Nurse Jen BSN, RN

Nurse Jen is a BSN, RN and specializes in School Nursing.

Nurse Jen's Latest Activity

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   Do you ever meet with parent lawyer?

   Nurse Jen replied to seedanurse's topic in School

   Big Old NOPE!!!

   • Feb 14
   • 18 replies
2. 

   Stomach Pain for 3 Weeks

   Nurse Jen replied to Nurse Jen's topic in School

   Thank you for all of your thoughts. The doc did finally get a stool sample and parents are waiting for results.

   • Feb 14
   • 17 replies
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   Stomach Pain for 3 Weeks

   Nurse Jen replied to Nurse Jen's topic in School

   3rd grade

   • Feb 11
   • 17 replies
4. 

   Stomach Pain for 3 Weeks

   Nurse Jen replied to Nurse Jen's topic in School

   No diarrhea and no vomiting. Just pain. Looks like the doc is testing for celiac disease now. Crazy timing.

   • Feb 11
   • 17 replies
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5. 

   Stomach Pain for 3 Weeks

   Nurse Jen posted a topic in School

   Advice to see if I am missing something. Student with abdominal pain for 3 weeks following a diagnosis of flu. No vomiting and no diarrhea. Not a frequent flyer. Cries in pain and because missing class. No distension, soft belly. Bowel sounds present. No radiation of pain. No increase in pain with movement. Having regular BMs. What are we missing?????? I am not trying to diagnose (well.....) but there has to be something that we are missing. Student has been to doc but they are stumped also.

   • Feb 10
   • 17 replies
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   CBD Administration in School? Policy?

   Nurse Jen replied to kelleyk1991's topic in School

   Not legal in our state so we cannot administer it.

   • Feb 4
   • 42 replies
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7. 

   Dental day

   Nurse Jen replied to RNTadaaaa's topic in School

   We use a mobile dentist to come and see all students with permission from the parents. It is awesome!! Most of my students have not seen a dentist ever and they receive wonderful care. They can conduct cleanings, screenings, x rays, extractions, fillings, etc. There should be one in your area if you google it. Best thing ever for these kiddos!

   • Jan 7
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8. 

   When do I tell them?

   Nurse Jen replied to ihavealltheice's topic in School

   Our district sends out a form to complete that states whether you are returning the following year. IMO I would give them a heads up around April or May. That way if they hire someone you can have some time with them to train so they are not blindsided in August.

   • Jan 7
   • 8 replies
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9. 

   Altered MD Excuse

   Nurse Jen replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School

   Same here. I can verify with the DR office the correct information. After that the parent needs to come forth with a corrected form.

   • Dec 13, 2019
   • 13 replies
10. 

    If your teacher says you should go home, you're probably ok to stay

    Nurse Jen replied to nursex23's topic in School

    I have learned in my years of school nursing that every teaching degree must have come with a minor in medicine. LOL!!!

    • Dec 13, 2019
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11. 

    Lice found, but not on head

    Nurse Jen replied to Sarahnursey's topic in School

    Ewwwww

    • Dec 10, 2019
    • 25 replies
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12. 

    Clearing bathroom odors

    Nurse Jen replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    I like Clorox Odor Defense. Neutralizes the smell quickly. It is an aerosol so you can't use it with students in the room though.

    • Dec 6, 2019
    • 7 replies
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    Getting an intern!

    Nurse Jen replied to Nurse Jen's topic in School

    She is a nursing student and she is a certified CNA. I love the idea of having her help with teaching a class. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. I never have help so this may be a blessing!

    • Dec 6, 2019
    • 7 replies
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    Getting an intern!

    Nurse Jen posted a topic in School

    I am getting an intern next semester and want to know if you all have any ideas on how to best utilize her. She will be here 10 hours a week. The intern is a certified CNA at the moment so I know her scope of practice limits but I want to make the most out of her time with me. Other than running kids back to class or helping with screenings, what else can I do to maximize her experience?

    • Dec 6, 2019
    • 7 replies
15. 

    Flu is CRAZY

    Nurse Jen replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School

    27 cases in my entire state this week

    • Nov 22, 2019
    • 16 replies
16. 

    Happy Thanksgiving

    Nurse Jen replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

    We are in session Monday and Tuesday also...will be the longest days ever!!!! I feel as though you are all my co-workers! Enjoy your break!

    • Nov 22, 2019
    • 22 replies
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