GmaPearl BSN RN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School
I had a kid do that with every nosebleed and he had a lot of nosebleeds. Several years later had another one do the same. I is kind of freaky when you see it the first time. Ok, it was freaky every...
GmaPearl BSN RN replied to WineRN's topic in School
#1. My job is to make sure the child is doing his job and that is his behind in the seat in the classroom. If he is sick, then he needs to be at home. If there is a social or emotional issue that...
GmaPearl BSN RN replied to KKEGS's topic in School
Also add they should always have a clean set of pants and under ware in the child's backpack (kinders pee their pants… a lot). And make sure you get paid for your time at that round up. Yahoo
GmaPearl BSN RN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School
When a third or forth grader starts to argue about my explanation of their situation (usually that they have to go back to class), I tell them we can discuss it when they have graduated university...
GmaPearl BSN RN replied to Jacquipals's topic in School
Oh, my dear, there is nothing these days that can not be misconstrued and litigated… CYA is just a reality in this job. Kind of crazy considering most of our training and experiences, but it...
Congratulations WyVy. With that age group nothing is simple :). Lots of wet pants and skinned knees and belly aches (constipation). When I worked a developmental pre-school many years ago, my...
GmaPearl BSN RN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School
#1. Hugs to you Far and have a glass of wine for me please! #2. We call it dressing. I have not "stuffed" the bird since the early 70's when I was cleaning a turkey and pulling out all the fat and...
GmaPearl BSN RN replied to it'snotatumor's topic in School
"At times I've also let parents and doctors know I'm documenting how many times I've requested this information in case something happens and i need to provide evidence for a Coroners Case…." We...
GmaPearl BSN RN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School
For years all the classrooms had parties with optional costumes. Now we have become a very PC school and do nothing. This, of course will not prevent currents of craziness on Monday as the trick or...
GmaPearl BSN RN replied to Nurse.jen's topic in School
Welcome to the fun, jen! You might make sure all classrooms have bandaid boxes and the playground supervisors carry bandaids in their fanny packs. Let teachers know you will be out doing screenings...
GmaPearl BSN RN replied to amyphee's topic in School
With your extensive work experience, you should do well in the school nurse position. You should have some pretty good professional judgement skills by now and those will serve you well on any...