tamarae1

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  1. Another head lice; I want to help this child

    tamarae1 replied to basketball13's topic in School

    Plus, remember that you can treat the hair, but if you don't treat the environment too, the critters will just be back again in a week's time. You can recommend, educate and lead by example until you...

  2. Ear aches

    tamarae1 replied to Dattebayo's topic in School

    I make a heat pack by putting 2-3 paper towels folded into a snack size baggie. Wet it until soggy. Wring out most of the moisture and microwave about 8 seconds. Zip the bag up, wrap in a paper...

  3. How often do you use your stethoscope?

    tamarae1 replied to moreoreo's topic in School

    Mine gets an almost daily workout. Asthmatics, bronchitis type complaints that I just want to be able to hear, complaints of "chest pain" (old habits of cardiac nursing), and the occasional stomach...

  4. How to get parents to cooperate with immunizations?

    tamarae1 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I send 3 letters home along with a list of local clinics, make a phone call, they get a final warning signed by myself and the principal and BAM they are out until vaccinated. I am also in Texas. I...

  5. Proctor and Gamble Always Changing

    tamarae1 replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    I was able to order last

  6. Happy Thanksgiving!!

    tamarae1 replied to mom to many's topic in School

    Couple hours and change here too, roll on clock, roll on! Happy Turkey Week, everyone! May it bring you rest and silence

  7. Today is not a good day for me.

    tamarae1 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Kindly remind your admins that you are not "the last nurse." I am still in my first year at this school. I have had to say that as well. I am still working on 3rd grade as well. I still have my...

  8. Tips for a solo newbie in elementary setting please?

    tamarae1 replied to villageRN's topic in School

    Ice packs, mints and stale saltines fix a lot more than you'd

  9. How do YOU check for lice?

    tamarae1 replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I ask where its itchy, and I part and really get in there. I use a lighted magnifier to really make those bugs BIG! Then I wash my hands really well. If I see nits or live lice, home goes a...

  10. New to this school nurse thing but...

    tamarae1 replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    I loved charting canine feces to the posterior of the L shoe heel in my assessment yesterday. Action was gloves and sani wipe unfortunately. Yes, I am the poo scraper. I guess I can classify it...

  11. Older Littles

    tamarae1 replied to FreckledCoffeeRN's topic in School

    After the routine questioning: Did you eat breakfast? Did you eat lunch? Did you poop today? Does mom know how you feel? What does she say? If she said go to school you're fine, and there was no...

  12. I Have A Name!

    tamarae1 replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

    I am Nurse Lastname to the staff here. Except for a couple. Then I'm, "Eh uh uhm Nurse... uh.. mm. uhm.. whatwasyourname?" This is my 2nd semester. It's not like I just started here last

  13. Roll Call 2016-2017

    tamarae1 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm in. Lurker from last year - totally stalked all of the adventures and was on the edge of my seat wondering about Hammy. Off to a great start in week two with shot records and health forms.