jodys-girl

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1. Average "Wait Time" For A Parent?

   jodys-girl replied to jodys-girl's topic in School

   I really like the blocked number strategy!!! I think half the time they see the school's number and don't answer on purpose (on the flip side of that is I check my own cell phone 100 times a day...

2. Average "Wait Time" For A Parent?

   jodys-girl replied to jodys-girl's topic in School

   I honestly don't know why it takes so long!?!? Most of them don't work. Some don't have transportation and while that is unfortunate for them, I think as a parent it's their responsibility to plan...

3. Average "Wait Time" For A Parent?

   jodys-girl posted a topic in School

   What is your average wait time before a parent shows up to pick up their sick child from your office? How old are your students and does your school have a policy for how long a parent can take? I'm...

4. scrubs or business casual

   jodys-girl replied to villageRN's topic in School

   I work with young students so I choose to wear cute pediatric themed scrubs. With the germs, body fluids, and accidents that my little ones have, scrubs made the most sense. Plus having to get down on...

5. Help With "Needy" Teachers

   jodys-girl replied to jodys-girl's topic in School

   Thank you all so much for the input!!! Rbytsdy those guidelines are a great starting point!!! I am supposed to be part time (8-12) and staff meetings are always held after school so I never get a...

6. Help With "Needy" Teachers

   jodys-girl posted a topic in School

   I'm a fairly new school nurse so I don't have the tools or background to know how to address the teachers when they send students to my office for EVERY little thing. My school is an inner city Pre-K...

7. Clinic Procedures

   jodys-girl replied to midschoolRN12's topic in School

   Would you mind sharing your "when to see the nurse" protocol? I see hangnails, gassy tummies, dry skin, and booboos that happened last week (but multiply that by a hundred other non urgent/non medical...

8. Please Share! New school nurse looking for tips, hints, and other helpful info!

   jodys-girl posted a topic in School

   I am just starting a new job as a school nurse. My history is in pediatric critical care so I have a lot to learn and I'll have to get used to not having a unit full of coworkers and residents at my...