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Start tomorrow!

I'm so excited that I start my school nurse orientation tomorrow for the perm. substitute position I'm taking in the fall. I can't wait! I'm not really sure what will be thrown my way but I'm looking forward to something totally different from what I'm used to. (Med-Surg/ICU last 10 years.)

Looking for pointers..... Top 10 things a school nurse must know??

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    Congrats and Good Luck!

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    Top 10 things you should know: signs of an allergic/anaphylactic reaction and how to use an epi pen, vomiting doesn't count unless witnessed by an adult, band aids and ice packs heal most things, never ace wrap anything, If they need an ace, they need an x-ray, any head injury needs a parent call, fractures are not always obvious..if pain or swelling, suggest an x-ray, keep Clorox wipes on hand at all times and wipe down everything the students touch if they are sick, always use universal precautions...MRSA is rampant in schools, unless students have a severe illness, 20 minutes of rest and back to class is a good rule of thumb, Make friends with other nurses in your district, they will be a lifesaver while you are learning the ropes, oh one more, this site is great :) Good luck you will love it

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    1. Don't let those shorter than you run you over.

    2. Become crafty with tongue depressors.

    3. Multitask

    4. Be able to wrangle at least 3 kids at one time with one hand.

    5. Practice saying, "You're fine. Go back to class."

    6. Practice saying, "Stop that. Get down. Don't touch that. Be quiet. Sit still. This won't hurt. No, I don't pull teeth. Yes, I am a real nurse. I don't know if you have Strep."

    7. Eat lunch away from your clinic.

    8. Leave on time. Run to your vehicle. Don't look back.

    9. Enjoy your weekends, holidays, snow days, and summers. :-)

    10. Last. Love your kiddos. They really are the best part of your job.

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    Thank you all for the suggestions! I'm so looking forward to working with the kids!!

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    Wednesday went great and I loved my first day of school nusing! I oriented at two of the elementary school's here in town. This coming week I'm doing two more days of orientation and I can't wait. Thank you all for the tips. I know it has only been one day, but I have a great feeling that this is the perfect fit for me.

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    Glad it's going so well!

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    5. Practice saying, "You're fine. Go back to class."

    Beware you will start to say this one in your sleep!! I often wake my dear hubby repeating the above phrase.

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    Wave Watcher nailed it. # 11 If you didn't see it with your own eyes or hear it with your own ears - DON'T ASSUME IT'S TRUE.

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    Couldn't have said it better myself! :)

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