When do you give in? Seriously, when the same kid comes in for the 2nd day in a row with cold s/sx, no fever, no s/sx of infection - oh, and he's a FF (with a serious health condition - but doesn't...
Thank you for taking care of our kids while they are in your classroom. Truly, I appreciate it more than you know! There is no way, on God's earth I could do what you do and, from the bottom of my...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to lovely07's topic in School
This is the email I sent to my principal, assistant principal, and nurse manager: (nothing has changed, and in fact, I think it's gotten worse) First, I would like to say that I know how much our...
Out of curiosity, how many kids, including your daily meds, do you see everyday? Also, what is your school's enrollment and what grade levels do you have? my info: Elementary school grades: K-5...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School
Since first posting this, I've seen some changes. My current numbers: scheduled visits per day: 38 (1 CF I see 3 times per day, 3 DMs, 1 O2 check 3 times per day, & 2 med repeats) number of other...
Had a kid come in today with a nosebleed - he's one of those chronic nosebleed kids, yes, he's had his nose cauterized - anyway, after about 15 minutes of pressures, blood started coming out of his...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School
As one who has been called on the carpet for not always being overly "nice", I'm not sure I'm the right person to answer. With that being said, maybe a little more detail would be helpful to know how...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
I have had a kinder kiddo in my office for over 2 hours waiting for pick up. I just do not understand how parents can send their kids to school with NO PLAN to pick them up in the event of an...
Stand your ground and call your nursing boss! Do not allow your school administration to dictate nursing practice - that is what your district head nurse (and your state BON) is for. Do not pass go,...
I have the power to heal just by letting kids sit in my office!!!! 3rd grader came in after lunch, clutching his stomach, trying to vomit - gagging, making a real show of it. As soon as he realized...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to Duncan6's topic in School
Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1600 NO CALL Home with my kids - even though they are HS A week off at Thanksgiving 2.5 weeks off at Christmas A week and a day off at Spring Break Summer! And, every once in a...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
Yesterday I had to call the ambulance for a kid-to-kid collision on the playground ending in one of them having LOC and a facial lac and broken nose that has required two surgeries. Today, I saw 62...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School
Wish I could double like your post! We do come here to vent and to get support from other school nurses. (I also come here to check my sanity in some situations!