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Obviously, when we added the title RN or LPN behind our names we also became more qualified to deal with urine/bm accidents. I have just tried to except it- to a certain degree. This is what I do. I ask for the teachers to request a change of cloth...

I am by no means an expert on this topic, but I think student's medical information mostly falls under FERPA regulations. I am sure HIPPA applies in some instances as well. Anyway, as I understand FERPA- information that needs to be shared to insure ...

I would have called 911, the parent and stayed put. But now that the situation is over, you don't need to focus on what you should have done. My advise is to focus on what you need to do to ensure this does not happen again. Cut yourself some slack a...

We have two set of keys- My set goes home with me, the other set is locked in the safe in the office.

Scrubs!! I like having pockets to stash my "stuff".

Do you assist students with personal hygiene issues from urine or BM accident? I am not talking about students with medical issues or special needs. I am curious how other school nurses handle this.

I got this note today. "has green glow in the dark putty stuck to his pants. Would you like to get it out?" I was thinking not really; do you?

Sorry this happened! Next time--just call! Did your principal say that you had to stay?

Yep! Sounds familiar.

At my school, students in 4K- 5th grade are only excluded with purulent drainage. 6th -12th are not excluded.

More privacy needs to be provided. Could be something as simple as a privacy screen or two. I would not "let it go". Since the principal did not seem to care, I would talk to the superintendent. I am surprised the nurse has tolerated this for so long...

Twin girls- Michelle and Knechelle

Focalin, Vyvanse, Ritalin, Tenex, clonidine, seroquel Should be familiar with: Diastat, Abluterol, epi-pen, glucagon, insulin There are others, but you get the idea.

Do your teachers have to submit paper work to the office prior to the field trip? At my school, the teachers have to have the principal's signature to approve all field trips. On that form there is a signature line for the nurse. The trip is not supp...

Did you check mobility? Didn't mention if you did or not , just curious. I don't think you did anything wrong. How an injury looks can change quickly, how it looked 5 minutes after it happened can be a totally different ballgame 15-30 minutes later. ...

I agree with everyone and think you have gotten good advice. I also want to add that there are times when sexually abused children have poor hygiene on purpose to make themselves less "desirable". Not saying it is the case- just a thought.

5 weeks!! Only 3 more mondays! We are off Memorial Day!!

Don't feel bad. Last week I was accused of making a sick child clean up their own vomit! The true story was the kid spit water on the floor and I tod them that they needed to wipe it up. Well, even after it was explained by me and my AP, the parent ...

I was told that pulling teeth is a dental procedure and it is not with in a nurse's scope of practice. I do not pull teeth. I encourage the student to try and they usually can do it themselves.

I have signs that I put on my door. Down loaded them from Geri Harvey's website- www.homestead.com I think it works pretty well-- not sure the kids can all read them, so if I return to my office and a student is standing by my door, I tell them that ...

I agree with Praiser because you have to be flexible. However, you could always let them know the days that you could work. Hope it works out for you. It is a great job- I started out subbing.

Every situation and school district is different. In my district, staff members are not allowed to take children home. We do not have an SRO officer to go to the home either. So, I am not sure how this situation would be handled. Guess I need to find...

We have Spring Break the first week of April as well. Can't wait, counting down the days!

Sounds like it went well! Glad to hear to hear it!

I would call if the student was not a frequent flyer. BUT I would make sure that the parent knew that I did not see any symptoms of illness. If MY personal children ask to come home from school, something is wrong-- so as a parent, I would want a cal...