Nurse ABC

Nurse ABC

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  1. Is this going around at the school?

    Nurse ABC replied to NurseEllie13's topic in School

    I had a parent call me back after picking up his sick child and ask how long he could expect him to be sick. I'm like a day or two, possibly longer. It made him happy even though I basically said I...

  2. Is this going around at the school?

    Nurse ABC replied to NurseEllie13's topic in School

    Oh wow everyone is so diplomatic! I guess I just never really thought about how I should answer that. If it's illness related and I've had 2-3 cases I always just say yes because for some odd reason...

  3. Question about accepting a job offer

    Nurse ABC replied to Kaligirl02's topic in Nursing Career

    Take the job. Almost all jobs come with a probationary period. If during that time you get offered the ER job you can decide then if you're still interested. If you do get offered the job and decide...

  4. Weather-related vent

    Nurse ABC replied to pistolchick's topic in General Nursing

    I get you! Yes it's inconsiderate. Could you maybe approach your manager privately and say that although you live closer than others you feel as if your somehow getting punished for living close...

  5. "They have a cozy cot in there"

    Nurse ABC replied to WillyNilly's topic in School

    Oh and mine is not cozy-no blanket and no pillow. Don't want them to get too comfortable!

  6. "They have a cozy cot in there"

    Nurse ABC replied to WillyNilly's topic in School

    Sometimes when kids are complaining of a belly ache and I know they aren't just sleepy I let them lie on the cot for a few minutes. It's amazing how quickly they get bored and ask to leave if they...

  7. Lice-itchy scratchy

    Nurse ABC replied to nursingnow's topic in School

    Those lice treatments can really dry out the scalp plus with the dry winter air that doesn't help. I can usually tell by feeling the hair if a student was just treated. The hair feels very dry as...

  8. Help! What should I do?

    Nurse ABC posted a topic in School

    I've worked full-time for this one school district for 5 yrs then started subbing for 5 years in order to work part-time while my kids were young. I was re-hired full-time this year. I like my job....

  9. Help! What should I do?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    Update: Well luckily I was able to get a hold of former nurse that held the job and compare differences. Her advice was to stay put where I am now since I have it much better than she did. I decided...

  10. Parent concerned

    Nurse ABC replied to abc123RN's topic in School

    No I haven't and since I've had no kids complaining or anyone with severe latex allergies I'm not worrying about it. I'm just glad that in my area those the interest in those things are

  11. 504 meetings?

    Nurse ABC replied to shsnurse's topic in School

    I also only attend the ones with medical issues. What's the point of being there otherwise? If there's a question about a student possibly needing medication or some type of medical need then sure but...

  12. Pink eye questionable

    Nurse ABC replied to sophonie418's topic in School

    Go by your school policy. Ours go home with dr note to return. My own kid's school, stay at school. Signs it really is pink eye:only one eye affected, swollen, red, hurts, sensitive to light; itchy,...

  13. Temperatures

    Nurse ABC replied to Gems0607's topic in School

    Have you checked her temp when she's not complaining about being sick? Just curious what baseline is. Is she a frequent flyer? If they never complain then I'd just follow mom's request because chances...

  14. Staff that are frequent fliers

    Nurse ABC replied to schoolnurseamy's topic in School

    Oh man, what a pain! I have one or two teachers at each school like that but not half the staff! Part of our job is caring for staff needs as well. It's nice they trust you enough to ask your opinion....

  15. Subs - how often do you get called to work?

    Nurse ABC replied to NurseEllie13's topic in School

    How much you'll get to sub will depend on how many other subs there are among other things. When I subbed for a district with 30 schools I subbed an average of 2-3 days a week. Unless you happen to...

  16. Lesson Learned

    Nurse ABC replied to RNCourt's topic in School

    We had a student feeling like he was going to vomit any second so I say there's a trashcan pointing to it and this sub secretary says there's a bathroom right over here (employee bathroom) and the...

  17. Lunch vent

    Nurse ABC replied to tictac's topic in School

    This is all too common. I've found no one cares if you eat. I've been sitting at my desk literally chewing and have teachers say "sorry to interrupt your lunch (if you were really sorry you'd leave)...

  18. Changing to a non-nursing career?

    Nurse ABC replied to Eleven011's topic in Retired Nurses

    I think I'd enjoy being a teacher's aide more than what I do as well. Less responsibility, less stress, more included as "part of the team". I'm a school nurse so I have one of the so-called best...

  19. Thank you polar vortex!

    Nurse ABC replied to fetch's topic in School

    We've had 9 snow days this year as well but staff required to report to work the last four times plus any new ones we may have. Makes for a long boring day without kids there. The first couple times...

  20. Strep...2nd time in a month for me

    Nurse ABC replied to ERRNDeans's topic in School

    Yes this a hazard of our job. We get exposed over and over to every illness going around whereas a teacher may only be exposed once or twice. I seem to catch every stomach virus that goes around. Not...

  21. "The Bra Talk"??

    Nurse ABC replied to amnesiac1c's topic in School

    I agree with what everyone said. It's not our place to tell a student it's time for a bra. I think a general classroom discussion is a good idea. I wish teachers realized it would be so much simpler...

  22. Help! What should I do?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    Thank you for all the advice! I've decided to at least apply for it and see where it takes me. I can at least learn more of what the job entails by an interview before deciding 100% one way or the...

  23. Head Lice Angst

    Nurse ABC replied to Ilovegiraffes's topic in School

    Not around here and the population that repeatedly gets/keeps lice can barely afford the shampoo to treat so I know they couldn't afford a company. One school I worked at actually appointed a social...

  24. Help! What should I do?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    Thank you for your response!! This district works about 15 less days a year-not a big difference but some. Benefits pretty much the same other than pay rate just a little higher. There's 2,450...

  25. Do you get recognized at Christmas with a special card or gift...?

    Nurse ABC posted a topic in School

    from other staff or parents? Yeah me neither! One school they collected money for the secretary and principal to give nice gift cards (over $100 each) and the other school they gave special cards to...