Do you provide a list of all your child's meds to the school nurse?

[TonyaH]

Hi Rebecca,

I do not supply the school with a full list of Andrew's meds. I probably should, but have never thought to. I do try to explain to the staff just how much medicine, therapy, and treatment is involved in his day. It is important for them to know that when the bell rings after school he is not "free as a bird" like the other kids. I think it is good for them to know his day starts earlier than the other kids. That way they know the added responsiblility that he faces every day and understands his situation a bit more.

 

[TonyaH]

Hi Rebecca,

I do not supply the school with a full list of Andrew's meds. I probably should, but have never thought to. I do try to explain to the staff just how much medicine, therapy, and treatment is involved in his day. It is important for them to know that when the bell rings after school he is not "free as a bird" like the other kids. I think it is good for them to know his day starts earlier than the other kids. That way they know the added responsiblility that he faces every day and understands his situation a bit more.

 

[TonyaH]

Hi Rebecca,

I do not supply the school with a full list of Andrew's meds. I probably should, but have never thought to. I do try to explain to the staff just how much medicine, therapy, and treatment is involved in his day. It is important for them to know that when the bell rings after school he is not "free as a bird" like the other kids. I think it is good for them to know his day starts earlier than the other kids. That way they know the added responsiblility that he faces every day and understands his situation a bit more.

 

[TonyaH]

Hi Rebecca,

I do not supply the school with a full list of Andrew's meds. I probably should, but have never thought to. I do try to explain to the staff just how much medicine, therapy, and treatment is involved in his day. It is important for them to know that when the bell rings after school he is not "free as a bird" like the other kids. I think it is good for them to know his day starts earlier than the other kids. That way they know the added responsiblility that he faces every day and understands his situation a bit more.

 

[TonyaH]

Hi Rebecca,
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<br />I do not supply the school with a full list of Andrew's meds. I probably should, but have never thought to. I do try to explain to the staff just how much medicine, therapy, and treatment is involved in his day. It is important for them to know that when the bell rings after school he is not "free as a bird" like the other kids. I think it is good for them to know his day starts earlier than the other kids. That way they know the added responsiblility that he faces every day and understands his situation a bit more.

 

[Liza]

Hi, My girls are all done, well just about done, with general schooling. The youngest graduates this year! I have always given a list of all medications to the school nurse. Like someone else mentioned, you never know what could happen at school or even a field trip. In the event that you are not on a particular field trip, things are covered. Not trying to terrify you here but if something were to happen and your child needed emergency care and there was a need to administer some random medication, they'd want to be sure it didn't react with anything they were already taking. The meds our kids are on are just as important to know about as knowing whether they are allergic to penicillin or latex.

If your school nurse isn't too familiar, or not at all familiar in some cases, with CF alot of times when they get a CF'er it inspires them to look it up and get more info so that they can be better informed, in addition to the info you give them. Our CF docs have always typed up a letter for the nurse, given us the pamplet (CF in the classroom), and encouraged the nurse or teacher to call the clinic with <b>any</b> questions.

In the end it's up to you but this type of information is kept for the eyes of school officials only. Some nurses won't even discuss a CF childs issues with the childs teachers without your written permission. There are the exceptions of course, one person on this board had that problem with a teacher revealing to the class. If you want your childs having CF kept confidential be sure to express that to all the school personel you tell.

Too long for such a simple question. Sorry.

 

[Liza]

Hi, My girls are all done, well just about done, with general schooling. The youngest graduates this year! I have always given a list of all medications to the school nurse. Like someone else mentioned, you never know what could happen at school or even a field trip. In the event that you are not on a particular field trip, things are covered. Not trying to terrify you here but if something were to happen and your child needed emergency care and there was a need to administer some random medication, they'd want to be sure it didn't react with anything they were already taking. The meds our kids are on are just as important to know about as knowing whether they are allergic to penicillin or latex.

If your school nurse isn't too familiar, or not at all familiar in some cases, with CF alot of times when they get a CF'er it inspires them to look it up and get more info so that they can be better informed, in addition to the info you give them. Our CF docs have always typed up a letter for the nurse, given us the pamplet (CF in the classroom), and encouraged the nurse or teacher to call the clinic with <b>any</b> questions.

In the end it's up to you but this type of information is kept for the eyes of school officials only. Some nurses won't even discuss a CF childs issues with the childs teachers without your written permission. There are the exceptions of course, one person on this board had that problem with a teacher revealing to the class. If you want your childs having CF kept confidential be sure to express that to all the school personel you tell.

Too long for such a simple question. Sorry.

