Amethya

Cardiology, School Nursing, General

CMA for the past 5 years, working at a school for the past 4 years.

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    POTS/Dysautonomia

    Amethya replied to CanIcallmymom's topic in School

    Okay cool! Thanks for the
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    Measles

    Amethya replied to tining's topic in School

    In other news, one teacher sent an email about it and now there's going to be chaos. Help
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    Gender Bias in Pediatric Pain

    Amethya replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    I agree I only see the boys do more injuries and exaggerate, but they keep playing and only come right when class starts after PE. While girls only come to me if it's an absolute emergency and/or it...
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    Measles

    Amethya replied to tining's topic in School

    Oh great. At least 99% of my students all have their shots on time, only 2 are exempt with conscience notarization and 2 are only non-compliant for HEP A because they are from Mexico and one his...
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    Return after flu

    Amethya replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    $150 without insurance... we had to do this for my kid this past
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    POTS/Dysautonomia

    Amethya replied to CanIcallmymom's topic in School

    I honestly haven't had anyone with these issues before, but if I do at least I'll know about it. What kind of emergency plans do these kids
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    POTS/Dysautonomia

    Amethya replied to CanIcallmymom's topic in School

    Thank
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    POTS/Dysautonomia

    Amethya replied to CanIcallmymom's topic in School

    I hate to sound ignorant, but what is POTS-
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    C'Mon Now!

    Amethya replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I will be honest, don't do this. As an adult with ADHD-I and was suppose to be medicated as a child and never way, I wish I was. I got medicated as an adult and I'm doing better. I wish I had this...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Amethya replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I had hockey lately, I told them to suck it up and it's normal their hands to hurt because they were whacking themselves with the sticks, which I saw them when I was passing
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    Pacer Test (May the odds be ever in my favor)

    Amethya replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Our coaches actually tell them to take it easy and not to push themselves. They actually do practice runs before the actual test and it helps them out. My first year it was bad, but last year was...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Amethya replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    This is why I try to avoid eye contact, but even then they come in and I'm like, Why didn't you tell me when I saw you earlier? They have no response for
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    Camp Waldemar

    Amethya replied to Amethya's topic in Camp

    Do you know how good is the health clinic? I applied for a job there and I may take
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    Make Up Your Mind Please!!!

    Amethya replied to EnoughWithTheIce's topic in School

    Apparently mother was mad because I didn't call her. I told LD to get a pass, especially if she's not feeling well. I would check her temp and call her mother, but instead that's not happening and I...
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    Sub for my school left a mess

    Amethya replied to Amethya's topic in School

    It upset me as well, but I'll let it fly. It happens again, I will call her
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    Winter Video (Gerry Brooks)

    Amethya replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Okay what's up with that? My kids are the same way! It's like 33 here and I'm freezing my butt off, so I wear my long sleeve under my scrubs, my fleece sweater, my coat, gloves and scarf. My kids?...
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    Child Abuse

    Amethya replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    Exactly what everyone is saying. EVERYONE is a mandated reported and it helps the case when you have the teacher, counselor and the nurse calling about the same student. She should of not pushed it on...
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    Midwest nurses... Caught in the polar vortex?

    Amethya replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Right? Here in Houston, we close down when it's below 32! We are not equipped for this
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    buying supplies with your own money

    Amethya replied to guest464345's topic in School

    I wish you luck OP. I had a bit of a similar spot when I first started, but I still had a budget. There was a few things my office still needed and the school couldn't provide. I know it's a long...
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    Make Up Your Mind Please!!!

    Amethya replied to EnoughWithTheIce's topic in School

    I had a student come right to me, pointed at her friend and said, "She has a fever, chills and she doesn't feel well." and this before the breakfast bell and before the main bell, which in a rule, I...
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    Winter Video (Gerry Brooks)

    Amethya replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I know it sounds silly too, but even here in Houston. It gets too cold, and since our city isn't equipped for colder temps, we close down, even our school. 97% of my students are financially...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Amethya replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    My little boy got the flu around before Christmas Break. He was devastated because we thought he might have to miss the last day before the break and that's when they have lots of fun. The funny thing...
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    Latex Balloons

    Amethya replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    No paperwork, never happened. So unless she brings it, you can't do anything. I would ask her for an epi-pen or history from the doctor, doesn't bring it, there's your
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    Sub for my school left a mess

    Amethya replied to Amethya's topic in School

    They told me she was very professional, nice and cleaned my room because she was bored. I'm good with this, but at least please don't tell the kids I'm messy. Hey at least she organized my clothes.
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    Storybook Character Day Nurse ideas?

    Amethya replied to Keeperofthebandaids's topic in School

    YES! Her! You can find her look online. It's super