MrsK_Nurse

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1. C'Mon Now!

   MrsK_Nurse replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

   2nd grader "My fake nail fell off." (It was one of those with the adhesive sticker on the back, so no damage was done.) I'm a nurse not a beautician!

2. C'Mon Now!

   MrsK_Nurse replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

   I had this to deal with at 7:45 this morning.... Kid- My hearing aid got wet. Me- ......How? Kid- Ummm well I dipped it in my milk.... Me- On purpose? Kid- Yep Me- Okay, then....here is a paper towel...dry it off and don't do that anymore....And get ...

3. Long Rant

   MrsK_Nurse posted a topic in School

   This is nothing but a rant. But sometimes you just feel better after typing all of your frustrations away... I am a new school nurse this year, I was hired in August to cover 2 small elementary schools. I work 1/2 the day at one school and then trav...

4. Calling parents

   MrsK_Nurse replied to peacockblue's topic in School

   My elementary school principal would like for me to call every parent but I do not. I just use nursing judgment, with that being said I do have some parents who are chronic complainers and I will call home for almost everything for those students. I ...

5. Teacher appreciation week...

   MrsK_Nurse replied to nmr79's topic in School

   It's in my contract that my lunch break is considered a working lunch. One of the principals found this out and threw a fit and even went so far as to call my supervisor to confirm that I really was paid to take lunch. She said to me, well when I tak...

6. Nurses Pass?

   MrsK_Nurse posted a topic in School

   Do you all use nurse passes? We do not currently and I wonder if it would be more of a help or hindrance? I have so many crazy, unnecessary things come into my office at times and I wonder If the teacher had to fill out a pass for them if they would ...

7. Teacher appreciation week...

   MrsK_Nurse replied to nmr79's topic in School

   Guys!!! I cannot even complain anymore about teacher appreciation week. I went to the lounge and found that the PTO bought me a scentsy warmer and some scentsy candle bars... I didn't even think they liked me!!!

8. It just needs to be said.

   MrsK_Nurse replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

   We have 16.5 more days with our kids! This week it hasn't been the kids, it's been the darn principals making a mountain out of a mole hill!

9. It just needs to be said.

   MrsK_Nurse posted a topic in School

   HALLELUJAH! IT'S FRIDAY. Just a little under 5 hours left to go...I think I can...I think I can!!!!

10. C'Mon Now!

    MrsK_Nurse replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Yep. I have had a few students with the deadly, life threatening hiccups. I told a 5th grader to get a drink and go back to class, he said but it is annoying the class can I stay here until they're gone? Well you're annoying me so no...... just kiddi...

11. Teacher appreciation week...

    MrsK_Nurse replied to nmr79's topic in School

    UGH! Our teachers all get a 2 HOUR LUNCH BREAK one day during teachers appreciation week. I'll just be over here eating my salad while someone is puking in my trash can right next to me....

12. puberty talk!

    MrsK_Nurse replied to ceelopez12's topic in School

    Yes! I thought it was unfair too! I busted open the box of pads that came with it and gave all of the girls 2 each, coupon with book, toothbrush and toothpaste and some chocolate in a little baggie. oops now it doesn't seem fair to the boys....

13. Mass Hysteria- FLU!

    MrsK_Nurse posted a topic in School

    We have ONE confirmed flu case in Kindergarten. I have checked 15 temperatures in K alone today of students who "feel warm" or "look tired" Listen here.....we all feel warm because its 75 degrees out today and the heat is still on in our building an...

14. Lead poisoning!

    MrsK_Nurse replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    One of my principals did this to me with a student. I had stepped out of my office for 2.7 seconds and the kid came in with a very small piece of "lead" under the skin. She freaked out which in turn freaked out the student, I had to call parents, wri...

15. Why parents! Why?!!

    MrsK_Nurse replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    Parents? I have to educate teachers!!!