SnowyJ RN

Member

  • Content

    844

  • Visitors

    8,838

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    30

All Content by SnowyJ

  1. SnowyJ

    sick (pardon the pun) of teachers

    SnowyJ replied to mycsm's topic in School

    Ugh on the multiple visits when clearly the student is not ill. My teachers fold too easily. It gets ridiculous. After 2 visits with no apparent problem, I call the parent. Just so they know their...
  2. SnowyJ

    Say what...?

    SnowyJ replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Every day teachers send students down right before the dismissal bell! It's ridiculous. Unless they have a fever or are vomiting, off they go. I still can't figure out why teachers do this! Then I...
  3. SnowyJ

    Middle School/High School and Supplies

    SnowyJ replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    I use the sponges too! I was losing too many of the gel packs. I buy cheap sponges at Dollar Tree, cut them into various sizes, wet them then into a ziplock and into the freezer. they don't drip and...
  4. SnowyJ

    Missed a fracture.

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Hands/feet are tricky!!! I have been fooled before. You did the right
  5. SnowyJ

    Hygiene Issue

    SnowyJ replied to kw1253's topic in School

    If a particular student is having an issue with hygiene, generally the teacher will let me or the counselor know, and we will do what we can to help the child get cleaned up. (Wipes in bathroom, clean...
  6. SnowyJ

    Elementary Burn Out

    SnowyJ replied to guest83140's topic in School

    rbytsdy, Good call. I think for the teachers I work with they are FREAKED about the thought of a child puking in class. They send every little stomach ache to see me. More often than not it's gas or...
  7. SnowyJ

    MY Frequent Flyer today.... :P

    SnowyJ replied to bluebonnetrn's topic in School

  8. SnowyJ

    Elementary Burn Out

    SnowyJ replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Glolilly, If it helps at all, I am in my 3rd year of K-5 with just over 600 students. The first year, I would see anywhere from 30-60 students a day. Now I am happy to report an average day is about...
  9. SnowyJ

    Difficult teachers

    SnowyJ replied to tranquillight's topic in School

    YES. It is especially hard this time of year with common colds. The teachers just don't want those kids in class, but we can't exclude them if they are not running a fever or coughing too much. Kids...
  10. SnowyJ

    Head Lice!

    SnowyJ replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    For me, this precedent was set a long time ago. (Checking classes.) The teachers are used to it, and expect it. I am still thinking of doing away with it. We have no formal "policy" on checking...
  11. SnowyJ

    Head Lice!

    SnowyJ replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    If I stopped checking classes, the teachers would be very upset. My worry is that it gives a false sense of security..I could easy miss something when I am checking 26 children. I personally feel that...
  12. SnowyJ

    Head Lice!

    SnowyJ replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Thanks for the great resources! The AAP does not endorse exclusion from school for head lice. We are lucky to have our school physician write our own policy. I also have a "don't ask/don't tell"...
  13. SnowyJ

    all i really want is...

    SnowyJ replied to Flare's topic in School

    For those of you who do not get a lunch break..I did the same thing for the first 2 years of this job. I would eat after the kids left for the day. You know what? That's just not right. Ask yourself...
  14. SnowyJ

    all i really want is...

    SnowyJ replied to Flare's topic in School

    These are ALL so right on! As for being interrupted for nonsense issues at lunch (while I wolf down a yogurt at my desk..) Can you imagine if you did the same to a teacher? "Johnny needs help in math....
  15. SnowyJ

    School Nurse Salary?

    SnowyJ replied to kegreat's topic in School

    Let me put it this way..The custodians and Special Ed Aides make more than i do. I took a HUGE cut in pay from a hospital salary to be here. However, I have great benefits, (Medical/dental/life...
  16. SnowyJ

    Gum in hair!

    SnowyJ replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    if you are at home and there are no allergies, peanut butter works
  17. SnowyJ

    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    SnowyJ replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I am loving all of these!! SO glad it's not just me! Some of my favorites: "I'm BLEEDING!!" (Picked a zit on their chin.) "I got bumped by a folder." (No sign of injury.) "My teacher sent me down...
  18. SnowyJ

    School Handwashing Program

    SnowyJ posted a topic in School

    Soooo..I have been thinking we REALLY need to step up our hygiene efforts at school this year, Last winter was a nightmare with so much strep, stomach viruses, etc. I really try to reinforce...
  19. SnowyJ

    Fustrated and school hasn't even started!

    SnowyJ replied to longislandjade's topic in School

    Ugh!!! I feel your pain! These new regulations have me pulling my hair out. It doesn't help that I have had MDs tell parents their child is "all set" when I clearly outlined that they need some...
  20. SnowyJ

    Need Advice For My New School Nurse Job

    SnowyJ replied to Jules0612's topic in School

    As someone fairly new to school nursing, here are a few thoughts: 1. bring things to eat that are easy to grab and eat while working. I generally don't have time for an actual lunch break until after...
  21. SnowyJ

    Nose Pickers

    SnowyJ replied to RNCourt's topic in School

    I have a child in my school who sniffs constantly and it turned out to be a tic! They are looking at a possible Tourettes diagnosis. The nose picker-it could be such a compulsive habit she may not...
  22. SnowyJ

    Maturation Program

    SnowyJ replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Thanks for the link for the supplies. best price I have
  23. SnowyJ

    Maturation Program

    SnowyJ replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Thank you both! schooldistrictnurse, I will have some boy kits, but they had run out of girl ones. I would love to see a girls' pamphlet. maybe I could make copies. We do have a DVD. Cackalacky, I...
  24. SnowyJ

    Lunch

    SnowyJ replied to rejula's topic in School

    I eat lunch at the end of the day. (Around 2pm) when recess is over. I do not close the office. I will often see students during that time, but generally they are preparing to go home. i do eat a...
  25. SnowyJ

    How busy is your office?

    SnowyJ replied to scrubsrn24's topic in School

    Yes! I document all phone calls, emails, as well as in person visits from parents. I also log illness when a child stays home. With 600 kids it helps me to remember who was ill and when. We have a...