My favorite complaint

moreoreo · Nov 20, 2017

Mine, too!

Some days I just can't help but ask, "what's wrong?" as the children file in one after the other through my revolving door. When one proudly says, "I lost my tooth!" or even just holds out a hand meekly containing something tiny, my tone immediately changes- "that's not wrong, that's great! Good job!" :up: Many of them say something like, remember when I lost my other tooth the other day?â€ And the funny thing is, I do!

JenTheSchoolRN, BSN, RN · Nov 20, 2017

See, when a 7th graders lose a tooth, I have had teacher freak out because they think there are no baby teeth left for a student to lose and it must be an adult tooth and that so very bad! Yes, teachers, a 7th graders can lose a baby tooth and no, it isn't a big deal.

WineRN · Nov 20, 2017

Lost Teeth and "rashes" that can be removed with an alcohol pad. The first is always a celebration and the second makes usually makes everyone involved laugh

Farawyn · Nov 20, 2017

"Can I borrow a pad?"

Borrow? No. No, my dear, you may not BORROW.

But you may have one.

JenTheSchoolRN, BSN, RN · Nov 21, 2017

"Can I borrow a pad?"
Borrow? No. No, my dear, you may not BORROW.
But you may have one.

YES. THIS.

I even have staff ask me "Can I borrow a tissue?" No, you can't. But you may have one. I do NOT want it back.

Mo.the.nurse. · Nov 21, 2017

In 6th grade my English teacher kept extras in her drawer, so we wouldn't have to go all the way to the nurse if we forgot and she would always do this to me. Now it's funny but at the time I would get so mad at her. I always wanted to say," Just give it to me lady!"

JerseyTomatoMDCrab, BSN · Nov 22, 2017

"Can I borrow a pad?"
Borrow? No. No, my dear, you may not BORROW.
But you may have one.

I don't need it back. Call it a gift.

Flare, ASN, BSN · Nov 22, 2017

i don't mind if they need a pad - it's when they come every single day of their cycle and try to take handfuls of my supplies. I get it - the stuff isn't cheap, but their designer jeans aren't either.

kidzcare · Nov 23, 2017

i don't mind if they need a pad - it's when they come every single day of their cycle and try to take handfuls of my supplies. I get it - the stuff isn't cheap, but their designer jeans aren't either.

When I worked in the jr high I would make a point to tell the girls the first time they came in "These are always here if you get surprised at school. Just make sure you bring your own tomorrow!" and I put up a sign that said to only take ONE after stopping one girl from taking 4 to use throughout the day.

I also ordered the inexpensive, thick, uncomfortable ones so they would not be the girls' preference :)

cid1 · Nov 27, 2017

New law in Illinois that pads and tampons must be provided free of charge in restrooms. Which solves the problem of poeple who can't afford pads, etc during the week, but what about weekends?? Also, takes away our ability to help instill some personal responsibility.

On the tooth subject--my daughter is 14 and has only lost 8 teeth, so she will be going to the nurse for envelopes for years to come :)

AdobeRN · Nov 27, 2017

New law in Illinois that pads and tampons must be provided free of charge in restrooms. Which solves the problem of poeple who can't afford pads, etc during the week, but what about weekends?? Also, takes away our ability to help instill some personal responsibility.
On the tooth subject--my daughter is 14 and has only lost 8 teeth, so she will be going to the nurse for envelopes for years to come :)

Good grief another ridiculus law. Makes you wonder what kind of people have the time to sit around and think up this stuff then have the time and effort to push it thru.