JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Is my nursing CYA brain taking it too far?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Kallie3006's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This is an old thread, but I'll add this. As a school nurse, yes, I would like to know what medications your child takes. If I ever need to call EMS for your child, a brief, up to date medical history...
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    keeping records on staff members

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NurseKitKat's topic in School

    Same. I just shrug and let those staff members share what they want to share. They are adults. My standing order for epi does cover staff if needed,
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    Anyone ever quit school nursing?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to mag426's topic in School

    @mag As a person working at a charter school like you, I had to find my role at my school. The first year was busy, but folks were getting to know me. I was the first full time nurse they had ever...
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    Using Dexcom and not finger poke to treat?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I understand being a little touchy on the subject, but important to note that a school nurse still needs the orders and signed plan to do this. Thus far, it seems like it is a parent request, but...
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    My first time...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    Update: Student back in school today. Now has prescription for Epi and EpiPen in backpack. Was seen by allergy. No idea what allergen is yet, but tests done and significant swelling seen in her...
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    My first time...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    I spend all of last school year advocating for these orders. We brought a new school physician on board and this was the first thing I wanted. I did a happy dance when I could finally order my free...
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    "I'm Dizzy"

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    I don't always jump right to BP with my HS kids, I'll admit. I check HR and RR and have them hydrate. Dizzy often goes hand in hand with dehydration. Or skipping breakfast. My MS kids say they are...
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    What happens when the nurse is sick?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Julius Seizure's topic in School

    I started out as a sub in a large public school district. I worked A LOT. I ended up covering for over a month every single day one nurse who went out on medical leave. It helped me get my current...
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    Diabetes screening question

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Alas. Been there. Have the T-shirt.
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    Diabetes screening question

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    That is actually a pretty good idea. Social worker may also know the family and how to best continue working with them to get the supports this student
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    Don't jump on me! But i'm bored already

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to mag426's topic in School

    Yes. this. Ugh. They tell you to search by town, but I can't do that easily! So I'm adding students one by
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    Don't jump on me! But i'm bored already

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to mag426's topic in School

    I work at a charter school and I'm slammed! I see a lot of students, teach health class, do screenings, and the list goes on and on. If you are the first school nurse there, do you have a health...
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    100% Vaccination compliance and classroom first aid kits

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I get new students daily right now as well. So...the quest
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    Mom already took me to the doctor, but what's your take on this?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    Also, do they think we have x-ray vision. And even if we did, it is out of our scope of practice to interpret said x-ray and diagnosis
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    If lice can't jump or fly

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    "Two children in your class with lice is not your entire class. And I still cannot exclude students for lice. You are not at risk for disease. I am happy to send you the official recommendations from...
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    Ice for injuries

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    I've done similar with sponges I cut in half (pack of 5 sponges for $1 from Dollar Tree for the
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    Ice for injuries

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    They like to eat it. Meh. At least it will hydrate
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    100% Vaccination compliance and classroom first aid kits

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Far, I am in awe. Just awe. I worked on my compliance list this morning and even after consulting my state's database I still have strides to make. Getting there, though. As for first aid kits...I put...
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    2017/2018 High Kids

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Oh, I've gone. My state is huge on narcan. It is required in every public school. I know we have to go there, I do. But also need the order to proceed. It may be happening this school year. I have a...
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    2017/2018 High Kids

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Far, I'm still on the fence about carrying Narcan at my school. I know I shouldn't be, but I am. As is my school physician and that is why we currently don't have an order. Fire station around the...
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    Ice for injuries

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    If I don't give out ice, the students will keep getting back for it. It does not matter that they don't need it or that I tell teachers they don't need it. They will ask again and again until they get...
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    Asthma and Field Trips

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

    Same. Neb only vs. inhaler? Does the student not know how to use an inhaler properly? And if so, is there room for education? A neb on a field trip is not practical. It likely needs power and the...
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    Parents Please Do The Paperwork!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Oh, the student messenger is often the missing link. I call a lot of parents, they tell me they did actually send it in and lo and behold, I find it crumpled up on the bottom of a student's backpack....
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    Parents Please Do The Paperwork!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Ugh, I hear you. The previous district I worked required parents to only fill out an emergency form and OTC permission form ONCE and it would be valid for the entire time the student was a high school...
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    Favorite Thermometer? Recommendations?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    I inherited one as well and it broke during my first year - I think the folks before me didn't take the best care of it (I tried to fix it for a while as well, I hated getting rid of it). I would love...