JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Assessing the student on drugs

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    What Laflaca said. My admin is pretty supportive when I flat out tell them I cannot "prove" anything. But they will still I ask "But do you think...?" I can only tell if I notice anything different...
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    Middle School Diets

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    Yep. I've had parents support fad diets and believe the myths. But on the flip side, I actually once had a student that was complaining of severe dizziness. She was overweight and then tells me she...
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    Feminine Hygiene for 4th Grade?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    I mean, I got a lot of donation this year, but I also budget for pads and tampons every year and thankfully my school fully supports that. But thanks to recent donations, next year I can shift those...
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    How do you get paid?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to scout mom's topic in School

    I'm also at a charter, but I have a 9 hour day; 7:30-4:30. But I can leave early some days if I have no after school commitments; we get one "early" day a week and I tend to use it on Fridays to leave...
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    What brought you to where you are now?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Nursing is a second career for me. My first bachelors degree is in television, but I didn't want to move to LA, so I worked in theater admin for bit. Pay there is even worse than school nursing,...
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    Had to give Epi Today!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to linda1959's topic in School

    Or kinda a projectile gagging when there is nothing to vomit. I've seen this as well with one of students that has a diagnosed severe allergy. It is definitely different than the usual vomit episodes...
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    Had to give Epi Today!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to linda1959's topic in School

    Same for me - I can only delegate Epi to a layperson for a student with a diagnosed allergy and prescription for Epi (no prescription even with allergy, no delegation). Laypersons lack the nursing...
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    my middle schoolers are running The Mile tomorrow

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Yep - I tell girls this all the time. And also, unless you have a doctor's note, typical menstrual cramps are not a medical excuse to skip gym. Sorry,
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    Use of nurse's office

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Rsrfrn's topic in School

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    Feminine Hygiene for 4th Grade?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    I got donations this year from a parent and a great company called TOP: The Organic Project of pads and tampons (they pick a non-profit to donate one package of pads or tampons to each month for every...
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    Kinsa

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    THIS. Seriously, I feel like this would just cause more drama. I looked into this product when someone sent it my way. I was like nope, nope,
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    Would you? Do you?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    Aquaphor is recommended by a lot of places, yes. Too much vaseline and the skin doesn't breathe well. I watch students put so much on if we don't talk about what a thin layer actually means. (I don't...
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    Migraines

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

    I recently had one kid diagnosed with migraines. They were definitely migraines, as parent had history of them as well. But student was prescribed 1/2 tab Imitrex at the onset of any headache. Kid was...
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    Would you? Do you?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    I will ask the student if parents know they have gotten the tattoo. If parents are aware, I'll help. I mean, preventative care to help avoid infection and help healing and vaseline is covered under my...
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    Sex/Growth Ed for Middle School

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    I answer the question about 69 honestly as well and most MS students get a "ew gross" look at their faces. I also still get the "what does popping the cherry" question every year. That one takes me...
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    Our healthy numbers are awful!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    To be honest, being a teacher is a high stress job, so I am not surprised staff stress level is
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    Sex/Growth Ed for Middle School

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Haha! I always tell my middle schoolers I'm not taking a swim down the "What If" river. Also Dads know about periods, too. They can be awesome about it. And really, why are you swimming water with...
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    Sex/Growth Ed for Middle School

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    THIS. I have a great lesson I use with my 10th graders on social media and sex. And it has led to get conversation - kids get it a bit more than, but the issue is getting them to see BEFORE the...
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    Sex/Growth Ed for Middle School

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    OP, I have been teaching MS sex ed for 5 years. I love it! I teach comprehensive sex ed, using the Get Real: Sex Education that works curriculum. PM me if you want. I like to think I have a bunch of...
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    Cyclical Vomiting vs stomach bug????

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    See, I just got them to change the policy. Now a 1 time vomit kid is up to my discretion to evaluate. I love this, but realize that I'm lucky to have admin that support my assessment skills
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    Come down and take your meds!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    I have to call down MS students ALL THE TIME. Some get it and we can get with a schedule. But I have enlisted teacher help. Our students can't have cell phones, so one teacher set an alarm on her...
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    Chickenpox tsunami

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I mean, my mom did that for me when I was kid, but that was PRE-vaccine. My brother is ten years younger and the vaccine was available for him and she was so excited to never have to attend a chicken...
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    Returning to school after devastating Camp Fire

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to naveiak's topic in School

    This. I am sending so many hugs your way. I would also see if perhaps one of your local pedi offices can help you and work with this displaced families to get some orders in place. This will be...
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    How to Stop a Nose Bleed??

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I have, but really have found blowing the clot out to be way more effective in stopping a
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    Mom takes forever to pickup

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    I never judge a parent who gives me an honest ETA. I get, life gets in the way, and sometimes the stars align in poop way and even your back-ups are unavailable and you can do it, but it takes time....