JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    school health office records

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tdean13's topic in School

    I'm not sure they would hold up unless stored properly, which how and with what
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    Lovable Parents

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    I once had a student come and see me at about 30 minutes before dismissal. She was definitely legit, looked terrible. I called her mom, who is also a school nurse. Me: I have your daughter here, she...
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I just had a MS boy ask me for reading material before he used my bathroom to poop. I. Can't. Even. And yes, he has a
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    School Nurse Cert with DOE

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    In MA to work in a public school, you need licensure from the Department of Education in addition your nursing license. It may depend for private and charter
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    school health office records

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tdean13's topic in School

    In my state every school record must be kept for 7 years, including the health record. How long does your school have to keep student records after they leave or graduate? I also give my seniors...
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    "Professional Goals"- Ugh

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My goal one year was to take a 15 minute, uninterrupted break outside of my office every day. My boss even supported it. It never happened consistently. But, oh did I try! On a good week, I was able...
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    New building design – looking for examples, thoughts, likes/dislikes

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ladybugsea's topic in School

    What is student size of your school. I work in one building that is 7-12, and I am the nurse for all those grades. But they are separated into a middle school (7-8) and high school, which means I have...
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    Chronic Pain Issues/CRMO

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to IDNurseTiff's topic in School

    That would be a place I might start. Or an old fashioned hot water bottle for closer to moist heat. But if pain cannot be managed at school and is interfering with ability to learn, homebound status...
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    Holiday presents rolling in already!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    I don't usually get much as a lot of my families can't afford it and that is okay by me. But I have gotten baked goods. One year one of my asthma FF students brought me a Wonder Woman mug, which I...
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    Makes Me Sad...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Sometimes kids will expect a fallout and there isn't one. While they can be super mean, they can also support each other fiercely. Kids can surprise you and I love them for
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    When to call and not call parents?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    This is why after I say that is the school nurse calling, I will also say "this isn't an emergency" and ask them to call me back when they receive my message. But the number of people that react first...
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    Fingers crossed

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Yay! And Wow on the fast neuro referral as well - your quick referral to the ED likely helped that progress rapidly as
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    Medication Mishap

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I actually think you will find the opposite - I have several friends in nursing school with CMA and MA experience that was valued. They also had great connections, which helped in the job search...
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    Medication Mishap

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Sounds like you have wonderful support and training, which is great! I think that is essential and with it MAs are invaluable in a school setting. But I don't think the OP has that support or...
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    bathroom dilemma

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    This. A call home to update can never hurt - communication is key. You can also see if increased bathroom visits happen at home, which can help determine if a referral to rule out an UTI is needed. If...
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    We've talked about this a million times...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Wow. My admins would (rightly and thankfully) be pissed at this. C'mon
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    "Professional Goals"- Ugh

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Do watching you complete paperwork count? Although, maybe she can observe you covering a lunch period for one of your
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Likely teacher did and he was bouncing off the walls. Student is a FF with me and I acknowledge his need for a break, but seriously in the last ten minutes of the school day?? Nope, nope, nope. Say...
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I just had a teacher send me a student with 10 minutes left in the school day. Pass read "Student to nurse. (Bored, not sick)." I suppose it was an accurate
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    When to call and not call parents?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    Same for me and I serve MS and HS. I don't call for an injury I can simply bandaid unless I am worried about it needing extra attention at home - i.e. continuing cleaning to reduce infection. I also...
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    "Professional Goals"- Ugh

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Mine is usually "continue reduction of lost instruction time by maintaining and managing student
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    Medication Mishap

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Yep. Or if my pitcher runs dry, I give the child one of my cups, tell them to walk outside to the water fountain, fill the cup and bring it back to my office where I give the med (no sink in my actual...
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    My favorite complaint

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    App is great! But honestly, I try and normalize it. Girls shouldn't be ashamed that they have their period. It is normal. But I do know the "look" and often I will meet their eye and simply say...
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    Employee Health?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Same.
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    'College Health' Class

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Mango Juice's topic in School

    Sorry - Mango, I let me the weekend entice me. Feel free to PM me for