mc3

Amen sister!

Gotta agree with Mr. Nurse x2. We have a peanut free table in our cafeteria also. They get to pick a friend to sit with them - of course that friend does not have PB&J. Nobody to my knowledge has ever felt left out or ostracized. The kids feel special because they have a special table. Most of the parents will pack their child's lunch. Parents will supply snacks for the child to eat for class parties, etc. If the allergy is that severe have the child sit at a peanut free table during the party - with a non-peanut eating friend of course. Other parents are understanding, of course but there's always one or two that won't be. On the other hand, I had a Mom the other day ask the school to only provide sugar free, gluten free, low calorie foods to her daughter because she was overweight and she wanted to see if it would help. I told her we needed a doctor's order before we could do that. I also suggested she should consider packing her child's lunch to make sure she's eating the correct foods in the correct amounts. Food allergies aside, sometimes we just can't be all things to all people. She hasn't been back yet... mc3

Old Dude - Hurrah, a fellow Skyward user! Do you use the section for Nurse Office Visits, where you put the reason for visit, findings, etc? We don't, and the thought is it's impractical because you cannot easily remove the info once its there and you don't want it carry from year to year. I use mine for IHPs, contacts, Medicaid eligibility, attendance, stuff like that. I'm curious to see what you use it for :)

Hmm, I think I'd call it atrophied testicles...

OK, then, do this. For each child that comes up, use an average of 5 minutes per phone call (look up the number, make the call usually leaving messages, talking to parent when they call back). Multiply by the number of visits per day, i.e. 30 visits x 5 minutes each equals 150 minutes. Divided by 60 = 2.5 hrs. Per day. Instead of seeing sick children taking care of meds and handing emergencies. Does he really think that is a wise use of your time??? I swear some of these principals have academic smarts but are truly clueless in the real world... Good luck!

Duct Tape!!

I had a 4th grade girl come down the other day to tell me she started her "puberty" today. She assured me she had pads and things but just wanted me to know about her "puberty" 😊Was going to tell her teacher too.... Another little boy told me he had a "wandering" rash. I asked him where it wandered to, and he said "I dunno, it's just wandering!" I think we should collectively write a book❤️

One big problem I already see is that MS and HS now just text their parents to come pick them up if sick. There are no HS or MS nurses, this is new for them. There's going to be a big unhappy shock when students and parents won't be allowed to do this anymore. And who do you think they're going to yell at about it? I'm so sad...

The problem is, I love my littles!

I am being moved in the fall from my beloved elementary school to either middle school or high school. I do have some say which it will be. Which, in your minds, would be a better choice? Pros and cons would be very helpful for me. I have no experience working with these age groups, only the elementary bunch. Neither school has a nurse now, so I'd be starting from the beginning....Any info would be greatly appreciated! mc3

I think of it this way.....If I see 40 kids/today and 30 were minor booboos and I called on each, that would be 30 calls at a minimum. 30 calls x 3 minutes/call = 90 minutes or 1.5 hrs, just making phone calls! Never mind, the parents that have 2 or 3 different phone numbers you have to call. Nobody is saying any serious injury, or head bumps or anything that leaves a mark shouldn't be brought to parents attention, but geesh!! Is that how they want you spending your time?

Yes!! ^

yes, that's what I plan to do. Why do that do they child if it isn't needed. She does not have any medical history indicating need for this that I can see. Just curious.....

I'm here! At a new school in a new town and LOVING it!!!

My legs are wobbly after jump rope..

OMG I love this!!!! So true!!!! 8 more days...8 more days...8 more days...

"Like" one-thousand times over!!! mc3

I love it! Kind of along the same lines as "Nurse", not "Nurse mc3" or even "mc3", just "Nurse". I've considered calling our secretary "Secretary" instead of "Sue", or "Principal" instead of "Ms. SoandSo", or "Data Clerk" instead of "Mary". Might just do it sometime! Can you tell it's getting to the end of the year?...........

There is an "unofficial" FB page on my school, started by parents. One Dad posted that I wasn't doing my job, because all the kids in school had lice....Evidently it is up to me to thoroughly screen 950+ kids daily..... Nice, huh?

A few years ago, my husband happened to mention to his aunt (who lives in a different state) that I had some students who borrowed clothing/warm jackets at times. We live in the South, but do occasionally have some cold mornings! Our district was low socioeconomic as well. About a month later I received a check for $100. from her women's church group - in another state! - donated to purchase clothing for my clinic. Wow - just wow!

I would get the school SW and/or guidance counselor involved. Our SW will drive by the parent's home on occasion to see if they're home, and tell them their child is sick at school. I've also called the non-emergency 911 number for the police to do a well person check if I can't get anyone and it's really serious. Call 911 if needed. Oh, and sometimes our SW will use her work cell phone to call home. Parents who see the school calling will sometimes ignore it but pick up if they don't know the number. I've also asked my AP to call, sometimes a stern-worded call from them helps too. It's a very frustrating problem! We are not a babysitting service, despite what some parents want to believe. Good luck! mc3

I've had a few chronic lice students. I can ask our school SW and District RN to pay a home visit. Lots of times, the parent isn't treating correctly or not following up. The RN can help identify problems and suggest solutions. The SW oftentimes will either buy some vegetable oil and shower caps, and can also give gift cards to the local Walmart for parent to purchase OTC lice treatment. In one extreme case, we arranged for the child to see their doctor and get a prescription, and paid for that. The student also comes to me each morning and checks her own hair with my lice comb, and I'll check it too. We've actually gotten to become friends :) So far, it's been worth it and I've not had any further problems. Hurrah!!

This is a pet peeve of mine! The one in my office is the only one available for visitors to use. I don't like it when I have people traipsing in and out, especially when I have children in the clinic. Never mind potential privacy issues and FERPA. Management doesn't really take it seriously...I' m sorry, but this is not a public bathroom!!

Same to you all!í ¼í¾„

Gee, don't give them any crazy ideas, ok?í ½í¸³