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I always find that my students here from other countries tend to come in at the beginning of the year and by the time I finally get all their immunization figured out they are leaving again. I wish...
I love salt water gargles for sore throat. It also helps determine who is faking. No one really likes a salt water gargle BUT if they are really suffering I find most kids will try
I'm here. Had our first in-service day today. Kids don't start until 9/6. You guys will probably be done with your screenings by the time I get started. LOL! Hope everyone had a great
I work with Elementary kids and wouldn't have it any other way! I'm like their mom at school. I work in a very small school so I do a lot of jobs here in addition to being the School Nurse. I am...
I have to say I'm jealous for those of you who have days/weeks without kids. I'm assuming you're in upper level schools where there is testing but only kids with a test report for that time. I could...
This is an interesting idea. Can any kids just show up on the playground during that time or do they have to be signed up? We have a problem with some kids being dropped off early and no one there...
I hate days like that! I lIt's June 1st and we have more kids with colds, coughs and sore throats than we did back in February. Summer break cannot come soon
I teacher 1 Health class per week for each class PK-6. I have special certification to do this and it's one of my most favorite parts of my job. The kids love it! I cover hygiene, self-care,...
Well unless you have a religious exemption. Those are not to difficult to get in my NY district. Several years ago my youngest had pertussis even though he was vaccinated. At the time I knew 5...
All over here. We have not banned them yet but it may happen before the end of the year. My daughter has one and loves it. She is not diagnosed ADHD but never stops moving so this helps her when...
OMG! Thanks for the laugh! I needed it so badly today! Why do I have to explain over and over again why the 5th grader with a concussion cannot "just play volleyball" at gym class? The teachers...
We had a similar episode a few years ago during rehearsals for the spring concert, too long standing on stage under hot lights, small child goes down. Thankfully he did not hurt himself in the...