Help me please New substitute school nurse.

[Yulie]

I really need some help. I am currently subbing as a school nurse. This is my only job right now and I cant afford to lose it. I feel like no matter what I do it is wrong with some one. I guess my main question is...What do you do for the kids who don't fit criteria to go home but have been in several times? I have been calling home if they keep coming back but the principal told me not to call any more unless they meet criteria to go home. When they come in with a head ache and tummy ache and I have done crackers and an ice pack I am drawing blank. I would love any tricks or tips for any part of student care. I did read an older thread but maybe there are some other suggestions. I honestly feel like I am capable but feel like its always something and there is a limit to what we can do. I do all different grades and each school is different but 5-6th graders seem to be the most challenging you tell them to go back to class and an hour latter they are right back. Please help thank you so much.

You all are great.

[SirNurse312]

You sound like a total sweetheart, and those kids need to respect you more! Perhaps you could be more stern to the student? Or give his/her parents a call?

You got this!

[Yulie]

I got my 3 days in at this school. Yay ! I have an assignment at a different school on Friday. I really think this was a great experience that I can carry with me. I am so glad I posted here. The support and advise you all gave me was exactly what I needed to help get me through the challenge. Thank you again.

[rbytsdy]

Another quick tip: I document demeanor. "C/o stomach pain. No apparent distress. Ambulated to health office with a steady/erect gait. Smiling, chatty. Coloring is not pale or green. Began wandering office. RTC (return to class)."

A few words like that can help in the event that a someone questions your judgment later.

Realisitically, we don't always feel 100% going to work. Kids don't have to feel 100%. They can put their heads down in the classroom and, at least, hear the lesson.

Good luck!