Supernrse01 replied to Supernrse01's topic in School
I basically just told her that I didn't appreciate coming in to find said critter taped to my desk, in the middle of all of my things. I explained to her that this was not a nursing issue, or even a...
Supernrse01 replied to AzElemNurse's topic in School
I'd think twice about sending the letter home to parents, even if it's just for students in that grade level. If the bug wasn't professionally identified as a bedbug, then you are opening the main...
Supernrse01 replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School
NOPE! I had this happen yesterday- 2 students told a teacher 2 other students have lice. I was called to check them. My response: "We don't check students based on what other students think they have...
... and I've seen 2 students, from the same classroom. TWO. In the grand scheme of things, 2 is a wonderfully low number, but still, I saw the first kiddo at 7:55. The second shortly after, and both...
I am currently shopping around for new vision screening equipment and have hit a wall where funding is concerned. I am being told that we do not have the money to purchase new equipment....
Supernrse01 replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School
Why is administration allowing a mom, nurse or not, dictate whether or not you perform mass screenings? Do they allow parents to come in and tell the teachers they feel something is necessary in the...
1st Grader: I feel like something is stuck in my throat, and it's a little sore. Me: Asking all of the normal questions, including, have you had a cough or a stuffy nose? 1st grader: Well yes, back...
Supernrse01 replied to blueindigo79's topic in School
It's a different kind of "stressful". I have worked in the hospital setting, the office setting, and now the school setting, and can promise you they all have their own unique stressors. When I first...
Supernrse01 replied to NurseVal93's topic in School
I would absolutely involve the parents. I'm not convinced they are actually forgetting. I go through this frequently with my DM kiddos. They all hit a point where they don't want to differ from their...
Supernrse01 replied to imaneedmycoffeefirst89's topic in School
I need to put my earring back in. My flip flop broke. I'm sweaty. I didn't sleep well and I keep falling asleep in class. I forgot my lunch at home. My zipper is
Supernrse01 replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School
I have found that the best solution for me in these situations is to let the teacher know that from that point forward, they can assume care for the student in question, meaning they can carry out the...
Supernrse01 replied to GetBackToClassRN's topic in School
At our schools, the students only self-carry the Epi. If they have an order for Benadryl, that is kept in the clinic. The thinking is, the reaction isn't urgent enough to require the Epi, so they have...