WineRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
One of my littles has a cold sore on his lip. A staff member walked him down and said that he is putting the whole room at risk because herpes is contagious and the whole class will get it. I told...
I've had odd complaints all day. I know with a nosebleed we aren't supposed to have the kiddo express the clot...but this kid was in my office for ten minutes holding his nose as best he could while I...
WineRN replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School
This is my first holiday in the school, so I was thinking of doing what someone else posted about bringing some baked goodies and putting a thank you sign by it.
WineRN replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I am one of the crazies that will be out shopping for black friday, but for my family that shopping is more important and fun than the actual meal on Thursday.
Lost Teeth and "rashes" that can be removed with an alcohol pad. The first is always a celebration and the second makes usually makes everyone involved
WineRN replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School
Your local chapter of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation may help cover the cost. Our district works with our cities local chapter and they give each school a set number of supplies and even a neb...
LOL There aren't a lot of places where you can have an open discussion on something like this without it turning into a mud slinging contest. This is why i am thankful for all of you
I agree with everyone above but it sounds like you have no support from above. I would write a letter to parents explaining what lice are, what the screening will be, and that there have been no cases...
I completely agree with you Kidz I moved from a state with pretty strong gun laws to a state that is VERY pro gun and it was a culture shock. My close friend down here just bought a gun "for...
We have amped up our emergency preparedness training in our district because of these events. My heart hurts for the families affected and I hate how this is just becoming the
WineRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
Speaking of shoes, we had a little one loose a shoe some how between my office and our special needs room. The teacher called down and I check my office and let her know it wasn't here and then she...
We actually hosted a larger friednsgiving this past weekend with Turkey, stuffing/dressing, all all of the other fixings. We rotate familes for holiday, so this year we are with my mom. We make our...
WineRN replied to River Song, RN's topic in School
It's nice to know we each have one of these this year! We had a meeting with the parents about the situation because she already had him thoroughly checked out (the little guy even convinced the...
I feel your pain. We have a little one here in a similar situation here. We had to actually hire a 1:1 para for them, and it's helped tremendously with stopping most of the negative behaviors but if...
Welcome and Good Luck with the job hunt! If you have the chance I would but down to part time or PRN at your current position and see if you can sub for a bit in your local districts. This will allow...