I did email all the teachers and suggested they get sanitizing wipes from the custodians to use to wipe all shared surfaces. Can't hurt, might help. Spring break can't get here fast
Well, recently I had a student with extreme stridor, Sat in the 80's, anxious...The more anxious he became, the more stridorous he became. And wide eyed, and resp rate increasing. I had called mom...
Once had a student who shoved a bead wayyy up his nose. He was sitting here waiting for mom...Then suddenly a giant sneeze and the bead flew across the room. I called mom and said "crisis
I try to at least have vitals to report, know allergies, and brief medical history. They usually don't care to hear it, but I report it anyway. Yeah, I've seen the 'tude, but they are MY students,...
The truth is,everyone talks about everyone. I have NEVER seen a cattier bunch in my life! It is part of the reason why I do not eat lunch in the teacher's lounge. Anyone who isn't present is fair...
SnowyJ replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School
EXACTLY. Admin hires us because WE are the trained medical people in the building. My Principal does the same thing...Tries to micro-manage scenarios and health situations that he knows NOTHING...
I have been known to tell a child with a headache/stomachache/your ailment here that sometimes in life we just have to keep pushing through even if we don't feel great! I have had headaches all week...
I found old ammonia inhalants in the drawer when I got this job. They do work! LOL! Back in the dark ages we used them in OB all the time. A sternal rub when a child is faking "passing out" works...
SnowyJ replied to CalamityJane08's topic in School
Honestly, one of the reasons some of our younger students poop themselves is because they are afraid of the max flush toilets we have here. It does sound like the the wrath of God is upon you. I've...
"Status Dramaticus." Now officially on my complaint list. Reminds me of the time there was a 3rd grade sub. After seeing 6 of his students in about 20 minutes, I called and told him "It would seem...