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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??
The first thing I offer them is mouthwash...when they decline it, I send them packing! If they puked in the bathroom, no way do they NOT want mouthwash!!!
I like that! I observe any potential pukers for 10 minutes myself, but I can usually tell in first 2 minutes whether or not their "I puked in the bathroom" was legit. I'd love to say I only see actual puke 1-2 a year, as since I work MS/HS I get plenty of fibers, but also plenty of kids who tell parents they are feeling sick, parents don't buy, send 'em to school, they puke.
And anxiety-related puking. That happens. All. The. Time. Even multiple times. And I know it is anxiety-related, kid says no it isn't, they puke 2 times, I end up in never-ending circle of conversations with parents, counselor, etc because of absences/visits/etc.
Student: My heart is beating fastMe: Where did you just come from?
Student: What were you doing?
Student: Running.
I must have been tired when I wrote that! It makes no sense! Let me try again.
Student: My heart is beating fast
Me: Where did you just come from?
Student: Gym
Me: What were you doing?
Student: Running
The art teacher sent 3 girls today down for "ointment". What kind of ointment and where? well, the girls had no idea.They each showed me superficial paper cuts to their fingers. No blood.
I made them wash their hands.
*facepalm*
I sent an email 2-3 weeks ago that stated. "I have no ointments, creams, medicine, lotions, potions or magic spells". The requests for those things did not slow down for even a moment.
NutmeggeRN, BSN
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The first thing I offer them is mouthwash...when they decline it, I send them packing! If they puked in the bathroom, no way do they NOT want mouthwash!!!