OldDude replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School
I think it's an opportunity to look at your procedure but I believe it is just a local matter; especially since an unlicensed person committed the error. Sounds like you already did everything that...
OldDude replied to nursemichelle04's topic in School
I don't accept nursing students anymore. It got so bad, the only thing they would show up to my clinic with is their cell phone and that was what they were interested in all day. After killing myself...
I'm not saying to do nothing but we all know a reminder isn't going to have any affect on the target recipients of the message. The single biggest thing a school district could do to decrease illness...
In Texas public school...if the diagnosis is Shingles, the blisters must be covered with clothing or a dressing until they are dried up. Basically the same is required if it is a diagnosis of...
Grammy, good idea...I didn't think to do that with the photo but in my defense, I am a Cave Nurse. Dattebayo...Do you know the history of how it developed, as in did the area start with a few lesions...
As stated above, I'm responsible for any "immediate" medical attention that may be needed. Otherwise I don't have to look at, listen to, or offer an opinion about every cough, ear pain, malady,...
This really tugs at one's heartstrings...but as they say, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make "her" drink. Just this past year we had a similar situation - multiple kids in the same...
For me it all started when...I was working full time 12 hour night shifts in a busy pediatric ER. My Sweet Petunia was working full time days as a Home Health PT. At that time we were paying for...
We still have the occasional hysterical parent but the district stands its ground. We inform them the Health Department doesn't consider lice a health hazard and no other health related organization...
Most cases of recurrent head lice are due to applying the second shampoo treatment too soon or not applying the second shampoo. I've heard there are resistant head lice out there but I really think...
Good post Far...a reality check to remind us most of the kids in school and their parents are kind, caring, hard working, decent people; thank God! Thanks