JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

School nursing

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    Rant thread, nothing to see here.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to WyVy's topic in School

    That one might work is this
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    Puberty class

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I love this and do it, but is this more than one class? I ask because coming up with appropriate answers on the spot to anonymous questions can be hard if you have never done it before. I have a...
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    40 Kids out with Fever today...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    MA has an official Influenza A outbreak so yay... I'm armed with my Virex
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    UGH- Head Lice- But for real, a serious question

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Do you have to keep this child out of school? How old are they? Age is a factor in spread. I deal with MS/HS kids and I have never seen spread in the school (just between siblings and really, even...
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    Puberty class

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    See, don't assume anything. Sure kids have the internet, but that leaves them just as clueless to menstrual periods unless they have a parent sit them down and really talk about. I had a mom like...
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    New Middle School Nurse!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SWimbish's topic in School

    Welcome! As many will tell you, there is a special place in heaven for MS nurses. I love my MS kiddos, but they are a lot of work as
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    1st day questions

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to WineRN's topic in School

    I deal with the older ones, so you better be pretty sick or in an emotional crisis (I handle a lot of counseling overflow if our counselor is already handling another crisis) to be in my office for an...
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    Spinal Screening refusal

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Our kids don't change for gym either; they just wear their gym uniform all day (usually t-shirt and sweatshirt and shorts or sweats depending on time of year). I have like 10 of them. I don't let...
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    Spinal Screening refusal

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Even though it is ideal to have student remove their shirts, if it is just one layer of shirt (like a gym shirt), I will ask it they will do the screening with their shirt on. I've not have a kid...
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    Lost a student

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ana010's topic in School

    ::hugs:: and ::hugs:: and more
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    Florida students self carrying own otcs

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    This is way I always, always use and pass around the tester unit
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    Florida students self carrying own otcs

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    Where was the adult that didn't see students playing with an Epi-pen in class/lunch? Kid is lucky they didn't inject into themselves or their hand/finger. I had a nursing school instructor tell this...
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    Good Kids

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Oh, I love this! I love, love the few parents I have that have called me to warn me their child does indeed have a cold, but has been active at home, and has a math test this morning that said child...
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    Florida students self carrying own otcs

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    We all love OldDude. Most of the time . And it'snotatumor, I see your response and your point, but I also tend to disagree. I teach a drug unit to my 11 graders and I include talking about OTCs,...
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    Kids do the grossest (and weirdest things)

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Mine, too. They'd consult with me, but they buck up and make the
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    Florida students self carrying own otcs

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    Bootleg motrin monitor. Hehe. But seriously, you can put anything into an OTC bottle. Not to mention, what happens when the HS kid with a "super giant headache" takes like 6 Motrin at once from the...
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    So now what?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Zenni Optical is amazing when it comes to getting kids the glasses they need; my school will pick up the Zenni tab if I can get the physical prescription from the doctor. Sometimes I have had to go...
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    Resetting dislocating WHATS?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to WyVy's topic in School

    THIS. This is what I would do. I am not resetting a joint. I cannot do so legally #1 and #2, I do not have the training to do nor any way to ensure that if done, it was done correctly. Nope, nope. I...
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    Camp nursing in summer

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Every year I see that and every year the dates never work with my school job
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    Camp nursing in summer

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Ohiobobcat, if the dates were a little different, I'd be PMing you for more info. My school has already been in session for like 2+ weeks in early
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    Unemployment during the summer

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to verdeacres's topic in School

    They are day camp options out there. I work a non nursing job for a couple of weeks in the summer and save the rest of it (about 5 weeks) for me, but I've also looked into day camp postings or working...
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    I'm not sure what they expect!- Small vent

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    We're supposed to read minds! We're that special... Kids expect I can read their minds as well when they just hand me their pass and blink at me. Or hand it to me with a "I don't feel well" (and...
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    Ear aches

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Dattebayo's topic in School

    Oh, it isn't fancy. It is one of those $30 ones you can get on Amazon. I wouldn't use it to diagnose (which we can't anyway, scope of practice and all), but it can give me a nice view to see if the...
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    Ear aches

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Dattebayo's topic in School

    Same. I have small reusable ones I order that are the perfect size for ears. I will take a look with my otoscope if it is ear pain vs. ear ache. Like student is clearly very uncomfortable, typically...
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I started stocking those disposable undies for ladies and leakage. I would have just handed her one and said "ok, you can change. Do you need a plastic bag for your underwear?" Then back to class you...