JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Determining New Students Health Needs...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I have a health form I include in our new student packets; same form I [try to] have every parent/guardian fill out every year for their child. Usually I can catch things there and [try to] track down...
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    Splinters - To remove or not to remove

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to halohg's topic in School

    I take it out. I've used Splinter Out if I have them in stock, but usually I use a lancet from my diabetic supply stash. If I see it is impossible to get out easily (like those suckers that can get...
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    Things that make me grumpy

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    Students who come in and proceed to touch every single thing in my office without permission (especially on my desk) after they have interrupted a conversation I am having with another student. And...
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    Turn The Lights ON!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Well, when I teach health I've stopping yelling as well. My throat was hurting. So I sit down, raise my hand up, and wait patiently. You would be surprised how quickly the HS kids settle down! I do...
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    Things that make me grumpy

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    Of they did tell someone at home, who told this clearly nauseous student they had to go to school anyway. And when I call them they tell me "well I can't leave work, can they stay in your office until...
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    Any Substitute School Nurses Here?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I subbed in a large public district prior to landing a full time gig. I sometimes got a heads up one a day or two out, sometimes a call/text in the AM (or the evening before). It ebbed and followed...
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    vent*

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    We have the same rule - water only, reusable container encouraged (we got a grant a couple of years ago to get free school water bottles, kids loved it). In the HS, if you have GPA perks as junior or...
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    Teaching classes

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ann_kristen's topic in School

    It really depends on your contract/job. What does your job description say? A lot of the nurses on this board don't teach. Some districts require additional certification if a school nurse were to...
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    New Head Lice Treatment......

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    There is a warning about overusing or leaving the product on for too long on the box. It can be toxic if not used properly. But, unfortunately, the fact that your friend was spooked enough to overdo...
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    New Head Lice Treatment......

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Yep. I've had this done instead of using the lice treatment that school provided (that I went out and bought). Student's hair was a different color, sure, but still full of live lice. Student was sent...
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    Not sure this is the right place for me after all...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    What about sticking out this job for the year and seeing if there is another job in school nursing where you manage one school and get to do your own direct care? I have no health aid, and yes, the...
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    Diabetes

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    Cafeterias have to meet nutritional guidelines and portion sides, so calorie/portion information should be available, likely on a weekly or monthly basis depending on how far out they meal plan. When...
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    Calling EMS

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Sophomore - not the first reaction the student had, however (the first one was very scary for the student and happened at school with me using Epi). Old enough to really push the importance of not...
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    Calling EMS

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    First EMS call of the year for me today! Student with nut allergy ate cookies another student brought in; turned out they that had nuts in them! Itchy throat, wheezing, epi, ambulance ride; positive...
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    New to this school nurse thing but...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    Tape is a marvel! But I also run the clothing closet at my school. Student's wear uniforms here, so I collect old uniforms in good conditions for parents when kids outgrow them or graduate to stock...
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    Topical without Rx

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

    I have standing orders for Burn-gel and hydrocortisone. (And cough drops.) I don't apply essential oils or sunscreen. But I don't chase down someone else I might know is self applying them at school...
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    Older Littles

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to FreckledCoffeeRN's topic in School

    Exactly! And you get a feel for the parents that are great support. We may talk more about the ones that aren't, but a lot more are and I have build some great tough love student relationships that...
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    Tell us about your school

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Urban Public Charter, grades 7-12. We also have grades 5-6, but it is in a different building about a mile away and they have their own full-time nurse, so I get a colleague, which is very nice :). My...
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    Considering getting certified to teach Health Science Technology

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to iggywench's topic in School

    I am the school nurse for the middle and high school here and I teach our health curriculum grades 7-12. I LOVE that part of my job. My schedule varies, but I teach between 4 classes to 12 classes a...
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    Older Littles

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to FreckledCoffeeRN's topic in School

    All the above. I have the only private restroom, its magical power is that apparently it is the only place a MS/HS kid will poop! I also stock peppermint lifesavers. Peppermint does help, but really...
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    Accidents/Change of clothes

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nyy2's topic in School

    I love those things! I just ordered them this year and there are cheap and good for period accidents. Which I see a lot of. Par for the course when one works with 7th graders. We do uniforms at my...
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    Ugh...the price of Epi pens! WWYD

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    Doctors can write for the generic Epi-pen. It can be a hassle to get filled (some pharmacies do not have it in stock, but they can order it). The price difference is dramatic! This school nurse has...
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    When you wish you knew the story...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Ha! My father actually broke 8 of his fingers (every one except the thumbs!) when he was a teenager. He had few younger brothers close in age and for years, they were mum on what happened. My...
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    Health Teaching in the Classroom

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to chemteach's topic in School

    ^^This. Though lessons on emotional health can be applied to any major/profession! I'm teaching emotional health to my 9th graders now. This week talked about communication, next week conflict...
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    Mandated HPV Vaccinations?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to halohg's topic in School

    I mention the HPV vaccine when I teach sex ed, but it isn't mandatory in my state a this time. But they were looking at making the meninococcal vaccine mandatory (right now, only mandatory for campus...