SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School
YES!!! YES!!!! YES!!!!! They don't know what they don't know and that is scary. Just had a teacher give neosporin last week. I have been fighting that battle for years with no back up whatsoever so...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
Don't you just love it when a teacher decides that that old pesky medication policy doesn't apply to them??? Especially when that poor baby has a microscopic scratch that needs neosporin immediately...
I was just called to the boys restroom during 1st period for some DRAMATING (drama vomit noises). There were more students in and around that area than were in class. Nobody had passes. Really??? I...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
Why do kids feel like it is absolutely necessary to change their perfectly intact band-aids, bandages during the school day????????????? C'MON NOW!!! What happens (and is bandaged) at home should...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School
The school clinic is NOT for all day lollygagging around. Rest and return to class or sick enough to go home. END.OF.STORY! If you assessed him and he did not meet criteria for exclusion, he belongs...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
The 7th grade boys restroom must be looking pretty gross today!!! So many vomiters in there yet they look just fine and dandy, smell pretty good and don't so much as gag the 30-45 minutes they have...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to ABRN2012's topic in School
I hate to say it, but I totally agree with this!!! I have been at my campus 6 years and had a really strong, good SPED team in the beginning. They handles tiny scratches, etc. Over the years - that...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Amethya's topic in School
I have them rinse their face with cool water, saline eye wash, cool compress for eyes, hydration AND wash those hands really good to prevent pollen being rubbed into the
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
At 3:07 (school gets out at 3:30), I get a pass with a student. "FLU. Keeps pooping Left class 5 times." I asked the kid why 5 times "Because I had to FART and it took a while to get it out." So, I...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
8th grader (no pass, pops head in door): My stomach hurts Me: Where are you supposed to be right now since you don't have a pass? 8th grader: I think my stomach hurts because I am hungry right now....
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to MegWorth's topic in School
The only student I go to the class to give medication to is autistic and non-verbal. His teacher or aid used to bring him to me, but he would knock things off my desk, rip things off my wall, etc so I...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to Avill's topic in School
Don't beat yourself up for being human and trying to avoid urinating on yourself!! I have had so many cutters over my middle school nurse career and rarely are they suicidal. And goodness, I get...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to NYschoolnurse's topic in School
I am just astounded reading these posts. This is where we are???? It is sad. My 2 cents, 504 committees have to meet and agree on an accommodation plan. Why are these unreasonable expectations being...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to ArryOtter's topic in School
See, this is why I won't do it!!! Thanks for your post. Here's the deal, what would these staff members do if they worked at a bank, or a corporation , or any of the other multitude of employers that...
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to palli's topic in School
I feel your pain! I have been doing this job 12 years. I have worked both socioeconomic extremes (very low and currently very high). Both are tough in different ways. The job is getting harder....
SchoolNurseTXstyle replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
When I arrived this morning, principal and vice principal freaking out because kid had a mild nosebleed on the bus this morning. Everything already stopped when I got here, no blood on clothing or...