Sch00lNurse

My school district gives us a box of "ice packs" at the start of the semester. They con some kids into making them or something... dunno. Anyway they are a paper towel folded in half inside a ziplock baggie... then I just pull a few out every morning, put some water in them, and freeze them. Works wonderfully! And I don't have to worry about not getting them back! Also works great for warm compresses too... put a little water in and stick it in the microwave a few seconds (or just warm water from the faucet).

I have seen the videos. Funny because I remember in 5th grade watching one where the mom was making pancakes... and made a pancake uterus/ovaries to help explain puberty to her daughter. Anyone else see that one? My bro's girlfriend and I have had a good laugh about this... she didn't eat pancakes for a LONG TIME because of that video! I still have the image of that... just gross! This is the kids' first "puberty" class. I have curriculum from the district's website... but it is very basic. The first lesson talks about how mammals begin life and the basic A+B=C without really explaining what intercourse is. I remember being very confused in 5th grade wondering how all of that actually worked and fit together. Sadly I think kids these days know almost too much about sex at such a young age. The second lesson is about changes in puberty... menstruation/ejaculations, acne and body odor etc. I don't know why I'm so intimidated... It would be better if my supervisor weren't going to be there. I know once it's over with I'll probably look back at my nervousness and laugh.

Thanks =) That is actually encouraging... I'm not the only one!:icon_hug:

The teachers are going to have the kids watch the "Always" video before I teach the classes... I'm teaching the end of next week already so I don't have time to shadow or anything like that

Hello! I have been a RN for 3 years, and started my first School Nursing position in February. (I absolutely LOVE it by the way!:loveya:) I have been asked to teach a few lessons of the "Human Growth and Development" (aka:sex ed) curriculum to the 4th grade students. My teaching experience is limited... and I have only taught teens/adults. I'm embarrased to admit that I'm a little intimidated :imbar. Not only that, but my supervisor is going to be there observing the classes as well! Any advice/resources would be greatly appreciated!!! ~K~