Just wondering how deeply do you get involved with students with Psych issues ? Even though I have been in school nursing a long time, I still feel deeply inadequate (sp?) when dealing with these...
Keepstanding replied to zombieghoast's topic in School
Even though I have K-5, I still require a pass. Often, the young ones will not tell me their name or teacher. Therefore I have a little kid in my clinic who is nameless ??? I have no idea who to...
Hello Fellow School Nurses, I have been off of AllNurses for quite a while. This is my 25th year as a school nurse and I think I may be on the verge of burnout. I used to love this job, but over...
How about five minutes before the buses depart.......teacher sends a kid to me because he has felt sick all day long, and she wants a temp check......REALLY
Keepstanding replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School
I hear you Jersey......I have a one on one aide that constantly brings me her special ed student. Never for anything serious, just to fill up time in her day I guess. The students' parents are fed...
School Nurse's, I would like to know what frustrates you with your job as a School Nurse? Me......Parents who bring in an inhaler for their child to use, because of severe asthma, and the box the...
all is quiet here today. i should be thankful !! but lately it has been slow in my clinic and bordem has set in . what do you all do when you are having a down time ? screenings are done,...
Any of you ordered from Allheart before? I am thinking of placing an order with them and need some feedback... Good ? Bad ? Let me hear from you. Thanks
Okay School Nurses, Who's just about ready to go back to work ? It has been a relaxing summer, but I am ready to start anew, and get cracking. I miss the kids and the staff..(ugh...I'm sure I'll...
Keepstanding replied to amandarn10's topic in School
You can go to the Carson Dellosa web site and they sell bulletin board items and inspirational posters, etc. They have several health related themes that you can buy to spiffy up your
This sounds all well and good, but who are you when you are called to the playground, because a student fell off the monkey bars and needs immediate first aid care ? Then do you abandon the front...
Keepstanding replied to RNlove17's topic in School
Sounds like the father has lots of issues......none of which you are responsible for. You did the right thing...assessment....called the mother....made referral. That's all I would have done also....
Wow.....I just spent some time in the hospital lately and I realized that mostly all of the nurse's are younger. Not an older, seasoned nurse in the bunch ! I am an "old school" nurse, been...
Just wondering if you all have problems in your school system with getting nurse substitutes when you are out for a sick day, personal day, etc.? I am tired of feeling guilty if I am out sick knowing...
Keepstanding replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School
now that just sucks !! i am usually the last to know about anything important also.....like field trips, med changes and classes needing head checks. we are definitely "out of the loop" !!...