I'm convinced our school doesn't need a nurse

[mc3, ASN, RN]

Yes, it's true. I've decided the school doesn't need me, they only need someone who can call home. Kinda like a robot. Nursing judgment, eh, what does that mean??? My school is filled with special snowflakes who need to go home immediately if experiencing any discomfort at all (real or perceived), including the "I don't feel like being here any more" flu". Never mind that there's absolutely no signs or symptoms of illness or injury. So, I have taken the liberty to create my own, new job description:

Wanted

Nurse-like figure needed for school clinic. Must be able to call multiple phone numbers constantly during the day. Strong forefinger to hit buttons over and over again on phone desired. Must be able to handle the occasional angry, cursing parent who doesn't want to come get their "sick" child. The ability to detect BS is not required. Note: critical thinking skills and practicing nurse judgment is not required, and not welcome.

I'm having one of those weeks

[Feral.Cat.Herder, RN]

I truly feel your pain!!!

[OldDude]

mc3...I completely understand how you're feeling, really. But I want to warn you, in advance, you're being set up, lulled into a false sense of security and apathy by the frequent flyers, impossible parents, and indifferent staff. Be on guard, its under these circumstances when you have to wade through all that chaff and recognize "that" kid who needs to be snatched from the jaws of death..."on guard!"

[Farawyn]

Yes, it's true. I've decided the school doesn't need me, they only need someone who can call home. Kinda like a robot. Nursing judgment, eh, what does that mean??? My school is filled with special snowflakes who need to go home immediately if experiencing any discomfort at all (real or perceived), including the "I don't feel like being here any more" flu". Never mind that there's absolutely no signs or symptoms of illness or injury. So, I have taken the liberty to create my own, new job description:

Wanted

Nurse-like figure needed for school clinic. Must be able to call multiple phone numbers constantly during the day. Strong forefinger to hit buttons over and over again on phone desired. Must be able to handle the occasional angry, cursing parent who doesn't want to come get their "sick" child. The ability to detect BS is not required. Note: critical thinking skills and practicing nurse judgment is not required, and not welcome.

I'm having one of those weeks

Yes. So much yes.

It is not just the money. This is why I will leave my kids.

It is not them. Kids will be kids. They are doing what they are taught by their parents, and reinforced by teachers and Admin. Who don't know better about a sick kid in a school setting.

If I'm going to be second guessed, I'd rather it be by a doc.

[DEgalRN]

I'm sorry. That's rough.

[100kids, BSN, RN]

I'm sorry you're having a rough week. I hate those!

[kidzcare]

Love this! And hugs to you!! There are good days and bad days.

[Keepstanding, ASN, RN]

This is exactly how I feel some days. I am sorry things are rough for you right now. Hang on Friend !!! It's almost the end of the year !

Sending you big SN Hugs

[1mrsbs]

Hugs your way!!!

This time of year tends to be the most challenging, no body wants to be here & wants/should be on summer vacation.

[Flare, ASN, BSN]

i hear you. there are days i just feel like leaving the phone directory open, a jar of bandaids on my desk and a few ice packs in a cooler. I mean there IS more i do those days - but for the amount the kids actually hear the words that come out my mouth i feel like that's what the job gets reduced to.

[iggywench, BSN, RN]

I just sent out an email to the staff, asking them to please not let students call home from the classroom. Lately, it seems like there are more and more parents showing up to pick up their "sick" kids, and I never even saw them in the clinic.

[nursmimi, BSN, RN]

26 more days...26 more days...I love this job, but...26 more days!