JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Public Loan Forgiveness - application process, personal experience

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to rgarg3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm looking at this, but after talking with a lot of people, the application process doesn't make a lot of sense to complete until you are at the end of the 10 year requirement. My father is an...
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    Can you do me a favor and violate the nurse practice act?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I do this as well - the order is actually pretty easy if they are willing and I tell them that when they refill the prescription to ask the pharmacist to make an extra labeled bottle for school for...
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    Thought I had been punked. I. Can't. Make. This. Stuff. Up.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Cattz's topic in School

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    Need to vent..

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to RNBSNon12/13/14's topic in School

    I'm thinking OP may be a full visual scan after reported abuse. But I don't do a truly full body exam in school - if I have a request to check an area that would be covered by a bathing suit, I'm...
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    Scoliosis - noncompliant

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Kittery's topic in School

    You may find she actually prefers this and may be more open to using your office to change in and out of it during that 1 hour of "off" time. She may feel
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    Round 2 at Charter School

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NettieNurse's topic in School

    Most charter schools do not have a district level nurse, and some do not have a full time nurse, depending on state and area. What state are you in, OP? I would never let a 2nd grader walk home, no...
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    handling a willful child

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to basketball13's topic in School

    THIS. Again, we are talking T1D in the real world. The real world is a crazy place, especially with puberty hormones in play. I never adjust anything without talking with a parent, we're in this...
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    Ideas for After School Program?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to shark_nurse14's topic in School

    What about a basic cooking class, focusing on healthier choices? We have one for our 5th and 6th graders and I assisted with it one year. You don't need access to a kitchen if you can get a hotplate...
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    handling a willful child

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to basketball13's topic in School

    School nursing gives you a real picture of T1D in the real world. And each kid is different, but you start to learn how each student responses. I had one MS student that sometimes was 70 right before...
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    Not my role... admin rant

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Dattebayo's topic in School

    I'm very blessed. I have amazing admin that would never expect me to make first contact with this unless the student needed ASAP medical attention/pick-up. Even then, I check it, let them know I'm not...
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    handling a willful child

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to basketball13's topic in School

    ^all of this. 1 unit seems very low, but I did work with a T1D student that was very sensitive to insulin, then boom! puberty started and her insulin needs tripled very quickly. I worked with her mom...
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    I just need a hug...

    JenTheSchoolRN posted a topic in School

    ...I had three self-harm related meetings today. They all came up yesterday at the very end of the school day. And one was the one that hits you the hardest: the kid that isn't on any radar and...
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    How many are members of NASN?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to verdeacres's topic in School

    I am a member. They have a ton of good resources and access to the Journal of School
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    Another head lice; I want to help this child

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to basketball13's topic in School

    Head lice have been shown to not spread disease and personal hygiene at home may not come into play. It actually isn't a health issue and public health does have much bigger concerns. That sounds...
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    Charter School Dilemma

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NettieNurse's topic in School

    Another charter school nurse here. I have the same above policy (I work with grades 7-12). I actually created a form that parents can sign that allows me to dismiss a student home sick on their own...
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    Storing medications

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to WineRN's topic in School

    I also use a shoe organizer. It works very well. I also put Epi-pens in one - super easy if I am called to an emergency that might require one for a certain student; quick scan and grab to throw into...
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    I just need a hug...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    Um, of course I did. Several. And several more to the parents trying to work with us to get each child the supports they need. Wow. These students got a ton of support, but we as caregivers, need to...
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    I just need a hug...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    No. Two may be connected, but the third was separate. All middle school students. I'm drained, but steps are being taken and I work with some great counselors and teams and we do the lifting together....
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    Need help with wording.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Cattz's topic in School

    :banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead: I also love the kids that don't take a fever reducer, temp was 100 at home, now 101+ at school. Reports parent was aware and even took their temp and...
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    MA School Nurses- Question

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I've signed up for mine in two weeks! But my school will reimburse me after I pass, which is
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    MA School Nurses- Question

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Principal is my back-up if I cannot get an RN to cover. But for scheduled medications only - never PRNs or OTCs. I have a procedure written up in my sub folder. And just an FYI: You have to attend...
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    40 Kids out with Fever today...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    It was an interesting conversation with them, but I get you. I was at like 14.2% (and 40% of one grade was reporting symptoms), so I called. Surveillance is
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    School Nurse Appreciation Day?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to rnkaytee's topic in School

    I second a coffee gift card. Side story: There is a great local coffee shop in our school/my neighborhood (I moved closer to my school this summer which the kids love and always give me tips on the...
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    40 Kids out with Fever today...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Mine is also 15%, which I use myself to measure a possible school outbreak. We came close to it a couple of years ago with one of those 24-48 stomach bugs (not noro, thankfully), but were able to...
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    School Nurse Appreciation Day?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to rnkaytee's topic in School

    I'm just glad to see someone has a school nurse appreciation day! That would be enough for me