I've been a school nurse for several years but I've noticed a recent trend in parents wanting to be notified anytime their kid comes to see me. I have nurses slips that go home with the students for minor issues and typically for any visible injuries or head bumps I almost always notify by phone just in the event a bruise forms or there may be some other issue that develops at home. Occasionally I will have someone from PE that comes without a nurses slip and I'll assess the student and give them a cool compress more because they request it rather than they need it. Anyway I had an upset parent call to complain about me not notifying her. She's very rude and from my perspective I've seen her bully teachers and other staff members around over the years to get what she wants. I know that's part of being a professional in our field is to appease parents but I just don't know the legality of notifying a parent. Is it a BON concern if I don't make contact in a small situation or ? unfortunately my administration won't really defend me. It's just frustrating because my MO is to protect and serve these kids. I just wish people understood that I have your kiddos best interest at heart and I take my job very seriously. Administration is telling me the parent is requesting anytime her child comes to me that I ALWAYS call her even if it's to request a band aid for a blister. I just feel like that's setting me up for failure. -End rant LOL
