JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Paramedic and teachers assistant being pushed to cover for a irresponsible school nurse?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ScottyWeirdo's topic in School

    It can be a lifesaver in a school, though, where 911 is called as soon as Narcan is administered, so it is stopgap to EMS arriving (who can give an additional dose if needed). I wish I had it, but I'm...
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    Blood Drive Day

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    Same. We had a blood drive at my school at the beginning of this year and I didn't see a single student or staff because of it. It was
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    High School - School RN advice

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JG1977's topic in School

    THIS. Kids will say to me "but it's passing period" and I tell them "fine, but I'm not writing you a late pass to class since you came without a pass to being with." They usually just sigh (that...
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    Name Change

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I just love the creative name changes
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    High School - School RN advice

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JG1977's topic in School

    I work with grades 7-12 and I love the HS kids. You can reason with them. My rule of thumb in my office with them is honesty. I'm honest and expect the same. I'm a pretty "tell it like it is" person...
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    My first time...

    JenTheSchoolRN posted a topic in School

    ...giving Epi for an undiagnosed allergy. Just after getting my standing Epi orders. Student presented with hives on face and arms. Rash has been occurring on/off for a couple of week on different...
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    Name change and stock epi

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Figured I'd bump up this thread to chime in and say I decided to also change my username from Jen-Elizabeth to JenTheSchoolRN because I liked the sound of it
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    Changing kids clothes and cleaning them

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    Bless you elementary nurses. This is why I work with the older kids. I will totally take puberty over
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    Charting

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I'd love to say I use all the proper nurse jargon, but I don't always. Folks who are looking at my charting are not medical folks. And yes, I have shortcuts - they are time-saving. I do tweak them...
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    My first time...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    And today became my second. No known allergy. Hives seen on face and neck. Benadryl given. Parent called and on the way. Hives progressed to full body hives, but parent arrived on site ready to take...
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    Flaming Hot Cheetos are NOT a health food choice!

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

    Our school doesn't sell this thankfully, but I loath the new add Monster to a Dunkin' drink that is being marketed. Also a couple of our local coffee places within walking distance of school sell Red...
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    Just not for me, how to resign

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jbtota's topic in School

    The school isn't like the hospital, OP. If you are not planning on returning to it, you don't have to worry about do not hire status. And your children will be able to stay in the district without any...
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    news article: nurse withholds meds calls crutch

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    You made me read more, Old Dude. And visit the school webiste. HMMMM
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    news article: nurse withholds meds calls crutch

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    I give it as well, especially if we are talking a prescribed PRN vs an OTC covered by my standing orders. Even if the school nurse though the student was using it as a "crutch," did she communicate...
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Oh, I would have never heard the end of it. This student is a frequent pooper...um, I mean,
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    called 911

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to basketball13's topic in School

    Also, read your standing orders for Epi. Most standing orders are for allergic reaction only, not asthma flare-up. Mine are. Now, several of my students with severe allergies also have asthma as there...
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    School Nurse Left Out! Bombers!!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    Me
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I had a HS student come to my office to report he fell this morning. Okay, fine. I expected him to report an injury that occurred but instead he told him that when he fell he landed on dirt and some...
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    called 911

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to basketball13's topic in School

    I would have called 911. I don't have 02 or stock albuterol. And kids are fine until all of sudden they aren't. I have never regretted a 911
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    HUGE mistake

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    Oh, grammy1, don't feel bad because this is pretty exactly the same story that happened to me once! After it happened, I was like, what did I just say? I called mom and we both laughed and laughed....
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    Normal....

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    ::hug:: ctate
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    My school doesn't "do" Halloween

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    People read? Surely you jest. Does you school do email, though? We have found the parents will read that much more consistently and I'm trying to integrate that into my letters home as well. Side...
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    CPR in school

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    Understood, OP. My school was willing to help me get certified, but I did the math with the cost of my certification and the supplies I needed to teach a decent size class (15-20) and the cost was...
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    CPR in school

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    You get me, OldDude
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    CPR in school

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    See, CPR supplies are overall expensive and I am not trained to teach CPR. I pay an outside group to come in and train staff for me, and I've also had them come and do training for our juniors and...