SchoolNurseTXstyle

SchoolNurseTXstyle

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  1. I'm not popular today

    Maybe, some of my staff are not the brightest bulbs in the bunch.... But seriously, no they would
  2. Let's encourage each other.

    You guys save my sanity most days! THANK
  3. I'm not popular today

    I no longer keep needle, thread, or super glue in my
  4. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Pink scrub top and pink scrub pants. May need to invest in some pink shoes
  5. Student doesn't eat and I'm the person to fix it!

    How about adding in some pediasure to supplement his diet? He may have an aversion to that too if he is that picky
  6. I'm not popular today

    I almost feel that being liked by staff and being a good school nurse are mutually
  7. I'm not popular today

    It has been years since I was popular......... So, welcome to the
  8. Paranoid teacher

    I do understand the teacher's concern. However, the nature of her job requires her to be around germy kids. You, as the nurse have no way of guaranteeing that she will not pick up something from one...
  9. When to send home for "Flu Symptoms"

    It sounds like symptoms are more consistent with "Don't want to return to school after a week offitis." Symptoms ARE contagious but not
  10. middle school/intermediate

    MIDDLE SCHOOL AIN'T FOR SISSIES!! I have done middle school 7 out of my 10 years I have been a school nurse. It truly is the worst of both worlds. My 6th graders are still babies, my 8th graders are...
  11. What's your best School Nurse advice ?

    Don't be afraid to say no! Sometimes you can't make everyone happy and that is just the nature of the job. Educate, educate, educate! Nobody really knows what our role on campus is - so, it is our job...
  12. C'Mon Now!

    Don't forget: Status
  13. C'Mon Now!

    Checking in medication with a parent when I was called away to an "emergency." Staff member had thrown up a little on the bathroom but otherwise was completely fine. C'MON
  14. Pizza parties, cupcakes, cookies, OH MY

    Very well worded. At the forefront is the health and safety of all students and nobody is actually being told they cannot bring treats at all. And really, 2-3 times a week?? When are the kids learning...
  15. Thankful for my "Co-Workers"

    You guys are the
  16. Not Enough Backup-CPS?

    I say this is a CPS call. As mentioned many times, we only have to have a suspicion and it is up to them to do the actual investigating. It is sad to see anyone be put in this position by their...
  17. C'Mon Now!

    3 students sent before 9:00AM because they are sleepy after being off for 9 days for spring break AND a time change yesterday. C'MON
  18. Lets take attendance

    I am here! Just back from my spring
  19. Stop the insanity (AKA panic)

    I know this has been posted before but I just need to vent it out!!!! Why do teachers freak the freak out about everything?? I have ran all over the building 2 days in a row scooping up students...
  20. grrrrr!

    LOL!!!! I love when they come in and act like they are waiting for me to tell them they have to call their mommies to come get them. Uggg,
  21. 'No Name Seizure'

    Me thinks they are trying to feed your school a big old line of BS!! A physician has never been consulted that is why she does not want to give permission for you to
  22. floating rib

    GH is such a bad show that it is good. I have been watching it since I was like 7 or 8 years old!!! As soon as I saw "floating rib" I
  23. grrrrr!

    I love how they feel the forehead with the wrong side of their hand too! Dorsal side people, dorsal side!! But really, we do have these new fangled things call thermometers......... And the sending...
  24. Parent Faked Order?

    You did everything right. It is mandated by our practice that we ensure all medication is given properly and we have correct orders. Even if student technically did not have fever, she did have...
  25. Detecting drug use in students

    The nurse's role is just to assess the need for immediate medical intervention and stability of student. Often, administrators want a definitive diagnosis and without actually have a way to perform a...