JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Covid Vaccine

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Nurseybl06's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I got V-Safe info big and boldly printed on my information sheet I got when I got Moderna #1. There was a QR code to scan and made it very easy to access and sign-up. And you just click on the text...
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    If you have gotten your COVID Vaccine...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Cattz's topic in School

    I lucked out that my second dose is first Saturday of our February break. So I can ride any common side effects. I did warn my school head the other day that as we do vaccinate educators we need...
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    If you have gotten your COVID Vaccine...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Moderna #1 thus far. Got it on 1/16/21. Second dose scheduled for 2/13/21. For me, after shot #1 I had mild fatigue for about 24 hours and arm pain/soreness for 36 hours. It felt like I'd gotten...
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    Covid Vaccine

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Nurseybl06's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I like the phrasing of "vaccine-hesitant." That is very different from anti-vaccine as well. This is a new vaccine. I was beyond ready for dose #1, but respect and understand folks that aren't. I've...
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    Staff Vaccines

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    On the flip side of all this, today I realized my school counselors, OT, PT, SLP meet the definition of a non-covid facing health care worker today per my state and can qualify for a vaccine...
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    Got The Vaccine! Share Your Experience

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I got Moderna #1 on 1/16. Mild fatigue the next day, arm pain for about 36 hours (felt just like I'd gotten a tetorifice shot to me). #2 is scheduled for 1/13. I'm a school nurse, and I am pretty...
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    Covid-19: Contacted by your state’s BON

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nursetim's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I was pinged by my state to sign up for job opportunities - it was from the licensing state listserv. Doesn't require me to do anything, just was poking me. I've got enough work with my school nursing...
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    COVID-caused conjunctivitis

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    That one is way more interesting. Through this testing program, We've had 6 staff test positive (my regular in person staff testing pool is ~65 staff). 4 were asymptomatic. 2 were...
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    COVID-caused conjunctivitis

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    A lot of pediatricians aren't even seeing kids in person right now - starts with a virtual visit. Though if you have any symptoms and test positive for COVID, you are asymptomatic, it just may be a...
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    COVID-caused conjunctivitis

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    My state actually started cracking down on stuff like this and send out a state memo specific to pediatricians that were not running COVID tests that should be on kids. I cannot tell you how many...
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    Drug Cost Assistance- Flovent

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    https://www.aafa.org/patient-assistance-medicine-drug-programs Here are some others that can be specific for inhaler payment
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Texting your dad to pick you up because you "don't feel well" even before you ask to see the nurse for cramps didn't fly before COVID and doesn't fly during COVID, kid. I get it, being a...
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    Anyone familiar with this training...?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I'm intrigued. I may know much of this, but with less students in person this year and pretty feeling like I am all-COVID-all-the-time right now, I'm not against a good review. $75 isn't bad,...
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    What Has Been an Upside to Covid?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I've made to regional school nurse leader meeting for the first time ever this year. I couldn't get a sub before. Now they are virtual, plus COVID allowed to hire an LPN that I hoping should be able...
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    SECOND nurses office?!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ihavealltheice's topic in School

    It worked the same way when I subbed way back in the day in a very large HS with two nurse's offices. Honestly, I think here, one needs to be the "see students" office and the other one is the...
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    504 T1D, ADHD, OCD, Anxiety, food allergies.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ajessrn's topic in School

    Same. This is why I suggested an evaluation through SPED. If you were a parent at my school, this is where I'd guide you and involve my SPED director. (If it were T1D alone, that 504 I would...
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    Questions to ask applicant for Director of Nutrition Services

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Ooooo, that is a good one! (And happens so often.) I echo the thoughts about food allergies. Also, I'd ask about how to entice kids to eat healthier foods and/or ways to look at healthier...
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    504 T1D, ADHD, OCD, Anxiety, food allergies.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ajessrn's topic in School

    As @NutmeggeRN said, sounds like you both have a lot on your plates! I actually wonder if he qualifies for an IEP here. The T1D alone would qualify him for a 504 plan, but the other things lead...
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    COVID-19: Envo N95 mask

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to CamperNurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    So many EMTs that regularly working COVID testing sites use these and LOVE them. They cannot say enough good things about them. I've been told the fit is great and way more comfortable. The only...
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    Got My Vaccine Yesterday

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I have several friends working acute care in the hospital scene that just got Pfizer #2. Several of them hit with 2 days worth of significant body aches, temp (100-102). Immune reaction at work!...
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    COVID Immunized Guilt

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to TravelNurseLady's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I got dose #1 this weekend. I don't have any health conditions, was bumped up mainly as a newly defined COVID facing healthcare worker in my state (I am a school nurse managing/running weekly COVID...
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    Second guessing myself

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    This. I also would have done the same thing. Also how can you assess the ankle without removing the boot? You assessed, immediately called the parent, recommended immediately follow-up for imaging....
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    What's school nursing like where you are?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Cheycheye's topic in School

    I was going to say this sound like urgent care! I can't do many of the things you can (12 leads, stitch removal, immunizations, reset a dislocation!). We have about 720 students at my school, across...
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    Ordering Supplies

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jakrob123's topic in School

    Huge yes to hygiene supplies. Both pads and tampons (though you will use way more pads). In the same vein, extra underwear is something I also stock. Also found mini deodorants to be helpful to...
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    Got My Vaccine Yesterday

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Got vaccine shot #1 (Moderna) on Saturday. The next day my arm was super sore - it pretty much felt like the day after I got my tetorifice shot. Mild fatigue as well. But today I'm fine....