JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Where are my peeps today?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I'm off and my flight to Vegas leaves this evening. I'm soooo ready. Last Friday was insane - the middle school kiddos were something else entirely on Friday. Maybe I'll hit it big on the
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    Medical Assistant as school nurse

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to smileitout's topic in School

    I would. I didn't go to medical school and respect those that do. Even would tell the little ones as they might continue to call me doctor as they move along. This thread points out liability that...
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    Cutting

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ruralSchoolRN's topic in School

    Similar to Far, I take clear of the physical wounds (and document them and my care of them) and call our counselor and school psychologist for help with a further eval. It does involve calling the...
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    If you don't pray. Please don't take this offensive.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Cattz's topic in School

    (((((((((((Cattz))))))))))))))))))
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    UGH TEACHERS

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to mycsm's topic in School

    So do I. Gotta love the Northeast Feb vacation week. I going to Vegas for the first time with a girlfriend and leaving my hubbie home with the dog. I am super pumped - it will be in the 70s while I...
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    UGH TEACHERS

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to mycsm's topic in School

    Dear teacher: Okay, stop sending me congested kids I have already sent back to class. Don't tell them they cannot stay in school because they will get other kids sick. I know nasal congestion sucks....
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    Weird question about gauze

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I think even after wiping down my phone, it is never really sterile. I try. Kids share germs the second they leave my
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    Cutting

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ruralSchoolRN's topic in School

    Yes, thank you for saying this, Far. Kids can often not see beyond the immediate consequences of an action. If they are cutting, I worry about the physical stuff first - infection control (I have seen...
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    Cutting

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ruralSchoolRN's topic in School

    I can't add much as other have made great points. Op, glad you got help for this girl. Cutting is serious business. If I see it, the counselor comes in and we do assess for suicidal idealization....
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    2/6 What I Learned This Week: If you annoy them, they will order

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned how to better practice saying no this
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    Has anyone left school nursing? If so did you regret it?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to sippee's topic in School

    I've never worked the floors and never want to. I love this job. It snowed and I did not have to go to work (I stink at driving in the snow)! I love having weekends and the summer is the best. I...
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    A Drive by, seriously!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Bevp's topic in School

    I wish I
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Was it at least an accurate
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    A Drive by, seriously!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Bevp's topic in School

    My office manager would have done the same thing. You think you have heard it all! Of course, I sorta have a story to add to this thread. Our office manager did once call down to my office with an...
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    Recent student deaths are getting to me

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Every one of our coaches (MS/HS) is CPR and AED trained; I don't do the training, but do arrange for great group of EMTs trainers to come to the school to conduct the training. This year, I expanded...
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    Guess what I got to do today. Hint: lice related

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to rbytsdy's topic in School

    I posted this in another thread, but it also belongs here: and But seriously, OP. This is terrible. This is why stigma about lice
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    "I want to go home" Story Time

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    That Dad is awesome. I've had kids text parents for pick-up, parent shows up, front office calls down to my office, finds out I have not seen the student all day. Cell phone usage = detention at my...
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    Tips for school nurse at high school?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Cherish0708's topic in School

    Me three! Love 'em AND my middle schoolers. Bring on the puberty, periods, tampon/pad request (along with perceived-death-by-cramps), sex questions, sometimes poor life choices, sports injury &...
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    Lice, Lice and more Lice

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    You'd think lice was Ebola based on some reaction about
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    Policing Parents and illness

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to rbytsdy's topic in School

    Me either. It can lead to unnecessary missed instruction time. Which, in 1st grade, may not seem like a big deal, but in MS and HS, it
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    Policing Parents and illness

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to rbytsdy's topic in School

    If a kid tells me they vomited before school or the night before, sometimes I say "Why are you here?" If they look fine, they usually tell me that mom/dad said they were good to come to school and I...
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    New school Nurse, Struggling!!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to KSM-RN's topic in School

    Join my dark side and teach sex ed to MS and HS kiddos and get your fill of GYN
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    Bed Bug Protocol

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Not much policy you can have about it when in school. Are you talking about a student with BB at home? They are not a medical or public health hazard. In a severe case, you can get/provide the...
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    Monday morning urgent care..

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Bevp's topic in School

    When I get my x-ray vision, I will be a billionaire... ...and not work at the school your child is at because I will be a billionaire. That you will still need to see at your local ED or urgent
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    Monday morning urgent care..

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Bevp's topic in School

    Code for "My mom has to go to work and/or does not want to stay home with me today." Which is how the norovirus goes 'round and