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I sense that I can only chat about work gripes with other school nurses, and in my district we have monthly meetings. Can't put my finger on why, but something tells me not to open up too much with other staff when I have the opportunity to share something with them. Definitely don't feel that medical camaraderie with non-nurses in school! Glad you guys are here, too :)
I definitely have only felt the camaraderie with custodians. What is up with that?
I am the one and only nurse and am definitely NOT a loud personality type. I have one staff member that I occasionally vent to in desperation but don't think I can trust her that much so I try to keep it to myself.
It's different for me because my children went to the school where I work, so I was fortunate to know a LOT of the staff members. My only issue is that some are dismissive of things I ask of them, and not good at communicating. (Answering emails, etc.)
The office staff is primo. They "get it" and try to help. That helps a lot.
I also have another nurse in an adjoining building and it is SO helpful to get her input. We are separate schools, same district. Makes a big difference.
Farawyn
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No man or woman is an island. It takes a village.
Bla bla bla.
That being said, who do you trust?
My personality is loud in RL, like it is here. I have 1 or 2 teachers and guidance that I am friends with, but outside of them I really feel like I don't trust school personnel the way I trusted other nurses, or even docs.