It was one of those days I wanted to pull my hair out.
1. Student came in wheezing. Health history states, "no known health issues." Took 2 hours to track down dad who is a pediatric neurosurgeon! Oh yes, she has asthma. I guess I should call in RX for new inhaler. You think?
2. I stayed late to do some CPR check-offs. Came back to get my purse to leave. Student sitting there, said she had been there 20 minutes. Was sent 15 minutes after my quitting time from drama rehearsal. Clinic was dark with door closed. Hello!!!!
3. Parent came rushing up, pulled her precious out of class because he texted saying his wound (he got stitches 2 days ago) was severely infected. Mom practically pushed another student out of the way to show me his nicely healing area. Ughhhh, ever heard of the phone???? Or getting out of your big denial and admitting your kid will text you anything to get out of class???
4. No, your kid sitting in the clinic giggling and playing with my scale is not a sign of distress and that is why I sent her back to class. Please have coffee with the mom from number 3 and stop hovering over your middle schooler.
5. Throw in a couple of " my mom told me to come to school and if I wasn't better, blah, blah.." And " a piece of paper hit my arm 2 days ago, my teacher says I need ice."
