momto5RN

momto5RN

Sub-Acute, School Nursing, Dialysis

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  1. Jumping on the 911 bandwagon...

    momto5RN posted a topic in School

    Today I had to call 911 for the first time as a school nurse. And ever really. 8th grade student with suicidal ideation. Brought a bottle of pills with her to school. Apparently has a history of...

  2. Good Kids

    momto5RN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I have pretty sweet kiddos at my school but this one stood out to me today. Sixth grader knocked on my door and asked if it was okay to come in. I told her I don't expect anyone to knock but how...

  3. Excessive visits

    momto5RN replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    Yes, elementary. 4th grader. He does have asthma and some visits were definitely needed. The rest are stomach aches, sore throats, congestion, etc. Driving me nuts. I have spoken to mom who is a nurse...

  4. How many kids do you see in a day?

    momto5RN replied to RNLisaC's topic in School

    I don't have daily meds as well. I do have three students every Tuesday use their inhalers before gym. And throughout the year, I'm usually giving out PRN neb treatments, benadryl, pain relievers,...

  5. How many kids do you see in a day?

    momto5RN replied to RNLisaC's topic in School

    Small Catholic school. 200 students, Pre-k to 8th grade. Average visits 15-22 per day. I occasionally get a day where I hardly see anyone but those are outliers. When I first started last year I would...

  6. I can't win for losing

    momto5RN replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    That really sucks. I'm sorry. Hope it all goes

  7. Any parochial school nurses here?

    momto5RN replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    That stinks NanapooRN. I love working as a school nurse but next year may be my last year as well. I need better insurance for my family. The school offers terrible insurance and I'm currently paying...

  8. Jumping on the 911 bandwagon...

    momto5RN replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    Update: Student is back in school. No other information provided to me. This drives me nuts! How can you go from being suicidal on Friday, being admitted to the hospital and by Monday act as if...

  9. Phone calls to parents.

    momto5RN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    That would drive me nuts!! I pretty much do as the above posters have mentioned. Definitely if they hit their head or injury to the face, if a student uses their inhaler or uses it too much, the...

  10. Spin off- what's been your biggest emergency as a school nurse

    momto5RN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Besides my last post about the 8th grader with suicidal ideation, I have had a few scares. There have been a few asthma attacks last year. Minor but anything regarding respiratory makes me nervous....

  11. Any parochial school nurses here?

    momto5RN replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    I am. I'm paid hourly. I have no idea how much a public school nurse makes. When I subbed in a public school, I received $100 a day but once taxes were taken out, it wasn't much. I don't like stating...

  12. Jumping on the 911 bandwagon...

    momto5RN replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    And I did not find out any information about this student and the outcome. The principal didn't bother to tell me. I found out from the gym teacher that she was admitted. Why is the medical...

  13. Have you been given a raise every year?

    momto5RN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    No raise. I start the year working for an agency. We are given a certain amount of hours based upon how many students are in the school. The hours run out fast, about mid November due to this being a...

  14. Another student death

    momto5RN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Very sad. I'm so

  15. Is it just my students?

    momto5RN replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    Yes!!!! All the time. And they know my line by now. "I am not a

  16. NO MORE SNOW DAYS!!!

    momto5RN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Want to here something crazy?? We were expecting the same storm in my area. Schools, stores, etc all closed. Guess what we got....rain. Nothing but rain, not even one tiny snowflake,

  17. I've hit the wall...

    momto5RN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Yes, same here! And I feel guilty saying that since I was out for two months on maternity leave. I'm just really excited to not be pregnant this summer and to be able to enjoy it with my kids. I was...

  18. May I have your attention please?

    momto5RN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Ugh, head lice! Whenever I have a parent freaking out about it, I always tell them, listen, if I got through head lice with my four girls who all had it at the same time, you will able to get through...

  19. Tired of certain teachers

    momto5RN posted a topic in School

    I have to vent real quick. Here I am on a Friday at 4:00 still at work when school got out a half hour ago. A teacher that I am close with told me how the 7th grade teacher was complaining about me...

  20. Tired of certain teachers

    momto5RN replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    Thanks for listening!! After a day off for snow and a delayed opening today, I'm feeling better. I read back what I typed and feel like I came off snotty or bratty! Just a tough day. I do agree with...

  21. Knee surgery

    momto5RN replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    Yes, I agree!!! I work in an old Catholic School. I have been monitoring him on the stairs today. And there are a lot of stairs unfortunately. Seems to be doing good. I told him to please take your...

  22. Knee surgery

    momto5RN posted a topic in School

    Hello School Nurses!! What recommendations do you suggest for a middle school student that had knee surgery and will be returning back to school? The student will be on crutches and is non-weight...

  23. Friday!!!

    momto5RN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Aww, Happy Birthday to your children!! Love hearing birth stories. I always think back to my labor and delivery when it is my children's birthday. Such a special day for us too since we birth them. I...

  24. Knee surgery

    momto5RN replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    Thank you all!! He is doing well so far today but of course it is snowing out and I don't think they will let us leave early

  25. New School Nurse: VENT

    momto5RN replied to Britrn04's topic in School

    Ha!! I didn't realize how old this post was!!! I'm on my small pumping break and wasn't being