MrNurse(x2) replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School
Our model takes the best of Montessori, Classical and Waldorf philosophies. We do have computers, but very limited and accelerating in MS as most of our graduates go to public
MrNurse(x2) replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School
I have told parents and students when it seems like avoidance that I can not excuse their dismissal and all work missed will not be able to be made up. This normally changes LD and parent's attitude...
I have never had a girl be shy about menstrual cramps. They just come in and ask for Motrin for cramps. I was taken aback at first, but now am thankful they are that
MrNurse(x2) replied to nursekoll's topic in School
CVS is also "abdominal migraine", a very important detail. Headache can also be present. In light of afebrile presentation I would have treated as CVS. Teachers do not want any vomiting in the...
My per diem just terminated me because I got the flu shot two days after their deadline, despite me never stepping foot in their facility until after the two week efficacy period. Stupid on their...
MrNurse(x2) replied to stephrooth's topic in School
OK, I may be seen as the mean one, but let's think this through. The world doesn't work on a frequent incentive basis. I hate it with my own children, so it is fair for others. Giving rewards for...
MrNurse(x2) replied to RNTadaaaa's topic in School
Check your local public schools, they may be able to help you develop a protocol so OTC can be given with just parental approval. I developed my position and reached out to the neighboring county for...
MrNurse(x2) replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School
I have noticed that the last two years we have had an influx of under 40 parents, we only had old parents because of the economy for the previous 6 or seven years. They really are different in their...
I beg all my parents to demand an MD see their child. I have had really bad experiences with midlevels diagnosing. They are very inconsistent, and I live in arguably the best health care in the world....
MrNurse(x2) replied to jnemartin's topic in School
If you are in Maryland (we are due the 15th), it pertains to private as well as public. This is the worst year I have had with compliance, I have 11 students, approximately 50%, non compliant....
MrNurse(x2) replied to nickysdestiny's topic in School
I started the school nurse position at our private school. Basically in Maryland, the health department oversees the schools, both public and private. PM me about specifics, including protocols, OTC...
The terminology is a legal nightmare. The main reason we would not cave to a mom demanding it. Admin told her she was trying to create a false safety and increasing the risk to her son. The same...
MrNurse(x2) replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School
I am hitting the send button on a group email to 17 families excluding their child after next Friday. I have sent out half a dozen similar emails with no response from these parents, as well as...
We have a Kindergartner who is a T1D. Mom met with both of us before school, seemed straight forward. Fast forward 7 weeks and we are seeing daytime sugars rarely below 200, a mom who says anything...