JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    We've all been venting

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Permission to close your door? Um, so private conversations with a student can be heard by others at the school? I think he needs a nice little HIPAA reminder left on his desk. Just wait until the...
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    Why do parents think schools are daycares?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    I added my own self-administration form to my health forms for Asthma/Epi-pen since I deal with the older kids. (Also because parents were telling my student had asthma and no other info. My asthma...
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    Why do parents think schools are daycares?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    I check our state database a lot, and many students are not in it. Doctor's offices are supposed to comply and upload the information and/or have info linked to the database, but it isn't happening....
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    If you feel sick the nurse will call me and you can go home

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I do the same and work with kids in grades 7-12. I will also usually include "there is no medical reason for me to dismiss your
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    It's the small things that make a day better

    JenTheSchoolRN posted a topic in School

    I asked for a small desktop sized icemaker (the MS kids are literally destroying my re-usable ice packs) and my boss said I could order it. A student told me she wants to dress up as me for next...
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    It's the small things that make a day better

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    My ice maker arrived today! I am way too excited about
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    Certified Nurses and Teacher Contracts

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kmazur2's topic in School

    I forgot to add I also carry my own liability insurance. It cost me $109 a year and I consider that a very wise investment as my school insurance policy does not include any malpractice related...
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    When you can't solve it all...

    JenTheSchoolRN posted a topic in School

    ...and realize you are human. Missed an asthma flare-up today because kid didn't present with chest symptoms, just nasal congestion and sore throat, part of the parade of kids in my office with cold...
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    Certified Nurses and Teacher Contracts

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kmazur2's topic in School

    I'm not in IL, but here's my input. No, I am not on the teacher's scale. I'm on a separate nursing scale based on a similar scale developed by another public school district. I have a contract I sign...
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    When you can't solve it all...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    Follow-up guys. I did connect with the parent; turned out to be a lovely conversation. We will work together to help the student better speak up and recognize possible asthma symptoms. Student also...
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    How's the day going...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Guys, one of my students with diabetes wrote me a gratitude letter during their Thanksgiving celebration! I know maybe some of you have gotten these, but dealing with the older kiddos, these are rare...
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    HIPAA and one's own spouse/partner

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to pmabraham's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Why would you want to share such information with your spouse? Is your spouse a nurse? I mean, my spouse isn't in the medical profession and I have never discussed identifying patient information with...
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    Why do parents think schools are daycares?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    I agree that if you are charting off the clock, are you letting your manager know this? I have several friends that work in doctor's office and also complete/send physical & immunization paperwork...
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    College Level School Nurse?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Jcat117's topic in School

    Interesting. I assume it may be similar to the services a high school nurse can provide. Can I assume there is no connected doctor off-site that can sign anything if needed? I'm only aware of RNs...
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    Sub nurses?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Same. I only take a planned day of if I can get my regular sub in. She is a nursing school friend with a flexible schedule and she did come in for an afternoon to train with me before she subbed in...
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    How's the day going...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I still have school tomorrow and was slammed with kids yesterday. It is a half day tomorrow, but last half day we had, I still had 23
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    When you can't solve it all...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    Student has one, but it is very vague. I'm learning how I can better shape his IHP at school. Never stop learning is my take away point. I'm hoping I get a free moment to close my door and made a...
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    Facial Drooping in Adolescent

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Tencat25's topic in School

    This. I had one kid present with a droop and immediately thought Bell's Palsy. Called parent, had kid picked up, and parent took them straight for eval at the ED. (Turned out not to be Bell's Palsy...
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    School Bus Tragedy

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to fawnmarie's topic in School

    That is just...I'm so sorry, fawnmarie. Those families, your district, you are all in my thoughts this
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    When you can't solve it all...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    Thanks, guys, I appreciate it. I love you for letting me talk it out. This is truly our nurse's
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    Why do parents think schools are daycares?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    Actually, it can't. And this has nothing to do with school and everything to do with state nursing protocols. I can get one-time verbal permission and have sent home forms (telling parent I am doing...
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    When you can't solve it all...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    Student is 12 and yes, old enough to vocalize symptoms. I will be working on this with this student, as I do with all my middle school students. And I will try and foster a good working relationship...
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    Why do parents think schools are daycares?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    This. I hate making a clearly sick child lay on the cot in my non-matter-how-hard-I-clean-it-germ-filled office because they do not have a person to pick them up. That child may end up missing even...
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    THIS is what bugs me

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tining's topic in School

    Ugh. I have said "Cool. Let me know when the puke is visible and we'll talk" to kid who has told me
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    It's the small things that make a day better

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    I am telling no one it exists. The ice will just "appear" when I need it