jess11RN

jess11RN

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  1. Preventive Care

    All of the time
  2. No seriously, there's a (school) nursing shortage

    I don't know if a nurse could have helped in that emergency situation then and there. Maybe he did just unexpectedly collapse, BUT, maybe there were signs that were missed earlier that month, week,...
  3. how big are your offices?

    I am officially requesting video evidence of the 8-10 cartwheel sized office
  4. how big are your offices?

    That is beautiful AND you have windows. I'm drooling
  5. Essential Oil Diffusers

    No, I understand that. But what I don't understand is why the principal is even entertaining the thought of the oils and diffusers. If that was approached in my district (either my working or my kids'...
  6. AM meds at school

    Same
  7. AM meds at school

    Do we work in the same school? Are you me??? Seriously, I could have posted this. I, too, have completely ran out of room in my locked cabinet and it is so frustrating. Parents need to be parents, but...
  8. standing desk

    I bought my own. Found one for $100. I actually bought my own chair too because I was tired of being stabbed in the butt by the broken one I had and I was constantly told that there were no spare...
  9. Essential Oil Diffusers

    How is the principal even entertaining the thought?! That's
  10. my weekend story

    So, I feel like everyone is engaging in puberty talks and I just HAVE to tell this story that my son told me over the weekend. He is in 5th grade and they will be going on a longer field trip later...
  11. Countdown to Spring Break.....

    34 for me as soon as today is over! It cannot come soon
  12. Where is your office located within the school?

    I'm within the main office. I don't have a door to the main hallway, which I like because I feel that it cuts down significantly on unnecessary visits. It's very quiet, unless there's a student in the...
  13. not getting the info I need

    OK all..I got a little situation here...please reassure me that I'm not over reacting... I cover multiple schools. In one of the schools, a person without any medical background maintains the health...
  14. not getting the info I need

    This is extremely helpful. I don't have a great way with words, but you put it so well. Thank you so
  15. my weekend story

    He's a good egg
  16. Master's Practicum

    Have you looked into the CDC's School Health Index? It's a lengthy and extensive survey, but it does give a good look into what your school is doing well and what your school could improve. Maybe you...
  17. not getting the info I need

    Very good point.
  18. not getting the info I need

    I haven't directly addressed the extent of my concerns with the person, but I did address it in a means of saying, we need this paperwork. I'm not good at confronting people at all and I fear like...
  19. It's P-day

    Oh boy. I do not envy you! We hire folks to come out to do those talks and I'm grateful for
  20. Got a repeat offender...

    I was going to say, it's time for LD parent's to receive a phone call from the
  21. C'Mon Now!

    I had a student come down to my office yesterday after school: "Coach sent me down to get some fabric bandaids because they said the plastic ones you gave them earlier suck." Well, my dear, you get...
  22. When to tell Principals I'm pregnant!

    Good for you!!! And your story makes me so much happier for you! You don't have to tell anyone else but your principal and you have every right to ask them not to announce anything to your coworkers...
  23. When to tell Principals I'm pregnant!

    Woah! We don't get our contract until after the school year
  24. When to tell Principals I'm pregnant!

    Congratulations! And, I agree with OD. Let them know shortly after your family. That way, they have time to plan for your absence as well (and take as LONG as you can!!). I work under the premise...
  25. Advice for New Grad School Nurse

    I typically don't trust their judgement unless it's something that I see as well, especially the kindergarten teachers and the new grad teachers. You're working in a poverty stricken area. The best...