GertieGrantRN

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1. University of New Mexico - BSN Transfer? SP22

   GertieGrantRN replied to thelema6's topic in School Programs

   Good luck to you! I just applied to their FNP program for early Summer start, and have a family friend wrapping up their BSN program. What attracted you to UNM?

2. Petty and not proud of it

   GertieGrantRN replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

   This week I was told by a teacher that they needed me to tell a student that she needed to wear a bra. There are some situations when I don't mind following up about personal hygiene, but I draw the line at telling students to wear bras. It's not a h...

3. Asthmatic emergency

   GertieGrantRN replied to nicole.schoolRN's topic in School

   I've been in the situation with a student with no medication/inhaler at school having an asthma attack and a guardian who was an hour away (and reluctant to leave). This was my first lesson in parents not taking asthma seriously! I monitored the stud...

4. Judgement being questioned

   GertieGrantRN replied to GertieGrantRN's topic in School

   I think this is all good! I was pulled into the meeting mid-day and after this teacher and principal had been talking already, so I'm not sure what was said before I walked in. The only thing they asked me for was a consolidated guidelines list regar...

5. Judgement being questioned

   GertieGrantRN replied to GertieGrantRN's topic in School

   Yes, I agree, thank you so much everyone! It's very reassuring to know that this isn't unique and I'm not alone! I'm going to look at any exclusion policies we have too, that is also a great point.

6. Judgement being questioned

   GertieGrantRN posted a topic in School

   Hi all, this is my first year working in the schools. Much like everyone else, I've been seeing a lot of students sent to my office by teachers for stomach ache/headache etc who I often end up sending back to class (no fever, no vomiting after monito...