Emmy59

Emmy59 has 42 years experience and specializes in NICU.

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1. What are off-limit medications for school setting?

   Emmy59 replied to pineappleupsidedowncake's topic in School

   Yep, had a friend getting allergy shots for several months without problems. Then 1 day she got up to leave, fainted, ended up intubated and spending several days in the hospital. Those shots are nothing to fool around with.

2. Taking student to bathroom

   Emmy59 replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

   I hope this issue is solved by now. If you still at the school and something like this is asked again ask the principal if she'd rather you take a child to the bathroom (that anyone can do) or take care of sick kids? Inform her if you're dealing wi...

3. What do you do when parents scream at you?

   Emmy59 replied to pineappleupsidedowncake's topic in School

   Once they start screaming and/or swearing I interrupt and say I'm hanging up until they can talk to me with respect. Then I do it and notify admin. I understand anger but I'm not paid enough to deal with screaming parents.

4. Overbearing Parent Help

   Emmy59 replied to Csn2016's topic in School

   Personal cellphone? Many school nurses say not to use your phone for if there's a lawsuit your phone can be subpoenaed.

5. Help

   Emmy59 replied to MuscleNurse's topic in School

   If she's giving incorrect advice, and you hear it and don't correct it, I would think you'd be liable if the student/parent/teacher takes it and something goes wrong. You can verify this with your district lawyer. I would sit down and have an in...

6. Personal Cellphone Reliance at School?

   Emmy59 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

   If you go to the School Nurses page on fb many advise against using your personal cell for work because if there's a lawsuit brought against you your cellphone can be taken as evidence.