Supernrse01 replied to it'snotatumor's topic in School
We still have paper health folders for each student, so any pertinent papers (MAR, Health plans, health history forms, emergency contacts, immunization records, hearing and vision screenings, etc...)...
Supernrse01 replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School
Parents with shared custody getting super angry when you call the wrong one to pick up the little vomiting snowflake. How the heck am I supposed to know that it's not your
... when you feel like a "real" nurse? (Don't you hate it when people say that?!?!) Had a student slice his finger wide open, no one available to pick him up and only school clinic supplies to work...
Supernrse01 replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in School
I don't send medications with students. Our policy is a parent or guardian must pick up the medications. The only exception to that rule, of course, are those students that have completed the...
What would be the reasoning for calling an ambulance? No distress and no signs that he took the medication. I get that you have no idea how many pills may have been in the bag, but if no distress, I...
4 days and we are on SPRING BREAK!!! It has been a madhouse here today, so I guess I am really earning that time off!! Best part, when we get back from break, we only have 24 days of school...
Supernrse01 replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School
Why is this School nurse's issue, if it happened on Sunday? I would have to assume that the child complained throughout the day, after the accident happened. I have kids come to me on Monday...
Who takes care of their immunization records? We have high school students that attend vocational school, everyday; however, I still have health folders for them. My question is, who is responsible...
Definitely not a nursing issue and I would have a problem with my clinic being ground zero. I'm curious to know if the bedbugs have been confirmed at the student's
Supernrse01 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School
Not to bust your bubble, but our little old critters don't just like the school age kiddos :) I'm willing to bet that at some point, a ready to deliver momma has graced your doors carrying in with...
Supernrse01 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
I should add, I did do an assessment on him, just to be sure we didn't have a little something, something going on, but alas, that assessment found everything to be completely normal and the...
Supernrse01 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
Two students walk into the clinic, 8:30am: Student #1: My teacher asked me to walk down with him (pointing at the other student) so I could tell you my teacher thinks there has to be something wrong...