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  1. I'm so heated right now and just need to vent !!@!!

    topsyturvy replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    Girl I feel your frustration! I had the same thing happen to me this year and I was highly upset! I told the principal about it and he agreed with me that it should not work that way. He was going to...

  2. Managing Headlice

    topsyturvy posted a topic in School

    I have been a school nurse for 17 years and still stress out over managing headlice in the school setting. I have found that it is a no-win situation:banghead: I get tired of being in the center of...

  3. Managing Headlice

    topsyturvy replied to topsyturvy's topic in School

    That is funny! Professional nit pickers :chuckleThat is not a bad idea really. Are they parents in the community? You know... What do you think about having a group of volunteers come out on Monday to...

  4. Managing Headlice

    topsyturvy replied to topsyturvy's topic in School

    I have experienced the same and I agree with you totally. The kids that have had it since they sprouted hair are always going to have trouble with it. Sending them home only gets them behind. I have...

  5. Managing Headlice

    topsyturvy replied to topsyturvy's topic in School

    I just found some great up to date information regarding head lice. Check it out..http://biotech.law.lsu.edu/cphl/practice/lice/hl-myths.htm I have now worked long enough to have kids of students...

  6. I got a sub today!

    topsyturvy replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I get subs now! I had a principal that thought that he and the secretary would handle my office when I'm out...after a few times of that..I got

  7. going from school nursing to hospital HELP!!!!

    topsyturvy posted a topic in School

    Hello! I have an interview today with the hospital. Anxiety is setting in! I haven't worked in the hospital for about 10 yrs! I pretty much went straight out of nursing school into school nursing. I...

  8. going from school nursing to hospital HELP!!!!

    topsyturvy replied to topsyturvy's topic in School

    I am not leaving school nursing. I have been in school nursing for 17 yrs and I miss pt care. I also do not like the fact that I've lost my skills. I miss working with others in my profession. I am...

  9. going from school nursing to hospital HELP!!!!

    topsyturvy replied to topsyturvy's topic in School

    I interviewed yesterday. They don't really have a refresher course. I will have floor orientation for 2 twelve hour shifts so I think I can catch on. The bad thing is that I plan to stay with school...

  10. Scheduled Closings and Lunchbreaks?

    topsyturvy replied to luvtobote's topic in School

    Just as schoolnursebsn I also put a note on my door and lock it. I email the teachers occasionally to remind them when my lunch is and not to send students to the nurse at this time unless it is an...

  11. What dumb things have teachers / staff said to you?

    topsyturvy replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    We deserve a 30 minute duty free lunch just like everyone else and I take mine everyday without quilt! I lock my door and I exercise to blow off steam.The teachers get a 45 min conference period (off...

  12. What to do with Freq flyers?

    topsyturvy replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    So True!!!! You have to run the clinic! Don't let the teachers run it for you. I was timid when I first started 17 yrs ago but not anymore. This is my clinic and we do things my

  13. Question for rural community school nurses?

    topsyturvy replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    My working situation isn't the best either. I have a brand new office which I love on my primary campus. Our district has 4 campuses. It is 12 miles from one Elem. to the other with the HS and Jr....

  14. Feeling guilty b/c I thought she was okay

    topsyturvy replied to kidsnurse1969's topic in School

    lunden..are you a school nurse???? Evidently not! I've been a school nurse for 17 yrs..I would have done the same thing. The last few years it seems that we are turning our kids into wimps! Teaching...

  15. Question for rural community school nurses?

    topsyturvy replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    It is time for you to talk with your

  16. What dumb things have teachers / staff said to you?

    topsyturvy replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    I can't believe I came across this question! I have been just floored at some of the things I see and hear from educators. Do ya'll have needy teachers????? I have several but the last situation tops...

  17. What to do with Freq flyers?

    topsyturvy replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    Hang in there! I have been a school nurse for 17 yrs and I still battle this problem. It is getting better for me though. Remember it is your clinic! Send a note to the teachers every year with what...