NurseBeans

NurseBeans BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. I can't win for losing

    NurseBeans replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    This was not my first report on behalf of this student. The principal and teacher were both part of the report in question. It has gone up to the superintendent and they assure me the lawyers have had...

  2. C'Mon Now!

    NurseBeans replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Parent of two new KN (started last week) came in this morning angry because his kids have been given pears (they are allergic) two days in a row. "what do I have TO DO to make sure they aren't given...

  3. How many kids do you see in a day?

    NurseBeans replied to RNLisaC's topic in School

    I think the most important thing I have learned in this job is that I am allowed to have rules, and it is my shop to run. It is up to you to set your policies and procedures and follow up with...

  4. Hmm...that's nice

    NurseBeans replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Personally I never out myself, but my husband, who I can only guess is super proud of me, outs me to anyone and everyone, every chance he gets. It's really embarrassing. When a parent (I'm a school...

  5. Phone calls to parents.

    NurseBeans replied to Amethya's topic in School

    This ^^ is what I do. I know most of my little notes get crumpled up in the bottom of backpacks but no one can say I didn't try. Phone calls are fine but I can't possibly make one for every visit. I...

  6. C'Mon Now!

    NurseBeans replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Mom brought in sick kiddo yesterday, had a fever and threw up this morning "but I gave her tylenol so now she's fine". Um, no. Called this morning to tell me she took her to the ER last night and she...

  7. Licegate 2017

    NurseBeans replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Laugh it up when the kid "gets lice" from his virtual classroom? I have a very similar situation and I just inspect the same class of children over and over, and find maybe 1 other kid with lice....

  8. STAAR Testing Anxeity

    NurseBeans replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Ugh. My school (and my own 3rd grader) are gearing up for testing. My daughter is getting all wound up about it and I have to admit, as a person who doesn't get anxiety from much of anything, much...

  9. The Incontinence Epidemic

    NurseBeans replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    No, I am also getting the pee proof undies ads. I swear I haven't looked up pee proof undies or anything similar. But seriously, a liter of fluid? How does that even

  10. Inhalers

    NurseBeans replied to heavenwith7's topic in School

    I just allow inhaler use for the most part, but when I notice it's daily or almost daily and never see/hear wheezing/coughing/trouble of any kind then I start assessing and saying no. And I try to...

  11. The Incontinence Epidemic

    NurseBeans replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I wonder, why is the nurse's office bathroom the spot for the daily training? I know that's the standard, setting a daily time to sit and either poop or just sit, but why does it have to be the...

  12. The Incontinence Epidemic

    NurseBeans replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I have these issues with my k-4 set as well. I currently have a second-grader who visits fairly often, and who has---wait for it--pull ups in my office in case he wants to wear them. This is a 7 year...

  13. Is it just my students?

    NurseBeans posted a topic in School

    Or does anyone else get the "my tooth is loose and it hurts" visits? I get so many of these and I am so frustrated. Especially with the older ones who have lost teeth before. Am I wrong, or is this...

  14. Sweet, Honey

    NurseBeans replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    I waited and waited for this during all my pregnancies, I was ready with my sassy comebacks, and no one even tried. No one even

  15. Sweet, Honey

    NurseBeans replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    I have never had this issue--and even through four pregnancies no one ever tried to touch my belly (which fellow moms report is a constant issue). Certainly no one ever touches my hair. But I have a...

  16. Have you been given a raise every year?

    NurseBeans replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Here we're on the teacher's contract, and honestly I don't know if we get raises every year or what. The pay isn't what keeps me here, that's for sure

  17. Is it just my students?

    NurseBeans replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    I see your point but here is my problem with this: I am also a taxpayer. That does not mean that I get to tell anyone else how to do their job just because my taxes pay their salary. Try that with a...

  18. Is it just my students?

    NurseBeans replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    Ok it's not just me then. I blame the teachers, really. They should know that a loose tooth does not require nursing intervention. I'm not re-ordering anbesol, that's for sure. They know I have it and...

  19. Another student death

    NurseBeans replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    So sorry to hear

  20. I've hit the wall...

    NurseBeans replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    You all made me go and count the days...57 for me. 2 are half days for students, 1 is inservice. Glad to see it isn't just me and my district. The others in my crew are all just DONE as well. Weird...

  21. Keyless Lock cabinet

    NurseBeans replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    I agree, the passcode feels uncomfortable. I have keys that hang around my neck, the only other key to the med cart is kept in the secretary's desk. But I also store the cart in a locked closet, then...

  22. May I have your attention please?

    NurseBeans replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Yep. You dirty and irresponsible nurse, giving kids lice. Now it's an

  23. Does this fall under "my job"?

    NurseBeans posted a topic in School

    When a student on ADHD meds does not take their meds in the morning, I agree that it is part of my job to call a parent and ask if someone can bring meds. If that is impossible (for any one of 1,000...

  24. Bypassing Nurse? HELP!

    NurseBeans replied to SWimbish's topic in School

    I agree with the others. I check the sign out roster at the front desk towards the end of the day and if there are discrepancies I let the attendance secretary know. She takes great pride in keeping...

  25. Tired of certain teachers

    NurseBeans replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    I feel ya--tough week with my teachers. At the end of the day I think they just do not understand our job. And how could they? You could always offer to let them observe you for a day. Then they might...