I'm in my second year of school nursing. I initially really loved it, but lately I've been feeling really burnt out by being made to feel like everything is my responsibility to fix.
A kid is acting out in the classroom, happens to have ADHD but is no longer receiving ADHD medication at school d/t a new treatment plan.... "nurse, can you do something about his behavior?"
A student sleeps in their first class of the day because he's tired in the morning, "nurse, can he come take a nap in the clinic?"
A student has severe social anxiety and hides in stairwells instead of going to class, "we need the nurse in the hallway now!!"
A parent is sending her kid to school with a "helmet" because he has seizures and doesn't want him to hurt his head if he falls, "nurse, can you call the doctor to get a note so we aren't liable in an adverse event?"
A kid has body odor, "nurse, I'm going to send my student because he reeks!!"
Almost never do the teachers or other adults in the building attempt to talk to the parents or their administrators before coming to me. Is this something you guys deal with too? And if so, how do you respectfully set boundaries so you're not losing your mind at the end of every day? I try to be a team player and help out when I can, but it feels like every day there's something else on my plate.
