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Wow that's super ridiculous and a complete waste of time.

I have 15 and all but 2 are independent. A call definitely to parents to figure out maybe even that they can become independent and get the orders rewritten. How old are these students?

I hope it all works out for you! It took my district 2-3 months to get back to me when I first applied. Hang in there. You definitely seem like an assets to any district! Good luck and let us know the outcome!

I always check before giving insulin. Do you have a care plan for the student? I will tell ya each student is different so you think you know diabetes but then you have 15 diabetics (that's how many I have). Each family is different and even some...

I have assistants at my schools, but I am part time so it makes sense.

You are not alone. I have been at this for a bit and I still have those times, especially as things change and responsibilities get added on.

Are your orders from doctors written as PRN? Albuterol obviously, but what of the other orders? Do the parents just call you and tell you that so and so got their PRN med at certain time? OR do they not follow some time for administration at home?

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Be careful about what is put in those 504's your district is putting themselves in a position where they have to follow accommodations that might not be reasonable or easy to meet. I would talk to your district lawyers about this as well.

I have some supplies: pads, deodorants, soap, and things like that.

Can you give more information? It really would depend on the situation, so yes I would call.

I did similar. I had no clue this mom was a doctor. I was talking about what doctor offices will do and might do. Yeah she is now my primary care provider.

Great job!! I have come across nice ones and not so nice (as with any profession). At the end of the day you did not have the necessary equipment, tools or setting to "wait and see."

Like most, my immediate boss is my admin/principal of the building. However, if I have an issue with my admins I start climbing the tree. That would then mean reaching out to my nursing supervisor and then executive director of nurses. While my ad...

I am so terribly sorry you have had to go through this. I wish I had words that could help heal. I can offer my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Please reach out to this group and your community of loved ones during this time. Hugs!!!

I don't mind doing it and have before (with my assistant). It would depend on the situation.

I know it is nasty to think of bugs in a person's hair. I do, really... but this is a topic that is more based on people's "fear" of getting the bugs rather than what is best practices. Check with your health department use information to help back ...

I get paid the same as a teacher. I have no interest in working in a hospital again, even with the $40 plus an hour. Thankfully there are folks that will take over of that for me and folks that will work as school nurses! Thanks be to all!

I am so sorry. Your family will be in my prayers! Take care with yourself!

Data, you need to present people who don't understand your job with numbers. I have had to go this route so many times in the educational setting. They understand numbers and visuals are helpful. Do a spreadsheet/presentation of what it will mean...

Don't ever be afraid to stick up for yourself. But some things you need to learn to let go of. Its your own personal level of what you can deal with and what you can't. She undermining your work is not her job. You keep documenting and reporting ...

This is a really tricky area. They have to give consent to their own parents to make an appointment for them. So technically they can sign their own COE at the age of 18. It is one of those areas where not everyone is on the same page though.

What has mom BEEN doing to treat the lice? What products has s he used? Has she contacted the child's health care provider?

Education, education and more education. Learning through play at that age. I would focus on doing parent involved activities/games around nutrition. You can get the point across without being so direct. Also look at your community of families yo...

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