Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

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So, we really need a place to log the ridiculous reasons some kids have to get out of class and come see the nurse. You know, those pressing medical problems like, "my lips hurt." I had that one today.

Earlier this year I had a student come see me because she had a hair on her tongue!!

Somewhere there is a teacher giving these kids a clinic pass for these visits!

What are the crazy reasons to see the nurse at your clinic??

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This is getting weird.............

Just now it's getting weird? ;)

Teens have done weird (and stupid) things forever. however, the internet now gives them faster access to how to do weird (and stupid) things. Oh, technology...:bluecry1:

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Nope, nope, nope. How on earth could this be considered a medical issue? One time I had this happen as well. I drew the line right there. I would throw my own shoes away before cleaning dog poop off them. Gross.

Oh no, don't get me wrong! I did not even touch the shoes; I just lent her another pair and had her put the old ones in a bag... it's funny though, it seems like anything poo-related gets a nurse visit even if it's from doggies!

mc3 :)

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Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg.

I have just read this entire thread, and I want to thank you all for the laughs. I'm loving this.

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Almost had to send a student out today for an emergency dentist visit.

She had a hair caught between her teeth from taking her hair and pulling it across her mouth.

For the sake of satisfying student and teacher, I looked inside the kid's mouth. Saw nothing. I used the opportunity to teach her how to use dental floss. Alert the press. School nurse's quick thinking saves student from tooth/hair irritation.

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Almost had to send a student out today for an emergency dentist visit.

She had a hair caught between her teeth from taking her hair and pulling it across her mouth.

For the sake of satisfying student and teacher, I looked inside the kid's mouth. Saw nothing. I used the opportunity to teach her how to use dental floss. Alert the press. School nurse's quick thinking saves student from tooth/hair irritation.

*facepalm*

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A 10th grade girl just came in, tearful, because her friend shoved a dandelion in her mouth and she was afraid. I told her it was fine. but if she started feeling sick to call me, then I let the AP know.

You cannot make this stuff up. CANNOT.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drugs.com%2Fnpc%2Fdandelion.html&ei=CbtUVZr8Asi0sAS9h4Bo&usg=AFQjCNGDUv2b-u85gyYX23z6ZWIBbMV6nw

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A second grader came in because she was running, and while she was running, her necklace was bobbing up and down and hit her on the cheek. Like this. (Demonstrates.)

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A 10th grade girl just came in, tearful, because her friend shoved a dandelion in her mouth and she was afraid. I told her it was fine. but if she started feeling sick to call me, then I let the AP know.

You cannot make this stuff up. CANNOT.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drugs.com%2Fnpc%2Fdandelion.html&ei=CbtUVZr8Asi0sAS9h4Bo&usg=AFQjCNGDUv2b-u85gyYX23z6ZWIBbMV6nw

Dandelion makes a nice wine too.

I am sitting here wondering if the words no longer come out of my mouth clearly...

Student came into me who should be self carrying his inhaler to report that he forgot it. I told him I don't have one for him and to take it easy at recess - no running or jumping around. He just came in to tell me he's coughing because he was doing the jump rope challenge at recess... I'm sorry - didn't we JUST discuss this very thing...

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Specializes in School Nursing, Hospice,Med-Surg.

Just this morning.

4th grade girl: My leg hurts.

Me: How long has it been hurting?

4th grade girl: 5 minutes.

Me: Have you been sitting in an uncomfortable position?

4th grade girl: Yes.

Me: Wiggle your leg around. Go back to class.

4th grade girl: Can I have a cup of ice?

Me: So, you really came to the clinic for a cup of ice? Go back to class.

4th grade girl: But my leg hurts.

Me: Seriously, go back to class.

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Specializes in Peds Urology,primary care, hem/onc.
Dandelion makes a nice wine too.

I am sitting here wondering if the words no longer come out of my mouth clearly...

Student came into me who should be self carrying his inhaler to report that he forgot it. I told him I don't have one for him and to take it easy at recess - no running or jumping around. He just came in to tell me he's coughing because he was doing the jump rope challenge at recess... I'm sorry - didn't we JUST discuss this very thing...

This happened on a teen retreat with my church...but thought you guys would appreciate ;)

so we are at this retreat center in the absolute middle of nowhere (no real cell phone signal).

I was one of the teen ministers but b/c I am a nurse, I was always called whenever there were health issues with the kids (I had made a whole first aid kit etc for these types of retreats).

One of the kids comes running up to me telling me that one of my favorite kids (and the younger brother of one of my friends who was also there) was having trouble breathing. I, and his brother, go running to the boys cabin and this kid is sitting on his bunk really wheezing and SOB.

He ended up being ok.. he had forgotten to bring his inhaler (shocker) but his brother had his so he made him use it. Did the old fashioned, put him in a steamy shower after that and he ended up being ok. I really thought, for a time, I might be calling 911.

Why, do you ask, was he wheezing?

During free time, two of the girls decided, out in a field in the middle of nowhere, to duck tape his ankles together (as a joke and he eagerly participated in (wasn't bullying) and he litterally had to jump back to camp, probably about 14 to 1/2 mile, in the 90+ degree heat, uphill and with 100% humidity.

When I asked him why he let them do that he shrugged his shoulders and said "we thought it would be funny!".

where are their brains?

When I asked him where his inhaler was, I got the standard " I dunno!!!"

I thought his brother was going to kill him!!!

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Just had a teacher send K student down for CRUMBS in his hair. Lice phobic much??? Where the hell is common sense??:no:

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Just had a teacher send K student down for CRUMBS in his hair. Lice phobic much??? Where the hell is common sense??:no:

Well that just takes the cake :)

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