temptaker

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1. Advice for the "hygiene" talk...

   temptaker replied to Mrs.B's topic in School

   Good point. And even if they take a shower (not!) after gym, they don't after recess. Sharp observation, Love-A-Nurse!

2. Schoiol Nurses & The Use Of Contracted Nurses

   temptaker replied to schoolnurse007's topic in School

   Outsourcing for contract nurses only serves the administratiion's needs, and leaves the students without the school nurse who is committed to them and actively promotes their welfare. Where does the pressure need to be brought to bear? On the distri...

3. mandating school nurses

   temptaker replied to Martha Louise's topic in School

   I am pretty sure I know what the parent's expectations are regarding schools having RNs in them. And I think Martha is on the money......most parents assume there is one. We can worry about student safety, gang violence, and health education, but who...

4. Advice for the "hygiene" talk...

   temptaker replied to Mrs.B's topic in School

   I always assess the students myself, too. I have had teachers who could smell a pig at 50 miles, if you follow my drift. You would want to assess if a student can tell when they showered, and whether they use hygiene products (or need them), and if ...

5. Ritalin

   temptaker replied to kellilou3's topic in School

   I see less of these being given in school as well. My students on Ritalin are monitored for side effects, and I try to establish a good relationship with the parents. I have found out many of my students are on it at home, and the parents never told ...

6. advice and encouragement please

   temptaker replied to amyBSN's topic in School

   School nursing is completely different than it is perceived. Yes, you do take care of incidental injuries and illnesses, and sometimes that is a steady stream. (Picture an ER without a Dr or any support departments.) Our hands are tied on many issues...