Topical without Rx

[MrNurse(x2)]

My administrators have decided after a discussion at a staff meeting that ALL agents put on students should go through the nurse. Teachers have been applying essential oils supplied by parents to their students in class. I explained to the teachers that, by my license, I can not administer anything without prescription or Dr's order. Today I had my first instance. I called the mom and explained that I would happily apply the peppermint and lavender oils, which she claimed were dilute. My real concern was allergic reactions by other students. I offered her the option of calling her doctor and faxing an order to apply, which she was reluctant to do. She decided to placed it prior to drop off in the morning, as well as when she volunteers for lunch. I know this was kind of discussed, but has anyone have a definitive policy for this?

[Flare, ASN, BSN]

Now there's a stupid essential oils ad on the right hand side of my AN page!

I use ad block plus on chrome - i don't get ads like that - i just have the little one for Rasmussen college up top

[kidzcare]

Eau d'Hamster.

Uh, after my daughter skipped a week of cleaning out her hamster's cage... I can tell you that this is NOT a scent that you want in your office

[grammy1]

For OTC meds, we only need a parental signature. For Rx meds, we have to have the original bottle with pharmacy label on it, that is considered the doctor's order, along with a parental signature. For any herbals, etc, we must have a physician's rx on file. Nothing has ever been said about sunscreen, lotion, etc. We do routinely use Caladryl, First Aid Cream, Bactine, etc.

[BeckyESRN]

As far as essential oils go - while i may be known to use them myself here and there - i will not oil your kid. I do not want the teacher oiling your kid and i do not want Derek to oil himself. You are free to oil him up in the morning. (the smell won't be any worse than that of my seventh graders that like to bathe in Axe)

Another quote for our ever growing collection of T-shirts "I will not oil your kid" This made me laugh way too hard!

[JenTheSchoolRN, BSN, RN]

I have standing orders for Burn-gel and hydrocortisone. (And cough drops.)

I don't apply essential oils or sunscreen. But I don't chase down someone else I might know is self applying them at school unless it is harming the health of another student.

[RatherBHiking, BSN, RN]

We have a standing policy that anything not approved by the fda like herbs, oils, vitamins, etc for a medical condition will not be administered at school. Period. Even with a Dr's order. If parent wants kid to have they must come and do themselves. That's one policy I love!

[JerseyTomatoMDCrab, BSN]

I hear ya', My O's lost after being in first place most of the year. We BOTH can rejoice the Yankees didn't get to see the post season!

You're such a hater.

[coughdrop.2.go, BSN, RN]

We have to have standing order for everything but soap, water, and sunscreen (sunscreen is specifically the only thing in the California Education Code that's exempted from medication administration laws).

Check with your state's school nurses association as well.

[MrNurse(x2), ADN]

You're such a hater.

Not so, I love to watch the Yankees lose. (It has only been a select few years they do lose)

[MrNurse(x2), ADN]

Check with your state's school nurses association as well.

Thanks, didn't think of that resource.

[iggywench, BSN, RN]

We have a standing policy that anything not approved by the fda like herbs, oils, vitamins, etc for a medical condition will not be administered at school. Period. Even with a Dr's order. If parent wants kid to have they must come and do themselves. That's one policy I love!

We have that same policy in my district. No standing orders, so anything medicated (including cough drops) must be checked in through the clinic.

[Farawyn]

Not so, I love to watch the Yankees lose. (It has only been a select few years they do lose)