Morning Tylenol

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My boss keeps telling me I'm getting baptized by fire into school nursing.

We are going through a influenza outbreak, roughly 10 confirmed cases of both A and B EACH.

I sent home 12 kids today after their morning dose of Tylenol wore off.

Twelve.

Parents just don't get that their little angel is still spreading germs everywhere even if they take Tylenol. When I call, they act like I'm crazy for not letting them take another dose and send them back to class.

And all of my teachers are wonderful, but hypochondriacs. I've taken all of their temps at least once. Lol

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Specializes in Pediatrics Retired.

Personally I'm a Bud Light man..but Wine will help your situation. Smile and wave!

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Specializes in kids.

Guinness Girl here all the way, highly recommend it as a prophylactic for you!!

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NutmeggeRN said:
Guinness Girl here all the way, highly recommend it as a prophylactic for you!!

YES!! Guinness! Almost any stout, really.

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I'll just be in this alcohol-free corner over here...pregnant and sad :cry:

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Wine is my first choice but love the local beers that have the name of my town on the label!

We've had a huge influenza outbreak and norovirus as well. Lots of kids and teachers out.

I went to visit my son, his wife, and kids last week. They had just gotten over norovirus. I naively assumed they would wipe the house down with anti-viral wipes and spray with Lysol . . . but they did not and I got sick after a day there. Vomited 4 times overnight. Felt weak the next day.

Parents shouldn't be sending their kids to school. You can educate up the wazoooo . . . but parents still do silly things.

Good luck!!

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ohhh...another Guinness girl here....the darker the beer the better :) Happy FriYAY y'all!

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Specializes in kids.
BeckyESRN said:
I'll just be in this alcohol-free corner over here...pregnant and sad :cry:

No problema, kidz, Adobe and I will drink yours!

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Specializes in IMC, school nursing.
NutmeggeRN said:
No problema, kidz, Adobe and I will drink yours!

That's the way to take one for the team.

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BeckyESRN said:
I'll just be in this alcohol-free corner over here...pregnant and sad :cry:

Becky, I was the DD for the AN school nurses Christmas Party the year before last. And last year. And I am still breast-feeding. You come on over here, I don't bite. But the lack of alcohol makes me a little grumpy at times...

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Specializes in school/military/OR/home health.

Gosh I feel quite lame over here. I'm good with a cup of chamomile and a book. If you give me beer you may also have to give me bail money :blackeye:

Your first few days sound similar to my week, lots of flu and lame-o parents that think they know better. You'll get used to it. Welcome!

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Specializes in Sub-Acute, School Nursing, Dialysis.
BeckyESRN said:
I'll just be in this alcohol-free corner over here...pregnant and sad :cry:

I'll be in the corner with you since I'm still nursing my baby! When are you due?!

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