SchoolNurseTXstyle

SchoolNurseTXstyle

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  1. What School Nurses REALLY Do?

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Kittery's topic in School

    1876 visits this year, does not include diabetic care and daily meds.Probably another 1000 or so if you figured those

  2. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    I have actually had a crazy week. Sent home 20+ kids with flu symptoms in 3 days. Then, stir in the usual silliness and such - I am just ready for this week to be over and

  3. sick (pardon the pun) of teachers

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to mycsm's topic in School

    Student came down with note that teacher had "called mom about student's symptoms and the plan is............................' Ok, what do you need me for then??? It is taking every fiber of self...

  4. Say what...?

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Cell phones are the bane of my existence. I am in middle school and they text parents for EVERY. LITTLE. THING. Parents show up and front office is calling me looking for them. Or, parents are calling...

  5. Say what...?

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    That to me is the hardest part of school nursing! The staff drives me crazy. I have this teacher that writes in huge letters all over pass NEEDS TEMP CHECKED. No **** sherlock, I never would have...

  6. Substance abuse...Who calls the parent?

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to RNqueens's topic in School

    If they student is unstable / in need of further evaluation, I will gladly make that call. the priority is medical at that point. If the student is fine and does not need further medical evaluation,...

  7. Middle School/High School and Supplies

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    I had to put a stop on allowing ice packs back to class. Students were letting them melt in the hallways, they were drinking the melted water in class. Lot of teacher complaints (one teacher slipped...

  8. Difficult teachers

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to tranquillight's topic in School

    I have been a school nurse for 9 years, elemantary and middle school. I have written a few notes and e-mails similar to this: "____________ does not meet any district or state health department...

  9. Dealing with parents with attitudes when it comes to policy

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    With any policy that a parent argues with me, I make sure I can show them someting in writing and say firml "I understand your frustration. However, I can lose my job and nursing license if I do not...

  10. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I sent an email 2-3 weeks ago that stated. "I have no ointments, creams, medicine, lotions, potions or magic spells". The requests for those things did not slow down for even a

  11. May I please vent?

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to mc3's topic in School

    I have 3 kids of my own. It would break my heart if they were injured or ill and I could no tbe reached. it is neglect is what it

  12. Dear Parents...

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to fetch's topic in School

    HAHHHAAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAAAAAA!!! Boys bathroom clean? I had to go in there one day and I almost threw up and passed out from the urine stench. Cleaner??????? Too

  13. Pencil Jabbers

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    It is often not even a piece of graphite itself, it is a tatoo from graphite that stays behind. I clean it,put a band-aid on it and send them back to class. Most of the hoopla stems from the teacher...

  14. May I please vent?

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to mc3's topic in School

    Vent away!!!! Had at least 1 student every day this week who told their parents they were ill, got Tylenoled up (yes tylenoed is a word) and was in my office by 8:00 (school starts at 8:30) with a...

  15. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    What gets me is the old "I threw up in the bathroom" bit. They look fine, they smell fine and they sit in my clinic 20 minutes without so mush as a gag while playing with my BP cuff and chatting with...

  16. Medication administration

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Elixer's topic in School

    I put it back in the parents hand before the parent has time to be mad at me. I will call and tell them. I will call for them if they forget. However, there are times that they are not in the class...

  17. Dear Parents...

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to fetch's topic in School

    You said it Wave Warcher!!! I have 1300 students, not enought hours in the day for me to do stuff like that. I canbarely even find time to call the parent of the kid with the 102 temp waiting in the...

  18. Student Allergy Shots

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Don't do it, too much liability! To me, the school nurse is available for things that arise during the school day and for students who have chronic illnesses in which they have needs during the school...

  19. all i really want is...

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Flare's topic in School

    "I have started eating my breakfast at 7:50 (10 minutes before my office is to open, mind you), gotten two bites and not been able to finish it until 3:10 (10 minutes after dismissal). " Don't you...

  20. all i really want is...

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Flare's topic in School

    We are people too. We need to eat, drink and occassionally use the restroom. I eat in 1 minute increments. 2 bites, stop nosebleed, wash hands, rinse, repeat. Over 30 minutes - usually 6 is spent...

  21. Staff tb shots

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    No way! Need MD orders, emergency supplies with standing orders, legal consent drawn up.Plus, people coming in your school clinic off the street is a safety issue. Not to mention privacy for students...

  22. all i really want is...

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Flare's topic in School

    1. Stop sending your kid to school and telling them if they do not feel better to go to the nurse and you will come get them. You will be getting a phone call before you even get out of the parking...

  23. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I don't know about you ladies but I missed the day in nursing school when they covered 1. How to remove____________________from_________________. 2. eyeglass repair 3. shoe/belt repair 4. Where to buy...

  24. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Middle Schoolers 1. My ponytail is too tight 2. I need you to call my mom, I forgot my mascara 3. I need a new band-aid (nice new intact band-aid noted.) What is it about school that they feel they...

  25. Most Frustrating Thing ?

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I love these! I can relate to them all. We need our own set of nursing diagnoses specific to school nursing.Love the paralysis after vomiting. How about these: 1.Teacher Induced Pseudo-Illness(student...