Txschoolrn

Txschoolrn

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  1. Heads up - P&G program

    Ugh! I have been trying to order mine and can't get it to go to through, just keep getting the "we are facing women issues on this page".
  2. How to spot fakers and send them to class quickly?

    I cannot love this post enough! I thought I was being a meanie. I treat my students like I do my own kids and if you aren't throwing up in my trash can or running a fever, off you go. Sometimes we just don't feel good and that is OK. We ALL have to ...
  3. Holiday presents rolling in already!

    Yes!!! It's definitely an early Christmas present!!
  4. Snow Day!

    So jealous! We rarely get snow days here in Texas. They usually just close down the schools if there is a smidge chance there might be ice on the road because none of us Texans know how to drive on ice. Just watch the news! It's horrible!
  5. Makes Me Sad...

    So sad I had a kid come in with a shaved head and wearing jeans and a white shirt. When asked what happened, he said said that he lied about something to his dad, so dad made his shave his head and dad would be the only one who could pick out his cl...
  6. It's Monday and let the shenanigans began...

    Let the two weeks before Christmas break shenanigans begin! Had a parent call me to let me know that LD forgot to take anti-seizure med this morning, but "she should be fine just wanted you to be on alert" not to mention that I have asked multiple t...
  7. IHPs

    Hello! How up-to-date are your IPH's? I have been a school nurse going on 2 years and I have only done a handful. I know they probably need to be done, but (1) where to find the time, and (2) just seems like added busy work as I am the only nurse a...
  8. The Not So "Nursey" Things...

    Eye glasses repair and blown out flip flops repair.
  9. Immunization Drama

    I would apologize as well and *if* you have the time, follow up with the students pediatricians office. However, when parents put up a struggle, I just say it's not my rules, rather the state's, so I have no wiggle room. It is what it is. You either ...
  10. Just not for me, how to resign

    Our be there for when they have a bad day or when they need lunch money
  11. new and feeling blue..

    Welcome! I completely feel ya, and unfortunately that is the standard of training for school nurses. For your screenings, you might try to google search private companies to help if you don't think you'll get your certifications in time. Or maybe ev...
  12. My school doesn't "do" Halloween

    Our k-12 school not only does costumes, they also do trick or treating for the elementary. Always makes me a nervous mess because even though we say no nut candies, parents always buy whatever.
  13. Hello fellow school nurses! I have been a lurker since I became a school nurse about a year ago! Thank you for all the forums as it helps me to know that I am not alone! Do most school nurses carry their own professional liability policy? I didn't...
  14. Thermometer for Sensory Issues

    VeraTemp for me too. I also check in 2 places, especially if the student is warm to touch and it's telling me 98.2.
  15. Silly rant, but people keep steeling my tissues

    I have one staff member that takes handfuls of the cough drops. Drives me bonkers! Like dude, they are here for an as-needed basis, not to stock your pockets every time you have a tickle in your throat!
  16. Not sure what to do...

    I had the same problem last year and basically put it all on paper for them including the industry recommendations of nurse to students ratio. I told them everything you said, number of patients, meds, diabetics, chronic care kids, etc. I think its ...
  17. HUGE mistake

    I only count the controlled substances when the parents drop them off. That's it. I would be forever in paperwork if I had to count my OTCs.
  18. Does it get better?

    Hello! I need reassurance from all of you seasoned school nurses out there. This is my 2nd year as a school nurse for a k-12 campus of about 1200 students and counting. I feel like this year has been especially taxing and there have already been a l...
  19. Does it get better?

    I have an aide that comes in for 4 hours a day for the lunchtime rush. Thank God! I had to beg and plead for the help and finally got my wish this year!
  20. Does it get better?

    Thanks Olddude! I've always enjoyed reading your feedback! It's very helpful !
  21. kids going home when they really don't need to

    I have a k-12 school with over 1200 students. I guess I am a mean nurse because if they aren't running a fever, vomiting or having diarrhea, I let them rest and send them back to class. I use my nursing judgement of course and will call the parents i...
  22. Teacher inservice

    Hello! I started as a new school nurse in the middle of last year. This will be my first time talking with the staff at orientation about my expectations and agenda. My brain is still in summer mode. Does anyone have an outline or agenda they use th...
  23. Meeting with Teachers

    Hello! I started as as a new school nurse in the middle of last year. This will be my first time talking with the staff at orientation about my expectations and agenda. My brain is still in summer mode. Does anyone have an outline or agenda they use...