JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Health Topics

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to crazynursebsn's topic in School

    For seniors, I do a lecture on the needs-to-know about taking charge of their own medical care in college and
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    Sub

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    I leave a copy of the yearbook on my desk and sticky all my daily med kids in for any sub. Though our computer system just added photos into it, so great for me! (My subs do have access to my EMR for...
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    Summer 2018 Plans?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I'm working as technical director for 2 for the summer theater camp I always work for. I enjoy my non nursing time in the summer. My husband and I are closing on a new home this week, so this summer...
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    Possible job opportunity out of the blue

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Is is private school? Or religious-based private? I ask because I know religious based private school part time will likely be a huge paycut in
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    I need a hug. <slightly off topic>

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    ::hugs:: and
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    Privacy violation??

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    In MA, physicals can only be completed by MD, DO, PA, or
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    Privacy violation??

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    I just love physicals that list a student as having no known medical conditions when I have another letter from a specialist stating otherwise. And the physical occurred after the specialist...
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    Privacy violation??

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Echoing everyone above. I talk to health care providers without contacting parents every once in a while if needed. Law-wise, I know I can and sometimes I am asked by admin to do so because they know...
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    Concussion Frustration

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    For LD2, I'm glad there is a concussion specialist involved. Like Old Dude, however, I'm more cautious with LD1. Likely I'd refer for f/u due to recent visits and reports of symptoms. There could be...
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    Just gave Epi for the first time

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    As I mentioned above, I use stock Epi for everyone. So much easier as I open my stock Epi locker, grab it and go. And then I can get it replaced for free after use usually within a week or so (and I...
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    Are your teachers CPR certified?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to C-HAWK's topic in School

    Similar. It is required for PE staff and coaches. Optional for other staff, though our front office staff did choose to participate in the free training I set up at the beginning of every school
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    School Nursing

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    In my state, school nurses that work in public schools qualify for the teacher's retirement system. I pay into it and can pull for it after at least 20 years of service (those I get more if I work 30...
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    Calling parents

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    UGH. That is rant worthy! I work MS and HS and calls are for legit things - I don't bother parents for minor issues and thankfully most (because we all I know I still have a list of some parents to...
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    Just gave Epi for the first time

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Welcome to school nursing, where your definition of an emergency is completely different from everyone else's definition of an
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    hmmm?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ceelopez12's topic in School

    Time for my conjunctivitis charts reference! But seriously, these help A LOT. I have them hanging next to my desk. http://m2.wyanokecdn.com/4619d7ddc28319006cac13e3b2596ea4.jpg...
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    School Nursing

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    What Old Dude said! Also, snow/weather days (depending where you live), federal holidays, school breaks, SUMMER. Plus, I love watching the kids grow up. I work with older students (7th-12th) where...
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    Nurses Pass?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    7th-12th and yep, passes or no go. I have sent students back to class for a pass. And because we require passes, we can catch kids skipping class and this year I caught one of my FF HS student forge a...
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    Potty accidents

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ceelopez12's topic in School

    In all seriousness, I have considered buying a Squatty Potty for my office restroom to help with constipation. I might just do that this
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    Accident Reports

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    Oooo, I love the vitals sheet idea! I have been making a copy of the student's health emergency form and attaching a large sticky with vitals on it for hand off to
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    Diabetic student having surgery

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Truth. When I ask a student where it hurts and I get a very specific answer without even asking (the point to spot next to belly button vs "everywhere" or "It just hurts") then my eyebrow raises a...
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    Accident Reports

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    I fill out an ambulance/incident report when I call 911 (as well as log it in my EMR). I have tried to get teachers to fill out accident reports, but it never happens. I have my CDC paperwork I fill...
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    It just needs to be said.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    Lol! I do, but many kids "leave" a phone behind. Win for me as I wipe it off and keep for the day and return in at the
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    Go to the nurse.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to imaneedmycoffeefirst89's topic in School

    Happens to me as well. But admin is okay with giving a detention. I, thankfully, get to stay out of that
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    It just needs to be said.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    I've began what I call the MS-boy-poop-parade aka all the passes I get for MS boys asking to use my restroom and spending ample time in said
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    fall

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ceelopez12's topic in School

    One time I was out and had an awesome sub covering for me. Sub ended up calling 911 on a student with severe abdominal pain. Talks with parents, gets staff person to go with student to hospital,...