NurseHeatherBSNRN ASN, BSN

Seriously!? Not just no, but H-E-double-hockey-sticks NO

I fully understand that people have to work and can't sit in the school parking lot all day waiting for their child to *maybe* get sick. A little communication goes an extremely long way, though. Parents know that it'll be a while before someone can ...

I'm good with that. Just let me know what's going on. Don't tell me 15-20 minutes and you're still not here 2+ hours later. AND, if I call you back while waiting, please answer the phone.

Adding on to previous comments, I'm not sure about NY, but many states require at least 2 years nursing experience before school nursing for this exact reason. You truly are on your own as a school nurse; there is no one else to guide you and help yo...

Louisiana. Charter school. Aug-May. 7.5 hr days. $38k The pay SUCKS...but the schedule and time with my kids is worth it

This may be an idiot question, but how do you go about setting up the students coming to help? Does your school provide additional screening equipment, or does the clinical facility send some equipment to help?

Good Friday! Do any of you have tips on getting help for conducting screenings? I am the only nurse at a K-8 charter school, so I'm by myself on getting this done. I'm not allowed to interrupt instructional time except for emergencies (screenings wil...

We typically involve parent volunteers to help direct the kids. Specials is 40 minutes. Each class is 25-30 students. Absolutely not enough time. And of course I'm expected to make (and abide by) a screening schedule. *insert eye roll*

Haven't thought about that. I'll certainly reach out to our colleges