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Specializes in pediatrics, school nursing.

I see that we often use this forum as a place to vent our frustrations, share stories of difficult situations, and seek advice on how to handle difficult coworkers who don't understand our roles... So, I thought it might be nice to start a thread where we can share positive outlooks, things we love about our job, and acts of kindness... Kind of an antithesis to the "C'mon Now!!" thread (which I am a staunch supported and contributor of/to)!

I'll start.....

Amidst all of the COVID-19 drama, our 5th grade teacher sent two of her students around the school this morning to wipe down surfaces with her classroom supply of wipes and I am just relishing the fact that my office now smells like antiseptic lemons as the two boys came through and asked what areas needed to be hit. I love how situations like this can sometimes actually bring a community together!

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Specializes in public health, new school nurse, triage, training.

Along this same vein, one of our parents realized she over-reacted when she bought cases of Lysol wipes and decided to donate one case to the health office.

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On Monday, a teacher thanked me for being here to help the kids through this horrible cold/flu/COVID19 season and help admin be more understanding of staff out sick.

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Specializes in School Nurse.

I positively support this thread!

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Last week I taught preschool through elementary a handwashing song that teaches them how and how long to wash their hands. I share a wall with the boys bathroom and have been hearing the boys sing in unison before lunch everyday. Cuteness and illness prevention all in one.

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Specializes in School Nurse.

I got thanks from several teachers for a video and information on how to properly disinfect common areas.

https://komonews.com/news/consumer/here-are-the-best-ways-to-disinfect-surfaces-at-home-or-work-to-fight-coronavirus

5 hours ago, CurlyRN said:

Along this same vein, one of our parents realized she over-reacted when she bought cases of Lysol wipes and decided to donate one case to the health office.

Super cute avatar!

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On 3/11/2020 at 10:45 AM, k1p1ssk said:

I see that we often use this forum as a place to vent our frustrations, share stories of difficult situations, and seek advice on how to handle difficult coworkers who don't understand our roles... So, I thought it might be nice to start a thread where we can share positive outlooks, things we love about our job, and acts of kindness... Kind of an antithesis to the "C'mon Now!!" thread (which I am a staunch supported and contributor of/to)!

I'll start.....

Amidst all of the COVID-19 drama, our 5th grade teacher sent two of her students around the school this morning to wipe down surfaces with her classroom supply of wipes and I am just relishing the fact that my office now smells like antiseptic lemons as the two boys came through and asked what areas needed to be hit. I love how situations like this can sometimes actually bring a community together!

Love your story and positive attitude. Thanks for sharing!

CARE COORDINATION: I am working in Care Coordination. Wondering if there are any other nurses in the same field?

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Specializes in pediatrics, school nursing.
On 6/16/2020 at 5:31 PM, Debra Swing said:

Love your story and positive attitude. Thanks for sharing!

CARE COORDINATION: I am working in Care Coordination. Wondering if there are any other nurses in the same field?

Of course, we all closed 2 days after I posted this!

I actually worked briefly as a care coordinator before jumping to school nursing! Part of the reason I left was that I was more managing the wait list for our department and scheduling, which left 0 time for follow-up. I think there is a case management sub-thread out there, maybe there are care coordinators hidden there? Either way, welcome!

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18 hours ago, k1p1ssk said:

Of course, we all closed 2 days after I posted this!

I actually worked briefly as a care coordinator before jumping to school nursing! Part of the reason I left was that I was more managing the wait list for our department and scheduling, which left 0 time for follow-up. I think there is a case management sub-thread out there, maybe there are care coordinators hidden there? Either way, welcome!

I started a new position in the Fall of 2019 as a School Nurse Case Manager/Care Coordinator.

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