JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Stock Epinephrine

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    THIS. I would rather have something give Epi when in doubt. If they do and the kid doesn't need it, really not much is going to happen. If they do need it and they don't get it, the repercussions...
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    Standing Orders

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to 100kids's topic in School

    OTC medication standing orders (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, bendaryl, etc). But it can vary by state if you have these types of standing
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    Do you have a blood glucose meter in your office?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Oh, they do, but sometimes you don't realize you are out of test strips until you are out of test strips! (And even when you let parents know you are almost out, they still forget.) And they are so...
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    Do you have a blood glucose meter in your office?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I am assuming this question is for me :). I do use single patient lancets; lancet is changed out for every stick. Lancets are cheap - I stock about 100-200 in my office for less than $10. I also QC...
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    Do you have a blood glucose meter in your office?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I have one, but I also have a few diabetics in my school. I use it a lot more often than I thought I would. I budget test strips into my budget. I have a TRUEresult meter and I can get 100 test...
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    TGIF

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    I work at a charter school. Everyone here takes turns with after school coverage, despite your role, it is in your contract. I work 8-5 most days and if I am needed for a nursing task during my...
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    What degree of fever to send kids home from school?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to latishadawn28's topic in School

    Echoing what several other folks said here: >100.0 goes home, though if they are running >99.5 and visibly look terrible (especially if the student is not one that usually visits me), I call...
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    TGIF

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    I end my Friday with detention coverage after school. And you have to have been really misbehaving to get detention on a Friday, so it is always a fun group. Also, dealing with possible Noro Virus...
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    What makes a GREAT school nurse?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Kittery's topic in School

    Being an excellent multitasker that can stay clam in the face of 10 students waiting... Second the frequent fliers. To me, a great school nurse, takes a moment to acknowledge them and dig a little to...
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    How Do I Apologize to Professor?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Valr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I, too, am confused about a meeting during clinical time. When I was in nursing school, the school was aware of clinical schedules and meetings were never scheduled during them. Is this a meeting...
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    Do you look...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    I look. And mostly it is because I have so many kids telling me their throat hurts and requesting cough drops (MS/HS). I give them a sympathetic look and say, "okay, let me take a look." I get the...
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Student: My nose starting bleeding a little in class. But it stopped. My teacher made me come down here anyway just in case. Me (looking at student in front of me with no evidence of a bloody nose...
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    Dear Parents...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to fetch's topic in School

    Agreed! I really wish I could say this, but it would bite me in the
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    Non traditional nursing jobs

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Ethancio's topic in Nursing Career

    I work in a school with a 7:30-4:30 or 8-5 schedule (depending on the day of the week). I love it. I only work 10 months a year, get paid over 12, and enjoy my weekends & holidays off. I also...
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    IEP-Diabetics

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    I have. But only because HS student is very, very non-compliant. I have to chase that student down or the student will not check BG. Parent is aware, health care provider aware, and we are all...
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    ::sigh:: And all a kid has to say to the teacher is "I feel like I am going to throw up" and the teacher immediately sends them my way. Kids are not
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    Dealing with parents with attitudes when it comes to policy

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    Ugh. Yes. To try and avoid this this year, I sent home a field trip medication form with my start-of-school paperwork to cover general field trips for the school year. No sure if it helped. For me...
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    School Nurse sued under 4th Amendment

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to feelix's topic in School

    Interesting. I would have never conducted such an exam, ever! Nope, Nope, Nope. If mom refused to follow up, I *might* look at my paperwork and see if mom gave me permission to exchange health care...
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    Should I join a teachers's union?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    I don't have a teacher's union option, but I also paid $109 to renew my personal liability insurance this last year through NSO. Totally worth
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    Health Class ideas

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NewenglandMSNRNBC's topic in School

    This year I'm teaching sex ed to my 7th and 8th graders and hopefully 12th graders. Important stuff for the older kids, but I realize that some schools aren't as progressive. I'm using the Get Real...
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    Working WITH MY baby

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NurseMaryO's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree (and congrats on the baby!). There are jobs out there with on-site daycare. I work as a school nurse and we have daycare on-site for staff and a room for nursing/pumping. I don't have...
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    New Graduate RN in Boston

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to FreeMan RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    OP, send me a PM. I can get you onto the sub list for my charter school if you are
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    The E word: Ebola

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to denstar's topic in School

    This is CDC advice for college (i.e. with international students/travel), but it may be a good starting point: Advice for Colleges, Universities, and Students about Ebola in West Africa | Travelers'...
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    Eye machine

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to czab's topic in School

    I used a machine last year for my older kids and it was such a slow process as the machine is old and very temperamental! Not cool when I have limited time to get through many kids. This year I'm...
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    Dear Parents...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to fetch's topic in School

    THIS. I walked into the boys' room at my school to hang "Wash your hands" signs and found each toilet full to the brim with urine because apparently flushing the toilet is beyond a HS boy.