JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Fiorcet and Tramodol

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    I have seen topomax in the school setting for migraine treatment with one student. It worked well - when the student would also follow through with dosing at home, which never happened
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    Fiorcet and Tramodol

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Fiorcet - doesn't that contain a barbiturate? Was it prescribed for school use? I can't see the drowsiness being helpful for learning. I also though Ultram was prescribed for folks under 16... I've...
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I leave my sub a lovely typed up one pager in my sub folder called "Info to help :)." And there I jot down some basic FF information to help them
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    Rashes

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to moreoreo's topic in School

    I rarely dismiss for an isolated rash with no other symptoms other than "it itches." Now if a new rash appears, is widespread, has other symptoms (such as fever), and is interfering with student's...
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    YEP and YEP. I had a head-desk moment when she told me that. Teacher that said it is a bit socially awkward as well so I pictured the exchange as just being so
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I had a HS arrive with a red paint stain on the front of her left upper thigh. She was actually okay with it, but came to ask for a change of pants because: - One teacher thought she has seriously...
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Mine too! And the MS students would find a way to be even more distracting in class with the bucket, unfortunately. I have a few FF MS students that would just love the extra attention it would bring....
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    Good Kids

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Luckily for me, this student has also told me she was scared of sex when I asked if she had any other sexual health concerns
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    Good Kids

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Not sure what thread this should go into, but I just laughed out loud with one of my good kids. She is senior and comes in with her sweatshirt zipped all the way, collar up, looks at me. Student:...
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    And yep sometimes I have the poor HS student that grabs the trash can on the way to my restroom and can't wait, so uses trash can. And takes it in my bathroom to try and clean it for me because they...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Just seeing this in this thread - ::hugs: Far. I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I'm wearing maroon today.
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I love when I get a phone call from a teacher reporting that a student is vomiting in the bathroom. Mainly because it is usually like "so what should I do?" or "Don't you need to come up to help?" My...
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    Influenza-like illness

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Truth. I called mine once to report 7 cases of the flu at my school, which seems like nothing in a school of 500, but we don't usually have that many confirmed cases of the flu the entire year, let...
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    Anorexia

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    Update: student is being readmitted to the hospital as her weight plummeted down 8 pounds in last three weeks. Mom and I are on good terms now trying to work with how to help her. I'm helping with...
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    Illness and School Concerts

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to denstar's topic in School

    Sick enough to stay home, sick enough to miss the concert. That's my rule of
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    Lice Policies

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    No classroom checks. I'll send home with live lice when I spot it only if parent wants to pick up, otherwise, student stays put. I will do a head check of any siblings at my school as courtesy for...
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    Maine

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to BatcampRN's topic in School

    Great article! I was actually talking with one of my students the other day and told them I didn't have a school nurse in my school when I was growing up and that across the country not every school...
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    Vaping in School

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    Interesting indeed! I think I'll share this link with my MS Dean of students. Size of a flash drive. I mean I saw a tampon flask the other day so not
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    Christmas break, when do you start yours?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to mag426's topic in School

    I am jealous of all of you whose break starts at the end of this week. I have a 1/2 day on the 21st and come back 1/2, which is a professional day at least. But the students are ready. I have seen 25...
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    School Nurse Cert with DOE

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    Yep, that's also what I hate. And really, they give no way to truly study, which grrr. I'm debating trying this
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    Average salary

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to RN100%'s topic in School

    I really think it was vary greater depending on state, district, and kind of school (public, private, charter, etc). In my state, public schools pay the best, followed by charter (and no two charters...
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Me too!! That is awesome and for that kid I'm guessing way more of an achievement than the classwork he likely completing this week. I hope his parents were/are excited right with you. Meh to
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    School Nurse Cert with DOE

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    Yeah, I hate this. I'm not sure I want my Master's at this point. It will do nothing for me at my school, just have me spend money for pretty much no increase in pay. Maybe I will just get national...
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    Guys....!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    5-8 inches in the Boston area. On a weekend. Ugh. I do actually like snow, but I hate shoveling my car. And I'm supposed to drive a Christmas party Saturday when it is
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    Vaping in School

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    Vaping "juice" may just be colored liquid, but it may also contain nicotine or may be laced with THC. We just added it to our handbook and handle it like any other drug/tobacco product. As for...