JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    What's in your Field Trip bag?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My two gym teachers have fanny packs for gym classes (we don't have a gym so we use the outdoor space we do have). I used to have very new little mini first canvas bags, but teachers seriously lose...
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    I finished my internship!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Congrats!!
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    What's in your Field Trip bag?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I actually make "mini" first aids for field trips, as most of time the overall group is splitting into smaller groups. (I also don't go on field trips.) Each mini kit (which I use a larger ziplock bag...
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    How would you react? Body odor discussion.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Nurse-rachet1's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, someone is aware they well...stink. And they lack the resources to help. I'm a school nurse. I have a few students that I discreetly get laundry money to, but they have access to bathe as...
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    Ever felt like throwing in the towel ?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Not taking something personally is a skill. It takes so much practice and it absolutely the hardest thing for me to do. And I'm improved 150% at it over the years, being able to easily drop some...
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    Ever felt like throwing in the towel ?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Yep. And I can retire with a pension! A huge bonus for me. I also love my weekends and holidays. When I get down, I look at the side of my metal cabinet. There, attached with magnets, are the few...
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    Allnurses needs nurses

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I wondered why I saw you less, Farawyn! I, for one, miss you a lot, especially on the SN forum. The SN forum does rock and really is the reason I visit AN. It helped me find my way as a new SN and new...
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    Minor Questions

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to moreoreo's topic in School

    I don't. But you would be surprised how many visits I get for "I bumped my head on the door" and "I bumped my head on the desk." All said with a smiling child asking for ice and no signs of injury...
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    Possible new (nursing) drinking game

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    Luckily we don't have any of that here in the School Nurses forum. I love this place! For me it would everything time I had this type of exchange: Student: My ankle hurts. I twisted it at home on...
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    Resources

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Conjunctivitis (and some other eye stuff) charts I use: http://m2.wyanokecdn.com/4619d7ddc28319006cac13e3b2596ea4.jpg http://media.clinicaladvisor.com/images/2011/08/05/cme0811_cbtable1_185771.gif...
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    Massachusetts Nurses

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    The practice test is exactly what the exam is like. I did one just so I'd know the format. And yep, you have to submit everything. Your MTEL passing score will get linked to your ELAR account (you...
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    Ringworm?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ArryOtter's topic in School

    This. I just saw a case recently as I actually don't see it much in the older student population unless they have much younger siblings at home. Cover it, no school exclusion, even prior to...
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    Massachusetts Nurses

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I actually just took the MTELS in February. I didn't study and passed. But warning, you do need to wait 1 full month for results to be available. My school also paid for me to take the MTEL (well...
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    Minor Questions

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to moreoreo's topic in School

    I also use Zenni to get glasses for students in need. Love
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    The "Best" Nurse Pass Notes

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Rubbing an ice cube on fresh blood stain also work wonders and doesn't ruin any fabric in my experience. I use ice all the time to get out bloody nose stains. Kids are amazed
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    Eyeglass Help Besides Lions Club?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    It still costs money, of course, but I order low cost glasses for students from Glasses – Glasses Online – Prescription Glasses | Zenni Optical. My school covers the cost for families in...
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    Fidget Spinners

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I just had 3 students visit me while spinning one this
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    Fidget Spinners

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Yep. And stores at the mall are advertising them - and they now have ones that light up! I support fidgets for students that need them and find they actually help. But the students that need them are...
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    Minor Questions

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to moreoreo's topic in School

    I showed this to one of my T1D students today. Student told me her mom (also a nurse) was reminding her recently she needs to change the lancet as well. The look on her face was kinda awesome
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Sigh. I have way too many parents who think when I say "take your child to his/her doctor" means "to the emergency department." And I'm in a area with great urgent care centers attached to some major...
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    Do you ever NOT give out ice packs?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I bought a nice little table top ice machine this year because I was spending too much money on reusable ice packs that MS kids would seriously puncture and let the gel ooze out of. Ugh. Ice machine...
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    Emergent Situation Gone Wrong. Ideas?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Tencat25's topic in School

    I want to love this post x 10. OP, awesome job, first off. The first time is scary, scary! Everyone wants to "help" in their own way, often not realizing that the best help is to just step aside and...
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    Stress Level

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I provide medical info for the evals/IEPs, but I don't have to write them. The Sped teachers do. I'm in a charter. I have started writing/updating more of our 504s, though. I do all my screenings...
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    Stress Level

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Get through a year is all I have to say. It does get better. You find your grove and what works for your kiddos. You get faster and your BS meter, as I call it, gets better. My first year as a school...
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Okay, I do have an eyeglass repair kit for the kids if needed, but a basket of cheaters for the teachers?? Just