JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Headaches

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    I do this all the time as well! Migraine is a serious thing that is terrible and no, you don't have one right now. You have a headache, kid. Also kids don't hydrate. Or eat decently. Or even at all -...
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    CBD Administration in School? Policy?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    And this is what is legal in several states. I haven't encountered any students prescribed/ordered it, but do know it is legal for parents to give it for students diagnosed with epilepsy in my state....
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    How to talk to parents..

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    @halohg said it well above for me. I work with MS/HS students. My calls home are for they are needed (with a few exceptions for a list of parents I have to call for every little thing - we all have...
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    No, parent of child, I don't have a lab and imaging

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to iRNman's topic in School

    This is the questions I have about - insurance. In my state, telehealth isn't always covered by Medicaid, which so many of the students that could benefit for it
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    Bellyache

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to iRNman's topic in School

    True story. LMP is a must for me for any student with a uterus. Than sexual
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    Bellyache

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to iRNman's topic in School

    All this. As Scrubs said "It all comes down to poo" and so often they are right! Constipation is huge in kids - especially the MS/HS population I see. Also, they don't eat. Or what they do eat is...
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    Nursing Experience on Salary Scale

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kmazur15's topic in School

    Mine is max three years, same as they do for any teacher regardless of length of experience as
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    Gave an EPI pen for first time in years

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to cid1's topic in School

    Go you!! I've given Epi several times (including just last week) and it is still a situation that I need downtime from to process after. I hope you take some time for yourself today. You admin might...
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    Sick of nurses "referring" to our specialty

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I am an exception of a new grad going into this field, but I got great training (also a huge exception). I would not recommend to a nurse who struggled on the floor. That nurse will not handle it well...
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    Coping with emergencies at any time.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tomn13's topic in School

    I would argue that pediatric experience is also extremely valuable. I didn't really review diabetes care in the real world (vs hospital sliding scale at the time) and didn't get any asthma care during...
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    Coping with emergencies at any time.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tomn13's topic in School

    I'm lucky in that I have a few staff members that appreciate my nurse sense of humor. Like when I helped with the school musical during a stomach bug a few years ago. Legally Blonde became Legally Vom...
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    Influenza

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Nursesusu's topic in School

    It is like when my 8th graders learned about Ebola. It was never ending. It was so bad that the teachers tried to make it better by teaching about it (and it was accurate info) but doing so just made...
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    First day back after mat leave

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Every school is different. My school's maternity leave is also part of short term disability (which the school pays), 66% of salary (but tax free) up to 6 weeks for lady partsl delivery, 8 for...
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    Coping with emergencies at any time.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tomn13's topic in School

    I just gave my 7th (or is 8th?) Epi pen this week. Full body hives, mouth tingling, dry cough, nasal congestion - one look and I just grabbed the stock Epi I had. I remember the first Epi-pen I gave;...
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    Reaching my breaking point with middle schoolers

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nursex23's topic in School

    Since I use actual ice, most also enjoy eating it. (But to be fair, the eating of ice has worked as a break/calming tool for some of my MS with anxiety and/or sensory overload I've
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    Nurse Go Bag

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    I have two - one is my more basic first aid kit for certain calls. Bandages/Bandaids variety (including gauze and non adherent dressings), saline rinse, alcohol wipes and spray, ice packs, tourniquet,...
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    I can't win for losing

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    100% sure? Um, so we should do our own investigation first? That actually is not our job at all. Our job as mandated reporters is to report any suspected abuse, whether evidence of injury seen and/or...
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    504/IEP

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ARN's topic in School

    I only manage and write what I call the strictly medical 504s - basically students with 504s for diabetes, seizures, migraines, etc. I do not manage 504s for students with ADHD or hearing loss - but...
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    What to do with Nursing students?! HS Nurse

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Avill's topic in School

    I actually still do some longhand charting on some visits - my nursing school was all about it! Students: I teach health, so I have had students lesson plan with me and come and observe classes. I've...
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    How? Just, HOW?!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ihavealltheice's topic in School

    I might pull it out, depending on assessment. If it is two deep for my tweezers or splinter out tool, no go. And only if kid is willing. Not willing, nope. But why I also say this is only because so...
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    Influenza

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Nursesusu's topic in School

    Just sent a kid out last week because I was concerned about pneumonia. Diagnosed with type A, did have bronchitis on top of it. I did a flu clinic this fall for my staff ~40% of the staff went and...
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    sending sick children home

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    Our handbook says 100 degrees or above and student may return after being fever free for 12 hours without the aid of fever reduction medication. Kids can turn around fast and fevers can break fast, so...
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    New to subbing

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Just me.'s topic in School

    This. I have one for subs. I also create a med cheat sheet - I include every diabetic student's need to know orders (sliding scale, carb counting, ratios, etc). I also include a "students to be aware...
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    Nosebleeds

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Wow. There is a lot of anger in this post. This is our forum. Unlike most MS teachers, we don't have an office where at the end of the day we get to vent with other school colleagues like you likely...
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    Blood Disorder and Severe Bruising

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    Did the guardian also give you any information about the student's doctor? Because if I have that, I might call the doctor to see if diagnosis can be