Nurse_Ziba

Who's in-charge in handling toilet accidents in your school? I'm referring to students who not yet potty trained. Do you have a procedure/policy in place for such cases?Thanks!:heartbeat

We have Individual Health Plan for students who are known to have certain health conditions such as asthma, seizures, allergies, etc. Teachers and staffs who handle these students undergo first aid training with regards to the health needs of the stu...

funny! And nope you're not harsh.

Sending you a hug! :hug:

"The counselor told me that the student states "my teacher told me I have to use RR at home not at school". And she still yells at him." What is the counselor doing about this? Was he just passing the message and didn't bother to intervene? I t...

Sigh..... So i just spoke with the other school nurse and endorsed everything he needs for the grade 2 field trip. Here is our conversation: Me: Here's the copy of the field trip health forms, contact numbers, allergy forms, and summarized health pro...

Hi i'm not a recruiter but I've recently helped in recruiting a school nurse. Here are some points in writing a resume. 1. Keep it not more than 2 pages. More than 2 is not readable. I remember getting a resume with 8 pages and I couldn't help but sa...

Hmmm.. try to put yourself in her position. You don't have your family with you, you have three history of stroke, your in pain, and no one seems to care. How would you react? Trust should have been established. I would be anxious and paranoid too i...

Unfortunately I'm not in the position to assign who will accompany the students during field trips. We have a head nurse and she's just as doofus as he is. I'm certain that it wouldn't back fire because I'm not incharge of assigning nurses plus every...

why would you let nationality be a hindrance to take the rn program? if you really love nursing, regardless of what nationality and circumstances you'll take, you wouldn't take it as a hindrance but rather an opportunity to grow. i'm currently a scho...

We have a male school nurse and he fits the job just fine. :) And yes they can be a bit over the top at times but in general he's okay especially during sports activities.

Yep just like what purple scrubs said, sometimes they just need your attention.:hpygrp: I once had a kinder student who still had tons of energy despite having a temp of 102 and none of my regular tricks worked. The only thing that made him stay put...

They do counseling with school nurses? No offense but don't you think they need an expert for that and not just a video? We are a strict drug-free school and anyone who is tested positive are dismissed from school. Anyway.. here are videos about drug...

Wow! Reading this thread makes me want to leave the country FAST. I work 8 hours a day/10 months and 6 hours a day/2 months (summer). My weekends are tied for school activities, weekday hours are sometimes extended, and my holiday is not guaranteed...

You'll be fine. Just like any area in nursing there will be a getting the grip phase. :) I was 21 and a newly grad when I first got my job as a school nurse. And yes, parents tend to size you up during first encounter especially when you look young a...

Just wondering, are you required to stay for after school activities and during weekend sports? :)

We had a case of seizure last week and the student/parents failed to inform us that she has a previous history of seizure (7 years ago - no known cause since she didn't undergo any diagnostic test). After the incident, our doctor and head nurse wants...

hahahaha cool!

I don't know. Just because she's a new grad doesn't mean she's not capable. I've seen supervisors being outshined by newbies. You've mentioned that she's being trained for the position. Give her a chance.

Hi all! :) I don't have a break. We have summer school and in-service for administration staff. Honestly I don't get it why all 4 nurses need to be here during summer. We don't do much. I'm set for this school year since last month. Our school starts...

If there's one thing I've learned about being a new nurse is that it's not easy period. I know what it feels like working in an intsitution who doesn't properly orient their new employees. Honestly I think majority are like that. Back in college we a...

Based on my experience, the best way to introduce change is by starting from within. You can't expect others to follow if you yourself don't practice what you preach. I work with VERY difficult people and I get really frustrated with their actions. I...

i would like to share this url: exercise-induced asthma - mayoclinic.com. i'm a school nurse too and we've encountered exercise induced asthma. with regards to your question, can exercise induced asthma lead to respiratory arrest? yes, one the compl...

What a day! Good job on handling it well. :) Enjoy your break!

Do you routinely skip your lunch breaks/other break times while at work? I usually just postpone my lunch breaks. If so, do you think this is a good practice?? why or why not? No, I know the consequences of not eating on time. Right now I'm taking a...