MHDNURSE

MHDNURSE

Pediatrics, Community Health, School Health

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  1. 4 days- The countdown has started!

    MHDNURSE replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    We start Spring Break at the end of the week too. But I am jealous that you come back and only have 24 days of school left. We have 46 when we get back In school until June 27

  2. Today's grossest lunch award goes to...

    MHDNURSE replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    WHAT???????????

  3. Funny thing that happened just now.

    MHDNURSE replied to Amethya's topic in School

    So glad kid had a sense of humor about

  4. Teachers who frequently check their temperatures

    MHDNURSE posted a topic in School

    Anyone else have that teacher who likes to stop in and take their own temperature several times per week? I have a couple of these here. I used to ask them what was wrong, if they needed anything...

  5. Teachers who frequently check their temperatures

    MHDNURSE replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm tempted to put a sign on my door that reads : If you are not a student, only RECTAL temps will be taken" But that could attract some

  6. Friday!!!

    MHDNURSE replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    We've got a Saturday full of errands- it's finally gonna warm up next week so both the dog and I are going in to get groomed, LOL. Hair cut for him, wax for me . DH and I are going out to dinner to...

  7. We knew it was coming but it still sucks

    MHDNURSE replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Such a loss. I am so sorry for the family and the community. Sending you

  8. I JUST CAN'T

    MHDNURSE replied to palli's topic in School

    Ha! When I worked at the hospital, it was the docs who always asked to "borrow" a pen and then I never saw it

  9. Just a Rant

    MHDNURSE replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    Ha! I JUST has this an hour ago. A kid came to me and said "I have a fever". I said "who told you you have a fever"? She said "Mrs. E". I said "does she have a thermometer"? She said "No, but she...

  10. Blindsided by a colleague.

    MHDNURSE replied to tch1920's topic in School

    I would be *******! Seriously. I think the thing that makes it so bad is not only did she throw you under the bus, but she is a colleague so she KNOWS what you deal with on a day to day basis. I...

  11. Workman's comp

    MHDNURSE replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Yikes! Was this an altercation with a student? This is when I am glad that my kids are all in K and 1st. They can be physical too, but thankfully can't do much damage (yet) to the

  12. The "Best" Nurse Pass Notes

    MHDNURSE replied to WineRN's topic in School

    I have teachers who send me kids for ridiculous things because they say the kid will not listen to the teacher of they tell them they are fine, and they need ME to tell the kid they aren't (insert...

  13. Subpoena for Truancy Court?

    MHDNURSE replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Oh that's crummy that the timing coincides with such an important trip. I was subpoenaed back when I was in college to testify on behalf of a girl I used to babysit for (long story) and the weekend...

  14. HELP new school nurse/immunizations

    MHDNURSE replied to bandaidsplease's topic in School

    What state are you in? I know in MA, there is an immunization survey for K and 7th grade. I had NO idea when I started my first year and only found out a week before the survey was due. It was...

  15. Spin off- what's been your biggest emergency as a school nurse

    MHDNURSE replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    You have no idea...it still haunts

  16. epipen recall

    MHDNURSE replied to Oma to 11's topic in School

    I would have expected a call from Mylan as well. The only reason I found out is because my husband is an allergist. Thankfully none of the pens here at school are part of the

  17. Anyone leave over money/salary issue?

    MHDNURSE replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    UPDATE: I met with HR yesterday and they realized that they indeed made a calculation error and that I was correct ! Yahoo!! They re-issued me an offer letter with the corrected salary this morning...

  18. Spin off- what's been your biggest emergency as a school nurse

    MHDNURSE replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Thankfully in the 2 years I have been here, nothing truly scary has happened. one student had a seizure at 4PM at dismissal but I leave at 1:30. The administration handled it beautifully and all was...

  19. When you want to help them at home...

    MHDNURSE replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Yeah, that's tough. Most of my students here are low SES and there are a few who I wish I could bathe and dress every day, put lotion on their eczema, etc. It's really

  20. Anyone leave over money/salary issue?

    MHDNURSE replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I think that is the problem with my school, there is no "Step" like the regular public schools have for their teachers. I can go onto any school district's website and the salaries based on steps are...

  21. Anyone leave over money/salary issue?

    MHDNURSE replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Wow! It amazes me how many of us are dealing with pay issues. For me, it isn't even about the actual salary, it is about the fact that they made a calculation error that is very obvious and they are...

  22. And on a personal note

    MHDNURSE replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    I'm so sorry, I cannot even imagine. I suffer from migraine headaches as well, but thankfully I only get them every couple years, and trust me, that is PLENTY. I cannot even imagine what your poor...

  23. 1000 specialists...

    MHDNURSE replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Consider your school/students lucky. We have those services in the school where my own kids go, but here where I work, our resources are very limited and it is very difficult when we have students...

  24. It smells like...

    MHDNURSE replied to Flare's topic in School

    My office smells fine...my 11 year-old son's bedroom on the other hand Seriously, the kid showers every morning and every evening before bed. Wears deodorant, wears clean clothes..but Oh.my.god does...

  25. I feel like I'm losing.

    MHDNURSE replied to Amethya's topic in School

    At this point I would schedule a meeting with the administration and ask for clarification of exactly what types of incidents you are supposed to call parents about and give them examples like you did...