schoolnurse61

schoolnurse61

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  1. So Discouraged...

    schoolnurse61 replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    My schools K-12 went back in person at the beginning of September with all mitigation efforts in place...all going well until last week when the staff started dropping like flies with positive...

  2. Just applied for a school nurse position at a high school

    schoolnurse61 replied to oneinfour's topic in School

    Just hired a male school nurse in my district, first one ever and he is working out great. I was on the interview panel and had reservations due to all the things mentioned above, teenage girls with...

  3. Are your kids back to school full time in person?

    schoolnurse61 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Central PA.... 9 school K-12, 2500 kids total...fully open since September 1st and only 1 positive kid at the HS level that we were made aware of. Started the year with about 75% in school and 25%...

  4. Dear coworkers, I'm not your mom (or free PCP)

    schoolnurse61 replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Ughhh... I had one teacher who never bought her own supplies but would come in and help herself to mine for the entire week of her cycle. . I finally had to start hiding them and simply told her I...

  5. Music in your office?

    schoolnurse61 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Pandora Classic Rock Radio/Hair Bands everyday...can't do without

  6. How to splint a broken finger or dislocated elbow/shoulder?

    schoolnurse61 replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    I usually immobilize w a splint/ace in the position that is comfortable for the child if able, if not they remain as is until EMS arrives. My guidance counselor is my splint application assistant....

  7. Funny Ranting

    schoolnurse61 replied to mariarico's topic in School

    You hurt yourself last night playing football, jumping on your trampoline, riding your bike etc etc etc.... I left my magic wand at home today so you're gonna have to tough it out. Our bodies are...

  8. Lots of questions!

    schoolnurse61 replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    1. PA 2. I have both. Immediate nursing supervisor is a fellow school nurse and we also are under the Director of Special Education. 3. Yes, on teachers contract 4. Basic evaluation...NI,...

  9. How do like being a school nurse

    schoolnurse61 replied to Miss10's topic in School

    June-July-August! The schedule can't be beat and the kids are pretty fun and cute most of the time.

  10. Been thought of as the bad guy?

    schoolnurse61 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I'm the bad guy alot of times and on occasion make Facebook with "that school nurse is making me do this or that" and guess what I LIKE being the bad guy...cuz i"m just doing my job! Love rubbing...

  11. Staff Hysteria

    schoolnurse61 replied to Ashizzle's topic in School

    I had an employee like this once who had migraines and a list of other diagnosis and would come shuffling into school most days with sun glasses on and always come straight to my office and expect me...

  12. What happens when the nurse is sick?

    schoolnurse61 replied to Julius Seizure's topic in School

    This nurse goes to work sick! we have a few subs but they are retired nurses who travel, babysit grandkids, do fun retirement things so they are hard to get last minute. I have gone to work already w...

  13. Did I Just Roll My Eyes Out Loud?

    schoolnurse61 replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    I leave my office very rarely during the day, an occasional trip to the office to make a copy or get some records from the secretary. By then i usually have a hand full of kids in my office waiting...

  14. "the nurse"

    schoolnurse61 replied to Flare's topic in School

    I was called the F***ing nurse by an emotional support student a few years back. Does that count

  15. Thank You!

    schoolnurse61 replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    I love to get on the SN site and see what everyone else is doing and how situations are handled. I have learned so much from all of you and as i read through everything i realize we are all in the...

  16. Two different kinds of parents...

    schoolnurse61 replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    So ready for break! Today i had a father come to me very irate! Child was sent home yesterday w suspected pink eye which has been running rampant in my school. The child had a well child visit today...

  17. end of year sending meds home

    schoolnurse61 replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in School

    Our school district policy allows children to carry only epi pens and inhalers on them so at the end of the school year that is the only medications that i send home with the children. I send a note...

  18. Just a Rant

    schoolnurse61 replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    I have one kindergarten teacher who i swear touches every kids head in her classroom with her cold hands as they walk through the door in the morning. I then see a steady stream of kids for "temp...

  19. Blindsided by a colleague.

    schoolnurse61 replied to tch1920's topic in School

    I would most definitely talk with her about this! Yanked my chain just reading this! How inappropriate! Sending an email to teachers and administration about your incompetency is not cool at all!...

  20. I JUST CAN'T

    schoolnurse61 replied to palli's topic in School

    MY boxes of tissues are slowly disappearing from my office. A student came in the other day and requested 3 boxes for the classroom. I said "sorry i don't have any"...to share that is! I order for...

  21. Spin off- what's been your biggest emergency as a school nurse

    schoolnurse61 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    A few years ago i had a 5th grade boy who attempted to jump down an entire flight of stairs. Landed at the bottom and got a compound fracture of his humerus. He kept trying to pick it up to show me...

  22. Another head lice; I want to help this child

    schoolnurse61 replied to basketball13's topic in School

    Not sure if you have a Robi Comb available but if so you could have the child come to you daily to get a treatment. While this will not stop the new little buggers from popping out it will remove...

  23. So over the hygeine talk

    schoolnurse61 replied to ana010's topic in School

    There is an interesting issue going on with one of the health room assistants and guidance counselor at an elementary school in my district who a parent is attempting to sue on the grounds that they...

  24. Splinters - To remove or not to remove

    schoolnurse61 replied to halohg's topic in School

    I always attempt to remove unless it is very deep and it would require uncomfortable

  25. Guess where I found a tiny piece of cardboard?!?

    schoolnurse61 replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Had a little kinder come in a few years ago with a sore ear. Otoscope inspection revealed a shiny, red foil ball lodged very firmly in the canal. Sent them to the Er for removal but they were told it...