JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Scabies

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I will add that I do talk about scabies during sex ed for my MS and HS students. And the response is usually "ewww" but I get a bigger "ewww" when I mention public
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    Preparing for mass casualty events

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    It actually filled up quick! I registered pretty soon after it was announced and now there is a waiting list only. But I've heard great things so I am looking forward to
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    Scabies

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I've seen 'em (usually on staff or a student with a much younger sibling as I deal with MS and HS students) and I have never sent a letter home. In fact, if area can be covered, I don't even exclude....
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    Preparing for mass casualty events

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    So, I'm signed up for this training next week during my break - might I see anyone else there?
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    Staff visits

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ana010's topic in School

    Most of the time I am telling a staff member to call their doctor because, well, I am not their
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    Staff visits

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ana010's topic in School

    Same.
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    For those with T1D kids

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    What was the time frame between doses? Dosing twice in a 3 hour period can cause a low. Short acting insulin hits its peak about 1-1.5 hours after administration. Even if the pump says it is okay, I...
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    I just can't...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    This used to be it for me. Eyes just grossed me out. Everything was meh. But school nursing has helped me get a bit past that and I have become a champion at putting saline drops into a squirming MS...
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    My job was spared...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Yay for your job! Are you thinking you will stay? I know you were torn and were thinking the position would be eliminated. Here's hoping for your school tonight! (But ugh for your counselor. A full...
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    Lock Down Diabectic Action Plan

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to AzElemNurse's topic in School

    All of the students I work with do this. I work with grades 7-12. But even when I worked upper elementary, students still carried their glucometer, insulin, lancets, and glucose tabs with them. They...
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    staff education question

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Basically take one of those small plastic bin with a plastic lid and inject an expired Epi-Pen into it (with the force you'd use on a person). I had teachers gasp - it is really effective for showing...
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    staff education question

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Yep. I get 15 (!) minutes at an all staff meeting at the beginning of the year - that is it. I spend 10-12 minutes on allergic reactions (including a demo with a real Epi-Pen in a plastic bin;...
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    Athletic injuries

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Not usually. Though I did see a sprained ankle from a student who was tagged out - other student threw the ball so hard the student fell when hit and tripped over ankle. I wish I made that up, but gym...
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    Later start time

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    My school starts at 8 AM and ends at 3 PM. I work
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    Athletic injuries

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Hockey. We don't have a team, but a ton of students that play on the town team. So many concussions. Also girls' soccer for some reason lately. As for gym classes, I hate dodgeball with a passion. It...
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    Introduction

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ladyglittersparkle's topic in School

    Nods, yep! Welcome. This place is our virtual nurses' station since we don't have a real one in this area of nursing
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    School closures...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Fingers crossed for this! I have friends that teach in public Montessori schools and they are wonderful
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    Question about Body Odor

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Avill's topic in School

    I've yet to run into a school that does. I've had this talk, BUT only if I have a good relationship with the student and have been asked because of that relationship. Usually at my school we'll check...
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    Missed a break

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Adriennelb's topic in School

    What the what? Nurses don't diagnosis, parent. It is not in our scope of practice. Some parents are
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    Malpractice Insurance

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to schoolrn917's topic in School

    My school will not cover me for malpractice - so I pay $109/yearly to
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    504 meeting

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nurseinthenorth1's topic in School

    Oh, our SPED team will set up the meeting while getting the paperwork, but they did get the paperwork as well. But it isn't needs to actually have the meeting. Our SPED administrative assistant will...
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    Missed a break

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Adriennelb's topic in School

    This. I've also sent out for x-rays for things that turned out to be a severe sprain. It happens. If the injury happened during gym, though, I will usually give an FYI call home to a parent. Swelling...
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    504 meeting

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nurseinthenorth1's topic in School

    You don't need an official note to create a 504 plan at school in many states. However, official documentation is needed in my state for state testing (i'm in MA, so MCAS) and other testing such as...
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    For those with T1D kids

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    That is actually the plan I work towards with all my HS diabetic students. Currently managing 2, but did manage 4 at one point. One HS is now on a CGM pump and I have access to the data, so I will...
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    504 meeting

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nurseinthenorth1's topic in School

    Stressors are everywhere! What does the family do at home to provide a stressor-free environment? Great advice given above. Side note: If this student truly has a medical need to miss so much school,...