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We have a new nurse this year, and she refuses to deal with wet or messy pants. She says this is not a medical issue, and someone else can deal with it. Who takes care of these things at your school?
Jessie Children who have bathroom accidents were sent to the office where the nurse handled the situation. Parents were called to inform them of the accident, and if emergency clothes were not available the parent was requested to bring them to school and/or to pick up the child. I disagree with your school nurse's statement. The child having the bathroom...See More
Nov 17, 2012
jo/ma I agree with everything Jessie said. We do exactly the same thing. Unfortunately, we only have a half-time nurse. When no nurse is in the building, we call the parent and ask what they want to do. If the child is also sick, they must go home. If not sick, the parent can either bring clothes, take the child home or allow the child to change themselv...See More
Nov 17, 2012


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