JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    La la la la... I can't hear you

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    One would, but I've learned one shouldn't. I've had a 16 year old that was well versed in their allergies still eat a cookies with known tree nuts in it. Student was allergic to tree nuts and Epi-pen...
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    Let me give you a mint for asthma

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    I had a similar issue happen. But I had documented it and explained to the parent that the student complained of a sore throat, indicated no respiratory distress, and I observed none at the time. It...
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    Massachusetts School Nurses

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Go with your gut :). That being said, having the standing orders is great sometimes. And sometimes it isn't. But my standing order Epi is worth its weight in
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    Massachusetts School Nurses

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I do. I was also just at the latest Nurse Leader medication training. It was time for me to re-up. You cannot have standing orders without a district MD. To give any meds, you must have a doctor's...
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    La la la la... I can't hear you

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Okay, I'll share a story. Did not happen to me, but to someone in my state. Student was self carrying ibuprofen for cramps. Took it exactly as she should, great. One day, her friend had cramps and...
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    Type 1 diabetics, help!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    I have yet to run into a student with type I diabetes that does not require carb coverage for lunchtime at school. You are correct to say to refer to the orders and you do not need a release to talk...
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    storing meds when I'm off campus

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    Can you make the secretary a nice heavy duty first aid kit for his/her desk? That might also make it easier for them for the minor stuff. Otherwise I'd leave the office and med box locked and give the...
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    "Best Of" Thread

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Come on over to the School Nurses' forum. So many wonderful, helpful posts I wish I could post them all
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    Retirement at what age, and how much $$ will you will need to retire "comfortably"?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    This thread makes me even more glad I ended up in school nursing. The pay is meh, but I live within its means and I get a decent pension. I also invested in a 401K in my 20s before I went to nursing...
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    School nurse vs NP

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KC84's topic in School

    So, I can tell you my experience if it helps. I was in a direct entry NP program. Finished my BSN portion, took the NCLEX. Starting the NP portion part time so I could work. Started subbing in school...
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    See you around!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Kittery's topic in School

    Enjoy! And come visit on little watering hole from time to time to say hi
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    Looking for witty saying for band aid bags

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to cid1's topic in School

    School Cartoon #6385 ANDERTOONS SCHOOL CARTOONS I'm thinking about using this cartoon/saying. Internally of course, not to distribute without a license
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    Summer conference suggestions, please?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nursecolley's topic in School

    Thanks and Yay! I would love to meet you, Far. (And anyone else as well!) Though you aren't too far from my neck of the woods and I'm often in the NJ area to visit family. Plus next year is Denver....
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    Homebound Coordinator

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SavyNurse's topic in School

    I'm at a charter and like I mentioned above, not expected to manage it. Though I do as you outlined above, request, confirm, document doctor's paperwork. I have also submitted basic paperwork through...
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    Neosporin, Cough Drops, & Crutches

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to FloridanurseRN's topic in School

    I have an order for neosporin, but I don't use it often unless I can confirm no sulfa allergy and wound might warrant it. Otherwise, I cleanse with alcohol and/or soap and water. I do have an order...
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    Summer conference suggestions, please?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nursecolley's topic in School

    I was going to, but then ended up buying my first home recently and the timing is just too chaotic this year. Plus the cost was much then anticipated for my school. BUT, they did say they would...
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    Summer conference suggestions, please?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nursecolley's topic in School

    There's the NASN conference in Baltimore this year at the end of June/beginning of July -
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    Todays the day

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ceelopez12's topic in School

    You got this! I stick to fact based answers and tell kids the truth using those facts. Some girls may want to know about pads vs tampons. I did tread carefully there to make sure I'm not recommending...
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    Homebound Coordinator

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SavyNurse's topic in School

    I've been of the paperwork process, but not the education piece of it. That is handled by our SPED team. Student is assigned a SPED teacher, who coordinates work with the outside
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    How to do you run your clinic?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    Why would parents be notified before the student even got to your office...oh, wait, because some teachers are nurses, right? I would never put that on a pass because I don't want to be an option...
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    Just stopped a teacher from applying medicated cream to a student's arm

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I think you just need support from your higher ups for no OTCs unless you are there. And that your office/office area is a no entry zone for teachers. But again, it really helps to have support from...
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    How to do you run your clinic?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    Same. Though no one can just grab ice. I don't given out ice without assessment unless it an ongoing injury I am already aware of. Yep, that means I make HS students take shoes and socks off to check...
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    Just stopped a teacher from applying medicated cream to a student's arm

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    We used to have an admin that administered all kinds of OTCs when the nurse wasn't there. I talked this over with my boss and together we revised the policy and my boss helped police it. No OTCs given...
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    Quality Improvement

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to McBx3's topic in School

    What about looking at your school's emergency plans? What is the health emergency plan in case of mass casualty incident (MCI)? That is my QI for next school
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    End of the year new entrants

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to halohg's topic in School

    My school has a February 15th cut-off date due the lottery system we have (it is a charter). So I always know no new student will enter after then until the next school