Wow! You must never have a bad day where you work. It must all be roses and smiley faces. I am sure the list of things that this particular nurse does do, day in and day out, would far surpass...
That is a huge pet peeve of mine. It also really kills me when the teacher takes it upon herself to call the parents because the child is sick. Thanks for the help, but no thanks... Most of the time,...
Don't feel bad. You have no way to diagnose something like that and were not in the wrong for sending her back to class. I normally do my initial assessment, and if my findings are similar to yours, I...
Here's another funny one: High school student freaking out because her hands were turning blue. Once her hands started changing color she could immediately feel her chest tightening and complained...
I was taking care of medication refill this morning and wondered how you all handle that situation? I always get the medication from the parent/guardian, then immediately count the number of pills in...
The "Get Out of Jail Free" card. Dear Mrs. X, So and so wasn't feeling well this morning. Please call me if she isn't feeling any better. This seals the deal that I will see "So and So" at...
Supernrse01 replied to javgjv2012's topic in School
I am in Ohio and we report our using an online tool through the Department of Health. Not sure if that is how it goes down in TX but you could start there! You may also find contact information for...
I had a student come in the other day because her wrist "popped". Not the result of a fall or bumping into something, rather it popped, much like a normal joint will do from time to time. Really?...
Here in Ohio, we must submit a summary of all newly enrolled student immunization records to the Department of Health, by October 15. This may sound like a silly question but I'm asking anyway :) We...
Supernrse01 replied to PrayeRNurse's topic in School
I don't blame you a bit! You aren't a need to know? Wow! I'm sure you will be seeing the outcome of this in your local papers soon. So sorry you had to make this decision but I have a feeling you...
Hi all! First, let me say I hope that your new year is off to a great start! It has been busy and pretty hectic around here :) I normally do a hands-on training with checklist, for my faculty and...
The final bell of the 2013-2014 school year is ready to sound! For those of you with days to go, I am sending you well wishes and healthy vibes! I hope and pray the rest of your year goes