Dattebayo

I'm new to high school this year. Was elementary up until this school year. The guidance department at the high school seems to be almost wholly focused on scheduling and career things. They don't really "follow" and "check-in regularly" with kids. I'm used to elementary, where the kids that needed help were scheduled each week or month to chat with the counselor and touch base and see how they were doing. That doesn't really seem to happen at all here unless it is a crisis situation. I see a lot of mental health in my office, which is fine. I honestly love the mental health part of my job, and want to go on to get my PMHNP eventually. How is mental health handled in your high school by the guidance department? Thanks!

We've come full circle! Shut it down. ?

Teacher sent a student down who tells me his stomach was hurting earlier, and also his head. "Are they hurting now?" No. "Ok.. go back to class." C'MON!

So. This morning, almost immediately as school started, the administrator sent 2 students to my office without telling me why. The only thing I could get from the 2 boys, was that the one had spit in the other's face. So I took them by the hands, and walked them upstairs to the admin to ask why they were sent to me. "For the germ talk" she states. Ok... All well and good, sure I'll talk about why spitting on someone is gross and germy... but there's a bigger issue here right? I asked her if she would be contacting the children's parents. "No, but you should call Boy #1's parents to let them know what happened." Me? So I say "I'm not going to be able to tell them anything about the disciplinary action being taken against the child who SPIT on their son...I think they should hear from an administrator. Spitting is one of the worst, most disrespectful things you could do to another person." She replies "No, you call. To let them know about the germs."... So, I called, spoke to dad, and he was rightfully pissed. "Can I transfer you right up to the administrator sir?" UUUUUUGHHHHHH. I am also the first person to call whenever a student is assaulted by another student. First thing the good parents ask (after checking their child is ok), "What is being done?" I don't know! ugh. #notmyrole

Thanks guys! Student went home, with directions to parents to return with note from MD.

6 year old child. Started on tip of nose a month ago, but went away. Child with runny nose and area has returned, bigger this time. None are open or crusty. My question, if it IS a herpes rash, is he ok to be in school, so long as nothing is open or weeping? We don't have a standing policy on that. I do have another nurse in the school system I can call, but I wanted to come into the conversation at least a little bit educated. I am a new school nurse, about 2 months in. Thank you!

Ugh, I can't make the photo smaller, and now I can't figure out how to just delete the post! Sorry everyone...

Sooo....do people not use hydrogen peroxide to rinse out ears anymore? I don't know how much it actually does, but it usually appeases my "ear aches." If not, what do you recommend? Assuming no fever.

I love the idea of providing "Yucky Buckets!"

K-2 here! Perfect ages! They're mostly so sweet and loving. I get so many hugs everyday : )

I bet they HAVE to say they are only considering CSNs. I was hired as an RN in my current position without the CSN, by saying I would work towards it. I think letters of recommendation from current teachers/principal will go a LONG way to getting you the position. Especially, like you said, as there have been a lot of shake ups lately.

One would think...but she HAS to be right!

I'm in a charter and I have no bathroom in my office either! Thank goodness it's next door though. I guess it's because charters often use buildings that were not built to be schools.

I wear scrubs. The district I subbed in previously, the nurses wore casual attire. I specifically asked about it when I subbed, and they said "something easy to move around in." Makes sense to me! And yeah...I'd rather not get fluids on my real clothes!