vikivail26

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1. When you want to help them at home...

   vikivail26 replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

   I have 2 sisters who are very sweet, but they have lice and fleas in their hair and roaches crawling out their back packs. It is tough especially if you know that they have a loving mom who just does...

2. I feel like I'm losing.

   vikivail26 replied to Amethya's topic in School

   The one thing I hate about my job is when parents complain because they did not get a call. I think I use good judgement about calling parents. Parents these days baby their kids. If you are not...

3. My Arm Touched the Walll!

   vikivail26 replied to villageRN's topic in School

   I get sent kids that have stepped in poop. Sorry not my

4. Please tell me it gets better...

   vikivail26 replied to KKEGS's topic in School

   I am on my 5th year and my worst. I used to love my job. The kids and parents are getting worse every year. Every day I want to leave, but I am scared I will regret it. You can't beat the hours...

5. smelly kid

   vikivail26 replied to vikivail26's topic in School

   The guidance counselor and I work well together and we have been asked to deal with it. I just offered to make the call. I was hoping someone had a way I could gently tell

6. smelly kid

   vikivail26 replied to vikivail26's topic in School

   His clothes are sometime dirty. The teacher who work in small groups with him have a hard time because he smells. They have sent him to me several times and I have clothes to change into and extra...

7. smelly kid

   vikivail26 posted a topic in School

   So if you had to call a parent to let them know their child smells and it is probably due to the fact that there are 13 animals in the home and smokers----What would you say to the parent? Thank...

8. Ideas for Health and Wellness Night

   vikivail26 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

   I don't have any ideas, but I think that is great that you hosted and a health and wellness

9. Feeling burnt out

   vikivail26 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

   Going on my 5th year and I think it will be my last. I have lost patience with kids and parents. I love my schedule and being with my daughters everyday, but that it about all I enjoy about my job....

10. 911 Debrief

    vikivail26 replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    This is what I hate about being a school nurse. You are all alone to make life saving decisions. Sometimes you can't win. You did the right thing. I bet she will not forget her inhaler ever

11. Got scolded by parent today

    vikivail26 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    No worries you did not mean any harm. I like to have fun with students too. I take things personally a lot especially when I did my best to keep student happy and

12. Student with Diabetes

    vikivail26 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Good

13. Bathroom Accidents/Change of Clothes

    vikivail26 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I don't call unless the student comes in often and parents have not informed me of any urological problems. When I have parent who gets upset because I did not call them over something that was not...

14. Bathroom Accidents/Change of Clothes

    vikivail26 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Good

15. Bathroom Accidents/Change of Clothes

    vikivail26 replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Next year I am sending home a note with a Ziploc bag asking them to return clothes in the bag provided. If I don't get it back and it is a habitual offender I will continue to request they provide...