JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Spring is not the best time of the year...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Yep. I'll also have 'em wash face and hands to clear allergens and remind them about good hand hygiene. Back back to class you go and nope, not calling home unless it becomes a regular
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    Letters home to parents

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Ha! I work with MS/HS kids. The chance is gets home is usually not great. But I have tried!
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    Office location

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    Basement, only office with a bathroom attached. Away from civilization...but I've learned to love my cave. We don't have AC in my school so at the beginning and end of school years it stays cooler,...
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    I don't want ibuprofen...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    Well then, parent, you can provide me with that more expensive bottle of Motrin, thank you very much
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    This is why everyone gets sick

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Does she have a diagnosed case of the flu? If so, I can make her go home. And all it would take is a call to admin and public health guidelines. That spread could easily turn into widespread illness...
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    Preschool?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Kittery's topic in School

    But we love 'em
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Sorry, guys, I'm wearing red today for Women's Day. I'll be back next week...
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    This is why everyone gets sick

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    This is way I have a bottle of Clorox wipes next to my phone. As did both of our office managers
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    Scabies!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    Perhaps I am a different viewpoint, but I do not exclude for scabies, based on guidelines from top larger neighboring districts and also because I deal with older students. The chance of spread is...
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    Flu shots

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    Similar on my end. But we actually have a decent percentage of students that get the vaccine each year. But despite it, I saw the largest number of diagnosed cases of the flu this
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    They are trying to send ME home!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Wow. Unlimited sick days. If we had that in my school, staff would be "sick" all the time! We have a very small bank of both sick/personal days. Like many above, subs are hard to come by. I usually...
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    If I see one more tooth...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Awesome! But no in-school cleanings after PK? Here's an interesting group similar to what I use - They cover a lot of states and may cover Maryland: Mobile Dentists | offering in-school dental care...
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    This happened today

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

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    If I see one more tooth...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Have you ever tried getting a dental group to come to the school? I have a group I work with for basic dental screenings by a hygienist, basic screening and dental cleaning. Includes referral...
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    Students with severe food allergies

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    This. My school is a peanut/tree nut school, but even it can't always be policed as well as we hope (though we try). We have no cafeteria, so students eat in classrooms, which we want to be a safe...
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    I told you so!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tch1920's topic in School

    My favorite is the deer-in-headlights look/tone of voice I get from teachers who will find/call me to tell me a student vomited or is vomiting. They want me on the scene ASAP. Why? so I can cause that...
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    Do you remove ticks?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Riley RN's topic in School

    I have never dealt with this, But I'm saving this thread for future reference if I
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    OK, I assumed . . .

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tining's topic in School

    I would have to text from my personal cell phone, which only a few select parents know the number to. I don't like sharing it much, but I'll text if needed (or have the student text with a message...
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    OK, I assumed . . .

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tining's topic in School

    I like this a lot! I have my seen in my office today letters I have sent home on occasion (i.e. "I hit my head on the desk and my teacher sent me, but my head doesn't even hurt" all said while...
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    No subs and I'm sick!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    You have to be large enough district to do this, though. In MA, I know the Boston Public School system employs a few float/sub RNs. It is a full time, benefited gig. These nurse fill in at school when...
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    Common Cold

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ruralSchoolRN's topic in School

    I tell teachers that if I sent home every student with the common cold they would have no students to teach. I tell students that in my next life I will find the cure for the common cold and be a...
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    Start your day with a good reaming out!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    I have a student that is also going through that process, Farawyn. MamaBear is this cause is also awesome and they have succeeded with one of the student's many food allergies. It is very cool to...
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    OK, I assumed . . .

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tining's topic in School

    Ugh, indeed. The ED and docs around me LOVE the checklist. I also think it is awesome! I also write a detailed note on the side with any vital signs and pain levels, etc. I send a copy with every...
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    Kids doing this on purpose?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    In 5th grade, someone bet me $5 to pour 11 packets of salt on one french fry and eat it. I did it. We didn't have a school nurse. So while I was $5 richer, I also learned a valuable
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    Need Opinions!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    Did the parent actually tell you this student has ERCP and a pancreatic stent? Or were you just supposed to know...? I ask because I've had parents raise their voices to me about not being notified...