselves that I told them I only do rectal temp checks now. Well that request came to an end real...
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    Encopresis KG age

    halohg posted a topic in School

    I am trying to manage a 6 year old finally diagnosed with Encopresis under the care of a gastroenterologist however no parental consent given to discuss with MD. Parental involvement is still at a...
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    What are your thoughts?

    halohg replied to NewTexasRN's topic in School

    All the above....yes. If the hearing and vision was completed on the health physical I would not repeat them, and only screen those that are state mandated to be. Hopefully that will bring that number...
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    What Would You Buy??

    halohg replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    I’ll add one more idea: LED Lens Magnifier Floor Lamp, great for lice checks, splinter examinations,