Spring is not the best time of the year...

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So much allergies and stuff like this and normally I have 10-15 kids, but this last few weeks I been getting close to 25-30 kids each day for allergies, headaches and stomachaches. I'm trying to take my lunch, but each time I close my door and leave, another kid stops me and wants to see me. And it's like, PLEASE LET ME EAT LUNCH!

How do you guys deal with these allergies? Each time I let the kid call mom, they cry on the phone and they are going home.

Specializes in Cardiology, School Nursing, General.

So far today, I had less kids that I usually have. Hopefully things slow down for the next few weeks, today was a little slow, which is good.

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Had a LD come in first thing telling me she had a sore throat and just did not feel well. After I assessed her I told it could be allergies gave her some throat spray and sent her on her way. About 15 min later i get a call from mom. Mom proceeds to tell me that student went to the dr yesterday and was diagnosed with something (not sure now what) and I just told her it was allergies. She was really talking down to me, like I did not know what I was talking about. I quickly told mom that her LD did not tell me she had a dr. appt and the outcome. Mom stated student had a fever before school. Informed mom student did not have fever at the time of her visit. Also informed mom of 24 hour fever policy and she said "No one told me that." My reply, "it's in the handbook" and had to leave it there, because I wanted to remind her she signed a piece paper stating she read the handbook.

What is most funny is that mom is getting angry at you for something you did not know, but trying to use I don't know as her excuse for sending kid to school. Give me a break!!!

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Specializes in NCSN.
I've sent out newsletters/announcements about allergies around this time of year. Advise parents that if their child has allergies, they may want to talk to their doctor about using a daily (OTC) allergy medication (always tell them to ask their doctor first even though almost no one will). Also put in there that students are NOT allowed to bring in an allergy pill in their pocket and take it if they need it (they will anyway).

I did the same thing. Also I have them wash their face and hands. If their eyes are extra bad I have softer tissues (WypeAll) that the previous nurse used only for allergy time.

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Allergies are the #1 reason that spring is awful. The #2 reason is mud- I saw 13 2nd and 3rd graders today whose teachers expected me to provided a change of clothes for the student's poor decision making and the teachers' failure to supervise. And another 12 1st graders for coats because the teachers won't let them play outside with just their hoodie as a jacket-it's 55 degrees, they aren't going to freeze!

The jacket thing drives me crazy - I do not have jackets in my extra clothing closet. I tell the kids to go to the lost & found cart and find one that will work.

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