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    The Not So "Nursey" Things...

    halohg replied to HCPSRMA's topic in School

    Tie shoes, untie knots...they state they don't have finger nails...is it too cold to go outside without a coat? I guess I'm the weather police now. Sock sliding down into shoes. I'm the keeper of the...
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    $$ to spend

    halohg replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    besides the ^^ -pulse oximeter -heating pad -blow dryer -new office chair -new cots -ice
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    Health Office 'Think Sheet'

    halohg replied to Mango Juice's topic in School

    This attached is meant more for the teachers but could be easily modified to use for students.
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    "My chest hurts"

    halohg replied to great_lakes_expat's topic in School

    All the above and I might also: For the non asthmatics: -depending on age: if the Little's I will ask them to point where on their chest or where is their heart pain. Many times they point to an area...
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    Normal....

    halohg replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    So sorry to hear all this in such a short period of time. Seems like enough for a career. Lots of Love from your nursing
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    The Incontinence Epidemic

    halohg replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Wow, seems to be an issue for me as well and not linked to a medical issue. Let me ask you this, are there any consquences? I do not feel like these are mostly accidents but mostly on purpose or...
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    Paramedic and teachers assistant being pushed to cover for a irresponsible school nurse?

    halohg replied to ScottyWeirdo's topic in School

    In my state that is not the law, you seemed more upset by the Nurse extending the time of coverage vs. a legal issue. That's different, bring the issue to administration, Human Resources, people...
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    Paramedic and teachers assistant being pushed to cover for a irresponsible school nurse?

    halohg replied to ScottyWeirdo's topic in School

    First I would look at state law, second do you belong to a union? Personally I do not see this as too big of a deal, as I have worked in districts and had a non liscensed individual cover my lunch,...
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    New Lice Policies

    halohg replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    I am thinking state health depart statements and recommendations are one thing but your particular school district may need to adopt or adapt a current policy to change how you treat. I am still part...
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    Documentation

    halohg replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

    Do you have access to a computer and not using an EMR system? If so then I would create a google sheets file and share between the nurses so that each can edit and it can be a live
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    Need Advice Plz Help!

    halohg replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    Welcome, you will find much support and understanding here. You are not alone with this type of experiences. The kids in the younger school are rarely the real challenge, that is left for admins,...
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    Do You Have Down Time?

    halohg replied to Avill's topic in School

    Use your down time to do your screenings, unless you are done with that as well. I am entering week 6 of school, so no down time yet. Around week 20 or so I did have down time, maybe 2 hours total per...
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    Difficult Colleague, Advice Needed

    halohg replied to Godsgirl73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Are you sure you meant this question for this forum in the school nurse section? But in short I would confront the supervising nurse and ask to better explain how your boss came up with such a...
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    Using Dexcom and not finger poke to treat?

    halohg replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    So here's a question are you covering the snack in the classroom and correcting with what the cgm states?, if so then he might be over correcting if he is dropping as there is a lag in the actual FS...
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    Tips for....

    halohg replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I create an ad hoc in infinite campus to evaluate those who need screenings, if MD did on physical I don't repeat. Then I create individual passes for each student according to teacher and which...
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    Insulin Dosing off CGM

    halohg replied to Holiday9's topic in School

    Agreed, really only used to determine trends if my
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    Help this School Nurse!

    halohg replied to Bailey246's topic in School

    Maybe negotiating an ending date to coninside with overlap of a new hire may mitigate their losses. Have an attorney review the contract if need be or you are not able to be flexible with your notice....
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    Too Many Visits - advice for teachers?

    halohg replied to moreoreo's topic in School

    Do the kids come with a pass? If not start there, with a pass you have prepared, with details of why they are coming. Second send a ziplock with some mixed sized bandaids, include a note of 'when to...
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    No insulin at school

    halohg replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Just be honest, state the facts as you know them and move forward with a plan to have her replace the insulin. No need to be confrontational, you were not there and moved an action plan to prevent in...
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    Help with steps to obtaining stock epi pens for office

    halohg replied to NIURn's topic in School

    Do you have written protocols from your school districts medical director? If not call him or her? FYI Not all schools stock
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    career path either a 1:1 nurse or a school nurse in a nurse office

    halohg replied to Gloira's topic in School

    No, I think starting as a 1:1 is a good place to start and the salary and benefits is pretty competitive for this type of work. You will probably be able to spend some time in the nurses office during...
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    Clinic Decor

    halohg replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Yeah keep it as boring as possible, maybe one board with a catchy theme. But I do not want looky loos. Pinterest has some great ideas. My buildings theme this year is something to do with cars and I...
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    Poison ivy?

    halohg replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    I am thinking that she meant, if it gets worse and IF you go to a doctor than provide a note authorizing a return to school. IF it stays the same than no note
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    So fevers don't count on field day

    halohg posted a topic in School

    So tomorrow is our PK-2nd grade field day and I learned something new...fevers don't count on field day. I am sent a second grader 20 minutes prior to dismissal for headache and "feels warm." Sure...
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    So fevers don't count on field day

    halohg replied to halohg's topic in School

    So he did in fact stay home but I'm convinced that was only due to an unexpected overnight rain storm that saturated the fields. I due believe it was storm named karma at play that won out on this...