Comments on: What is this thing called a blog? http://www.schoolkidshealthcareblog.com/2006/what-is-this-thing-called-a-blog.html School Health Room Topics Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:37:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Willa L. Fisher, R.N. http://www.schoolkidshealthcareblog.com/2006/what-is-this-thing-called-a-blog.html#comment-10 Willa L. Fisher, R.N. Tue, 16 May 2006 15:18:02 +0000 http://www.schoolkidshealthcareblog.com/2006/what-is-this-thing-called-a-blog.html#comment-10 <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Verdana">I am glad I have found this site. It provides info that young children can understand and helps alleviate their fears. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Verdana">As for school nursing it can be a very challenging job. First of all there needs to be more parent involvement. So many parents, for whatever reason - lack of knowledge, resources, insurance, etc. - they seem so apathetic. Asthmatics are not properly medicated, supplies are not sent to school for diabetics (the school first aid budget is quite small each year) and the school cannot afford to purchase these types of supplies.  I have been a school nurse for 16 years and I am seeing more and more emotionally distraught children who need counseling - the rate of stomachaches and headaches has tripled since I started. </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Verdana"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Verdana"> </span> <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Verdana">The role of the school nurse is changing constantly and not always for the better. I try to end each day knowing I have done everything I could, in good conscience, following the Nurse Practice Act to the best of my ability. I know some blunders crept in and hopefully I have learned from these mistakes and start again the next day, a new day.  To end on a positive note, it is the best kind of nursing. I feel much rewarded by what I do. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Verdana" /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Verdana"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Verdana"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Verdana"> <p /></span> I am glad I have found this site. It provides info that young children can understand and helps alleviate their fears. As for school nursing it can be a very challenging job. First of all there needs to be more parent involvement. So many parents, for whatever reason - lack of knowledge, resources, insurance, etc. - they seem so apathetic. Asthmatics are not properly medicated, supplies are not sent to school for diabetics (the school first aid budget is quite small each year) and the school cannot afford to purchase these types of supplies.  I have been a school nurse for 16 years and I am seeing more and more emotionally distraught children who need counseling - the rate of stomachaches and headaches has tripled since I started. 

The role of the school nurse is changing constantly and not always for the better.
I try to end each day knowing I have done everything I could, in good conscience, following the Nurse Practice Act to the best of my ability. I know some blunders crept in and hopefully I have learned from these mistakes and start again the next day, a new day.  To end on a positive note, it is the best kind of nursing. I feel much rewarded by what I do.  

]]> By: Gene A. Wright http://www.schoolkidshealthcareblog.com/2006/what-is-this-thing-called-a-blog.html#comment-9 Gene A. Wright Fri, 28 Apr 2006 18:26:23 +0000 http://www.schoolkidshealthcareblog.com/2006/what-is-this-thing-called-a-blog.html#comment-9 Congratulations on the launch of your website and blog! It is great to see forward thinking branding actions. Gene A. Wright Adjunct Professor Milwaukee School of Engineering Rader School of Business Congratulations on the launch of your website and blog!

It is great to see forward thinking branding actions.

Gene A. Wright
Adjunct Professor
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Rader School of Business

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