JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Rapid testing in schools- any here in MA?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    So shocking....::eye roll:: I'm on a committee looking at surveillance testing. It is mucho $$ but in line with what the MA colleges are doing - PCR with quick turnaround (if run in state can...
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    COVID videos for kids

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    I highly recommend these as well - they are also in Spanish and available with a Youtube link as well. I'll be sharing them with my families in this week's
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    Rapid testing in schools- any here in MA?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Nope. But we are looking at doing the PCR test. The rapid test needs to be distributed by the local government now and we don't have access to it (plus as mentioned above in MA it isn't official...
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    New to this

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Looking_ahead's topic in School

    Yep, you are correct. Though I do have a parent that gets a 90 refill through their pharmacy for her kids ADHD meds (not sure how - usually insurance doesn't authorize those, to be honest...). So she...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I bought a pink set of scrubs this year for this occasion. (Okay, I actually bought them because I lost 70 pounds during quarantine and none of my previous scrubs fit and I liked them. But they...
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    Just me, or everyone...?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    YES. And you work it out with the kid's doc and you still can't change it in the computer and it just mocks you every time you see it. ....or is that one just
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    Dealing with Our First COVID Quarantine - Siblings!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    UGH. I'd say kids are the worst sometimes, but I can't say that without acknowledging they learned that behavior, and often from a family member... But interestingly, I just talked through a...
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    Sending Home Any Covid Sx?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to schoolnurse1118's topic in School

    Anyone else starting to get to be besties with their local board of health? I feel like I am and I'm only working with such a small group of high needs in person students thus
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    N95 masks for school nurses?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tdean13's topic in School

    Amazon business is where I found size M/L in the NIOSH approved but they go in and out of stock quickly. Luckily our purchasing guy is quick on the trigger with my emails because we learned that this...
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    N95 masks for school nurses?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tdean13's topic in School

    To be honest, that is what I literally just got after posting this because fit testing is still a big headache right now. I got those through my school's Amazon business account. But again, I'm...
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    N95 masks for school nurses?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tdean13's topic in School

    I have them, haven't used them yet because fit testing needs to happen. Have KN95s and surgical masks with shields. But also have room set up so after assessment, there can be ample distance (6+ feet)...
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    Filing/Organizational Advice

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SpartanNurse's topic in School

    This is pretty much exactly what I do. I do enter data like physical dates, clearance, prescription orders, immunizations into my EMR so I don't have to look in the physical file too
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    Help with inventory

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NurseM_j's topic in School

    Interesting there! I can give both out, but I know that some religions don't allow for the use of tampons, so when I offer pad or tampon, I also ask if the student has used a tampon before. But...
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    Antacid tabs in school

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    I used them for kids over 12 only but that is also the age group I have. We do also have a 5th and 6th grade and my doc gave the okay for 10 and up there in my standing orders. I do also have...
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    SNAP vs Welligent vs ??

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I loved SNAP. But my school moved to SchoolBrains a few year ago and they had a EMR built in, so I use that. (It is a MA company, not sure if other states use it?) I did not like it at first...
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    Help with inventory

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NurseM_j's topic in School

    Small ice maker - seriously, the best $85 I ever spent out of my budget. Plastic baggies of all sizes; I use this all the time. I love the ones that have a label on them I can write on in...
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    allergie and covid

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ruralseok's topic in School

    I've finding this is 100% true. In my remote+ model start (just high needs students in person to start, staff can teach from home or their classroom, their choice), I've referred out only 1 student...
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    Anaphylaxis: Epinephrine First, Period.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    Yuck. I'm glad they at least went to the doctor vs just home... But this is why I added the line to the health section of our handbook that says "if an Epi-pen is used on a student, EMS will be...
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    Is it okay to drink water after liquid medication?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to pineappleupsidedowncake's topic in School

    In general, no, not for OTCs. In fact, most docs I've talked with recommend chasing gross tasting meds with a bit of the child's favorite juice as part of the encouragement to take it if any issues...
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    Anaphylaxis: Epinephrine First, Period.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    Agreed. I have only seen this once on an allergy action plan and did clarify with doctor on it (ended up switching it to benadryl for the school orders). I will say this about Epi and what I say...
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    Anaphylaxis: Epinephrine First, Period.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    Haha. I don't have kids myself, but have seen so many times with parents who are nurses. When I talk a situation through with a few of them, they are often like "you are right. Why didn't a think...
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    Anaphylaxis: Epinephrine First, Period.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    This. Much easier to get. But also why Stock Epi is HUGE. Game changer for me when I finally got it. Now I know I have an Epi-pen available and non-expired when I need it vs ever debating giving...
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    Anaphylaxis: Epinephrine First, Period.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    The general plan I have that was also green lighted by my school doc is antihistamine first only if very minor hives are only symptom. Be monitoring the student. Have Epi on stand-by for any other...
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    Plan to Return to Face to Face Learning?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    UGH, I'm sorry your school is like this! I've actually been feeling the opposite - I have NEVER gotten so much love from staff. One even nominated me for this weekly HS award that usually stays within...
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    Plan to Return to Face to Face Learning?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    Yep, I've heard this so. many. times. I feel like folks are thinking a vaccine will be out by then and therefore it will be "safe" again. Even if a vaccine comes out by then, it will still take...