[jenniepepsi]

My DD, in her own rambunctious hyper self, thought it would be a good idea to stack all the cushions from one couch, on to the other couch and climb to the top. It was a good 5 feet high, and she toppled off on to the floor, of course landing wrong and rolling her ankle. I haven't taken her to the doc or anything, simply because my aunt is an RN and assured me it wasn't broken (plus she is walking just fine on it and moves it well) I'm not sure WHY she was allowed to do this. I was at school doing paper work for FAFSA and my brother was SUPPOSED to be watching her :P lol. But he feels terrible enough already so I don't COMPLETELY blame him for playing world of warcraft instead lol.

I was curious to know if, with my permission, could the nurse at school give her some Tylenol during the day tomorrow if the Tylenol I give her tonight wears off and it still hurts. It probably won't. But I like to be prepared for eventuality's.

If the nurse can give her Tylenol with my permission, does the nurse have some? Or will I have to bring some of our own.

I would ask the school all of this. But the office doesn't open until 7:20 and that's when I have to have her at the school for breakfast in the mornings.

Thanks :)

[Cat1864]

Do you have a copy of your school's student handbook or is there a copy available on-line? It should have guidelines for giving medicine at school.

You will probably have to supply your own in a Tylenol bottle if they will give it to her.

One school system my kids were in would have parents put the bottle in a zip top baggie with Parent's name, child's name, Parent's contact number, Teacher's name, Grade and dosing instructions.

Another system wouldn't allow any medications that were not prescribed by a doctor with a note from the doctor.

I hope it feels better tomorrow. Big hug for both of you. :)

[jenniepepsi]

Thanks hon. *hugs back* ill bring the bottle in and see what the nurse says. The worse that will happen is they will say no lol.

[ballengerb1]

Most schools will no longer administer meds unless they have a doctors order. They may allow a child to mainatin a bottle of over the counter meds like tylenol and then dispense to themselves while the nurse/aide watches. Lots depends on the school boards policies which are shaped by problems they have encountered or have been warned about by their attorney. In other words, you are stuck until the school office opens and you can ask an administrator. Give her a dose as she leaves for school.

[jenniepepsi]

Thanks ballengerb1, that's a great idea giving her some before school. I didn't think of it cause school is 7 hours, and the bottle says its good for 4-6. but by then she will be almost ready to come home and she should be fine. This is all dependent on her NEED for it lol for all I know she won't have any issues tomorrow and I will have worried over nothing lol

[EmoPrincess]

At my school, a form is sent home each year requesting a parent signature for permission for the nurse to give us Tylenol, Tums, etc. At my school, any time we want, if our parents have signed the form and we have returned it, we may go up to the nurse's office and get Tylenol on our own. Call the nurse or office for information on their policies. For future reference I suppose since you said there no longer is a problem.

[jenniepepsi]

Thanks emoprincess. I will definitely find out, even if she doesn't need it tomorrow. I may still go to the nurse and give it to her just in case ayla needs it even if she feels better in the morning that's always viable to change lol.

[EmoPrincess]

No problem Jennie. Your daughter will appreciate it. Trust me, it's a comfort knowing that when you're head is pounding while listening to the teacher explain for the seventh time how to lift fingerprints, you can just raise your hand and ask to run to the nurse for a moment