rollernurse365 replied to rollernurse365's topic in School
I was going to do something to address it but the principal thought it best to let it die out. I was somewhat disappointed by that because this is the 3rd incident with one lady wanting to debate...
rollernurse365 replied to rollernurse365's topic in School
I can totally relate to parents not being happy about having to leave work to pick up their child since not everyone has a job that allows them to leave easily. Also, they may be losing money to leave...
rollernurse365 replied to rollernurse365's topic in School
I appreciate this. It's just plain crazy. I feel confident in my abilities. Who knows what goes on once they leave my office. Let's suppose the kid found a way to fake me out. That is still an...
rollernurse365 replied to rollernurse365's topic in School
Exactly a point I was making. It is entirely possible for temps to fluctuate on their own expecially if it takes an hour or more to get them home and they've been outdoors in the cold. Nurses know...
rollernurse365 replied to childcare1's topic in School
I agree with the above statements. Pull up your state's nurse practice act as well as guidelines outlining his scope of practice. Keep them handy. You may need them if you don't get support from...
rollernurse365 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School
We use health forms and emergency cards. Sometimes information is on one form but not another. I audit to make sure information listed on one form makes it to the other before it is filed. Parents...
rollernurse365 replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School
Right after I typed that post the student came and asked if she could eat some candy. Her insulin bolus had already been administered for the afternoon. She is very sensitive! Ummmm NO!! It's like...
rollernurse365 replied to loveschoolnursing's topic in School
Pull up your school's exclusion guidelines and use that as a reference. I had issues with parents getting upset for sending their child home. It helped to have guidelines to show backing up my...
rollernurse365 replied to Farawyn's topic in School
I am so sorry about this! I hope your student was able to get proper treatment. This crushes my soul. I had a student attempt to hang herself in the school bathroom. Another student found her...
rollernurse365 replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School
I am looking forward to not being responsible for my type 1 diabetic (not having needed supplies, not being able to reach parent, not eating ideal meals, high and low swings, etc.) for a little bit....
I am with you on the poopy shoe! A second grader came to my office with his shoe in a plastic bag. His teacher sent him to have me clean it off. WHAT?!! You have to be kidding