So EXCITED and READY for a week off next week!! Come on 3:30!! Hope everyone has a WELL DESERVED restful and relaxing Thanksgiving break!! Safe travels for all that will be on the
mom to many replied to JennyBSNRN's topic in School
In my district, the nurses are only responsible for getting daily and PRN meds along with a first aide kit to the teachers before they leave campus. The only time I am allowed to go on a field trip is...
Everyone's coming to our house this year (35-40 people). I will be cooking our traditional Thanksgiving meal with several recipes passed down from both of my grandmothers. Turkey Smoked ham...
mom to many replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
This morning, I had three students in my office vomiting and I'm trying to get in touch with parents that don't want to answer their phones or don't have working numbers anymore Then, in walks a...
mom to many replied to villageRN's topic in School
850 students, Pre-k to 2nd grade. It's just me at my school, but I do have a nurse supervisor that works at our HS campus. And she actually calls me with more questions that I call
mom to many replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School
Last year I had a Pre-K student come in with complaints of ear pain. With an Otoscope, I found a SNAIL SHELL stuck against his ear drum! When I asked how it got there,he said he was "trying to...
LOTS of "tummy aches" and "I'm tired and don't feel good" this morning already. Plus throw in a few "my teacher said you have to wash off my eye make up/ face pant from last night". It's going to be...
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I have a first grade little girl that is hurting herself almost daily and it is escalating in severity. It started at the end of last school...
A second grader, new to our school, came in super excited he had pulled his tooth. After rinsing his mouth, giving him a tooth necklace and sticker, he told me I was the Best nurse ever and tried to...
mom to many replied to mom to many's topic in School
Update... She has been evaluated and dr has recommended inpatient treatment. I just found out today that the family's insurance will cover this. That was a big relief for the parents. I am not sure...
Kindergartner came running in crying hard and saying his ribs are broke as he is holding his right side. I rush over, help him up onto the cot and lift his shirt. No marks, nothing noted. I ask if...
mom to many replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School
I keep a stock of safety pins and duct tape. You would be amazed at what I've learned to do with duct tape :) They sure don't teach you that in nursing school, lol! Necessity is the mother of...