topsyturvy

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1. What Drives you Bonkers ?

   topsyturvy replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   I recently sent out an e-mail giving suggestions on what not to send to the nurse because like someone said earlier..every trivial thing!!!!! I wasn't able to get to my important things so I took care off it. It has helped a lot but I've had one teac...

2. Okay School Nurse's......Check in !!!

   topsyturvy replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   Hello out there! I am just trying to keep up with all that is expected of me. Sometimes I wonder if all this paper work is necessary...really...It would be a lot less stressful.

3. Not off to a good start

   topsyturvy replied to kidsnurse1969's topic in School

   Regarding the headlice situation...nipping it in the bud so parents can't say they got it at school. With my past experience proving them wrong only makes them more angry and complain more. I never go looking for it anymore. You are fighting a losing...

4. students that faint from a minor injury

   topsyturvy replied to topsyturvy's topic in School

   I had a first grader come in from lunch yesterday pale and not feeling so good. I checked him out and he denied c/o stomach discomfort or anything else. After my investigation I determined that while he was eating lunch a classmate decided to show hi...

5. students that faint from a minor injury

   topsyturvy replied to topsyturvy's topic in School

   I know what you mean! I have a low tolerance for a lot of things I see through here!

6. students that faint from a minor injury

   topsyturvy posted a topic in School

   I had a student today that fainted after having a few minor abrasions cleaned and bandaged. I have had a few do that in my school nursing career. Have any of you school nurses had this happen in your clinic?

7. uh duh !

   topsyturvy replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

   We have schools around here that only has an LVN. It would be the same here if I quit. They hired me when I was an LVN and would hire another to keep the cost down. You have to make the decision and assessments if you are the one and only.

8. uh duh !

   topsyturvy replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

   And there isn't a thing wrong with choosing your battles!

9. Teachers and Ice

   topsyturvy replied to Rosie67's topic in School

   I don't give icepacks for red spots. No swelling or bruising..no icepack! I use wet paper towels also. I think I am going to go to all classes next year and teach the students what will and will not be seen in my office in FRONT of the TEACHER! I kno...

10. uh duh !

    topsyturvy replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    If the student doesn't have a reason to go home such as fever or something I send them back to class and tell them that we do not go home unless there is a real reason. I don't care what the parents say. They should have kept them at home to begin wi...

11. Hygiene

    topsyturvy replied to fantasie's topic in School

    I pretty much do the same as stated above also..In my older grumpier years I have been wondering about something....Whats wrong with the teacher addressing this issue????? Why do we get this job when we haven't even witnessed it??? I have spoken to k...

12. Illinois School Nurses...I need your help!!!

    topsyturvy replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    When you make the home visits how do you discuss this with the family? I have found in the past that talking to the student does no good. It may work for a bit but right back to the same habits they are used to at home. I have had parents come to sch...

13. Illinois School Nurses...I need your help!!!

    topsyturvy replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    We are a small country school. We have a councilor on the high school campus 6 miles away but she doesn't work cases on my campus. Our councilor quit 5 years ago and they never replaced her. Thanks for your suggestions. I will continue to work at thi...

14. Illinois School Nurses...I need your help!!!

    topsyturvy replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    I have not spoke with the physician. Around here if mom doesn't sign a release the Dr. will not discuss his situation with me. I asked mom to do that and she never did. A home visit..no. I do know that there is a older sister in the house with specia...

15. Illinois School Nurses...I need your help!!!

    topsyturvy replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    I have a 196 lb 3rd grader that poops his pants frequently. His mom allows him to wear a diaper. Sometimes it doesn't just have poop in it..it is soaked with urine also. I think the diaper at this age is such a bad idea. I think it promotes laziness ...