SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to rbytsdy's topic in School
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...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to txbootsy's topic in School
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...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Keepstanding's topic in School
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...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
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
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Supernrse01's topic in School
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...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to SnowyJ's topic in School
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...
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...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to tining's topic in School
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
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to txbootsy's topic in School
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...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School
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...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to jesserpie's topic in School
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...