intheweeds

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1. Any good/helpful books?

   intheweeds replied to lpnbutterfly's topic in School

   Obviously, you should check to see what your district guidelines are and abide by those, but when I first started in school nursing I found the Illinois school nurse handbook to be a really helpful reference (even though I am not in Illinois): Loyola...

2. Student Body Odor

   intheweeds replied to hsnurse1's topic in School

   I try to be as nice and keep it as light as possible if I see students one-on-one. I also try to keep it general, even if it just me and the student ("The teachers have noticed a lot of kids having hygiene issues in your grade, so we're speaking to s...

3. Miscalculated salary?

   intheweeds replied to magspax's topic in School

   How deeply unfair. I certainly would not pay a dime back at this time. Hopefully you will hear from your union soon. I would consider quitting if I were you as well. On a side note, I get annoyed when per diem/part-time work is not "counted" toward...

4. guns, knives and students...Any thoughts, comments or safety suggestions?

   intheweeds replied to lkulmann's topic in School

   This issue has weighed heavily on me lately. I am from an area of the country where many people take great pride in gun ownership and have a whole host of associations about family and country tied up in gun ownership. To a degree, I understand their...

5. Elementary vs. High School

   intheweeds replied to tictac's topic in School

   I have JHS and HS kids. I also love the high schoolers. They are funny and fun. I agree with a previous poster, though, junior high aged kids can be tough. They are very needy, very emotional, and just old/smart enough to be a little manipulative if ...

6. underweight kid

   intheweeds replied to kingsmiley's topic in School

   My daughter is 3rd percetile. I'm aware and ped is aware and we're not worried. I wouldn't mind an 'FYI' letter or call AT ALL. We don't do BMI measuring at my school, but I think a letter stating something to the effect of "There may be many reasons...

7. Asthma Question

   intheweeds replied to Britrn04's topic in School

   So sorry. That sounds like an anxiety-provoking situation... while it's not so uncommon to have kids like this, having a principal that won't back you up makes it a much bigger deal. What happens with the kids when you're not at school--is there anot...

8. janitor has possible needle stick

   intheweeds posted a topic in School

   One of our custodial staff came to me today and told me she got cut yesterday while taking out my bathroom garbage. Apparently, she went to the principal after the incident and he cleaned it out with her and sent her on her way. Sigh. We have several...

9. In Shock

   intheweeds replied to guest83140's topic in School

   So sorry to hear all of that. If I were you I would take a night, write down all of your concerns and the facts as you know them, meet with your nurse boss again, and then set up a meeting with your bosses again to address your concerns about your jo...

10. the flu

    intheweeds replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    According to the CDC, it looks like flu is widespread here in New York. I haven't really been seeing it the office lately, though. I saw a bunch of respiratory illness with high fever in late winter and early spring. Despite having a flu shot, I had ...

11. Self Harm Talk

    intheweeds replied to mmmiller's topic in School

    Great job! What a difficult and scary topic to talk about with such little kids. I agree with what the other posters have said--make sure there are meetings with the parents, and all kids who are suspected of cutting should be referred to a mental he...

12. pencil lead

    intheweeds replied to katynurs22's topic in School

    This happens probably once a month at our school. Sometimes it is pens. I also wash it, give a cool pack, etc. If the wound seems VERY painful or if the student claims it feels like there is something in there (that I can't even see), I call parents ...

13. What you wish you could say to the staff at your school

    intheweeds replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I LOVE our teachers and staff, but some of your peeves really ring true! One to add: While I do let teachers have Advil from my stock supply, please do not abuse this! You do not need 8 Advil for your headache/back ache/cramps. It's not good for you...

14. Need Advice: Defibrillator Training

    intheweeds replied to intheweeds's topic in School

    Thanks so much for all of your input!!!

15. Need Advice: Defibrillator Training

    intheweeds posted a topic in School

    Do you guys train staff on the AEDs at your school? Our principal has asked me to train staff on them but I have told him I am reluctant to do so. While ours are SUPER simple, and I'm sure I could give a basic training, I am not certified to train on...