You did what was necessary to reset the downward spiraling loss of emotional control. Good assessment skills and intervention!! I think you're hung up over the words you used, "calm down." I'll bet if...
As the "supervisor" you should have the ability and responsibility to "write them up." Ask your manager where the discipline slips are and what procedure you should follow in the instances of...
OldDude replied to HyzenthlayLPN's topic in School
I don't know about your school policy. Our Pre K teachers deal with potty accidents occasionally. I don't. I call parents to come to school for that, take them home in a case that you're referring to....
Good for you. Keep your eye on the target. There is more than one Stud Muffin in tray. SP is good and the golf had a work out this summer . Alas, the chapter ends
OldDude replied to BlondieRN0531's topic in School
I meet with parents in cases where routine intervention has to occur at school, like diabetes management, tube feeding, for example. Otherwise I have a brief chat with them when they bring in any...
I like to start off with talking to them about school policy and clarify the criteria for sending kids home; especially the hot topics. Remind them a student doesn't go home for vomiting if you don't...
OldDude replied to Unequaledbeauty_30's topic in School
It is necessary for anyone responsible for the student throughout the school day to be informed any health condition the child has that may need to be addressed at school. Once those individuals have...
I put in 40 hours per week at school and another 5 to 10 hours per week away from school in the community in places like the grocery store, gas pumps, local restaurants, etc., where I can't get away...
OldDude replied to Unequaledbeauty_30's topic in School
Well, since you're not administration I don't think it's appropriate for you to be placed in such a position. But in the spirit of cooperation and being a team player I would explain to the staff what...
If you already have stock epipens a physician somewhere had to write the prescription. I'd recommend finding that person. There may be an allergy action plan already. If not you can collaborate to...
I don't have any in my clinic. But if I did the only time I could think I would use them would be if I thought someone was faking a fainting spell; and that would just be for
School nurse positions don't come open often. If you get an offer, take it. There are all kinds of opportunity to supplement your salary...at your convenience; if you need to. You'll be surprised how...
May 27 , found some wifi at this store where I'm restocking Bud Light and thought I'd check in. You guys keep snatching kids from the jaws of death until the final bell for the year rings. I'm headed...