Supernrse01 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School
We don't have a SW but we do have a counselor. According to the teacher, this occurs in the afternoon, after lunch and recess and all other behaviors have been normal. No acting out or anything that...
My Superintendent approached me about maybe implementing a Drug Abuse prevention program. Our Health curriculum covers the basic information but we feel that this may not be enough. She wants...
I would start telling the parents you don't mind to see them but you will not be signing them out, since they brought them in knowing they were sick. If they already know it, they don't need your...
Supernrse01 replied to rainbow33's topic in School
I had a Mom like this several years ago and eventually, my Principal contacted her to let her know that from that day further, if there was a medical issue, regardless of nature, the teacher would be...
Every year, once the mornings get cooler and the jackets start rolling in, we have our regular run with all the frequent flyer head lice children and you would think that the faculty and staff have...
I have one, although I have never done much with it. I decided I would utilize it a little more this year. I have included many things already (medication release form, Epi and Inhaler self carry...
Supernrse01 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School
Thanks for your insight I agree that something like this is probably not going to do me any good really! (And.. the sample sent to you all was really just me venting. I wouldn't send something like...
I don't think you did anything wrong. Unless there is some physical abnormality with appearance, there is no way for you to know that there is a fracture. I will sometimes give the student ice and ask...
Supernrse01 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School
Thanks all! Like most of you, I am sure that the parents here will just call me when they need something but it would be nice to get the word out that all of this info is accessible online
I don't send meds home with students. I go through my med closet and send out letters, usually around 2-3 weeks before the last day. The letter just reminds the parents that at some point during the...
I'm trying to prepare some for next year (we only 4 days of school left!!!!!). We will have several diabetic students in our building next year, whereas, in years past, we have only had 1 or 2. How do...
Supernrse01 replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School
Summer Break! LOL Seriously, I love the kids, even when they are making me nuts! I also love the working relationships I build with the parents! And, let's be honest, the schedule is
I had a parent call me a few years back bc she was not happy that the Asst Principal had administered her child's medication the previous day. She was upset even though the principal is trained AND...
Supernrse01 replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School
I always want to respond to this comment like this: "Fine, if you are with them all day and you think your feeling is better than my actual assessment, don't send your kids to me. You have a phone in...
I have a ton of students with inhalers, here at school, but I have a handful of kids who only use them when Mom tells them they need to. For example, I have a student coming in to use the inhaler...