C'Mon Now!

JenTheSchoolRN, BSN, RN · Apr 10, 2019

HS student with cramps. Okay, cool. She got OTC meds from me.

Same student <20 minutes later. "My teacher sent me down to lay down because I'm sick."

Mind you, this student doesn't have history of severe menstrual cramps. But okay, as a lady, I've been there. Rested for 15 minutes. Offered heat pack. Student declined. Sent student back to class.

Student reappears <10 minutes later. Sent to me by the front office. I call the teacher. Turns out she returned to class, teacher saw she was still sick and asked her if she wanted to go home, kid said yes. Sends kid to office to call.

Um, no. I told the teacher that sick dismissals need to go through me and not her. She was in the middle of her class when I called, I'm sure. I'm sure I'm going to get reamed out when she vents to other teachers later.

Don't care. At this point, I had to call home as well to avoid confusion.

Really? UGH.

jnemartin, BSN, RN · Apr 10, 2019

1 minute ago, JenTheSchoolRN said:
HS student with cramps. Okay, cool. She got OTC meds from me.
Same student <20 minutes later. "My teacher sent me down to lay down because I'm sick."
Mind you, this student doesn't have history of severe menstrual cramps. But okay, as a lady, I've been there. Rested for 15 minutes. Offered heat pack. Student declined. Sent student back to class.
Student reappears <10 minutes later. Sent to me by the front office. I call the teacher. Turns out she returned to class, teacher saw she was still sick and asked her if she wanted to go home, kid said yes. Sends kid to office to call.
Um, no. I told the teacher that sick dismissals need to go through me and not her. She was in the middle of her class when I called, I'm sure. I'm sure I'm going to get reamed out when she vents to other teachers later.
Don't care. At this point, I had to call home as well to avoid confusion.
Really? UGH.

I just had a very similar situation! A HS student came to me in 1st period with menstrual cramps. I gave ibu and asked her to report back in one hour if there is no improvement and I will reassess. She says she felt nauseated for past 2 days but just got her period this morning, and she hadn't realized the pain/nausea was r/t period; says mom was aware she felt sick this morning but they did not know she was about to get her period. An hour later, I get a call from the front desk asking me to send the student down, mom is here to pick up.

Turns out, after leaving my office she text mom that she feels nauseated. No mention of menstruation. Mom comes to pick up. I swear..... these kids.

JenTheSchoolRN, BSN, RN · Apr 10, 2019

15 minutes ago, jnemartin said:
I just had a very similar situation! A HS student came to me in 1st period with menstrual cramps. I gave ibu and asked her to report back in one hour if there is no improvement and I will reassess. She says she felt nauseated for past 2 days but just got her period this morning, and she hadn't realized the pain/nausea was r/t period; says mom was aware she felt sick this morning but they did not know she was about to get her period. An hour later, I get a call from the front desk asking me to send the student down, mom is here to pick up.
Turns out, after leaving my office she text mom that she feels nauseated. No mention of menstruation. Mom comes to pick up. I swear..... these kids.

I'd actually be less mad if student texted because UGH UGH but all on the student. When teacher decided to send student to main office, I was just MAD.

This actually doesn't happen too often to me, most of teachers are more than happy to leave things to me.

jnemartin, BSN, RN · Apr 10, 2019

1 hour ago, JenTheSchoolRN said:
I'd actually be less mad if student texted because UGH UGH but all on the student. When teacher decided to send student to main office, I was just MAD.
This actually doesn't happen too often to me, most of teachers are more than happy to leave things to me.

I hate it when teachers repeatedly send a student for the same reason. Look, you sent them, I assessed and intervened appropriately, and now they are back in class - deal with it. LOL.

jnemartin, BSN, RN · Apr 11, 2019

omg... I arrived to work a bit late today (principals were aware). I walk in at 805, first bell has just rung. Usually, I arrive at 730. Both principals (MS and HS) rush up to me with students in tow, and the front desk lady and her assistant jump up (LITERALLY JUMP UP) to greet me and tell me this parent called, this student is out sick, etc etc. I barely have both feet in the door.

Like, would the building burn to the ground if I actually didn't come in? I really worry about these people. Luckily, I happened to walk in with the college counselor, so I am so glad to have an ally that witnessed the madness. ?

ruby_jane, BSN, RN · Apr 11, 2019

5 minutes ago, jnemartin said:
Like, would the building burn to the ground if I actually didn't come in?. ?

Why yes, yes it would!

kidzcare · Apr 11, 2019

10 minutes ago, jnemartin said:
Like, would the building burn to the ground if I actually didn't come in?

4 minutes ago, ruby_jane said:
Why yes, yes it would!

Only a nurse can put out a fire, don't cha know?

jnemartin, BSN, RN · Apr 11, 2019

1 minute ago, kidzcare said:
Only a nurse can put out a fire, don't cha know?

I need summer to be here NOW lol

BrisketRN, BSN, RN · Apr 11, 2019

34 minutes ago, jnemartin said:
omg... I arrived to work a bit late today (principals were aware). I walk in at 805, first bell has just rung. Usually, I arrive at 730. Both principals (MS and HS) rush up to me with students in tow, and the front desk lady and her assistant jump up (LITERALLY JUMP UP) to greet me and tell me this parent called, this student is out sick, etc etc. I barely have both feet in the door.
Like, would the building burn to the ground if I actually didn't come in? I really worry about these people. Luckily, I happened to walk in with the college counselor, so I am so glad to have an ally that witnessed the madness. ?

Reminds me of last week--our guidance counselor was out 2 days for a conference. She told me she got a ton of panicked emails "so-and-so is in my classroom crying. He needs to talk to you ASAP. I cannot find you," and once they discovered she was out emails asking "WHAT DO I DO?" Uhhh I don't know, maybe try talking to the kid. These were relatively minor issues too--a student anxious about a test, a middle schooler having conflicts with her friends, an elementary kid sad because their mom is out of town. But, nope, can't console unless you've got a social work degree!

jnemartin, BSN, RN · Apr 11, 2019

1 minute ago, BiscuitRN said:
Reminds me of last week--our guidance counselor was out 2 days for a conference. She told me she got a ton of panicked emails "so-and-so is in my classroom crying. He needs to talk to you ASAP. I cannot find you," and once they discovered she was out emails asking "WHAT DO I DO?" Uhhh I don't know, maybe try talking to the kid. These were relatively minor issues too--a student anxious about a test, a middle schooler having conflicts with her friends, an elementary kid sad because their mom is out of town. But, nope, can't console unless you've got a social work degree!

ugh. I am glad I am needed and they trust me. But they (the adults/teachers/principals) have GOT to use their brain cells. If it's 8am and a student tells you they vomited and you know the nurse is going to be late (I actually told them I'd be in at 9am) - call the parents, please. Read the situation. Respect my time and personal space (ie, let me get in the door before bombarding me with issues).

jnemartin, BSN, RN · Apr 11, 2019

(can you tell I am ready for summer break?! LOL)

EnoughWithTheIce · Apr 11, 2019

Don't you just love parents that helicopter over you but don't have a clue as to what is going on with their kid??? Kid told me she stopped taking allergy meds because it made her too sick but mom had no clue about this. Then, mom (one of those that require a phone call every time dear one farts)is shocked and traumatized about her snowflake having a runny nose IN APRIL, IN TEXAS, WITH POLLEN COUNTS OF 11.7 (out of 12) after stating kid has bad allergies. If she comes back, call immediately so I can pick her up.

The nose was barely runny, no red itchy eyes or any other symptoms.