JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Everyone Super Busy ??

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I got pulled over to our other school building today. The nurse there was out, no sub, and the vomiting kiddos just kept coming. No one knew how to triage. I had to close my own busy office with no...
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    Calling EMS

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I had to call 911 last year two weeks in a row - for the same student. First one was a no brainer, second I went with my gut. I think one of the EMS guys was giving me side-eye, but the kid was...
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    Immunizations

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    You're my
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    Advice needed for Anxious Kindergartener making himself barf

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    OP, have you considered maybe building a "check-in" only plan with his Mom? I have some kids that I work with that can get physically sick when they get anxious. In addition to checking in with...
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    Feeling inadequate, what about you??

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SN34's topic in School

    I felt the same way when I was new. I think a lot of school nurses do, even when you do have access to a resource or two. Just like the hospital, you find your grove. It is just a different grove....
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    Sex Education

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Elixer's topic in School

    I teach 7th-12th, and help out with our 5th and 6th grade curriculum. What are you looking for in particular? The 6th grade sex ed curriculum I use starts out with relationships, male/female anatomy...
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    Sex Education

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Elixer's topic in School

    Oh I have tons of resources! I teach sex ed and health and I'm the school nurse. And both my school and the parents appreciate it :). I love this curriculum - Get Real: Comprehensive Sex Education...
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    Helpful (?) (!) Advice for burns

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    He probably saw that episode of Friends where Monica got stung by the jellyfish and thought "Urine to the rescue! For
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    Pinworms

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    That will be a challenge! Remind the staff that hand hygiene is king
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    School nurse delays giving epi pen

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I do the same
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    Pinworms

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I'd start with a call to your local Department of Health. They will guide you through any protocol you need. Pinworm is not fun, but not an emergency. I've dealt with a couple of cases at school and...
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    Self Harm

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to mom to many's topic in School

    THIS. My counselor and I would be calling in a Team ASAP. I'm not sure what Texas has, but MA have an emergency response team specifically for this situation. They provide 24 hour response to youth in...
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    School nurse delays giving epi pen

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Yep, but I also wish they would change the orders. Anyone can give an Epi-pen. It is so easy to use. I tell my teachers that they will never regret giving it; they may regret not giving
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    What computer program do you use?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to mattfd37's topic in School

    Well, I'm at a public charter school - we try new things . Lots of MA does use SNAP, though I worked in a large public district that use Health Office, which I also liked. Most school here use SNAP or...
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    What computer program do you use?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to mattfd37's topic in School

    I loved SNAP. But my school moved over to SchoolBrains, which I think is MA specific currently. It has a health module, but it was an after thought. Entering visits is fine, but I cannot run any...
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    x-ray eyes weren't working

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to schoolnurse2015's topic in School

    See, Mom know their kids much better than I could (well, most of the time, but not the thread for that!), so it could have been something small, like him gripping something at home in a different way...
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    Immunizations

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I just sent out my missing tdap letters. I've already gotten 5 copies of a recent physical I didn't have :). I start out passively with a letter home. I sign it. I don't mind owning state guidelines...
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    x-ray eyes weren't working

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to schoolnurse2015's topic in School

    I had a kiddo break her ankle without as much as a tear. She could not bear weight and ankle had edema you could see from 20 feet away, so I was definitely calling home and giving an x-ray...
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    What emergency protocols do you have in your school?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to RNTadaaaa's topic in School

    I don't have a stock inhaler. If a student needs one and the parent will not comply, I'm calling 911 if needed in an emergency asthma situation. That is the protocol I have and administration supports...
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    A Letter to My High School Students

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Avill's topic in School

    We have free breakfast at my school but many kids just won't eat it. It is usually cereal or a bagel or muffin. If a kid is more then 15 minutes late, breakfast is put away, so they are hungry. I...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Ooooo...where can I get that
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    School nurse delays giving epi pen

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Crying and talking, I know it is terrible to say it, but I am happy when a wheezing kid can do those things! I have a Wonder Woman mug on my desk that I got from the student that I gave Epi to after...
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    frequent vomiting, any ideas?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to BeckyESRN's topic in School

    I also had a student with frequent vomiting one year - poor thing threw up three times a school day on average (and was so embarrassed and exhausted). I also ended up with Zofran in my office....
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    School nurse delays giving epi pen

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    We revised our allergy action plan. Benadryl for possible exposure (not confirmed) with zero symptoms or contact with substance and itchy rash/hive presentation. Any other symptom than skin...
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    What do you document...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Bevp's topic in School

    I actually created a drop down for "needs pad/tampon" and also "Requests/need to use office restroom" because I have to document everything. I use School Brains (specific to MA, I believe) and it does...