JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Routine Lice checks

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I'd argue less about HIPAA and more about the fact that lice do not carry disease and do not stop most children from learning, nor will it spread easily. So what do these check achieve? Nothing,...
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    Mast cell activation syndrome

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Kittery's topic in School

    I think since triggers vary person to person, the plan may vary as well. If this for a specific student, have their triggers been identified? If one is exercise, for example, perhaps a plan for gym or...
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    I've figured it out!!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I made my spending money while in high school babysitting. Best birth control
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    The Not So "Nursey" Things...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to HCPSRMA's topic in School

    I have to put my reading glasses on. I'm pretty decent at it, but there have been some that I just can't get and pull out the medical tape instead because it always happens to the kid who cannot learn...
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    How would you handle this med request?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    I wouldn't give it. Random side note: my previous standing orders including Robitussin DM. New doc on board and first thing they did was strike it - it isn't recommended for kids under 12 (which all...
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    How close do you check your pills?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    See, I will split mine as I have a kid taking meds much like Flare. Takes 1 pill in AM prior to school, 1/2 pills with me in school at lunch (same med, some formulation). Parent will send in whole...
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    Topical meds at school

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to bourget_4's topic in School

    Mine does as well, but hydrocortisone and bacitracin are also accounted for under our standing orders from our school physician so there is a doctor's order. I would not apply it without those, to be...
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    Introduction

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nmr79's topic in School

    I once had a student throw a lollipop stick at her friend. Of all the places for it to hit it went into her friend's ear canal and bounced. All I could see with an otoscope was blood. Friend had a...
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    Heads up - P&G program

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Broken again
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    I miss you guys

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    We miss you, too and
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    Another soiled clothing vent

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Be prepared for period leaks. They happen, but at least the students can clean themselves up. But I do have a stock of underwear and extra uniform pants ready. And this is way I love you all that are...
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    How to handle a 3rd grade hypochondriac?

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

    While I am not the OP, I will say that, for me, this option was explored. My most recent student that visited me often was very social and had many friends - student was actively avoiding classwork,...
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    secretary and absences

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to palli's topic in School

    See my office manager will e-mail me privately if a re-portable illness was the cause of a student's absence (I told what specifically I was tracking - mainly confirmed lab cases of the flu last...
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    secretary and absences

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to palli's topic in School

    We use absence codes and they include medical, sick, away, college visit (excused), and bereavement. No other details
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    How to handle a 3rd grade hypochondriac?

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

    Oh, I heard it continues into middle school and is impossible to
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    ADHD child giving issues

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Was she evaluated by a mental health professional and deemed to be safe to return to
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    ADHD child giving issues

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    This. If I talk to a doctor it is strictly about medication and reporting if student is taking and side effects (and often, really, I am communicating this to parent to talk to their doctor if parent...
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    Going to take that leap

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to LovegelatoRN's topic in School

    I can tell you in you are in MA - you can actually start to get certified as a school nurse through the Department of Education here before your job hunt and that helps a LOT! They have four keys...
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    How to handle a 3rd grade hypochondriac?

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

    River Song, again I have a couple of students in the same boat and I feel your pain! Yesterday, I just looked at the student and said "You have been resting in my office for xx time during which I...
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    Going to take that leap

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to LovegelatoRN's topic in School

    A PALS course is not going to help you in school nursing, practically none of the tools used in a code are at your disposal at a school and likely you will be the only medical professional on staff....
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    Mental Health

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    This is where the pediatrician can be your friend. I have referred quite a few parents to make an appointment with their pediatrician to voice these concerns. The pediatrician can make the referral...
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    Anorexia

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    I did talk with clinic she was at in-patient at beginning of school year, student on no meds I am aware of and does not have a psychiatrist, just counselor. But despite the fact that parent will call...
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    How to handle a 3rd grade hypochondriac?

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

    YES and YES and YES. You say "I can call an ambulance" and their face will light UP! I am serious. They think the attention of an ambulance is great. I learned that quickly and changed my ways. Now I...
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    Anorexia

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    Very valid point, Flare. Our full-time counselor is booked pretty solid nearly every single day with students (we have a very high need and I often handle the overflow when counselor is in session...
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    Anorexia

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    This student also has weekly counseling at school, so that support is also in place. Parent calls to check in regularly, but I've got nothing too unusual to report. I've asked teachers to reach out if...