JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Trust

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I don't usually vent ever to teachers, but do trust a few administrative people. I also have another nurse who covers a couple of other grades in our other campus building and we vent/chat a lot. It...
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    truancy

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Admin issues for our Dean of Students and principal, though if it is physical health-based, I may get involved. (Mental health based, the school counselor gets involved). I have pointed out...
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    I want to become a school nurse!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KiwiCarol's topic in School

    I went straight into school nursing after becoming licensed. But my first job was a sub position in which I got to work with another school nurse for some invaluable training. Most school nurse...
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    OK- I give up.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    My break is next week and as someone else has said before in this forum, my favorite part of any vacation is no steady stream of people in my house asking me if they can poop in my
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    Questions and Prayers!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Awagner311's topic in School

    I will also chime in on the pregnant student situation. In my state (MA), I do not have to call the parents (it is protected health information by law here) and can help the the student to receive...
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    Kids say the darndest things...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I was at our 7th grade assembly today while student were asking questions about an upcoming overnight camping trip. They were told they were not allowed to bring cell phones. Student: But how will...
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    Coaches drive me crazy!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    I do it as well. A couple of the high school coaches will email me, taking it on themselves, so that student can bring a copy and/or request a copy of their physical from me on their own...
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    Mean director

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to rn4me2be's topic in School

    You actually have a nurse
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    Overnight Trips

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Yes, free for me/chaperones. We do fund raise all fall to reduce the cost for the students. They know the more money they raise, the cheaper the trip is for
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    Fever

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to plc115's topic in School

    100 in my district as well. Though if they are running >99.5 and look terrible, I send 'em home. (Especially if they tell me a parent gave them acetaminophen before coming to school - that fever...
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    Overnight Trips

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    My school takes all the seniors to Europe for 7 days. While it is a free trip to Europe (no extra payment), I don't jump at the chance to chaperone even though I love the kids. Though, I suppose,...
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    Inhalers?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    This is the hardest part of taking care of the asthma kids....parents not working with the school nurses. Parents that don't share info, respond to request for info make me want to scream!! YES. A...
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    Inhalers?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Wow. What kind of nurse, school or otherwise, would say these things? However, I have worked with students that lose their inhaler. Or leave it at home vs. keeping it on their backpack at school...
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    Breast milk pumping at school student

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to shsnurse's topic in School

    My school has a dedicated small room for staff members to pump; though we had a huge baby boom last year and I've offered my office space and even my private bathroom (not ideal of course) when 2 or...
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    Inhalers?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    If I let some of the kids carry their own inhalers, they would lose them, so i have some in my office by parent request. But they aren't locked up. I have an inhaler wall - a snow with a slot for...
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    DNR in public school

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Hunter'sMom's topic in School

    DNR/Comfort Care can be written and followed in the some public school systems in MA, though it depends on the district to come up with the plan. Here are the Mass gov guidelines, if curious: Public...
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    Field Day

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Finally2008's topic in School

    I dread field day. Especially because I am responsible for grades 7-12 and the whole school never has a field together, it is in shifts. I usually stay at the school vs. going to the field and pack...
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    seasonal allergies

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    YES. I tell this to kids and parents all the time. Taking it once after symptoms are already terrible will not work. Parents also assume I just stock all the OTC non-drowsy allergy meds. I stock...
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    what is CDL

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to spring00's topic in General Nursing

    This. Just after I passed the NCLEX, I went on an interview at a long term care facility. I have to take a med exam and it includes some abbreviation questions. I got a 92% on the exam, answering...
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    The HARD Truth for most nurses

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I want to like this a million times. But as I have said many times to the teachers I work with when they ask me how can I deal with what they consider gross, "if stuff like this bothered me, I'd be...
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    Paper vs Computer

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to javgjv2012's topic in School

    I also use SNAP. I love it and have been transitioning almost everything that was previously done on paper to SNAP. I especially like it to run reports on frequent fliers and to look at blood...
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    nuero checks

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to vikivail26's topic in School

    I also did observation. I use the CDC tools myself. I look at pupils, vitals if it was a more severe "hit." But just by watching a kid, I can get a sense of "off-ness," so to speak. Those kids go...
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    One Liners for FF

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    Student: "I don't feel well. My throat really hurts." I look at student that comes in every day. Student appears fine and walks into the office and promptly pick up dry eraser marker and writes their...
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    MA School Nurse requirements

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Heartaflutter's topic in School

    It may depend on the school. Charter or private schools may not require it (or allow you to complete it while working), lots of public school may require it. I work at a charter school and in...
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    2:00 syndrome. Ah. Even the best teacher who has been holding on unnecessary nurse's visits can cave in when it has been a tough day in that period. I try and remember that and will check in with...