One Liners for FF

[CalNevaMimi]

So, your healthy frequent flier comes in yet again. I had one tell me her ankle hurt because a crab bit it. The beach is not far, but...really??? I used my favorite one-line that my dad coined years ago, "Aww, that will feel better after it stops hurting."

[GmaPearl BSN RN]

For FF "I vomited"-ers...

If I didn't see it, you didn't do it.

[SnowyJ, RN]

For FF "I vomited"-ers...

If I didn't see it, you didn't do it.

YES!

I also say to the ones who are being dramatic: "I promise you, you will live. Haven't lost one yet!"

[RatherBHiking, BSN, RN]

I sometimes will say something to the extreme like "we're just going to have to cut it off" which gets them laughing once they realize I'm joking. I often say "just because you don't feel good doesn't mean you can't stay at school" as well. I mean seriously I can't remember an entire day where my body felt perfect since I was like 10! I think some kids literally think they are dying if they don't feel good. It's so annoying!

[SnowyJ, RN]

Exactly! I tell the kids, "I have a headache, (stomach ache, etc) and I still have to be here. Children need to develop some resiliency. They feel like they ALWAYS have to feel great or they must go home. Of course, State testing is coming up and I dread the resultant anxiety, stomach aches, etc.

Oh, and another one liner I use a lot when I say "go back to class" and the student resists: "don't make me get my pom poms out. GO! GO! GO!"

[GmaPearl BSN RN]

When the limp or the pinched face or belly grabbing starts just after they hit the front door…..

Sorry, Honey, but the academy awards have already been given out this year.

Works for 4-6ers, and they "get it" :)

[mycsm]

"Aww, that will feel better after it stops hurting." TOTALLY STEALING!!

[Supernrse01, BSN]

For the FF that turns on the tears as soon as they hit the clinic door:

"Tears don't work in this neck of the woods"

This is another favorite of mine:

Me (after student walks up to my desk): "What's up or What's the matter?"

Student: "My arm"

Me: "Yep, you have two of them! Anything else?

[fetch, BSN, RN]

Oooh yeah!

"What's wrong?"

"My nose"

"Yup you have a nose, I have one too! Want me to cut it off for you to make you look different?"

[A&Ox6, MSN, RN]

Where's your pass?

[tining, BSN, RN]

You know (insert name here) I have seen you (insert # of nurse visits) times this week. If you are really this ill I will call your mom, sounds like you need shots. I will call mom on the spot, with the precious cupcake there, and tell her what her cupcake has been doing - usually don't see them for a Loooonnnnggg time.