tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175684769476781639.post7716013891600237262..comments2023-10-31T09:19:18.737-07:00Comments on Organized Chaos: things i am bad at as a teacher:organized chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18050635225751382130noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175684769476781639.post-66513471680924189622008-01-10T17:34:00.000-08:002008-01-10T17:34:00.000-08:00I feel the same way!!! (We were actually talking a...I feel the same way!!! (We were actually talking about this today in the office)<BR/>But, I don't feel comfortable telling a kid that they are fine if they're telling me they're not fine. So, I usually run through the drill that the clinic aid would give:<BR/>Can you make it to the end of the day?<BR/>Did you try to go to the bathroom? Sometimes that helps.<BR/>If I send you to the clinic what would happen? What do you think the nurse will say?<BR/>Who would come to pick you up if you have to go home?<BR/>Wash it off. Wait 5 minutes. If it still hurts we'll reassess at that time. <BR/>Maybe you should sit out for a few minutes.<BR/><BR/>There is no good answer and something will always happen to reverse your thinking, but we know you are doing your best!<BR/><BR/>Side note- Based on your description I'm assuming he/she had a nosebleed. I used to have those a lot when I was younger. I can't really explain it, but if you get them frequently you just know. You can feel something happen... a sudden surge or rush feeling moments before anything happens. It's weird.Silly Cornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090500129586107833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175684769476781639.post-13134067489872194722008-01-09T20:44:00.000-08:002008-01-09T20:44:00.000-08:00I never send kids to the clinic either. However, I...I never send kids to the clinic either. However, I have to admit to not having faced some of the same drama as a result. Good gracious!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04725549451973770515noreply@blogger.com