 

[Liza]

Hi, My girls are all done, well just about done, with general schooling. The youngest graduates this year! I have always given a list of all medications to the school nurse. Like someone else mentioned, you never know what could happen at school or even a field trip. In the event that you are not on a particular field trip, things are covered. Not trying to terrify you here but if something were to happen and your child needed emergency care and there was a need to administer some random medication, they'd want to be sure it didn't react with anything they were already taking. The meds our kids are on are just as important to know about as knowing whether they are allergic to penicillin or latex.

If your school nurse isn't too familiar, or not at all familiar in some cases, with CF alot of times when they get a CF'er it inspires them to look it up and get more info so that they can be better informed, in addition to the info you give them. Our CF docs have always typed up a letter for the nurse, given us the pamplet (CF in the classroom), and encouraged the nurse or teacher to call the clinic with <b>any</b> questions.

In the end it's up to you but this type of information is kept for the eyes of school officials only. Some nurses won't even discuss a CF childs issues with the childs teachers without your written permission. There are the exceptions of course, one person on this board had that problem with a teacher revealing to the class. If you want your childs having CF kept confidential be sure to express that to all the school personel you tell.

Too long for such a simple question. Sorry.

 

[Liza]

Hi, My girls are all done, well just about done, with general schooling. The youngest graduates this year! I have always given a list of all medications to the school nurse. Like someone else mentioned, you never know what could happen at school or even a field trip. In the event that you are not on a particular field trip, things are covered. Not trying to terrify you here but if something were to happen and your child needed emergency care and there was a need to administer some random medication, they'd want to be sure it didn't react with anything they were already taking. The meds our kids are on are just as important to know about as knowing whether they are allergic to penicillin or latex.

If your school nurse isn't too familiar, or not at all familiar in some cases, with CF alot of times when they get a CF'er it inspires them to look it up and get more info so that they can be better informed, in addition to the info you give them. Our CF docs have always typed up a letter for the nurse, given us the pamplet (CF in the classroom), and encouraged the nurse or teacher to call the clinic with <b>any</b> questions.

In the end it's up to you but this type of information is kept for the eyes of school officials only. Some nurses won't even discuss a CF childs issues with the childs teachers without your written permission. There are the exceptions of course, one person on this board had that problem with a teacher revealing to the class. If you want your childs having CF kept confidential be sure to express that to all the school personel you tell.

Too long for such a simple question. Sorry.

 

[Liza]

Hi, My girls are all done, well just about done, with general schooling. The youngest graduates this year! I have always given a list of all medications to the school nurse. Like someone else mentioned, you never know what could happen at school or even a field trip. In the event that you are not on a particular field trip, things are covered. Not trying to terrify you here but if something were to happen and your child needed emergency care and there was a need to administer some random medication, they'd want to be sure it didn't react with anything they were already taking. The meds our kids are on are just as important to know about as knowing whether they are allergic to penicillin or latex.
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<br />If your school nurse isn't too familiar, or not at all familiar in some cases, with CF alot of times when they get a CF'er it inspires them to look it up and get more info so that they can be better informed, in addition to the info you give them. Our CF docs have always typed up a letter for the nurse, given us the pamplet (CF in the classroom), and encouraged the nurse or teacher to call the clinic with <b>any</b> questions.
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<br />In the end it's up to you but this type of information is kept for the eyes of school officials only. Some nurses won't even discuss a CF childs issues with the childs teachers without your written permission. There are the exceptions of course, one person on this board had that problem with a teacher revealing to the class. If you want your childs having CF kept confidential be sure to express that to all the school personel you tell.
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<br />Too long for such a simple question. Sorry.
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[fourkidsmom]

I supplied a full list at the beginning of the year, but since it has changed several times, and I have never told them-- mainly because the nurse only does the enzymes and the albuterol inhaler. I guess I didn't see a reason to tell them any different.

Fourkidsmom

 

[fourkidsmom]

I supplied a full list at the beginning of the year, but since it has changed several times, and I have never told them-- mainly because the nurse only does the enzymes and the albuterol inhaler. I guess I didn't see a reason to tell them any different.

Fourkidsmom

 

[fourkidsmom]

I supplied a full list at the beginning of the year, but since it has changed several times, and I have never told them-- mainly because the nurse only does the enzymes and the albuterol inhaler. I guess I didn't see a reason to tell them any different.

Fourkidsmom

 

[fourkidsmom]

I supplied a full list at the beginning of the year, but since it has changed several times, and I have never told them-- mainly because the nurse only does the enzymes and the albuterol inhaler. I guess I didn't see a reason to tell them any different.

Fourkidsmom

 

[fourkidsmom]

I supplied a full list at the beginning of the year, but since it has changed several times, and I have never told them-- mainly because the nurse only does the enzymes and the albuterol inhaler. I guess I didn't see a reason to tell them any different.
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<br />Fourkidsmom