BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to RNTadaaaa's topic in School
You are not only trying to uphold the law and medical standards, you are protecting your license. DO NOT let this parent, who is obviously not qualified to make decisions based on sound judgement and...
I was able to connect a family with the local Lions Club to get their child an eye exam and glasses. The mother was so grateful, she could not say thank you enough. The relief and joy in her voice...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to TLS9544's topic in School
I have mixed feelings about the end of the year - the Army has decided it's time for us to go home, so we are moving back to Texas. Once again, I will be leaving a job I love and waiting for another...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School
I sent home the first letter the day after the screening was done, a second letter a month later, and then a phone call a month after that. If the parent has told me the child has an appointment...
Received this info from another nurse in my district and thought I'd pass it on. I know we have several Muslim families here at my school, and this is not something I've seen before. Does anybody...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to SmallTownNurseSWL's topic in School
I had honestly not thought of this, so I looked up the Texas NPA regarding Delegation for the School Nurse. "According to Board Rule 225.11(1), a RN may delegate the administration of medications...
Anybody have resources to help a female student learn to self cath? I have a 4th grader with spina bifida that has weakness/fine motor skill deficient in her right hand - she is left handed and has...
First day back after Spring Break. While I could bemoan the fact that I had to wake up to an alarm this morning, I am instead electing to look forward to summer. Including today - which, since I'm...
**This is a in the moment, frustration to the point of tears, rant or vent or melt down** I give up! I just can't! I am tired of feeling like I'm being manipulated by an elementary school student....
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School
I haven't seen the documentary, but I did see the story on Snapped a while back. It is so sad and strange and painful. I'm not sure if I want to watch the documentary, I don't know if my heart can...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School
First, THANK YOU hugs and kisses to all! I was having a pity party and needed both the "get over it" A$$ kicks and the "it's ok, we understand" reassurances. To give a little more detail, it has to...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School
Okay, cover your eyes, because here comes my ignorance. What is a bonnet? What's the difference between a bonnet and a shower cap? (if you look up "basic white girl" in the dictionary, you will...
https://abcnews.go.com/US/south-carolina-mom-complained-bullying-deadly-5th-grade/story?id=62242830 Ya'll, I can't even begin to imagine the pain the parents are dealing with. My heart hurts for the...
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to RNTadaaaa's topic in School
I did "I lost a tooth" stickers at my last school and didn't have an increase in visits. I was at an elementary (K - 5) and even the 5th graders wanted a sticker when they lost a
BunnyBunnyBSNRN replied to BluebellRN's topic in School
Not working. I did summer school one year and didn't feel like the money made up for the time I could have had off. The summer is a little up in the air for me as of yet. If I can find a SN job back...