JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    How to handle a 3rd grade hypochondriac?

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

    Oh, River Song, you and and I must have the same student. Mine took me he couldn't feel his arms, yet could perform any task I asked him to perfectly with his arms and hands. This student also has...
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    Glucagon delivery method

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Mango Juice's topic in School

    ^Yep. I've trained a couple of staff on glucagon and when they see that it is actual syringe and that they have to draw it up, the panic is very clear. I am very intrigued by the study posted
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    Random Questions?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    I, too, am also trained to properly restrain a student if needed. But I am much, much lower on the totem pool, so to speak as my school actually had our entire middle school team (teachers and staff)...
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    504 for students with Chron's?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I do, and yes, they have a 504. I'm the one who suggested it and wrote it, actually, as I usually write all of our more medical 504 plans. A few major accommodations a student with Crohn's - easy and...
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    Thanksgiving Break is Upon Us!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    Wow - lucky you! I only get Thursday and Friday, half-day on
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    Glucagon delivery method

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Mango Juice's topic in School

    I used this OD trick when I did Epipen training for the staff at my school this year. I wanted to show them how an actual Epipen "fired." They jumped, but loved seeing it action. Also very much proves...
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    "My chest hurts"

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to great_lakes_expat's topic in School

    Heartburn is becoming very, very common in the teens I work with. MrNurse gave an excellent run down (which I'm bookmarking - thank you!!!) to quickly rule out a serious issue. I am very lucky to have...
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    Been thought of as the bad guy?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    If I had to send home every child that is sleepy because they were up late the night before, my school would be practically
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    This is a new one

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    OD speaks the truth. We are school nurses and health for the children in the schools we manage is our #1 priority. This includes management of immunization records to help prevent outbreaks of certain...
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    Been thought of as the bad guy?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    YES. Also language barriers. I need to learn Spanish, I am so rusty as it has been forever since I spoke it! The nurse for the lower grades in my school is thankfully fluent and helped me tremendously...
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    School nurse VS school secretary

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NewgradZ's topic in School

    Yes, come on over the School Nurses forum - we have all been there! NewgradZ, you need to talk with your principal. Because directive coming from a person higher than you is usually the only thing...
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    Sometimes, you get something right

    JenTheSchoolRN posted a topic in School

    Yesterday I had a student visit me. Not a usual visitor, presenting with right upper abdominal pain, slight nausea, no appetite. Temp was normal, student told me pain was "stab-like" and started about...
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    Suicide and other need to knows

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Good for you! And I'm glad your principal listened to you and appears to understand your value. When a principal in on your team, it helps so very much. I am very lucky to work with two very...
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    Suicide and other need to knows

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to WineRN's topic in School

    A good counselor is gold. I am very lucky to work with one and with an admin team that keeps me in the loop. But it wasn't always that way. I had to push my way in a bit, felt like proving myself, to...
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    Strange hearing screening question

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Yep,
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    This is a new one

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Maybe college can reinforce that MCV. When I worked a college in my pre-nursing days, that immunization was non-negotiable if a student wanted to live on campus. If they didn't get it, no on campus...
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    This is a new one

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    She is going to LOVE working in public
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm with you today,
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    Sometimes, you get something right

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    Truth! But this is a delightful and appreciative parent, thankfully. Mom had called me back prior to picking up student that student's doctor was squeezing student in for an appointment that...
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    NG Tube?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    THIS. I want you to come and talk me through NG tube care when (because I always prep myself for when, not if, in school settings) I need
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    ADHD meds in milk?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I've used tic-tacs to have older students learn how to swallow pills as well
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    Pregnant 15 y/o in School

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MisRN's topic in School

    I've have a couple of tests on stock in my office - yep, they do get used. And I also have cards to refer students to a local teen-only clinic for sexual health run by one the larger community health...
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    school stock meds given, do you notify?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to theredhen's topic in School

    I don't typically, especially if it an occasional thing and parent has signed off it. But if I did see a frequent trend, I'll call to let a parent know I've been seeing their child a lot in my office....
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    Pregnant 15 y/o in School

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MisRN's topic in School

    Nutmegge said it all very well up thread. In my state, I cannot reveal a student's pregnancy to anyone without that student's permission. Teachers will speculate if this is a confirmed pregnancy that...
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    Type II Diabetic students

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tippeny's topic in School

    Same.