tamarae1

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1. Feminine Hygiene for 4th Grade?

   tamarae1 replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

   Check with your custodians - ours are the ones that order the terrible diaper type pads the district gives. And P&G hasnt given pads with their growing up kit for a while now. Was deodorant last year.

2. Bathroom Breaks

   tamarae1 replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

   I would speak with admin about it and ask if it is policy (we know it isn't.) Teaching on the need for drinking water in school - lessens headaches, keeps body hydrated and working properly. If the brain works well, the students learn. Kids that pe...

3. Splinters

   tamarae1 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

   I refused one yesterday because it was microscopic even with a lighted magnifier. There was nothing to grab. Show that baby to your mom! :)

4. Medication Changes

   tamarae1 replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

   I send home a "home medication inventory" and ask parents to please complete it and return it in order to keep their student's file up to date. It works pretty well, most parents will complete it and return for me - I'm in a SPED/SEBSS program.

5. Therapy dogs and Allergies

   tamarae1 replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

   We have 3 therapy dogs that work with us during the week. I had a student with a bad dog allergy. She took her allergy medication in the morning and was still able to interact with the dogs at will. Benefits of therapy animals outweighed the allerg...

6. Crappy question

   tamarae1 replied to MendyT's topic in School

   Maybe incorporate a plan that gives him a sitting time (on the toilet) of 10-15 mins after breakfast and again after lunch with a book of his choice. Set the timer. Keep a record of sitting times and whether or not a BM was deposited. If you have...

7. Minor Vent

   tamarae1 replied to imaneedmycoffeefirst89's topic in School

   Mine comes out every day for work. It is not up for debate here. No big deal.

8. Vision and Hearing Screenings!

   tamarae1 replied to jess11RN's topic in School

   Like the Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener.

9. Vision and Hearing Screenings!

   tamarae1 replied to jess11RN's topic in School

   Find the policy on a functional vision screen and submit that if you don't have time to have them learn their letters. I'd ask the pre-k teachers to start having kids recognize the HTOV letters from the first of the year so they could be screened wi...

10. SMART goals for student learning

    tamarae1 replied to GatezRN's topic in School

    Poison control, heart health (goes with nutrition and exercise), Importance of drinking water, tooth brushing/dental hygiene, body hygiene (bathing, grooming - always wash your hair, use soap, rinse thoroughly) Stranger danger

11. Best treatment for...

    tamarae1 replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Cold water, dry, apply Carmex. Takes the burn right out :)

12. Tissue thief!

    tamarae1 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Its for their kids anyway, they should share!

13. Student Body Odor

    tamarae1 replied to AzElemNurse's topic in School

    I would let her know that others can smell her and it is sometimes unpleasant - most kids know what you're going to say when they get dragged in for the hygiene talk. I'd also ask a few questions regarding home life: Do you have water at home? Wa...

14. Let me give you a mint for asthma

    tamarae1 replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    I would be happy to pull and print my documentation and leave it with the principal for the parent to come pick up.

15. Type 1 diabetics, help!

    tamarae1 replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    Do what her doctor's orders call for.