Keepstanding replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School
Sounds like to did exactly what was needed Nutmeg ! You Rock ! We make these life or death decisions some time and we do the best we can. Just know you did good my friend
AN had me locked out mostly all summer and I finally reset my password. I have missed you all ! I'm glad to be back in the community ! Are we still wearing our Pink shirts on Wednesdays ? I hope...
Keepstanding replied to shark_nurse14's topic in School
This has happened to me occasionally. Teacher shows up a few minutes before the charter buses are ready to leave for their field trip, and wants the meds and first aid pack.......NOW !! Hey, did you...
So I had a 4th grader come to the clinic because she had fallen on the palm of her right hand at recess and was in some pain. She was thrashing around and screaming at the top of her lungs....
So here I go again and beating that old dead horse, but I have had it with rude, demanding and obnoxious students. These are elementary kids. They rarely if ever say "Please", "Thank you", "Excuse...
Keepstanding replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
Sitting at my desk, trying to choke down a sandwich quickly. Two beds in my clinic...Two Little Snowflakes laying down and staring at me as I chew. Staring intently. Won't look at anything but me....
Manners......I am hard pressed to see anyone use good manners in schools anymore. Heck, for that matter, almost anywhere. Students pop in the clinic and shout "bandaids". I say, yes, would you like...
You are very wise OldDude ! I totally agree with this as well. Hey People....it's 2016. The world is a different place now. Protect yourself, first and
I realize it's the end of the year and everyone here has frayed nerves......but after many years as a SN, I realize that it get's harder to enjoy this job. I do love the kids and their many needs,...
Keepstanding replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
Student was out for three days with a cold. Parents send them back today. They were here for one hour and the teacher thinks they need to go home because of the...
Good luck and please let us know how it goes. School Nursing is a great job.......and all of my friends here on this board are very supportive and uplifting
Keepstanding replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
I love the ones that come to the clinic with backpack and coats on, with a note from teacher "they are sick and need to go home". Well....HELLO !! What the Heck am I here for ?? So frustrating....