SchoolNurseBSN replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School
Thanks for the great info! However, as you can see from my original post - it is staff more than students who are a drain on my supplies. I try to save what little I have available for my students. I...
SchoolNurseBSN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School
I am at a middle school. Drama starts on day 1 and escalates all year!! I try to stay out of discipline - but there is a direct correlation between students who are frequent fliers in the clinic and...
SchoolNurseBSN replied to guest83140's topic in School
All I can do is roll my eyes for yor right now. I think somebody needs to remove the stick from that parents ***!!! An angry parent is one thing....but come on, a parent who is also a nurse who treats...
SchoolNurseBSN replied to Rosie67's topic in School
I do get a lot of "my teacher told me I need an ice pack" just after I explained they don't need one. It's one of those things I guess.... I hate those words "my teacher told me_____________________"...
SchoolNurseBSN replied to Rosie67's topic in School
I understand that reasoning. However, all they need to do is refer to the nurse and their job is done. If something goes awry.......the burden is on the
SchoolNurseBSN replied to guest83140's topic in School
glolilly- I understood your post just fine. Obviously, you came here to vent and not be judged on your writing skills! Let's support each other here! I hope everything turns out well for you. This...
SchoolNurseBSN replied to Rosie67's topic in School
It is irresponsible. It is also disrespectful - as if our assessment which is based on our hard earned education is insignificant. I would make copies out of nursing textbooks or journals and show...
SchoolNurseBSN replied to Aneroo's topic in School
Love it!!!!!!!!!!! I have a parenting 15 year old whose child care just fell through because the babysitter moved down the street. The student lost this woman's new phone number and does not have her...
SchoolNurseBSN replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School
A lot of my kids come to school purposely out of uniform - hoping for a trip home. They end up being sent to me- I supply them with clothes I never get back. Then, I get a kid that has an accident and...
SchoolNurseBSN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School
Purple scrubs- I am so sorry this happened. Just keep in mind, no matter the outcome........you were an advocate for this child!!!! You did what you thought was best and I commend you for that....
SchoolNurseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School
I had a teachers aid ask me to check her temp and her throat the other day. She did this standing over me while I was eating my lunch at almost 2:00PM. Then, persisted to get mad when I asked her to...
SchoolNurseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School
Good post purple scrubs! You pretty much hit it right on. I especially agree with the vomiting thing - it is an awfully big coincidence that so many kids make it to the RR for pukies. Then, they don't...
SchoolNurseBSN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School
Out of 430 kids.........I have roughly 127 that need glasses. I do not have the time or the energy to call 127 parents and hound them to death!! Unfortunately, you cannot make parents...
SchoolNurseBSN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School
Are you really in the doghouse??? Personally, I think you are "the only one at your school with half a brain house" I stay there all the time and proud of it........not matter what the rest of the...
SchoolNurseBSN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School
praiser- i sooooo feel your pain. i have had a rotten 2-3 weeks. the other day a teacher sent a note stating "__________ has a fever, he says his mom can come get him. call and have her come get him...
SchoolNurseBSN replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School
We keep absolutely nothing. We can only give OTC med with parent signature, physician order, and parent supplies product in brand new unopened container. It is frustrating to not even be able to apply...
SchoolNurseBSN replied to Aneroo's topic in School
aaaggggghhhhhhhh. I am screaming with you. Come on everybody....let it out!!!!!!!! When I do vision screenings (7th graders) I must say "cover your other left eye" 100