I was approached by one of the HS assistant principals regarding a 12th grader who they think looks like she might be pregnant. Thie issue is that they want me to meet with the student and inquire about if she is pregnant or not ( in the manner that the teachers noticed changes and are concerned ). I happen to like this asst. Prinicipal very much but I think it is a little intrusive of the student's privacy especially since she is a senior and is graduating in less than 2 months. Even if the student is pregnant I think it is a violation of HIPPA and FERPA which doesn't require me to share this information with anyone else in the school. I don't see how this student being pregnant is pertinent to the remainder of her senior year.
What are your thoughts?
PS There is already a pregnant 11th grader who is openly pregnant in the school. Also I'm a very experienced nurse in Labor and Delivery.
I feel this is a very valuable lesson for all of us. I know that in my district, often they seem to want to make their own rules, despite legalities. It is very frustrating.
A good reminder to stand our ground. If it doesn't seem right, it probably isn't.
Ugh, sorry OP! You were a rock in a very hard place and often I feel school nursing can be often carry the motto "live and learn." Important to be familiar with policy and legalities.
That being said, I might give the staff a gentle reminder that weight gain alone is not a sign of pregnancy...
Ugh, sorry OP! You were a rock in a very hard place and often I feel school nursing can be often carry the motto "live and learn." Important to be familiar with policy and legalities.
That being said, I might give the staff a gentle reminder that weight gain alone is not a sign of pregnancy...
SnowyJ, RN
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I feel this is a very valuable lesson for all of us. I know that in my district, often they seem to want to make their own rules, despite legalities. It is very frustrating.
A good reminder to stand our ground. If it doesn't seem right, it probably isn't.