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  1. Excused or Unexcused absence

    littleINlpn posted a topic in School

    It may differ from state to state but I was told from another nurse that if a student goes home ill from school they are counted excused. Do any of you count them excused also? I had a mother upset...

  2. Since we are all talking about secretaries

    littleINlpn replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    Mine too!!! And we have had volunteers to do some filing so i had to go through every student's folder that I didnt have records for because they didn't leave them out for me. It was ridiculous and I...

  3. Feeling overwhelmed

    littleINlpn posted a topic in School

    I am in the middle of getting all the immunizations looked over and caught up. I had a parent come in and say "the dr's office called me and said the student is over due for his 6th grade shot, why...

  4. Feeling overwhelmed

    littleINlpn replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    Thank you for the encouragement and laughs!!! I need to be as witty as you guys are! I do have a database that I put all immunizations in. I am still learning how to work it and noticed I have to...

  5. Keyless Lock cabinet

    littleINlpn posted a topic in School

    I am updating my medication cabinet and the admin has asked about a key less cabinet, it allows for 2 passwords to be used for it. Have any of you used one? Pros?

  6. Keyless Lock cabinet

    littleINlpn replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    Thanks for the feedback! The cabinet we have right now is a black and decker and the lock part is starting to loosen up. What cabinets do you all have? We have a tight budget and the key less cabinet...

  7. Self harm situation

    littleINlpn posted a topic in School

    This isn't totally nursing related but I have a 7th grade student who gets upset and then bites herself on her arm. It is a newer thing, I believe, and she states she has never broken the skin. She...

  8. School Medical Aide- Looking for some ground rules for teachers

    littleINlpn replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I was having the same problem for the past couple weeks and I finally sent an email out telling teachers when to students down, I have not had one student today! It has been great getting work done...

  9. Self harm situation

    littleINlpn replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    I have been able to talk with her daily which seems to help (her and I) and she is pretty open with everything that I have asked or discussed. She hasn't had anymore episodes of biting herself or any...

  10. Self harm situation

    littleINlpn replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    I wish we had a guidance counselor also. I am not "the" person for all health related issues, she was sent to the office this morning because of the bite on her arm and teacher wanted her to see me. I...

  11. Self harm situation

    littleINlpn replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    We don't have one,

  12. Who's Left ??

    littleINlpn replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Last day is June 10th. Our school is moving to another building so I have to help with the move the 13th and

  13. Feeling like I'm doing everything wrong lately

    littleINlpn posted a topic in School

    (sorry long, venting post) Last week was awful. Had a parent upset at me because their child vomited here at school yet he wants to play outside when he got home (she called 3 times to complain about...

  14. Scarlet Fever

    littleINlpn posted a topic in School

    I was just told by a teacher that one of her students has scarlet fever. Oh joy. We are a fairly new public charter school and when I came in there was a nurse who had helped start up the school, so...

  15. Ringworm

    littleINlpn posted a topic in School

    Before our spring break I had 2 students (sisters) have ringworm. I spoke with their mom and she had been treating them and it was being covered up here at school. Now we are back from our 2 week...

  16. Ringworm

    littleINlpn replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    Thanks all! Those were my thoughts too. I feel like they expect me to do some magic spells and get rid of everything. I don't want parents to worry over this if I sent letters home, I have other...

  17. Diabetic student

    littleINlpn posted a topic in School

    I have a student that recently was diagnosed with diabetes. I work part time and I worry about staff not knowing what to do in an emergency when I am not there. Any tips for me to give to the staff? I...

  18. Diabetic student

    littleINlpn replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    She is a 6th grader. We have a staff member who is familiar with it all because her brother was diabetic, makes me feel a little better. There was an incident this morning and I feel they did a great...

  19. Why are students stealing my food?!

    littleINlpn posted a topic in School

    Earlier this week a student was in the office for bad behavior (I share an office with main office), I stepped out to find a student for their meds and I came back to realize the kid had gotten into...

  20. Why are students stealing my food?!

    littleINlpn replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    I have absolutely no problem giving these kids food, i have plenty of times in the past but for these kids to come and take whatever they want is not acceptable! I talked with them and explained if...

  21. Why are students stealing my food?!

    littleINlpn replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    I definitely agree with you! I told one student that, if you were hungry you could've told me and I wouldnt mind sharing or giving it but please dont just steal it especially when your hands have been...

  22. Why are students stealing my food?!

    littleINlpn replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    I had no idea it was a thing either! It's never happened before and now twice in one week? im shocked. I did embarrass them, one was almost in tears and then it made me feel bad. But really, keep...

  23. How much time off for Winter Break?

    littleINlpn replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    Last day is December 18th (early dismissal) and return date is January 11th! Can not

  24. Teacher with shingles

    littleINlpn posted a topic in School

    We have a teacher just diagnosed with shingles. I've been given conflicting opinions if she's allowed to come back to school. She said she's started on some meds tonight.

  25. How often did YOU see the school nurse?

    littleINlpn replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    My husband and I were just talking about this last night because I asked him how many times he went. He seems like the type that would have gone often lol but he said maybe once and it was so boring...