JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Valid excuses to sit out of sports?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Lemur's topic in School

    I tell the young ladies that exercise can actually help cramps
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    Sure, no problem

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    Farting is a normal body function. Everyone does, even the ladies. Would the teacher prefer that gas stay pent up her student's stomach causing the worst stomachache
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    Valid excuses to sit out of sports?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Lemur's topic in School

    I also allow a couple of my severe asthma students a day when I know that their meds and inhaler at keeping the worst at bay, but gym will tip it over. Of course, all of our PE classes are outside, so...
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    Abstinence Programs

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    See, I love teaching sex education to middle school and high school students! It is incredibly important and I really think that if the educator doesn't want to be teaching it or feels awkward with...
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    Abstinence Programs

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I teach comprehensive Sex Education, which does include abstinence teaching. But I don't think my curriculum recommendations may be what would be used in Texas, sorry! But I will stay that the...
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    Too Sick To Stay Policy?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ArryOtter's topic in School

    This. I use it all the time. I've had kids look miserable in my office, head down, pale. They are not productive in class at all. And no official fever. And I've sent them
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    Do You Have Down Time?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Avill's topic in School

    Mine is very sporadic and short 10 minutes chunks here and there. Posting here during that time keeps me sane. And sure enough, every single time I am in the middle of a starting a major project (i.e....
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    Epi Given to Student - My First Time

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Way to
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    This feels like it should be in this
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    I know this topic has been posted before...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    This. I've outlasted a change of admins. Middle school, however, is a special place in school nursing. I love it, but those kids still drive me crazy some days. And it is the age group I do the most...
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    Stressed out, is it just me?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to AllykatRN's topic in School

    Health Office is meh. My first district also used that and I wasn't a huge fan. The MA community of school nurses is good one, though! And you can make more friends at the
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    Head injuries

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    I do the same, but I pull out the CDC eval when the incident triggers my gut, which can happen more often for me. I call home for every head injury. But I've got the older ones, so it is usually a bit...
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    Stressed out, is it just me?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to AllykatRN's topic in School

    MA nurse here! I'm well versed at MA immunization requirements (though this year submitting them is much different than the past and requires access to our state-wide immunization database) and just...
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    I can handle just about anything...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    If I had a quarter for every time I was sent a student with a "nosebleed" and nosebleed is two spots on a tissue and even student is confused why they needed to see me... And whining - yes! From a...
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    Just got REAMED at...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    This is the one that will tug at my heart a bit. Kid is miserable, lets me know parent is aware of this and the fact that they were vomiting (many times) or had a significant temp (101+), etc. But...
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    Just got REAMED at...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    Same. Even when they report puking once, I still have them sit to observe. I can tell sick vs. not sick usually by demeanor, even when they don't actually puke again. And I have so. many. anxiety...
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    Migraines

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    I love this response and it is why I adore this forum and find my fellow school nurse colleagues to be some of the very best folks ever - even when we've never met face-to-face. Part of working in the...
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    Immunization Compliance

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to RNTexas13's topic in School

    I've called doctor's offices as well, even for missing records. Immunizations are something I can access without needing a parent to sign off on, so I've been lucky that most doctors office will fax...
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    Rough Day Yesterday

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Like Old Dude said, admin come and go. I've seen quite a few go in a shorter period of time than I expected. I feel very appreciated now by most, but it took me time to get there. Now at year 5 at my...
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    Question

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Chiming in on this thread, as I've been following it. OP, I wish your school had more resources for you, I do. I'm sorry they don't. But health = safety. STI transmission is a health risk and the...
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    Ugh, WHY?!?!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I want this poster! Everyone - kids, teens, AND adults need this
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    Outside providers treating students in your clinic

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to BSNRNHS's topic in School

    We have contracted mental health services at my school, which we do help process, but it is approved by a student's insurance. But these are services that are necessary to be conducted during the...
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    My first time...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    You are correct. The rash and (rotating) hives triggered the Benadryl administration. This is all part of my school's Allergic Reaction Action Plan, which follows guidelines set by several sources,...
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    Outside providers treating students in your clinic

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to BSNRNHS's topic in School

    I'm with OldDude. If student needs PT at school, usually it would go through a school provider. Why can't this PT occur outside of
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    Sad Day....

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    ::::hug::::