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    I am so excited! (New Job)

    halohg replied to zurie's topic in School

    Your past experience reminded me of a funny experience. So a 1st grade comes in and the Nurse pass says chest pain and heart hurts. Of course I do a full assessment and am ready to call EMS, then I...
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    Essential oils?

    halohg replied to RedKat's topic in School

    Why are they using the oils? For treatment of students? If so, that in my opinion, should not be. Oils are not regulated by the FDA and thus without a physician order cannot be used as treatment. Now...
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    HELP! Brand new school

    halohg replied to SoutheRNgirl82's topic in School

    Besides the common supplies: Nebulizer Ice machine Ziplock bags Hearing and vision screening machines Color vision screening Scale Cots with storage underneath File cabinets Locked med cart Sewing...
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    End of the year new entrants

    halohg posted a topic in School

    Does your district have a policy or a cut off on new entrants? Seems like the end of the school year has occurred in many other countries and now we are seeing an influx of new end of year entrants...
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    Calling parents

    halohg replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    I'd also start to bill them for overtime hours...money talks if the number
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    Nurses Pass?

    halohg replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    So this is how I explain why on the elementary level why they must come with a pass unless from gym. #1 the pass is the only way I know that an adult on the other side knows the child has left their...
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    Transition from Elem to Middle School

    halohg replied to bluebonnetrn's topic in School

    They start to understand a sense of humor, however they can be very dramatic and middle school girls can be just cruel, bullying is brutal, they can act much more independently, and they are always...
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    Calling parents

    halohg replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    My gut reaction since you are dealing with high schoolers is for them to call Mommy as they enter the office. So Suzy walks in with a headache, I would say pick up the phone or text and let Mom know...
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    Ice cures all

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

    Where does one put that ice? on the heart or head... out of the mouth of babes
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    Students using cell phones to call home sick

    halohg replied to hobiehobie's topic in School

    Most times I don't care, that practice is an admin/parenting issue. If given the right opportunity my conversation goes something like this... so I understand that you texted your mom to come pick...
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    Suicide attempt while at school

    halohg replied to Cas1in72's topic in School

    Thank you for sharing your experience and raw selfless look at your heroic actions. Hugs hugs hugs, my only advice is to continue to share your experience because you are helping others out there who...
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    Teachers complaining about you

    halohg replied to Amethya's topic in School

    This educator obviously has lots of learning to do themselves. Only control what you can, they are making their issues yours, and looking to make you look bad so they look better. No worries in the...
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    Suprise...

    halohg replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Want a Pokémon joke? Why can you never play hide n seek with Pokémon ? Because they always
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    We won $500!

    halohg replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    Vitamix blender to make smoothies for healthier breakfast and lunch items with leftover/unused
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    No support

    halohg replied to Maria MA's topic in School

    Sorry for this situation, you are not alone. And even those districts that do have policies and those with administrative support have days like this and certainly parents like this. This is why those...
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    Yes another lice question-Help with a Lice policy

    halohg replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    We have the no nit no lice policy, entire class and bus checks connected with a reported case. Nurse only does the checks... Here is my advice: "student will be sent home with live lice or evidence of...
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    The Grinch Nurse

    halohg posted a topic in School

    Made me giggle a few times:
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    How to become a school nurse?

    halohg replied to climbeRN's topic in School

    Determine your states requirements for example if fingerprinting is necessary. CPR training is up to date. If you have all the requirements ahead of time and pretty much speak and look presentable you...
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    Please assist

    halohg replied to dmunoz1231's topic in School

    Hmmm, interesting. Might be a hard sell if the staff is trained on all of that, other than how do they deal with daily meds and emergencies. See if you can work with your attendance officer and get...
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    Holy pay cut shock!

    halohg replied to Scorchednurse's topic in School

    No compared to average school nursing salaries but yes compared to another RN position. HOwever the trade off is worth more than its weight in gold. The hours, the reduced mental and physical stress,...
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    Lice Policies

    halohg replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    Strong no Nit / No Lice
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    Field Trips

    halohg replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    Luckily our float nurse goes on the field trips, the only one I like was when I went with the band/chorus to Disney...That was a good one
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    Medication Mishap

    halohg replied to Amethya's topic in School

    May I ask your
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    what do you do?

    halohg replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    You have to follow your policy, is there actual live lice or only
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    secretary and absences

    halohg replied to palli's topic in School

    I was trained that a parental report cannot be used in place of a medical report. So we are not reporting unless a diagnosis comes from a medical provider. All too often a parent will call an illness...