JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    switching from district to contract?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to jesserpie's topic in School

    What do you mean as a contract nurse? If my school is desperate for a sub, we use an agency and it very expensive. My school would never hire a nurse through them full-time. You can work for an agency...
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    Charting Vision Results

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Volleygram's topic in School

    I have a small half sheet I complete when I do the screenings. I file that half sheet into the student's physical file. I then update my EMR with a simple pass or fail (if fail, I note follow-up,...
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    Come on Blizzard!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Don't tempt mother nature! I'm okay with rain. we can get
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    Come on Blizzard!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    I block that winter out of my memory. We had to make up 3 days as we had 5 built into our calendar. I am okay with 0 snow
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    Consent for Hearing Screening

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My state of MA is an opt-out state, not an opt in state when it comes to screenings. I notify parents of screenings and let them know they can opt out of hearing and vision in writing, but I do not...
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    Type 1 student forgot his meter!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Protocols in a school nursing office can happen. I wipe my meter with bleach wipes and I QC it regularly when I do other checks on other devices I have in my office. I carry the materials to do so....
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    Field trip inquiry

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JennyBSNRN's topic in School

    Student safety outside the school? School safety outside the medical world? Um, nope. If two students get into a fight, which one may argue has to do with safety, my dean of students is involved. I am...
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    THIS is what bugs me

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tining's topic in School

    Yep. No one that works another job ever gets sick. They totally always wash their hands and clean their work spaces and stay home for every single sniffle.
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    Off topic: 8 year old found out Santa doesn't exist

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    So does my Mom and my mother-in-law. In fact, at my in-laws there are several gifts under the tree with labels that read "Santa." We all tend to do this, so it's a joyful "secret santa" and I love...
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    MRSA

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to girlmom's topic in School

    Not sure what state you are in, but the CDC has some good info here: School and Daycare Officials | MRSA | CDC I'm in MA and use these guidelines: Information about MRSA for School Health...
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    THIS is what bugs me

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to tining's topic in School

    And anxiety. Anxiety puking is a thing and one I see a lot more often than not. My teachers know the word stomach bug is banned from usage around students. And I hate the "is something going around?"...
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    Totally Off Topic: Thanksgiving Menu

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    :::hugs:::
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    Totally Off Topic: Thanksgiving Menu

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I make the drive from MA to NJ with my husband to spend time with my family (I'm one of four kids, none of us have our kids yet). We then drive to PA to have dinner at my aunt and uncle's. My aunt...
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    The hot glue gun is the bane of my existence. It is why I have Burn Gel in my
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    Ideas for Health and Wellness Night

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    What about a booth about "Staying Safe" in their neighborhoods? Kidshealth.org has some great ideas: Staying
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    Field trip inquiry

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JennyBSNRN's topic in School

    I am not responsible for any part of any field trip unless it directly relates to a medical issue for something which I has delegated; and if a sub nurse is on the trip, the sub handles medical...
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    National Certification Exam

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    While I think it is cool, personally, I'm working on my teaching certification as a health teacher instead (and the "official" department of education certification in my state for school nurses). I...
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    Need Organization ideas!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I have a metal self standing closet. It isn't deep enough for boxes, unfortunately. Since I cover grades 5-12 and we wear uniforms, I have it separated by shelf - gym uniforms on lower shelf; shirts...
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    Type 1 student forgot his meter!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    My back-up costs me less than $20. I order a small supply test strips for it off Amazon for less than $20 (and usually that lasts awhile). It isn't one of the "fancy" meters - but it works in a pinch....
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    Ear bug!

    JenTheSchoolRN posted a topic in School

    Okay, guys, I have seen a lot of things, but today I saw my first bug in a student's ear. It was a frequent flier, at first I thought student was pulling my leg when he said "there is something in my...
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    Ear bug!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    No olive oil in my office currently, but may bring some in now! Though not sure I would still try and remove at that point - have you,
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    Ear bug!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    I was surprised, the poor kid was suffering as it kept moving! I called his mom and sent him home to have his pediatrician take a look. I was kinda surprised about how calm I was looking at it. He...
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    Feeling burnt out

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Indeed. It is way I don't use it in my office. Just alcohol wipe and sometimes some petroleum to protect if needed. Wounds I see are usually fresh and keeping it clean keeps it infection free. If...
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Fair, but giving your prescription meds to your kid for a
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    C'Mon Now!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I had student complaining of dizziness, no other symptoms. Had a stomachache the night before, told me that her mother gave her prescription pain medication to take. Thing is, Mom was recently pretty...