Lbarba84

Lbarba84 has 5 years experience.

Latest Activity

1. Students Faking Illnesses

   Lbarba84 replied to MsNurse1997's topic in School

   another suggestion I do to keep a record in my head is the next day the kids I sent home I will see if theyre here the next day if thats the case then I know that the next "tummy ache" can be a redirection back to class. also when a kid does the " I...

2. Halloween in school

   Lbarba84 replied to Flare's topic in School

   hahaha this post gave me a good chuckle it is such a mystery ...almost as if....they really werent that sick at all this whole time ? already 5 minutes into the halloween hangover and I already had the first tummy ache...

3. Body Odor

   Lbarba84 replied to Lbarba84's topic in School

   I forgot about the meth/cat urine I would think dps would have noticed it? but who knows right?

4. Body Odor

   Lbarba84 replied to Lbarba84's topic in School

   So this has been an ongoing issue with this family. the 5 girls we have in the district all seem to get complaints from teachers last year about a very strong cat urine smell. last year it wasnt nearly as bad but I did deal with lice almost weekly wi...

5. Body Odor

   Lbarba84 posted a topic in School

   Any advice for a student with body odor? just some backround before I started 2 years ago the school and my district RN was well aware of this student and her other siblings on our other campus'. Students always have an ongoing issue with lice, come ...

6. 1 day left

   Lbarba84 replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

   Today is our last day but im off as of next Thursday yay! were doing half day today and a kid has a stomach ache! cmon now! LOL

7. Stomachache

   Lbarba84 replied to MK86's topic in School

   very good tips and suggestions that I totally agree with also after this has been a continued thing with this student I also will tell teacher " mom has said they are fine" so unless theyre throwing up and you can see it do not send them in here and ...

8. Health Office Passes

   Lbarba84 posted a topic in School

   I've been brainstorming some ideas to change our nurse passes for the next school year. Currently ours has students name, todays date, arrival and leave times, teachers name and a place for me to sign. I am thinking about adding in a section t...

9. Transgender Students

   Lbarba84 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

   this is a good topic as I honestly havent even considered this!

10. C'Mon Now!

    Lbarba84 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    students coming in the last 10-15 mins before school is over to go home * me slowly blinking* cmon!

11. Surprise, Surprise... COVID Contacts after Thanksgiving... great!

    Lbarba84 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    same here weve had one class already back and quarantined and a ton I mean a ton of students home because they were close contacts over the holiday weekend this is going to get crazy....

12. Bored?

    Lbarba84 replied to Schoolnurselpn's topic in School

    enjoy it!! sincerely, swamped ?

13. Parents STILL Sending Sick Kids to School

    Lbarba84 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    I wish we could send home for more than 2 symptoms but I guess thats the districts wishes and protocols I just hope it doesnt come back to bite us when we start getting more positives within our district ill keep you guys in the loop, luckily our are...

14. Parents STILL Sending Sick Kids to School

    Lbarba84 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    the districts stance on it is we cannot say for sure or its our place to diagnose a student. it could be a range of things allergies, flu, a cold, etc. It's up to the parents to test the child and report to school if they have come into contact with...

15. Parents STILL Sending Sick Kids to School

    Lbarba84 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    My district is only sending kids home with temps or vomiting other than that they could be hacking a lung and have all the symptoms and they can stay in school, however I had a kid tell me today she threw up last night and her parents had to work and...