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    Kinsa thermometers

    halohg replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I participated and loved it! The families and staff had to “pre order” via text so only families that wanted one received them. The response and feedback has been very
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    OTC meds for Staff

    halohg replied to cid1's topic in School

    Nope, I don’t stock it or offer it. They are grown adults and if they need a tums or a Tylenol they should bring their own. I don’t have a budget for it or have interest in being asked for any...
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    Attendance Overboard

    halohg replied to ChristmasNurse's topic in School

    I would encourage a conversation with administrators to discuss a strategy to better educate parents on ways to avoid certain absences. Collect data on how many days are missed because of: physical...
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    How to talk to parents..

    halohg replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    I do not call for every visit. I obviously call for immediate exclusion reasons, and will be rather direct. “ Hello Mrs. X I have little Johnny down here with me he’s complaining of having a sore...
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    Documentation...Can it be done?

    halohg replied to Nurs13's topic in School

    I would say yes, just document the name of the nurse doing the assessment and use quotes. And yes to your 2nd question. I code this under communications or “parental role” in my system and again...
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    Screenings

    halohg replied to Kerber's topic in School

    Two thoughts, one create a system where you can do both, either by having a float nurse cover the health office and perform the screenings elsewhere in the building or have another adult in your...
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    Common clinic visits (elementary)

    halohg replied to RNashley86's topic in School

    -“stomachache” with no fever, vomiting, diarrhea. ?s- when did it start? What was your last meal? Point to where it hurts. Any nausea? Last BM? Send to bathroom, hydrate, rest up to 10 min then...
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    Do you keep clinic door open?

    halohg replied to SmileNNod's topic in School

    I would close the office door, don’t worry about
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    New school nurse

    halohg replied to nursex23's topic in School

    Why do you feel you would panic? There should be a medical directors orders for these and other medical emergencies as well as individual health plans for medically fragile students. There are also...
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    Would you break a contract and switch mid-year?

    halohg replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Are you in a union? They have created a hostile work environment and for that they and the district can be held legally and financially
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    interview next monday

    halohg replied to ceeack12's topic in School

    Your ability to fit in with the existing team will win over an individual with a higher education. No drama, no sticky wheels, no high demands, someone who will be able to handle demanding parents,...
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    Recess/Gym Restrictions - Where do your students go?

    halohg replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    They can either sit on the outside bench and be observed by lunch staff or stay in the cafeteria and be watched by another class monitor. Last opinion is to sit in main office with
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    How many?

    halohg replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    1 school, 500 students 70 staff, no aide, one
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    Advice for New School Nurse

    halohg replied to SchoolNurse123's topic in School

    First year is always the hardest. Maybe the principal has had previous experiences with this student and was “helping”. Having really thick skin is a must. Remember you cannot expect teachers and...
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    Incident Reports

    halohg replied to DaisyRN2's topic in School

    This is a pet peeve of mine... “ I’m sending so and so to you to document an incident”. Not an injury...my last one was one where a student open mouth touched another students shirt...not skin,...
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    Screenings

    halohg replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School

    How about personal letters of thank you with contact info and permission for you to used as a reference for potential new employers. Or a simple letter of recommendation they can use in a similar...
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    PEs With Missing Info

    halohg replied to UrbanHealthRN's topic in School

    Yes, and the DATE! C’mon
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    New School Nurse Feeling Overwhelmed...

    halohg replied to StormyRN95's topic in School

    It will come in time, the first year is always the worst, by year three it starts to fall into place. You know the teachers, kids, parents, and make best practices. As far as the charting don’t...
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    Help! Feeling burned out and the year hasn’t started yet!?

    halohg replied to rn_in_wa's topic in School

    My first thought is to request a transfer within your district, but the grass is not always greener. But really my thoughts are to advice you to focus on the kids, that is why after all why we do what...
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    OTC Meds for School Staff

    halohg replied to ro2878's topic in School

    I like the idea of moving the existing supply to a cabinet in the staff lounge. Maybe ask the sunshine fund to make donations to the “med closet”. I don’t stock, and refer them to the main...
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    New School Nurse

    halohg replied to Nicole21191's topic in School

    Not that I can think of but know how grateful I am that this population of students have a caring nurse supporting them. Don’t hesitate to reach out we are on the same team just in different...
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    New School Nurse

    halohg replied to Nicole21191's topic in School

    So I’m in NY on the flip side of your scenario. I have the charts on the students who are “out of district”. When I speak to nurses from other facilities sometimes they will call me and confirm...
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    Elementary v.s. High School Opinion

    halohg replied to Nurse Des's topic in School

    Follow your heart. Listen to what they have to say. Certainly nice to be wanted and someone that appreciates your experience. The first year is always the hardest, but it does not mean the grass is...
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    Kindergarten bathroom accidents were handled in their individual classroom bathrooms?

    halohg posted a topic in School

    So how do you all feel if I enforce that bathroom accidents be handled in the classroom bathroom for kindergartener students verse the health office bathroom? Each student has the change of clothing...
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    Kindergarten bathroom accidents were handled in their individual classroom bathrooms?

    halohg replied to halohg's topic in School

    Yes this is exactly what the teacher does. Again I am not assisting them, except to give a plastic bag for soiled clothing. I will also call home to let parent know to remove clothing from backpack...