Amethya

Cardiology, School Nursing, General

CMA for the past 5 years, working at a school for the past 4 years.

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    Bleeding from his eyes! I swear, he was bleeding from his eyes!

    Amethya replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    OMG... I had this issue a few days ago. This girl has chronic nosebleeds and THEY WILL NOT STOP! So I call mom, because she has this nasal spray she did last time to stop it, but when I called she...
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    How Do you Deal With. . .

    Amethya replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    I do a passive aggressive thing, "I'm sorry, but this is my fridge and it's only for the nurse's office use. I know you need to put your lunch somewhere, but please do not put it here.
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    Kid won't eat lunch

    Amethya replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Sometimes these kids end up coming later because they get hungry. At that time, I talk to them and ask them what's going on. They eventually tell me, and sometimes it's home issues or something else....
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    E-mail for teachers!

    Amethya replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    I'm not even allowed to ask for that, because that would be "Denying service". So I turn the kids away in my office, if I deem the request ridiculous. "I need an ice pack." "Why?" "I bumped my head 2...
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    If you are NOT allowed to dispense OTC meds

    Amethya replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I can't give any medications to any students, unless it's signed by doctor and parent. I find it a bit dumb, especially if the parent gives me permission, but what else can I do? BUT I can give...
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    Forged Doctor's Note

    Amethya replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Mom came to talk to us, it wasn't over letter. I'm guessing the hospital hasn't hit her with this yet, but it's because the kid lied to mom that he didn't see me, when I called him earlier to check on...
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    Forged Doctor's Note

    Amethya replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Continuation of story: So student came to school today. Mom tells me she wants me to give him 6 puffs. She's been giving him this for the last few days because of problem breathing. (Child has missed...
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    Forged Doctor's Note

    Amethya replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I hope he learned his lesson. I understand some parents are desperate because these are their kids, but do you really want to go to jail or court for something as simple as forging a letter and never...
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    Scabies!

    Amethya replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    I always emphasize, "I am not a nurse, nor a doctor. But to me it looks like (Blank). I would suggest taking them to a doctor to get it checked out, just to make sure." Sometimes I'm on the dot, but I...
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    Please Advise! Interested in School Nursing

    Amethya replied to Ankh's topic in School

    Pros: no one bothers you at all, except the kids Computer time all the time Your own office Independent work Cons:The kids bother you all the time You are the ONLY medical person there, as such,...
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    Puberty class

    Amethya replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I asked, we do have a male coach, but he doesn't teach health, it's the female teacher that does. So I'm not sure how things go here with this topic, but if they need me as backup I'm
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    How is life as a school nurse

    Amethya replied to Dpagan16's topic in School

    I'm a medical assistant, but I work as the only medical aide at my school. I would say that you could try, but in all honestly you have to have the passion and love for these kids. Sure it's awesome...
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    Forged Doctor's Note

    Amethya replied to Amethya's topic in School

    She just wants to be right and wants things her way, but it's like naw. This is my school, my rules. And such, now we will not believe a single thing you turn in to us. It's her fault and I hope she...
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    Forged Doctor's Note

    Amethya replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Right? When I got this letter from the admin, I just laughed and looked at them like, "You're kidding me?" but they were dead serious. I was like, "No way, this is real." And they were like how? I...
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    Forged Doctor's Note

    Amethya replied to Amethya's topic in School

    This is how the letter was written: "[Hospital Letter head] To whom it may concern: [Child's name] is my patient at [Hospital's name]. I Dr. [Misspelled Doctor's Name] have been his Doctor over X...
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    Forged Doctor's Note

    Amethya replied to Amethya's topic in School

    This wasn't an absence note. This is telling us that we need to listen to the mom's orders not the doctor's because she's right. I was like.... uh no. She already accused me of overdosing her child,...
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    Forged Doctor's Note

    Amethya replied to Amethya's topic in School

    So I had to call the doctor, by admin orders and asked for a letter saying this letter was not hers. I sent them the letters and I got a call back that the hospital is going to press charges because...
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    Forged Doctor's Note

    Amethya replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I'm not worried about myself, more the mom. I just did what I was asked, I just don't want her to blame all what will happen to
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    PreK/PPCD

    Amethya replied to amnesiac1c's topic in School

    Books, colors. I have a wall I call my art gallery and I ask them to draw me a pretty picture so I can put it up my wall. They love it! I have like 3 walls filled with pictures from the Kinder, 1st...
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    handling a willful child

    Amethya replied to basketball13's topic in School

    You need doctor's orders and fast. As well, tell her if she doesn't listen, you will call her mother. If your school has a discipline system, give her discipline, you have the right. We give points...
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    Kids say the darnest things....

    Amethya replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    Another student came in and told me about his birthday and how awesome it's going to be. I'm like why? He said because his birthday will be at Hooter's and the pretty ladies will bring him an awesome...
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    Fell asleep during clinical.

    Amethya replied to lolplayingnurse's topic in General Students

    We had a student with narcolepsy and she would fall asleep all the time. Our teacher told her she may not be able to work in this field if she has this problem, but she would get mad at her and call...
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    Good Kids

    Amethya replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I have this ADD student who was giving problems in class and acting up. I was later told I have to give medication to him at 11 so he can behave. I gotten angry with him before but then I was told his...
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    Bullying at Work - What is your experience?

    Amethya replied to compassionresearcher's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. If I can tell new students is that don't just take any job, find that place where you feel comfortable and happy, because if it's something you love to do, you will always be happy to go to...
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    Spinal Screening refusal

    Amethya replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Actually I did it without them taking off their shirts and did during gym time, all 3 classes in one day. All I asked was from the coach to put them in line alphabetical order, and one by one I told...