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??

Specializes in LTC.

I'm not a school nurse, but my (fully potty trained) kindergartener took a trip to the nurses office yesterday because she wet her pants. Why didn't she go to the bathroom? "Beause I was trying to set a world record for the longest time holding my potty."

I'm not a school nurse, but my (fully potty trained) kindergartener took a trip to the nurses office yesterday because she wet her pants. Why didn't she go to the bathroom? "Beause I was trying to set a world record for the longest time holding my potty."

No, honey, a NURSE holds that record.

This is a first...Granted there is a sub in the room today but WTH?

"We are reading a book about the pledge and I don't want to do it."

OK, I guess it's against her religion. (?) But how is that a health issue?

"I don't feel like myself."

He was eventually referred to the counselor...

We have another guy School Nurse?

I'm not a nurse... rather a certified EMT which works an entire K-6 school under the direction of a nurse at the D.O.

Working towards the nurse part though! 2 years to go!

I had a student come to my office with a note from the science teacher that said, "sleep there, not in science."

GRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!

I had a student come to my office with a note from the science teacher that said, "sleep there, not in science."

GRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!

My reply? You're awake now? Good, back to class!

"My bra came undone and I can't reach it to fix it", and "I got muddy at recess" and "I broke my flip flop" all in one day, and all sent down by teachers. Also a stomach ache exactly four minutes before dismissal.

"My bra came undone and I can't reach it to fix it", and "I got muddy at recess" and "I broke my flip flop" all in one day, and all sent down by teachers. Also a stomach ache exactly four minutes before dismissal.

I've gotten the bra undone thing. I think teachers are just paranoid. It's been beat into their heads never to lay hands on a child... A god thing!

If she is old enough to wear a bra, she shouldn't need help hooking herself back up! Bathroom, not nurse .

Specializes in DD, PD/Agency Peds, School Sites.
I had a student come to my office with a note from the science teacher that said, "sleep there, not in science."

GRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!

Maybe that teacher should just hand over the keys to his/her car. I'm sure the student could get some real relaxing sleep in there.

Specializes in School nursing.
I had a student come to my office with a note from the science teacher that said, "sleep there, not in science."

GRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!

I've had kids sent me with a note/phone call asking if I can give a kid something to keep them awake. Um, what kind of office do you think I am running here?

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