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For those of you that use Health Office Anywhere... Is it normal for there to be such a lag time? We just switched to this from the "old" Health Master that wasn't web based. It seems when you open anything, whether it be an office visit or a vision ...

We routinely use vaseline for a variety of reasons, but now one of my colleagues is being questioned for putting vaseline on a child without the parent's permission. She expected a phone call or note that vaseline was applied. Another parent chimed ...

We don't have many policies unfortunately ?

Thank you for the input...it seems so slow compared to the old program that wasn't web based. But I guess it isn't just our system!

I can see it both ways.... experience provides a good knowledge base, but at the same time, you can never be totally prepared for the ER! You will see any and everything in the ER. I have seen quite a few new nurses do well in the ER. And because yo...

I always stick to scrubs, but I am expecting in February, so this year I have been wearing "street clothes". I didn't want to shell out a ton of money in maternity scrubs AND maternity clothes. I am down to one scrub top I can still wear. The other n...

Yes...all so annoying. I get a lot of earring issues also. This morning a teacher sent a girl down because her earring fell out and she wanted it to be put back in. No blood, drainage, redness, or any sort of problem - just to literally put an earrin...

WOW! I can't believe what I am reading! That is absolutely ridiculous - so incredibly rude and unprofessional! As you said, I would definitely not meet alone with him again. If you have a supportive supervisor, I would have a talk with them. If tha...

Just wondering what you all do with the kids who come in the day after having a fever? They are supposed to be staying home for 24 hours after the fever, but of course that rule is not frequently followed by parents. I had a kiddo go home with a 101...

I completely agree! If you have another job that makes more money, you may have more disposable income, but if you aren't happy, it isn't worth it. I'm expecting #2 in February. My husband and I are pretty tight money wise, which is why I waited unti...

I am not sure what state you are in, but we have the New York State Center for School Health Website. It has a "school nurse tool kit" with sample letters and notifications, along with a ton of info in general. New York Statewide School Health Servi...

I also hate that it is worded fever free for 24 hours...the parents can say well they didn't have a fever at 12:00pm when I got them home, so they can technically come back at 12:00pm the next day. When class starts at 9:30am, am I really supposed to...

I thought it was just me feeling this way! I am so over this job right now! Especially the day after Halloween - I've had so many upset bellies. Well if you eat a pound of candy, duh you won't feel good! Today all the upset bellies are getting a temp...

As others have said, it may depend on where you are working. If you are in a small unit/hospital, it may be an issue. I personally would prefer an OB nurse to be female, BUT if the male nurse had a good personality and was able to put me at ease, the...

We have a half day at the elementary schools. So it's basically the Halloween Parade and classroom parties.

I had a kindergarten student today who didn't wipe well enough after a bowel movement and the teacher called me to the class to help her. She had some smeared in her underwear so we had her remove them and put pants back on (nothing at all on pants)....

I'm in a public k-5 school. I'm one of 3 elementary schools with around 500 kids. Similar to BeckyESRN, most of the teachers are from the area. I, along with a handful of teachers here graduated from this district. I see a lot of kids of people I wen...

Great advice! I like the idea of sending a note out in the beginning to say if you don't send in clothes, you will be called. Maybe then they will be more likely to actually send them in!

I don't routinely do it, but if it's a real mess I will if they ask for assistance. This is my 3rd year, so I haven't had to do it more than a handful of times. I'm in a pretty small district and we have little continuity with protocols/procedures - ...

Thank you for your input. I didn't think it was such a big deal..but some of these teachers make me feel like I am crazy!

I agree with what most people are saying - totally WORTH IT! It does all depend on how you feel and your situation. My daughter is in kindergarten this year at my school so it makes it worth it times 100. I don't have any family child care options, s...

Exactly - same here! We don't get any additional pay for my BSN either I just can't hack the hospital..and with the perks (great health insurance, school breaks, hours) I can't walk away. My daughter will be in kindergarten here this fall also, whic...

I made 22K last year (my first full year) ... but I'm in western NY, where the pay is generally not great for school nurses, but my school is one of the lowest paid of all.

Exactly how I feel! I have been dabbling with the idea of going back for the NP, but after doing this for a couple years I can't imagine having to work the entire year. It would have to be a part time job, but then that would most likely result in no...

Wow, your teenager wanting to chat - definitely take advantage of that! My daughter will be in kindergarten here next year. That was one of the best perks in taking this job! At her daycare/preschool events I have always been working, which made me ...