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  1. Struggling - its not fair.

    huffmannurse replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    I wish there was more that I, or any or the rest of our little supportive School Nurse community could say to help you and those you care so deeply for to get through this. When I am at my lowest and...

  2. Head Lice - It's True

    huffmannurse replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Seriously, I don't think we could get through one, not ONE, day...without a sense of humor. I mean really. Where would the fun of getting to come to work be without it....

  3. Head Lice - It's True

    huffmannurse replied to OldDude's topic in School

    QUOTE FOR OLD DUDE.......Second, I promise, your compassion and love for the music teacher will be much more appreciated by you sharing your emotions with her versus your attempt at a stoic, stiff...

  4. Head Lice - It's True

    huffmannurse replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Yes, as a matter of fact he has learned about both types. Both at home and school. Kids who grow up with parent that is a school nurse... are soooooo lucky

  5. Head Lice - It's True

    huffmannurse replied to OldDude's topic in School

    This just keeps getting better....Hysterical! I so want to be able to share it with somebody. Unfortunately, I am the only nurse in the building...and lets face it. This is funny, but you kinda got to...

  6. Two more hours! Two more hours!

    huffmannurse replied to pistolchick's topic in School

    Hey blacksun- We would love for you to post a selfie of you doing

  7. Head Lice - It's True

    huffmannurse replied to OldDude's topic in School

    This conversation is killing me!! Thanks for the chuckle. We doing some serious good work today!!

  8. Students without clothing

    huffmannurse replied to NurseKitKat's topic in School

    If you want guidance from within your state. I would contact your State School Nurse Consultant. I would never undress a student unless it was an emergent

  9. Frustration with office staff

    huffmannurse replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    This office staff would croak in any of my schools. Since I cover 4 buildings in 3 districts, the secretaries (mostly) and the adm. are trained and take care of these needs when I am out of the...

  10. "No nit"...no more!!!!

    huffmannurse replied to scrubsrn24's topic in School

    Scrubs- You took the words right out of my mouth. I wish I had a quarter for every time I have said these

  11. "I feel like I'm gonna puke"

    huffmannurse replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Cuticle- I love this, as we alllll know it is soooo true. Thanks for the

  12. Older student trying to find the right fit

    huffmannurse replied to supermom44's topic in School

    If you want to make sure that you have as much family time as possible, go with being a school nurse. It is the best of both worlds. My first love in nursing was Home Health. My second and even...

  13. advice for a new school nurse?

    huffmannurse replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in School

    I would suggest for starters that you learn the school climate, learn how to speak "school language", and how to thrive as part of the school team. From there- get really good at identifying lice,...

  14. My morning

    huffmannurse replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    Flare- Just a thought. Does this student have a cleared Sports Physical to make her eligible to be in cheerleading? I have to deal with Sports Physicals in some of my

  15. Accident Reporting

    huffmannurse replied to denstar's topic in School

    Hey chaser- I bet you don't like dodge ball either. I hate it with a

  16. Love-Hate relationship with Teachers

    huffmannurse replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Wow. Sounds like a close call! Good save TXstyle.

  17. How often did YOU see the school nurse?

    huffmannurse replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    Speaking of Dodge Ball.

  18. Teacher with shingles

    huffmannurse replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    My daughter works in one of my schools and had shingles a few weeks ago. I went with her to the dr . The dr. knows I am the school nurse at her school and I wanted to make sure we were doing the right...

  19. head lice :(

    huffmannurse replied to GatezRN's topic in School

    Maybe she will be willing to either bring the child in to you, or take her to the dr/health dept. someone to make a positive diagnosis...(.or not), the next time she thinks the little one has

  20. Unlabeled meds

    huffmannurse replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Kindly remind her that if she doesn't want to comply with the medication policy, that she is more than welcome to come to school and give her child the medicine. Tuesday is getting closer with every...

  21. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    huffmannurse replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    In my mind...this is where I inserted the visual of the Kool-Aid man busting through your door on these emergent occassions. Come on now my friends. You know you had this visual too!

  22. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    huffmannurse replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Woohoooo!! Good job Nana. Glad you got to enjoy your daughter's presentation. One of the many perks of being a nurse in your child's

  23. Bad Attitude.....need support

    huffmannurse replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Amen Nutmeg. I especially love the daily reminder that I am not

  24. The Bad Day Thread

    huffmannurse replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Tears in my eyes. This brings to our minds the special little ones that we have been blessed to call our own "kids". Reminds me of one of my favorite new quotes:...

  25. Vomiting policy

    huffmannurse replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    Great descriptions of puke! Making us all have a little chuckle, and we KNOW EXACTLY what Farawyn is talking about!!