Thursday, December 22, 2011
The School Nurse's Christmas Card!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
I've Been Busy...
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Stack of individual student cards waiting to be filed away :) |
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Moms Who Care Donation Day
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messy office |
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clean office |
Monday, November 28, 2011
Who Am I? RASHES
communicable disease overview to a group of early childhood case managers....
and time for questions and answers!
The one prerequisite for this disease
is having had the chickenpox disease!
Who Am I?
Shingles
CDC About Shingles
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Who Am I? Childhood Rashes
communicable disease overview to a group of early childhood case managers....
and time for questions and answers!
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Teens- Prescription Drug Abuse
that was not prescribed to them!
with other drugs- alcohol, marijuana, etc?
(among other drugs & maybe in addition to other drugs).
identify students in need & ways to educate students, parents, and staff.
This FREE resource Smart Moves Smart Choices is a perfect tool!
I ordered a hard copy tool kit today-
hard copy because I'm still a little old school
and like papers to flip through!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Embrace the Frequent Flyer
FFP
Frequent Flyer Program
Embracing the Frequent Flyer
Embracing the frequent flyer is a conscience goal of mine every school year. I'm frequently reminded of an article I read written by (most likely) the original and my blog inspiration school nurse Gerri Harvey!
Gerri had a a very detailed website/blog for other school nurses titled: School Nurse Perspectives; it was one-of-a-kind and full of useful, everyday tips and tricks. I read her posts over and over again. Gerri has since retired as a school nurse and retired her blog, but I keep in touch with her through the gift of social media and am still inspired by her both professionally and personally.
What Gerri Said
Gerri discussed "frequent flyers" on her blog and she reminded school nurses that there is always something more to those student's visits. Do you think that is true? I do; over the years I've learned that that is very true.Frequent Flyer Goal
Keeping Gerri's knowledge in mind, try taking another look at your frequent flyers. Instead of getting annoyed when you notice Student Idee walking through your door again, try to focus more on the why the are coming to see you again.
Does your frequent flyer student have an unmet need that is being filled by visiting the school nurse on such a regular basis? As you build trust and a relationships with your students then you'll learn more about what they need from each visit.
Learn to embrace their visits! You might surprise yourself and miss them when the visits stop!
Minority Nurse: https://minoritynurse.com/school-nursing-more-than-band.../
Higher Ed: https://tinyurl.com/32r5xedl
Go See The Nurse: http://goseethenurse.com/2018/10/22/school-nurse-fakers/
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Cold or Flu
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Cold or Flu; Will either happen to you?
Sunday, October 16, 2011
i LOVE the school nurse
"i love the school nurse"
He would usually let me win!
The entire time he would be laughing and smiling-
a huge smile with a deep belly laugh!
Well, as a parting gift & thank you when he moved on
from the public school system, his parents wrapped the
wristband in a pretty box and gave it to me!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
What Does A School Nurse Do?
Charting Nursing’s Future
A publication of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
What does a school nurse do?
SCHOOL NURSES:
There is so much more too.
I'm sure you thought of a few duties.
Please leave your input in the comments section.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
I Am The School Nurse
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Shel Silverstein Poem
- Student A walks into your office complaining they are extremely ill & must go home.
- Assessment complete-general complaints, no fever, no other signs of being contagious.
- Student A denies all comfort measures.
- Student A insists a call to parents is made and wants permission to go home.
- Parent agrees (or perhaps parent gives in)....
- Student A leaves the office and is seen "high-fiving" a friend in the hallway with a great BIG smile!!!
Sick by Shel Silverstein |
Said little Peggy Ann McKay.
"I have the measles and the mumps,
A gash, a rash and purple bumps.