SnowyJ RN

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    Crutches "Laying Around"

    SnowyJ replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    All we need is to loan out crutches and then have the student biff it while trying to use them.
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    Becoming a school nurse

    SnowyJ replied to nycNurse2b's topic in School

    Yikes! I guess I will shut my yapper next time I want to complain about NY and the low
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    Am I getting too old for the job or is it just harder to be a School Nurse?

    SnowyJ replied to LMTCBnurse's topic in School

    Yep, it's the nonsense stuff that chaps my hide. Teachers are so afraid of repercussions from parents and downright fearful of a drop of blood. Tired of putting band aids on a picked
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    Becoming a school nurse

    SnowyJ replied to nycNurse2b's topic in School

    Does NJ require certification? Not required in
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    Principal Issues

    SnowyJ posted a topic in School

    I am just wondering how many of you have a building administrator/Principal you can count on to back you up..Mine will stonewall and question everything. He is currently on "probation" due to multiple...
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    "Will You Call This Parent?"

    SnowyJ posted a topic in School

    How many of you are asked to call parents to let them know about issues observed in class that you have not personally witnessed? Often a teacher will come to me and ask if I will call home about a...
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    First 911 call

    SnowyJ replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    This is interesting. We have an actual policy for this at our district. It involves our Psychologist evaluating the student and filling out a form, then the parents have to agree to immediate;y take...
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    Principal Issues

    SnowyJ replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Student had some shots today! Yay! But my Principal is still a
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    Principal Issues

    SnowyJ replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

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    Principal Issues

    SnowyJ replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Barb G would rule this!!!! I need to make her my spirit animal for
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    Principal Issues

    SnowyJ replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Thanks! Stay tuned to see what happens today. (PM K
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    TGIF

    SnowyJ replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    Where ya going,
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    Annoyed -just a vent

    SnowyJ replied to Flare's topic in School

    Yes, I shall be in attendance as
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    Annoyed -just a vent

    SnowyJ replied to Flare's topic in School

    No, didn't you hear? Tomorrow is FAKER-ITIS FRIDAY!!! All the cool kids are doing it! There is also Malingerer Monday coming
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    Annoyed -just a vent

    SnowyJ replied to Flare's topic in School

    Oh, how I WISH I could exclude for no physical! Batch 2 of reminder letters goes out tomorrow. of course that is after notices last spring and multiple
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    Psych/ Anxiety

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    This breaks my
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    Principal Issues

    SnowyJ replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Yes, I did go to my supervisor. Mainly because we are told over and over that we must be compliant, and it's not negotiable. She backs me up but I just wish my Principal was supportive. The last nurse...
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    Incidental sexism

    SnowyJ replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I either call the custodial parent, or call the person listed first on the contact info. There have been some conflicts with divorced parents ie" "why wasn't I notified my child was sick?" I sometimes...
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Quiet day today..I couldn't figure out why. Then I realized..It's McDonald's night (fundraiser) and we have rule, if you are sent home sick, no after school activities. Works for
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    Annoyed -just a vent

    SnowyJ replied to Flare's topic in School

    It's
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    Annoyed -just a vent

    SnowyJ replied to Flare's topic in School

    Ok, not to question it..It's a law here too but we don't enforce it with exclusion. Wish we did!! Only do that for
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    Returning pants

    SnowyJ replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    I have a lot of stock now. Honestly, there are times where I probably wouldn't want the stuff back. Some of our students are really living in sad conditions. I've had stuff returned stained, covered...
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    Annoyed -just a vent

    SnowyJ replied to Flare's topic in School

    Soooo..You folks can exclude for a lack of a physical? I wish! is that a law in your state or a school
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    Food Allergies on the Rise

    SnowyJ replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    "If you are in doubt, always give the shot" I agree with this statement. Tell your staff member she absolutely did the right thing!!! More people have died from NOT getting epi when needed than from...
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    Question for NY School Nurses?

    SnowyJ replied to 100kids's topic in School

    I am not in the teacher's union. but I am in the same union as the aides/monitors. pay stinks but benefits are really good. (Low cost health, free dental,