janetpa

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1. Essential Oils

   janetpa posted a topic in School

   Does anyone having issues with the use of the ever popular essential oils? Last year most teachers were using diffusers in the classroom during flu season which caused students to come to me with headaches. The Admin backed me up and has stated tha...

2. Completing school attendance your task too?

   janetpa replied to MegWorth's topic in School

   I work in a small school and everyone wears many hats. I am the nurse, PE/Health teacher, Safety officer and substitute if needed. I do not, however, take attendance.

3. Munchausen on the increase?

   janetpa replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

   I had a parent who stated that without a doubt her son would die if he even touches a peanut. No doctors note--no epipen--and she packed him peanut bar and peanut butter sandwiches.

4. Staff Hysteria

   janetpa replied to Ashizzle's topic in School

   Please be sure to document everything encounter you have with her. If you have a conversation regarding this, send a follow up email summarizing what was said and be sure to keep a hard copy in a safe place. You want to be sure that you have cove...

5. Don't jump on me! But i'm bored already

   janetpa replied to mag426's topic in School

   I work at a small private school--I volunteered to teach 9th grade girls Health and we have a blast. I also try to do a health event twice a year--last year I did a backpack weigh in that dealt with spine health and the correct way to pack and wear...

6. Faking on vision screens

   janetpa replied to unexpectedllama's topic in School

   The same thing happened to me--I had three girls (all friends) who were I thought were faking the eye exams. I called their parents and explained my reservations---I also lectured the girls about how expensive eye exams are etc--(trying for a guil...

7. Suicide Policy

   janetpa replied to janetpa's topic in School

   thank you so much--I like the idea of a flow chart

8. Suicide Policy

   janetpa replied to janetpa's topic in School

   I did call my local NAMI office and left a message but did not receive a response yet. Yes we are private but we do partner with a local counseling center. I will call them to see if they can help. I just hate reinventing the wheel. Thank you

9. Old Dude or other Tx nurses...is it true?

   janetpa replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

   We have always sent out a letter to the entire grade when a student has been found with lice. We don't name the student but parents are made aware.

10. Re wrapping splints?

    janetpa replied to Shellaaay10x's topic in School

    I have rewrapped splints also especially if they are too tight---I do not "buddy tape" and I do not have xray vision to tell if something is definitely broken. I had a student come see me after PE because the teacher told her she "jammed" her finger...

11. Suicide Policy

    janetpa replied to janetpa's topic in School

    Ok thanks anyway----

12. Suicide Policy

    janetpa posted a topic in School

    We are in the process developing a suicide policy for our small school. If anyone has one they would like to share with me please let me know. Thanks

13. These parents are killing me

    janetpa replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I have a new student this year with a "deadly allergy to peanuts". First day he comes with no Epipen even though the health form says he needs one. Called the mom who said that her life is really busy and he will bring one the next day. Next day ...

14. ROLL CALL!!! School Nurses 2017/2018

    janetpa replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Present----since August 18th when my school started. Lots of newer teachers at my school so I am training them as to what constituents a "visit" to the Health Office. Working on sports physicals and immunization reports. My eldest is at college a...

15. Do I ever get to be off duty? No, seriously?

    janetpa replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Happens to me all the time too. Crazy