SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to mycsm's topic in School
LOL!!! A few deep breaths and a bottle of water has calmed me down. Non-verbal autistic student's teacher decided that since I would not call and exclude her student from school for being off his...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to lakewin's topic in School
We have to call our own subs. Pretty easy to get when needing a pre-arranged day off but usually does not work for last minute illness and such. It is rare I call in sick, but front office is trained...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Keepstanding's topic in School
I was back yesterday for staff work day. Students back today and right off the bat...... unlabeled inhaler, pills in a pocket, "My knee has been hurting for 2 weeks and my mom did nothing." Sure miss...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Keepstanding's topic in School
Just wondering how many in your student population ? 1300 Also, how big is your clinic, where is it located ? Big, lots of cabinets. Seems like I am a mile from front office and gym. How many meds...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to NanaPoo's topic in School
Actually, I have always wanted to "pass out" at my school and watch the freak out begin. We need the nurse immediately, OMG - that is the nurse - what do we
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to NanaPoo's topic in School
I.HATE.CAPTURE.THE.FLAG!!!!! In the last few weeks I have had a fractured arm, 2 concussions, a pair of broken glasses, a hip injury and just today a possible wrist fracture from that stupid game!!...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Farawyn's topic in School
Usually, I will do the drink of water and if no vomit - back to class!! However, if I want to prove a point with a frequent visitor, I will take their word for it and just say "hey, it is policy." Let...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Farawyn's topic in School
There have been times when I have had to hang up before leaving a message BECAUSE someone comes in the door bleeding or the they are calling me on my radio to get to an emergency. Otherwise, I always...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to zombieghoast's topic in School
I always do a set of vitals, listen to heart and lungs. Ask about what sports they play if any, activity level. Found some muscle soreness due to tennis and baseball pitching as the culprit in the...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Farawyn's topic in School
Why will a coach allow a kid with a head injury to sit with a 10 pound bag of ice with no barrier on it for 48 minutes and then send to class but they refer a 1 drop of blood on a Kleenex from a nose...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to tining's topic in School
I would show her your district and or health department's policies of what conditions are excludable. I would also clarify within your campus and / or district which staff members are even given the...
This has been the longest week ever!!! I need Thanksgiving Break. Just heard the announcement "Please release Mr.__________________ 5th period class to the cafeteria. You guessed it, field trip I knew...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to zombieghoast's topic in School
Just WOW!!!! I guess you will need to clone yourself then. The superintendent needs to just assign someone to this duty if you ask me. What kind of person lets a kid in respiratory distress just sit...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School
Most kids that are really going to puke do not have time to tell anyone that they feel like that!!! Love the ones that come in with their arms wrapped around their teachers trash can. The more...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in School
I like to be called Mrs. ___________ or Nurse _____________. I feel that students would never call their teachers by their first name, and I ask for that same respect. If I had a complicated last...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to NanaPoo's topic in School
A student that the counselor and I have been working with for 2 years to help him overcome class avoidance issues sent to me because he needed to clip his long fingernails. Teacher??? Really???? It is...