Goodby for now

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I love school nursing. However today I turned in my notice because I love my license more. My administration has told me to do a straight cath. using no sterile supplies and technique. Student is cathed 2 times each day. The mother of the student is threatening to sue if her child gets a UTI or pressure ulcers this year yet will not provide the supplies. The school will not order the stuff either. I went to the board of nursing and yes it is a sterile procedure ( I knew that but wanted some documentation). I asked if the student is off loaded from their wheel chair during the day and was put in my place on this is not my business.

Then a child came into the school that has seizures and a heart condition. I was told that I can not seek information from the parent on the condition which I did find out included a pacemaker.

The Administration explained that a nurse is NOT a need to know person and any good nurse would just know when a student comes in what is wrong with them. I feel working in the dark and doing things wrong such as the cath. was to risky. Was I wrong? I will miss each of you and the wonderful advice that is given here on all nurses/ school nursing.

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I'd be out the door in 2 seconds flat................No, you were not wrong. :no: Administration is crazy to imply otherwise. You can still visit this site anytime! :)

mc3 :nurse:

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Specializes in kids.

Yikes!! Good for you!!! Sorry for the kids in that school who will not well taken care of under the direction of that administration....

Holy Cow! A call to the Department of Education might be in order.

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Specializes in Pediatrics Retired.

That's too bizarre for words....good move......I'm thinking God has a better plan in mind for you.

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Sounds like the school is setting themselves up for a huge lawsuit! You are better off far away from that situation. Good luck!

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Specializes in School nursing.

The nurse is not a need to know about a student's medical condition? I am stunned by that most of all. I'd be out of there in a flash!

Perhaps you will find yourself in the future with another school nursing opportunity in a school which proper protocols. Best of luck to you.

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Specializes in Telemetry, Gastroenterology, School Nrs.

I don't blame you a bit! You aren't a need to know? Wow! I'm sure you will be seeing the outcome of this in your local papers soon. So sorry you had to make this decision but I have a feeling you made the right one!

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Specializes in School Nursing, Public Health Nurse.

I wish you much luck and happiness in your future endeavors! Always do what is best for YOU!!! Take yourself out for a treat to celebrate your new beginnings :cat:

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Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.

Nuts. you did the right thing!

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Hope that you are able to find a similar position in a system that has a more intelligent view of the role of a school nurse. Best wishes.

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

Smh. If a school nurse is not a "need-to-know" member of the staff, I don't know who would be. It's ridiculous. You are right to get out of Dodge as quickly as you can. Best of luck in finding a new job where they don't expect you to work blind and with one hand tied behind your back.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

I can't believe I just read this. Wow- scary stuff.

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