CalNevaMimi

I hope this helps. I am a CA LVN and recently got endorsement to another state. I mailed the endorsement form on January 2 and they didn't process it until the middle of March. It took 10 weeks just for them to sign and mail the endorsement letter. I was going nuts. I even thought they might have lost it, so I submitted another one online and paid again. Very frustrating, compared to the state I'm moving to, which processed my application and had a temporary license for me in ONE week. Hang in there and good luck in CA.

Not me, but I was involved. It was in nursing school. We were paired up to practice intradermal injections. My partner was nervous...and she proceeded to slide that sucker in...and OUT the other end, like a safety pin. A crowd gathered. She didn't realize what she'd done until I very calmly suggested that she back that thing out verrrrry slowly. I thought it was hilarious.

Working the middle school health office today...boy, do I have an academy award winner in here at the moment. This kid came in complaining of a vague vision problem in only one corner of one eye...and it magically disappeared after talking to mom. Now, he's back...with nausea. What a coincidence that they are running a mile in PE today. Had kid call his mother so she could enjoy the performance, too. C'mon now!

I learned some things from working in a state prison. Look in the mouth to see the pill in there. Check the cup after to make sure it didn't end up in the cup. Check inside the mouth after...under the tongue, too. Watch the hands before and after. Check the floor to make sure the pill wasn't dropped there. Maybe watch the person after to make sure the pill isn't barfed back up (gross, but it happens). Little stinkers have many, many ways of trying to fool us.

I wish I could hit the "like" button 100 times!

Sounds like there needs to be a very specific written plan filled out and signed by parents AND doctor. I'd most likely still call 911 though. Angry parents are better to deal with than a non-responsive child. I'd have a O2 sat/HR monitor handy for sure to go with the specific written plan because of the asthma. We all know how scary that can be. Tough situation. I've had to call 911 several times and only got side-eye for it once by an assistant administrator. That person got over it.

Former teacher here. One of my required credential classes was "The Exceptional Student," including those with ADD/ADHD.

I'd make the kid call their parents so I could enjoy that conversation from afar. Sorry you're having a tough time with these guys. Doesn't it scare you a little to know that they are our future? Our little lovelies have been throwing raw eggs on each other lately. So charming.

Far!!! (excuse me while I give her a hug...it's been a while)

The last time I worked in a health office with a restroom, it constantly smelled like poo, so I can't say I miss that.

These ladies and gentlemen are the best resource I've ever had. I'd give each of them a running flying hug if I could!

THIS is why it's not exactly a disappointment when my 1:1 student isn't at school...I get to be on AllNurses! Far, my word lately has been "Mt. Crapsuvious"

*visions of snowflakes in my head*

Oh, the joys of school site nursing in December. Makes you want to sneak some flax seed in their Flaming Hot Cheetos.

I just shared the gummy bear story with a student who came in crying with an injured knee. She laughed and was able to walk out of here. Awesome! I love this site.