Do you see an increase in angry, disruptive and explosive behavior ? I am seeing it across all ages/grades at my schools. Angry outbursts, throwing chairs, turning over tables and trashing classrooms. I am appalled at this behavior. What’s worse ...
Defend: To Resist attack. Protect. Safeguard. Justify. Vindicate. Explain. Why are school nurses in a constant state of Defending what and why we do something ? We are charged with this position where we are the lone medical “expert” in the...
Could any of you School Nurses share what your protocol is for students with SUSPECTED chicken pox ? Do you exclude the student with the questionable pox/papule/rash and do you ask the parent to get them checked because they MAY be contagious?? T...
Keepstanding replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School
I've seen this over and over and over again !! We are medical and they are educational. We are outnumbered and our opinions matter very little. I gave up a long time ago. You will never please them. They will "throw you under the bus" almost alw...
Keepstanding replied to waxynurse3's topic in School
I would say you did your job with EXCELLENCE !!! Never feel bad about protecting a child who has incurred a head injury. Always err on the side of safety. Well done my new nurse friend !!
Keepstanding replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School
SCHOOL NURSE STRONG !! I have no doubt that each and every one of my school nurse friends love and go far beyond their job description for "our" students. We are a strong group and we support each other. So try as you will.......we will not be uns...
Keepstanding replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School
We (society) are raising a lot of " soon to be adults " who have NO coping skills. Yes, even a five year old can have coping skills !! How will they stand the pressure of a coach telling them they need to toughen up ? Or a Teacher admonishing them ...
Greetings! Wishing you all a Fabulous new school year ! Question: How do you get along with the teachers in your school ? Do you feel respected ? Do you feel like a valued staff member ? Thanks !
Hello Fellow School Nurses ! Just curious if you use your school computer for reading and posting things on AN during working hours ? If so, has anyone called you down on this ? What was the outcome ?