This is very frustrating but sometimes it's kinda fun. I enjoy making the call when the kid gets out of the car in the morning, walks directly to my clinic, and says, "My mom told me to call if - fill...
Keep staff intervention as simple as possible until trained personnel arrive. 911 if the kid isn't responsive - otherwise, instead of having them try to figure it out instruct them to give carbs -...
Ok, Boston Debbie Downer. I think the real issue here is how this came about; parent driven ***** mess. Had all the I's been dotted and T's been crossed it wouldn't have been an issue. But The REAL...
OldDude replied to bay area FNP-to-be's topic in School
It's usually a state statute. School nurses are not required by statute in Texas; whatever kind of school. The deciding factor has been associated with a few things. The campus principal is...
Firm, concise, consistent...three words that equate to success in all age groups; especially kids. Kids have to know what the limits are and that the limit is the limit. They are happier - they are...
I had one kid, being raised by a gay parent, inform me there isn't a such of thing as a tooth fairy but there is a tooth elf. Not that there's anything wrong with
Hey, the Tooth Fairy is real!! I often write letters to the Tooth Fairy to give to the kids who lose the lost tooth. I explain to the Tooth Fairy what happened and say I know she will understand, give...
I can add there could be a cost element involved, insurance coverage, etc. I know you can buy a bucket full of generic Ritalin for what you pay for a month of Concerta - even now that Concerta's...