How do you handle teachers who repeatedly fail to send students to the clinic for their meds ? I have sent e-mails, notes, calls, to no avail. Any clue's what will work??
Any one with any suggestions regarding students with chronic MRSA. Appears to be getting better at this point, but what precauctions do I need to take. These is an elementary student. Any help...
Just curious here.....do any of you see this as often as I do ??? I am seeing a lot of staff/teacher's who will come to me on Thursday and tell me they are feeling sick. I'll check their temp, ears,...
I suffered from it for years. Went to a great podiatrist and got a cortisone shot right in the heel area twice and have been good as new ever since. I guess the inflamation was never going to calm...
Sounds like they feel threatened by you.....sounds like they lack their own self worth...You just be YOU:nurse: and be good to your patients. That why you worked you buns off......Hugs to you ! Hang...
Keepstanding replied to hotshot05's topic in General Nursing
I have seen cases just like this and for the most part nothing gets done about the person who acted so unprofessionally. If I were you I would keep on until I got satisfaction. You need to be the...
Keepstanding replied to Keepstanding's topic in School
Thanks for the good ideas. Yes I tried the post-it-note on the desk, but that didn't work. The teacher says she will try.....but 4th week into school and she is not living up to her end of the...
That's way too many for a school of that size. If it's active flu season...maybe, but not this early in the year. Unfortunately you have to train your teachers to know..who, when, and why you send a...
not usually my style, but from what you said, she needs to be confronted by each one of you that work directly with her. She needs to know how you all feel. It may not be easy, but at least you can...
I congratulate you on your honesty. You are not making a mistake by getting out now. Your maturity and levelheadedness regarding this is commendable. Consider it a lesson learned and then go find...
Keepstanding replied to chicksmom's topic in General Nursing
Having to disciplinig myself to study, when my husband and kids wanted me to go have fun with them ! *sigh* !! It was all worth it though, just gotta know how to juggle :monkeydance: everything
Do any of you keep meds such as Tylenol, Ibuprophen, Pepto Bismol in your clinic for staffers ? I have always wondered if some do, and what are the legalities of this practice ?
Hi All, Another quick question for you ! Do you let all staff know of any medical concerns regarding all students ? Diabetes, Seizures, Allergies, Asthma, etc ??? What about bus drivers ? With...
Keepstanding replied to guest83140's topic in School
Hi....Hang in there...it will come together ! I remember my first years as a SN. I felt overwhelmend also. After the rush of start-up, things seem to settle down into a nice pattern. Then you...
Keepstanding replied to MimismomRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I became an LPN later in life also. My first job was in a small town hospital also. I felt overwhelmed from the start. Yes it depressed me totally ! I did it for a year and moved on. That year...
I'm in school nursing. I love the autonomy of this job. I love the children and being able to calm their fears, as well as the parents. I like knowing each day I have helped somebody. Love the...