$$ to spend

[arlingtonnurse]

Well, this is a 'problem' that I bet not many of you have. I am a new school nurse at a Catholic school ages pk-8 and recently got an email from my VP stated we got a $2000 grant for health and fitness stuff and asking what we need. Honestly, it seems to me we have most of the basics to get by and I'm so new I just don't know where the $$ would be best spent. What would you all do if you were in my position? Thanks in advance.

[NutmeggeRN, BSN]

definite yes on the AED if you don't have one. If that's not a need for your school then think of other overall ways that your office can be improved that will benefit all students - if your office air conditioned? If not and you live in an area that may be beneficial, perhaps an a/c unit for your office - 2k probably won't install a central system - but may get you one of those floor units that won't create a security concern should it be installed improperly. Perhaps an air purifyer is more appropriate.

If you need to spend the money on a "get healthy" type initiative you can try to collaborate with the PE teachers to purchase pedometers or (or i'll be there's even an app) and go to a site like toe tokens to purchase the cute little feet and have kids earn little feet for the miles / steps they walk.

The air purifier doubles as a sound machine!

[halohg, RN]

besides the ^^

-pulse oximeter

-heating pad

-blow dryer

-new office chair

-new cots

-ice machine

[ruby_jane, BSN, RN]

-blow dryer

OK, halohg... you stumped me. To dry clothes?

[GdBSN, RN]

OK, halohg... you stumped me. To dry clothes?

I keep one in my clinic to dry spills on clothes.

[amoLucia]

small refrigerator cube - I've seen them as low as $59.

[Jedrnurse, BSN, RN]

Spacers for the asthmatics. They're not always included with the RX (I don't know why not), and they can cost $10 a pop.

[River Song, RN]

Spacers for the asthmatics. They're not always included with the RX (I don't know why not), and they can cost $10 a pop.

Good suggestion. I have wondered about this .... I have a handful of asthmatics with no spacers and didn't know if there was a problem with my getting one to use with an MDI if the family didn't provide it.

[WineRN]

Good suggestion. I have wondered about this .... I have a handful of asthmatics with no spacers and didn't know if there was a problem with my getting one to use with an MDI if the family didn't provide it.

Your local chapter of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation may help cover the cost. Our district works with our cities local chapter and they give each school a set number of supplies and even a neb machine depending on your population.

[ohiobobcat]

I second the AED!

And a counter top ice machine. I love mine!!

[JenTheSchoolRN, BSN, RN]

Ice maker! I love mine.