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FYI, I got the job. Thanks for your input! :)

Thanks Flare, I broke down and applied yesterday. I think it would be a great experience. This school also has charge nurses (who have the same job description I have) and directors of health services; so there is room for advancement. I'm hoping to hear back from them soon. The good thing is this school is both a public school AND a state agency so I would maintain the benefits and sick time I have accrued

I am currently the nursing supervisor for a Texas school district. I am thinking about applying to a school for disabled children. I am not sure if I should apply because the open position is a night position (10:00 pm - 6:00 am) and have gotten very comfortable being on a day schedule. I have a long commute to work and the specialty school is in my ideal location. I would be giving up a supervisory role but will be gaining more experience. I was wondering if any of you have worked for a school with special needs children (ex: blind, deaf, or other special needs)? If so, how do you like the job and the experience. Thanks!

I either give them an extra 15 gram snack (30 if blood sugar I also make sure they eat right away.

Another nurse that I knew would take her lunch at a designated (by her) time and put a sign on the door if she did not have relief. It read something like this: Health office closed for lunch. Please call (number of nurse's office) or front office if in need of immediate assistance. For any other health concerns, I will be happy to see you when I return at _:___. She had also sent out an email at the beginning of the year informing staff that she would be taking lunch at that specified time and that she may or may not have a relief depending on the day. She got paid by the hour and would not get paid for working through lunch. She never got burnt out and loved her job. Teachers and administration liked her too. In Fact, most days she had lunch with the administration. That being said, I never take a lunch "break." I just eat when I can; maybe a little bowl of soup or a meal replacement bar. I am the nursing supervisor and I am always telling the other nurses to take their breaks :) . Do as I say

Happy School Nurse Day and Nurses' Week!! I am the nursing supervisor at my district and I knew the nurses may be forgotten since it was teachers week also. I got to work a little early today and went to all the schools to put signs up for each nurse and left them little gifts in their offices. Our superintendent also thanked each of us and sent out an e-mail to all the staff members. I'm fortunate to be where I am. Thank you for your support and guidance. I have learned so much form all of you on allnurses.com

In my state the referral remains open until a response from a physician is received. I would get a note from the doctor and document it. In Texas it would be reported under the referral - no treatment required section.

I LOVE Junior High! I have worked with all age groups and all present with challenges and perks. In Junior High they are a little more independent and you can be direct with the frequent flyers. Most of the time I can ask them what is wrong and they are able to tell me and what normally works for them. I also love sports medicine, psychology, and preventative medicine and I do a lot of "patient education." You do have to deal with drugs, pregnancy, and emotional problems, but most of the time it is a blast.

I didn't have that great of a day at work on Friday, but with that said: I was still able to make a difference in a child's life, give valuable information to help parents, connected with local resources that can help the children and the community, and be apart of a team that cares for future generations. I cannot wait to go back tomorrow

Sorry, I so misunderstood. I did have an issue regarding teachers and administration disagreeing on when it is appropriate to send students home regarding head lice. We were advising but not requiring students to go home if live bugs were found but not nits. A principal wanted us to stop advising that parents take students home with live bugs (we were only doing this with elementary students because they are more likely to spread the little critters). Being the new district nurse I was 'ok' with this as long as it didn't go against state rules. So I backed her up and parents and teachers threw a fit :/ I don't agree with taking students out of school for lice but it is hard to keep elementary children from spreading it to one another. We now leave it up to the parents and constantly call if there is no improvement and it is obvious that they are not being treated.

I'm confused, I just became a school nurse this year and I don't report headlice to anyone but the parent :/. was I supposed to be reporting it?