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I am working 10 random days at a local high school to cover their special ed program. Only working 9:00 am- 1:00 pm so not too bad.

I am a school nurse at a small school with no guidance counselor to help. A student is going to confide in me that her parent is an alcoholic (according to friends). If I determine that parent is not endangering student, what help do I give her?

If the parent cannot go, we would have to send a nurse. If we couldn't find a nurse then the entire trip is canceled.

Oh, no, I LOVE school nursing. I am at a small private school and I'm not as busy as I would like which means I'm often bored.

Anyone else thinking about leaving their current job and moving on to another school next year? I work at a great private school but thinking of switching to public for the pension.

I developed lymphedema in both legs that made bedside nursing too painful. I became a school nurse and I love it. Good luck!

Are you in Massachusetts? I am, and my school will become EEC soon. I'm in the same place as you.

I am happy but feel like I'm not making the most of my nursing skills (small school, less than 200 kids and I don't give even one daily med!). Salary and commute would be about the same.

I have a book, Nurse Clementine, about a little girl who wants to be nurse. Very cute!

Agree, it doesn't make sense and it happens all the time. I'm glad he had you to take care of him! Good job!

I graduated with a communications degree right after high school, got married, and stayed home with the kids. By the time the youngest started kindergarten, I knew that nursing was something I wanted to pursue and so I did. I was working med-surg whe...

I have kids who come in and help themselves to my bandaids and ice packs without asking. Um, hello? I don't go through your locker so don't touch my stuff!

I had a student with PFAPA- Period Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, Cervical Adenitis. Would get a fever, go away and come back, and feel fine most of the time. Occasionally would have a minor sore throat.

It was something I thought about often but as I got use to my job, I think of it less. I emailed the staff to see if anyone has any type of medical background. Janitor is a prior EMT and one teacher a former lifeguard. Maybe see if there is anyone...

My school is implementing ALICE. As the nurse, I am thinking what supplies can I leave in the classroom should the unthinkable happen. We are a small private school so fortunately I have a budget for these items. Do any of you have "Go Buckets?" W...

I PM'd you!

Hi Mila, I'm in Boston area, too. I started off as a sub to get my foot in the door. Didn't wind up working for the district but used the nurse manager as a reference. You may be able to get a permanent job with a private school without getting your...

8:00 am- 3:30 pm four days a week. 8:15- 5:30 pm one day/week for faculty meetings.

Awesome website. Thanks for posting it!

Are there medically complex students at the school? Mine has none so I volunteer for my county's medical reserve corps so I can keep my skills active. Good luck!

"I hurt my foot yesterday playing soccer. My parents said for you to look at it instead of going to the doctors." Of course, because I have a x-ray machine and radiologist at my disposal.

Yes, I miss a few things I'd like to attend for my kids during the school day but I never have to worry about working Christmas, Thanksgiving, or other important holidays so it's a total win to me!

It's suppose to be coming online, too. I have not taken either. Do you get the district emails from DPH?

I received notification of a School Emergency Triage Training happening soon in Boston (offered through NASN). Has anyone taken this program or something similar you recommend? Training info: SETT - National Association of School Nurses

I have pencil cases with inhaler/epi inside along with orders and care plans. Everything in the pencil box is inside a Ziplock bag so it's ready for field trips. Names are on cases and in alphabetical order.