BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School
The district I work in is keeping all the current nurses that are choosing to stay and hiring four new ones (two nurses leaving and two new schools opening). I completely agree with not wanting to go...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School
For colour only. I spoke with the sister when she came to pick her up. Told her not only was it not good to put a non-fitted, non-prescribed piece of plastic over living tissue, I implied it was...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School
and the hits just keep on coming! one of our ED kids is done with his test and they want to stick him in my office to wait for pick up because "grandma isn't going to be here for a while". I'm sorry,...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School
Are we in the same district? they start calling home for kids that are not here too. Last year, I had a kiddo (elem) who was really sick - fever, etc - but mom sent to school "so he wouldn't miss the...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School
I've thought alot about this question since you posed it. I've come up with the following answer: I can't believe that not doing a state mandated screening would be any less than not following a...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School
The state of Texas mandates it. I've talked with my boss about it, she's given her opinion on why it shouldn't be done when called upon by the powers that be, but it hasn't
Anybody else seeing flu-like symptoms? Already this morning I'm sending two home with fever, body aches, lethargy, throat pain, etc. And I've sent a couple home in the past couple of weeks... I'm a...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to Flare's topic in School
way too far, in my opinion. Yes, we are all striving to keep children healthy and teaching proper nutrition is part of the bargin, but when it comes down to it, the parent is the final answer....
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School
YES!!! Thanks, Flare! You know, at the Jr High level, it's not so much "I Broke It!!" as it is "I Swear I Can't Do PE today" - a one act play in many parts! hee
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to LOLLYGAGGER's topic in School
This is what I would do: 1) let administration know - (a) talk with counselor, they may have background on the stu or family (b) talk with social worker, if you have one on campus, for same reason as...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to raidermom's topic in School
I think you did the right thing. Everyday, every child, every situation is different. On another day, you may not have sent this one out, but today you did. It's