Just a toss in here... I would highly recommend talking to the teacher first.... Many times I come to find out that the teacher wasn't the one sending the child to the clinic. They come after recess or after a special. If talking to the teacher doe...
Hehe...I used to get the I don't feel well almost everyday lol! I would generally give them the big eye'd look full of compassion and concern and say....can you be more specific?? Then they look at me and say...I am sick....so now I just give up wit...
fantasia2400 replied to safarirn's topic in School
All children are entitled to a free safe public education. I don't think that excluding a student from school due to an allergy is either fair or appropriate. I agree food allergies are increasing and yes they are potentially life-threatening. How...
Would you be willing to pass along that newsletter that you made on hygiene? I will be talking with the 3rd graders and would love to have a starting reference point. Thanks so much! [email protected] Melissa
Hi...the district that I work in has this policy in place. If there are any noticeable bumps or visible marks on the face/head we are required to at the very least leave a message on the home phone number. It is preferred that we speak directly wit...
fantasia2400 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School
Technically our school doesn't celebrate school nurse day because our district doesn't employ school nurses. Our health care coordinator who is an RN, BSN sent us an email and a small gift in appreciation of our efforts. Ohio is stinky when it com...
fantasia2400 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School
I guess in this case I am lucky... Our secretary puts out a Daily FYI via email to all the staff that lists the days happenings and future events along with all field trips. We as staff are required to read it daily. If we miss something our princip...
fantasia2400 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School
Hi there...I know this is a little late in responding but I felt compelled to give my thoughts. I work in a wide variety of age ranges: K-3, Preschool and Middle School. In the elementary level I do tend to be very nice, understanding, affectiona...
fantasia2400 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School
Hi there..just my 2 cents.. We are allowed to wear anything we want as long as it isn't jeans. I am cool with that. I like to dress up. I take great pride in being well put together on the job. I do work in a fairly affluent school district so ma...
fantasia2400 replied to missiRN06's topic in School
Hi Missi! I am in Ohio here and the schools in my district are required to submit an End of Year Report. Included in this report are: #children with nonprescription meds #children with prescription meds #children on daily meds Vision screening number...