Friday, October 26, 2007

Frustrated beyond belief

I truly believe our school nurse is incompetent! I have spent a very frustrating 3 days trying to get answers--only to get the runaround. It started on Monday, but I didn't get the details in full until Wednesday. This is how it Played out: R wasn't feeling good at lunch. Went to the school clinic. No fever, so the nurse sent her back to class. R went to art. Threw up in the Art closet sink, in front of several classmates. Classmates tell the Substitute teacher what happened. Sub sends R back to the clinic. R is there for awhile. Nurse calls Sub and asks if he saw her throw up. Supposedly an Adult has to witness this--in order for action, which is total BS to me. Sub didn't see it, Sub found out through other children. So Nurse sends R back to class!!!! Once she's back in class, R throws up again!! Through all of this, not one call was made to me to let me know that R was in the clinic! I am beyond pissed. The first call home was at the end of the day when the school didn't want to put R on the bus. So she was sick for about 3 hours before anyone called! I have talked to the Principal Twice, The nurse, and just moments ago the Nursing Supervisor for the School District. I want to know, when it clearly states on the district website:

What happens if my child gets sick at school... ?
A. Students who become ill at school are sent to the clinic or office (if the clinic is closed). A child may be allowed to rest until feeling better. If the child has a fever of 100 degrees or higher, vomits, or has persistent diarrhea, the clinic will contact the parent/guardian or alternates listed on the Emergency Contact Form to come to school to take the student home.


Why I did not get a call home when my daughter first vomited!