JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

School nursing

Member

  • Content

    3,035

  • Visitors

    29,212

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    1,734

All Content by JenTheSchoolRN

  1. JenTheSchoolRN

    Quick Questions about SN

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I work with older kids - for allergies I have saline drops for super itchy eyes, but otherwise push hydration and hand hygiene, as well as let student rinse their face and wash their hands. Kids ask...
  2. JenTheSchoolRN

    How do you store your inhalers/spacers???

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to River Song, RN's topic in School

    I also use a shoe organizer and it hangs on the back of one of my doors. In each slot, I put the inhaler and space in a plastic baggie. Baggie is labeled with student's name and homeroom. (As is the...
  3. JenTheSchoolRN

    Diabetic Coverage at all activities

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NYschoolnurse's topic in School

    I'm required to stay until 430 all day, which is the end of school sponsored after school activities. But that is part of my contract. I have trained teachers on field trips. I don't go to dances,...
  4. JenTheSchoolRN

    When is your Spring Break & what are you doing?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tining's topic in School

    I work the marathon every year. This year will be year 7 for me as a medical
  5. JenTheSchoolRN

    The one time I take off ... 911 gets called!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to River Song, RN's topic in School

    Yep, that's where I stand with this. The first time I used Epi student reported throat was itchy and it progressed into facial swelling very quickly after. I hesitated for a moment on the throat...
  6. JenTheSchoolRN

    Counting Down

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Snow today, but school, as thankfully snowfall totals got lowered. And I counted 47 actual school days left, 3 of which are half day. But 68 actual days until the last day of school. But too long...
  7. JenTheSchoolRN

    Counting Down

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Yeah, late June with no AC is super
  8. JenTheSchoolRN

    Counting Down

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Way too many. And another snow storm hitting tomorrow so I fully expect to be in school until July at this
  9. JenTheSchoolRN

    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I have had a parent I've reached via their cell ask me if I call them via their work number instead so that their boss knows it is legit. I don't mind doing
  10. JenTheSchoolRN

    My DON accused me of patient abandonment during a snowstorm

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NurseScorpio88's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you should get a lawyer. Do you have malpractice insurance? You can start with a lawyer there. But everything should go through them. It will be money well
  11. JenTheSchoolRN

    The one time I take off ... 911 gets called!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to River Song, RN's topic in School

    I realized I didn't write this in my post above, but wanted to add it. I actually can't delegate Epi for an undiagnosed allergy to a non-medical person in my state. I can delegate Epi that is...
  12. JenTheSchoolRN

    School Nurse Concerns

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to RebecaRN's topic in School

    Yeah, that's a lot! But I'm also not surprised. My state has some of best RN-to-ratios in the country. Recommendation from the National Association of School Nurses is 1 full time RN to 750 students...
  13. JenTheSchoolRN

    The one time I take off ... 911 gets called!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to River Song, RN's topic in School

    I think everyone hesitates to give Epi the first time. I know I did. I paused to think if this was the right thing, despite my plan because it can seem like an extreme thing to do. I didn't hesitate...
  14. JenTheSchoolRN

    Are you planning to retire from public schools?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to CampNurse10's topic in School

    I assume you're talking to me, CampNurse :). Yep, MTRS. And yep, it is peanuts if you didn't make to the 20 year mark indeed. But I hated the hospital and knew I wanted to work in community health....
  15. JenTheSchoolRN

    Are you planning to retire from public schools?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to CampNurse10's topic in School

    Yep in MA. You can pull a pension from teacher's retirement after 20 years in (I'm in year 5) and get 60% of your salary. 80% if you put 30 years in. Not sure of age requirement, but not too concerned...
  16. JenTheSchoolRN

    Are you planning to retire from public schools?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to CampNurse10's topic in School

    I have 15 years until I can retire, 10 more if I want a better retirement deal. I love school nursing and plan on sticking it for a the pension to be honest. And I'm in my 30s with no kids. (I also...
  17. JenTheSchoolRN

    National Walkout Day March 14 at 10am

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to RobotechTD's topic in School

    My school had a plan to allow students to leave the building and observe the 17 minutes of silence if they wished just outside the building. If they choose to walk out after that, we would not stop...
  18. JenTheSchoolRN

    School Nurse Memory, is this weird?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Nogirl42's topic in School

    THIS. But I'll share this story: The first year I was a school nurse I was working with 5th and 6th graders. I had a 6th grade girl that was developing ahead of a lot of her peers and has been wearing...
  19. JenTheSchoolRN

    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    "I think that you should listen to what they say at the
  20. JenTheSchoolRN

    Another manic Monday!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to scuba nurse's topic in School

    Prayers and :hugs: coming your way. We had a student hit by a car crossing in the non-crosswalk area a few months back at dismissal time. Sustained minor injuries, which was even more lucky as the...
  21. JenTheSchoolRN

    When is your Spring Break & what are you doing?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tining's topic in School

    And more is coming this week. UGH. And to those of you visiting Boston I hope it isn't this week. We are getting hit with 12-18 inches of snow (depending on which forecast you look at) late tonight...
  22. JenTheSchoolRN

    Students cutting themselves

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I'm not sure you actually can. I've had students share that another student is cutting. I tell them that I have to share what they shared and while I will not share their name there is a chance their...
  23. JenTheSchoolRN

    CPR certification

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I'm just BLS as well. I was ACLS certified but let it lapse and debated PALS but I will never use that in a school setting. But this thread is setting a reminder for me that I need to schedule to...
  24. JenTheSchoolRN

    National School Nurse Certification Exam

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    I'm in year 5 and just starting to think about taking the
  25. JenTheSchoolRN

    School security issues

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    We also had a security related issue this week, but it also reminds me that in people's current state of mind that rumors can form and cause unnecessary panic. And sometimes untrue accusations, which...