JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

School nursing

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    It just needs to be said.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    And now a concussion referral. Please end, day.
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    Potty accidents

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ceelopez12's topic in School

    Interesting. 8 years old is certainly past the age this should be happening. Does the student have any emotional
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    Potty accidents

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ceelopez12's topic in School

    My questions as well. Because depending on age, I'd be referring to the
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    It just needs to be said.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    I had 25+ visits before 930. School officially starts at 8 and 5 of those visits were before 8. It was SRO in my office for a good hour plus. This day needs to end,
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    Speaking of Epi Pens...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Yep, I shut off editing access - it is read only to anyone but me and other nurse in my building. I can't completely police the no printing, but it is reinforced by those above me, so that helps. And...
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    Speaking of Epi Pens...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    1. Students can self carry (again I work with older students). But this year, I did away with students "needing" to have one in school if prescribed. Instead I use stock Epi. I just need the order. SO...
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    Teacher appreciation week...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nmr79's topic in School

    i have a couple of parents that are also school nurses. They are the best. Yesterday I had a parent thank me and offer to get something I needed for my office! It was so lovely and unexpected that it...
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    ... and now for the consequences

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

    Side story: I still remember the first time I saw live lice. I was working as a sub nurse in a large school (~1400 students) that had a nurse's office that staffed 2 full time RNs. I was covering for...
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    Diabetic student having surgery

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I do the same thing. And most of the time it is related (last student with diabetes I saw with stomachache had a BG of 482, for example). But when BG is closer to normal and no ketones, may be time...
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    ... and now for the consequences

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

    I'm glad you called the doctor's office and get the truth. But, that being said, I have seen a few doctors write so many ridiculous things it may have not surprised me if this were one of them....
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    Diabetic student having surgery

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    The last I send out as a red flag for suspected appendicitis did not have rebound tenderness. They didn't even have a low grade temp. They had stomach discomfort located just to right of belly button,...
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    Teacher appreciation week...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nmr79's topic in School

    Remind them there is a School Nurses day (this year is May 9). That no one knows about or acknowledges. And that you appreciate chocolates or another treat of your liking on that day and then you...
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    Just gave Epi for the first time

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I am going until the 27TH. It is going to be
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    Just gave Epi for the first time

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    You will always remember your first time... But, seriously, awesome job! I do there is nothing better the validates our jobs than giving Epi when
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    Sure is May!!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    I hate that tiny vaping device that pretty much looks like a USB
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    Non compliant Diabetic Students

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NurseVal93's topic in School

    ^above is great - thanks for that perspective! I love diabetic camps - several of the students I've worked have gone to one and they tend to be more compliant and more independent. And the kids that...
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    Mass Hysteria- FLU!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    We had a mini outbreak of influenza B in my state recently. Less severe, but still not
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    First Timers

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ceelopez12's topic in School

    This. Some parents I know I need to just call when this happens and hand the phone off to the student. But I have no problem being honest with a student at their appropriate developmental level. I...
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    Allergy Concerns

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to T-ROD's topic in School

    Yeah, I wonder how this child will learn to function with this allergy if the real world if not exposed to it. Will they choose a work from home career, for example, to make sure they don't run into a...
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    Allergy Concerns

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to T-ROD's topic in School

    My school is peanut and nut free. We don't have a cafeteria and students eat in classroom, so they made that choice. It is not a perfect system. I try and remind folks of it, but really having a good...
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    Switch to elementary?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Same thoughts as Far! In my state, thankfully, a school that size might (I say might) get two full time nurse depending on the district. But I manage only 500 kids and it can get crazy, so can...
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    Transition from Elem to Middle School

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to bluebonnetrn's topic in School

    Neither are the HS students! But MS students are sneaky and for some it is the age they test limits the most, even more than the HS kids I've worked with. And yes, I should say maturity level varies...
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    Transition from Elem to Middle School

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to bluebonnetrn's topic in School

    I work in an urban middle and high school. Little surprises me, but the amount of Media I discovered the MS boys in perpendicular are watching this year did raise my eyebrows. The internet is...
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    Is school nursing stressful?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to blueindigo79's topic in School

    They had a safety meeting at my school and I was, of course, not invited. I did point this out to my boss after pointing out how many things we don't do. My boss is on my side so hopefully this will...
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    Is school nursing stressful?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to blueindigo79's topic in School

    Me either! And I've only been doing it for 5 years and change :). Though I will admit what is stressing my out a bit was attending an AMAZING emergency preparedness PD and realizing how under-prepared...