Graciehope

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1. Countdown....

   Graciehope replied to fetch's topic in School

   36 more school days. Do not like the fact we have to go til the end of June due to snow days and starting school after Labor Day.

2. What cracked me up today

   Graciehope replied to Flare's topic in School

   Kindergartner came in crying and holding her thumb says "the poison ivy bug bit me". No signs of poison ivy or bug bite however it looked like she may have pulled a hangnail. I had her wash her hands and was going to apply a band-aide when refused...

3. asthma compliance/management

   Graciehope replied to Graciehope's topic in School

   Update - The mother of one of the students came in this morning as she was bringing her son in late. She informed me that her son never has had to use inhaler before with such frequency like he has had in this school year. She said his pediatrician...

4. asthma compliance/management

   Graciehope replied to Graciehope's topic in School

   I am an RN. BTW both boys are in second grade. The parents both seem knowledgeable (besides not knowing what Peak flows are), however I think they do not realize the consequences of continued uncontrolled asthma. The one mom is head of the PTO here...

5. asthma compliance/management

   Graciehope posted a topic in School

   I have two asthmatics (not siblings) who I see almost everyday for wheezing/cough, SOB, after outdoor recess. They come in red faced, coughing and stating they can't breath. After doing quick thorough assessments, I always give them their inhalers....

6. Teachers and odors

   Graciehope replied to griffabilly's topic in School

   Great, I was jinxed today after reading this post. Teacher sent a 4th gr. male down then called me and said that he smells like poo. She also said that it was not the first time she noticed he smelled like poo and says she has confronted him about...

7. Teachers and odors

   Graciehope replied to griffabilly's topic in School

   I had a student whose cats were spraying her clothes and backpack. The smell of cat urine was awful. Spoke with my supervisor and she said there was nothing we could do about it. I spoke with the mother, turns out mom could not afford to get the c...

8. Silly question about asthma

   Graciehope replied to mc3's topic in School

   Can anyone give me more information on the Asthma Educator Certification?

9. Free stuff

   Graciehope replied to hobiehobie's topic in School

   Wowbutter.com offers free samples. It is a soynut, peanut butter alternative. Check out their site, it is very informative.

10. encopresis

    Graciehope posted a topic in School

    I have several students, kindergarteners and first graders, with encopresis. One of my students may come in twice in a day for clothing change and help wiping. The problem I am encountering is that he sometimes comes in when I am busy with one of my...