SchoolNurseTXstyle

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  1. Cell Phones

    SchoolNurseTXstyle posted a topic in School

    Over the last few years, I have had kids with fractures, asthma attacks, etc. Invariably, the kid will have a cell phone in their regular or athletic locker. That is ALL the parent worries about when...

  2. Annual School Open House

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Massmagic's topic in School

    I never go to open house. I only ever have 1-2 parents come visit. I count it as time off for all of the lunches I do not get to take!! And have a laugh that all of the teachers have to

  3. Do you ever miss the hospital?

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to NurseEllie13's topic in School

    No. Do not miss it at all! I would change careers before going back to

  4. Do you keep snacks in your office?

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to nurseshajwani's topic in School

    Saltine crackers only. Be very careful with food allergies as someone else

  5. Goodby for now

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to PrayeRNurse's topic in School

    Run as far and as fast as you can!! History is imperative to the assessment process. Not in the need to know. They need to have some sense slapped into

  6. Most Frustrating Thing ?

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    My biggest complaint is that every little thing is considered an emergency, especially during my lunch. The need for braces wax and a 1 drop nosebleed are not emergencies!!!!! And being called to the...

  7. Parents that are nurses

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

    I do not let this stuff make me feel bad. That nurse should know better! Would she give one of her patients a tylenol because a family told her to do it???? No, she would tell them she needed a Dr....

  8. Do you get recognized at Christmas with a special card or gift...?

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    I am at a great school now that includes me on things and even does something special on school nurse day. However, I have been in schools where I never got anything and it just made me really mad....

  9. You can't fix stupid!

    SchoolNurseTXstyle posted a topic in School

    However, as nurses I think we want to! It was one of those days I wanted to pull my hair out. 1. Student came in wheezing. Health history states, "no known health issues." Took 2 hours to track down...

  10. You can't fix stupid!

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    Unfortunately, I know how to fix flip-flops with a rubber band. We ARE the Mcgyver's of the nursing profession. A few weeks ago, they called me (at lunch of course) because a student had her finger...

  11. Dealing with teachers

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    What really irks me is when they diagnose. Hello! If I can't diagnose, you sure CANNOT. Every itchy head is lice, every itchy eye is conjunctivitis, every pain is a fracture, every sneeze is the flu,...

  12. Second-guessing myself

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to fetch's topic in School

    I tend to call a lot on MS injuries. In middle school, every injury is the worst, i have yet had a kid (for anything) give me pain level of less than 8. I let the parents make a decision if they...

  13. The miserable mother strikes again!

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to RNlove17's topic in School

    I had a student come in one day last year with mild cold symptoms, she insisted I call mom. Mom's really yelling and rude response " I know, I gave her meds this morning, she is fine" and hung up....

  14. New School Nurse: Forgot a medication yesterday

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Finally2008's topic in School

    I have colored note cards cut in thirds. Each grade has their own color card. I have the student's name, the time they get their medication and the room number of their classroom where they are...

  15. Letter I Will Never Ever Send (But Felt Great to Write)

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to fetch's topic in School

    Dear Parent, If your daughter was exposed to lice at a sleepover 3 weeks before school even started AND you have already contacted the parent of the "alleged source" why are you even bothering me? And...

  16. Oh please, just let me vent!!!

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to mc3's topic in School

    I am just amazed at the lack of common sense. A teacher will refuse to let a kid come to the nurse for asthma problems and in the next breath send a kid with a 2 day old microscopic bug bite. A...

  17. When do you call home?

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to mc3's topic in School

    Ditto! I have 1300 middle school - the drama is rampant in this age group. I see 50-70 kids daily. I call if they need to go home (fever, vomiting), if they continue to keep returning to my office,...

  18. No, I'm Not a Beauty Shop!

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to mysixlittleones's topic in School

    The OP never stated the piercing was new! Not new, not infected, no need for a nurse! I have had teachers send me pre- k and kindergarten kids to undo their belt buckle so they can use the restroom. A...

  19. No, I'm Not a Beauty Shop!

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to mysixlittleones's topic in School

    "OK, well, I have to speak up for teachers here. They are EDUCATORS. They are busy EDUCATING. Personal hygiene...SCHOOL NURSE. They are just as busy as we are... " I agree, they are busy! However,...

  20. No, I'm Not a Beauty Shop!

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to mysixlittleones's topic in School

    I have to agree with the OP. I know for me, I just don't have time to do stuff that does not take a nursing degree. I have 1300 kids, have close to 1,000 screenings to complete a year, 4 diabetics ( 1...

  21. Musculoskeletal Injuries

    SchoolNurseTXstyle posted a topic in School

    Half of my clinic traffic is from old or minor injuries. I am at a middle school and they want ice for every tiny ache. I rarely see a kid with swellling or discoloration. The ROM is hard to assess...

  22. Another soiled clothing vent

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    This is why after 3 very long years in elementary school - I returned to middle school! My thoughts - everybody in the building should be responsible for the children in their care, not just the...

  23. sunscreen in school

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Flare's topic in School

    Where is PARENTAL responsibility in all of

  24. Scared straight- new to school nursing

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Sugarwugga's topic in School

    Get your hands on as much school nurse info as possible. School Nursing: A comprehensive text is my bible, also Individualized health plans for the school nurse. It WILL be overwhelming your first...

  25. What you wish you could say to the staff at your school

    SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I know Purple_Scrubs! Why is this always a nurse thing? I mean, would you send a kid to,the counselor for a sore