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  1. End of year meds?

    mamahuff replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    I have really appreciated this thread. Most of my schools send unused medications home with students at the end of the year. But, I have never really felt comfortable with it. I had already decided...

  2. Lice Awareness Week - anybody tried it?

    mamahuff replied to CAdreamerRN's topic in School

    Hey OldDude. You have such a great way with words. Would you be willing to share some of your info with us that you send home to

  3. Do you notice trends with your student visits?

    mamahuff replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    This is just me. But, if the teacher is being goofy enough to let the kids play with the animals. I would make the teacher call the parent. To answer your question, yes I do see trends. I think...

  4. School Year 2015/2016: Who's in?

    mamahuff replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I couldn't possibly miss all this fun! Yes, I will be back.

  5. Clinic Procedures

    mamahuff replied to midschoolRN12's topic in School

    And a kid better be red, white or blue to present to me with no pass. Bleeding, cynosis or passed out. Otherwise, go get a pass!!!I don't know how many times I have sent a kid back for a pass and I...

  6. School nursing versus home health

    mamahuff replied to babynurse73's topic in School

    I absolutely loved my 10 years in home health. But, I worked in rural north Missouri. So, there wasn't much "fear factor" involved. I felt a little uncomfortable a few times, but nothing that could...

  7. I'm going to lose my mind!!

    mamahuff replied to jcooks1982's topic in School

    I have a sign that hangs in my office... a quote by Mark Twain. "If you tell the truth you don't have to remember

  8. 24 hour vomit free before returning to school?

    mamahuff posted a topic in School

    Do you have a statement in your student handbook that states that a student must be 24 hours without vomiting before returning to school? If so, is there a common sense factor built in that helps to...

  9. Questions and Prayers!

    mamahuff replied to Awagner311's topic in School

    Farawyn- You just said what many of the rest of us were thinking!!

  10. Coaches drive me crazy!

    mamahuff replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    Oh...this could be a completely different thread. But I am going to chime in now. This used to be a complete thorn in my side. The coach/AD wouldn't work with me after repeated attempts, written...

  11. Coaches drive me crazy!

    mamahuff replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    meeeeeeeeeeeee

  12. Sending kids home

    mamahuff replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    This lovely h.s. student was the "fish that got away" yesterday. But, I just happen to be married to the Principal for almost 30 years, and there isn't much that the little lovelies get away with...

  13. Sending kids home

    mamahuff replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Had an incident today. One of my high school students was ohhhhh so sick according to him. "Feel like I am gonna throw up. Stomach hurts. Was on the pot over the weekend. Had a birthday party. Just...

  14. One Liners for FF

    mamahuff replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    When I ask if the student mentioned whatever the complaint is today (that was going on at home) to mom/dad/whoever at home. The FF tells me no, they hadn't told anyone at home. I tell them, "if it...

  15. Is the concept of respect dead?

    mamahuff replied to Windchaser22's topic in School

    I have found a blog by Tim Elmore. This is the link to his website. He has amazing in sight with dealing with todays youth/raising leaders. Leadership Development Program | Habitudes® |...

  16. Is the concept of respect dead?

    mamahuff replied to Windchaser22's topic in School

    And. they. are. going. to. be. taking. care. of. US. someday!

  17. A different type of lice question

    mamahuff replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Here are a couple of lice tracking forms that I made up. If they would be helpful to anyone, I would like to share them. Sorry they are only in PDF. My computer crashed a while back and these weren't...

  18. Chiropracter orders?

    mamahuff replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    I think the PA order to rub XYZ oil on little Johnny's temples and abc oil on his neck at lunch for ADHD was the straw that broke the camel's back. I love this OldDude! You are speaking my language....

  19. Your Magic Wand

    mamahuff replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    My magic wand would be used to make some parents disappear, and replace them with parents who care enough about the children that are under their care to step up to the plate. Or, just put the Child...

  20. 24 hour vomit free before returning to school?

    mamahuff replied to mamahuff's topic in School

    Very, very sad, but true. Thanks to everyone that chimed in with their thoughts and helpful ideas on this. Happy, Happy

  21. Lice Police!

    mamahuff replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Keep a stiff upper lip. Arm yourself with all the knowledge that you can possibly read, so that when they have a ridiculous question or another dumb comment. You can be ready with up to date evidence...

  22. 24 hour vomit free before returning to school?

    mamahuff replied to mamahuff's topic in School

    Sorry- Who is

  23. 24 hour vomit free before returning to school?

    mamahuff replied to mamahuff's topic in School

    Thanks. I cover 4 buildings in 3 different rural school districts. This makes it a bit more

  24. 24 hour vomit free before returning to school?

    mamahuff replied to mamahuff's topic in School

    Thanks. I agree with that. I was just wondering if anyone had figured out how to word the common sense part of it, when kids aren't really sick as far as a possible contagious stomach bug. Such as...

  25. 24 hour vomit free before returning to school?

    mamahuff replied to mamahuff's topic in School

    The Handbook I am referring to, is the Student Handbook. It is what has the general school info. and policies/procedures that parents need to have at home for reference. I guess it could be tasty or...