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I transferred to a new school within my district. I'm much busier but I have another nurse here! It's wonderful having a colleague and we work well as a team. Quick question as we here try to fight for a higher salary. Can you guys give me a starting salary and state or general area you live in? I'm in NY with a high cost of living and we are starting at approx. $58,000 for a 10 month salary. We do have decent medical and other benefits and are unionized. Thank you!!!!
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Pee is a PEEve of mine. Why on earth they send these soaked kids to us when our district policy is that it's NOT a medical issue is beyond me. I will not assist in changing clothes but will call home. Very frustrating especially when the child has no change of clothes.
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Congrats and total agreement with the above sentiment regarding not retiring from AN.
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Fellow Grinch here. Seriously, I tell my older kids that I'm not trying to be mean but that paper cut they have is NOT the end of the world. I tell them they are preparing for middle school so need to learn how to cope. And yes I tell them about the good ole' days when I was a kid, rarely saw the school nurse. They still like me enough to come in for hugs so maybe not such a bad Grinch lol.
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For cramps I do the el cheapo/no budget method. Fold about 6-7 paper towels and wet them (saturated but not dripping). I zap in my microwave until very warm and stick them in a rubber glove or baggie. The girls place it in between their jeans and underwear so not directly on skin. They LOVE it and it the body heat helps the heat stay a bit longer. No fancy gel packs here lol.
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My heart hurts. Poor baby.
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Good assessment and I'm glad it wasn't serious. Calling parents is a PITA for sure and I try to avoid it if possible. But for this I would have called for sure. I always imagine what the kid might say when they got home and your likely said something like " oh I got kicked in the face at school today". Mom freaked and is now pissed. I've been in a similar situation and just learned to pick up the phone and avoid the drama.
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My pockets are empty but I'd either buy a generic bottle of caladryl or send out an email asking for all staff to please chip in a quarter each. Who could say no to that? The teachers don't want itchy kids in the class. I'd bet you get a few bottles with a nicely worded email.
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Nope. Really they don't need to come to me at all with a tooth out either. But the teachers always send them, I give out a little baggie that looks like a drug bag. I write "tooth" on it so no angry parents calling lol. Bags were donated so I will use them and the kids like them a lot. But no pulling teeth here!
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Thank you! Yes other staff does it all the time. But because there is only ONE nurse it's somehow a huge deal. GMAB We are short on nurses throughout the district. NOT my problem. I do the best I can. I can get medical documentation to cover. I'm going somehow!
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Thanks for sharing. It's almost impossible to enjoy the break with threats looming lol. They do take it seriously, kind of. I think I'll be ok. They don't fire people over it. We'll see. Those Spring coughs can really turn into full blown bronchitis easily! Kidding, kind of. The poll really is lessening the guilt.
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Super secret poll here LOL Hypothetically, if you're district was taking ONE day from your Spring vacation so instead of 10 days off, you get 2 days off, 1 day on then 7 off. Many kids will be absent that day as families do make plans. However, it's "expected" all staff treat it as a regular work day. Union states TPTB can give some staff off upon request but they tend to panic. The kids will all be fine at this hypothetical school. It's small (<300) and they have to do without a nurse when nurse is floated or is out sick anyway. Amazing, super opportunity comes up to take an almost free vacation but it would mean missing that one day of work. It could be potentially covered with documentation. Also adding that hypothetically you and your traveling companion have been through hell the past year and still going through quite a bit. This would do wonders for both of your spirits. My general attitude about life is that I have devoted it and continue to do so to my career. I also feel that family and loved ones, quality of life are all a priority. I think there is a balance in there and sometimes trying to find it is tricky. I hope this is clear (as mud). WWYD?
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