JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

School nursing

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    Good CE websites?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    This site is amazing. I just got approva from my boss to have the school cover the $129 cost for up to 10 select online
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    Another job??

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    My school is actually sending out contracts for next year starting this week to help with job security worries. We are still getting raises, but they are 2-2.5% compared to the 4-5% we were hoping -...
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    What won't you get done?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Spring screenings; I do postural and SBIRT in May usually. Waiting on my states recommendations for that right now. We will go back May 4th at the earliest, which would give me about 6 weeks (last day...
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    Now that we are working from home . . .

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tining's topic in School

    No assessing. I do teach MS health. I’m on email, student can check in with me if they want, just talking and listening. I’m part of our remote mental health crisis team, now focused on helping if...
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    Now that we are working from home . . .

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tining's topic in School

    I added my name to a volunteer database in the town next to me. I don't have kids and I know the head public health nurse there, and despite working from home, I am feeling like I'm not doing enough....
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    Do you think schools will resume this year?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to hoppynurse's topic in School

    MA extended closure to May 4th yesterday. I want to be wrong (I really hope I am!), but my gut say no school for the remainder of the
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    Working from Home During COVID-19 Shut Down

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    I'm launching a Google classroom with other nurse hopefully next week. It isn't to teach, really, but we developing it as space to promote social health and have a message board. I'm thinking of...
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    Are you trained to check COVID-19 in staff?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to guest83140's topic in School

    We are fully closed and I'm working remotely. But was on a phone call about screening for general public health nurses/folks this week. None of us are trained for this, really. I'd be on the phone...
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    2 weeks closed

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    This is also me. Though my district may extend to April 27th. We are still doing a ton of emailing. Expectation moving forward for teachers are 3 hours a day in front of the computer for virtual...
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    Working from Home During COVID-19 Shut Down

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    Yep and yep. I also think it will be unfair not to promote any student that might have been on the
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    If your school is closed re COVID19, what is your role

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    I've still got meds in my clinic. But I will not take an epi-pen or inhaler from a student if it is their only one (as I also have stock Epi), so I know my kids are okay and the few I have in my...
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    If your school is closed re COVID19, what is your role

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Actually I didn't. We were sent a different email late last night that was the opposite and then my executive director realized we don't have to follow the greater public district, so very different...
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    If your school is closed re COVID19, what is your role

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    And my school is closing for 2 weeks, starting Monday. We are a public charter and usually follow the guidelines of the greater public district, but this time we went rogue. For
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    If your school is closed re COVID19, what is your role

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Ooo, NCSN prep, didn't think about that. I am taking that exam this Summer no matter what I told
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    If your school is closed re COVID19, what is your role

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    I know you are also in my neck of the woods @NutmeggeRN and yep, I think is all coming tomorrow
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    If your school is closed re COVID19, what is your role

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    If my school closes, no one is expected to come in. Also we will get paid. But we will be doing whatever work we can from home during this period. I'll catch up entering data, design some new health...
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    A Question About Standing Orders

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Yes and yes. The parent consent for OTC meds in included on our health form. They can check boxes for ibuprofen/acetaminophen/antacid/benadryl/topical
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    Coronavirus and Schools

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Has this student been tested for the Flu? It is still very much making the rounds at my school. I had two new cases this week - one A and the other is confirmed B. And I've seen case with and without...
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    S/s x 3, 4, 7 days??

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    Echo of the above. Even for FF, sometimes I will make an FYI phone call home - but only AFTER I've sent that FF back to class (that has no current physical reason not to be of course). Because when I...
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    Coronavirus and Schools

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    That as well! The number of cases for children and younger folks is so low comparatively - and percentage wise 0.2% of children and teens infected have died, which is less than this season's flu....
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    School Aide Jailed For Stealing And Replacing Students' Medication

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in School

    Yep - labels on box. Have student name, DOB, Advisory(homeroom), med, time give, amount (in dosage amount and number of pills), route. I do this just in case I am out last second so either a sub or my...
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    Fast Acting Glucose in Classrooms

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to CanIcallmymom's topic in School

    https://www.amazon.com/Welchs-Fruit-Snacks-Mixed-Ounce/dp/B0036FEB4W Welch's fruit snack packs - my fast acting sugar of choice and easy to put in an emergency kit. I also encourage any HS aged...
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    Coronavirus and Schools

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    And a few colleges are switching to online classes only and making all students vacate campus. I'm hoping they are planning on refunding part of the housing cost already paid to the school....
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    Nightmare Principals Man...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SnowDark38's topic in School

    I actually hope the parent finds out this was all because of the principal and gives that principal a piece of their mind. Because I would if I were that
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    Uniform Closet

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    I also maintain the uniform closet. It is my least favorite part of my job and I dislike everything about it because I often get sent students out of uniform when I am busy dealing with an actual...