Hi Everyone,
I've been feeling lately (well for a couple of years at least) that I really need a change. Currently working in school nursing, but don't know how much longer I can take it. Considering a work from home type of job. I like having o...
IsItFridayYetRN replied to guest464345's topic in School
I think that the anxiety isn't just bad for the teachers- it's bad for the teachers, parents, paraprofessionals, physical therapists, cafeteria workers, speech therapists, etc., as well as nurses like myself (who are responsible for over 1,000 studen...
IsItFridayYetRN replied to seedanurse's topic in School
The girls restroom is next door to my office which was the theory into moving me where I currently am. But I’ve tried to explain to administration that it’s not really always feasible (or sanitary) for me to go with soiled hands to the restroom next ...
IsItFridayYetRN replied to seedanurse's topic in School
Mine does not have running water which worries me on a normal year, even more so this year. I totally feel you. Going through many of the same feelings myself.
My Fellow School Nurses, What kind of mask/face covering/ PPE are you planning to wear for yourself daily in the coming school year? I'm not sure if I should purchase surgical masks, fabric masks, etc. Should we double mask? And what about face shiel...
IsItFridayYetRN replied to IsItFridayYetRN's topic in School
WOW!, that's awesome. No word about the district purchasing anything for the nurses. I guess I'll have to start shopping around! Yes, I agree with you. Hot spot here also. I will check out Ebay! Thanks for the input!
IsItFridayYetRN replied to IsItFridayYetRN's topic in School
Yes, I’m dreading it as well. My school is already out of control with teachers sending kids mainly to get them out of their own hair. The majority of what I see are classroom management issues and not really sick kids. Addressed with my administrati...
IsItFridayYetRN replied to ro2878's topic in School
I love how the district states all of these rooms that we need while knowing how the clinic is set up. I love when I hear school nurses use the term "clinic", because I think in my head those must be nice. My office is a little bigger than a closet a...
IsItFridayYetRN replied to IsItFridayYetRN's topic in School
Thanks for the input. No guidance here, either. The not knowing is driving me crazy! Thanks for the info- researching now! What about goggles or face shields? Should we be wearing these when doing simple tasks such as looking at sore throats?
IsItFridayYetRN replied to IsItFridayYetRN's topic in School
Yes, it does, thanks! Our district has not announced yet who will man the isolation room (which I do not even know where this will be yet at my school) but we were told that it will not be the nurse. So, I am presuming from what little info I've gott...
IsItFridayYetRN replied to guest464345's topic in School
Yes, Yes, Yes! To all of this above! We are supposed to begin first week of August, but so many details still up in the air. Will be a year for the record books, for sure!!
IsItFridayYetRN replied to guest464345's topic in School
I'm nervous as well. I would be in what's considered a "high risk" category, which makes me even more scared about getting coughed all over all day long. My office is tiny and I do not know how possible it is to distance in there! Not to mention the ...
IsItFridayYetRN replied to Incognito-lpn's topic in School
I'm also very nervous. Our district just released guidelines, but our nursing department has given us ZERO word on how the nurses fit into this whole process. I know that there is still a month before school is going to begin, but the not knowing all...
IsItFridayYetRN replied to RN4kidz11's topic in School
Yes, I totally agree with you. My district announced that masks will be mandatory 3rd grade and up. And the number of days the kids will be at school per week all depends on what phase of reopening our state is in at that time. I just see this school...
IsItFridayYetRN replied to twss2323's topic in School
I agree with twss. You guys are the cool kids! Kind of makes me sad that I didn't discover this board until this point in my school nursing career! I have thoroughly enjoyed lurking around and reading your hilarious comments. You truly can't apprecia...
IsItFridayYetRN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School
Kid: "I can't breathe, and I am hot." (Just came in from recess and it is 100 degrees outside) Me: "What were you doing?" Kid: "Running". Me: "This running thing you speak of, have you ever done it before?" Kid: "Not really." Me: "Allrighty then..."...
IsItFridayYetRN replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School
I am new to posting here- signed on years ago and would read message boards every now and again. But yesterday I discovered these school nurse boards, and OMG- all of you may just end up making my job bearable!! Lol. I too, am fairly liberal with the...