If I ever turned the tables...

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Specializes in School Nursing, Ambulatory Care, etc..

I had a teacher call a parent the other day. A kid that had shown up in my office everyday last week, who I had sent home earlier in the week for fever. This kid came in on Friday and I sent him back. Sorry, vomit doesn't count unless I see it. The teacher called the mother even tho I sent him back TWICE. Here's my thought; if I called a parent and said somthing like "I know that Mrs Jones said that Johnny was doing ok in school, but I really think he needs math tutoring." They would parade me around the parking lot of Central Office with a scarlett "N" on my chest! GRRRR!! s:angryfire

Thanks for letting me vent.

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Specializes in School Nursing.

sara, i have thought of this many times too ! if we "turned the tables" we would be called on the carpet asap..... education rules....we are out numbered... no one knows what we do anyway. not sure even if they care. (sorry to be so negative ) :smokin:

praiser :heartbeat

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Specializes in PEDS.

We have been having this problem quite often lately at our school. And I agree, if the tables would turn...we would be in hot water. Your not alone!

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Specializes in school RN, CNA Instructor, M/S.

This is happening more and more especially with this flu season issues. Some teachers are sending their students to the office every time they sneeze!!

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Specializes in school nursing.

This is when I start making copies of policies and procedures from my district where it specifically lists who can exclude students from classes. I also like to show them the flow sheet from my State Department of Health stating what medical conditions should be excluded.

I think teachers think we pull this stuff out of our ***!! It helps when they know we don't. If it continues to be a habit, I would not hesitate to bring this to problem to administration.

I also let teachers know that if a student faces truancy court as a result, they would be called into question. That usually nips it in the bud!!

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Specializes in school RN, CNA Instructor, M/S.
This is when I start making copies of policies and procedures from my district where it specifically lists who can exclude students from classes. I also like to show them the flow sheet from my State Department of Health stating what medical conditions should be excluded.

I think teachers think we pull this stuff out of our ***!! It helps when they know we don't. If it continues to be a habit, I would not hesitate to bring this to problem to administration.

I also let teachers know that if a student faces truancy court as a result, they would be called into question. That usually nips it in the bud!!

Could you tell us what that flow sheet says? Maybe I could use it as a basis for a policy for my schools. I have a sheet of when to keep kids home and it sounds like this policy might make a good addition to this list of exclusions for illness. Thanks.

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Specializes in school nursing.

I am not sure what state you are in. I am in Texas. It is a communicable disease chart for schools. I love the one that states "no" for exclusion from school for the common cold unless a fever is present (I.E. mild runny or stuffy nose, mild cough). Here is the link: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/health/schools_childcare/resources/ChildCareChartNotes.pdf

Check your specific state also. Hope this helps!!

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