JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    School nurse question

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to GRN005's topic in School

    ^This. Though I have met/worked with RNs without a BSN in the charter school circle. Depends on public vs. private. I started as a sub in school nursing without any nursing experience, but my full...
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    Confesson--from a stalker

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to CJforme01's topic in School

    You said because it's true. We shouldn't hide our
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    Sick Day

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to EPIC_nurse's topic in School

    You are appreciated more after the first day you are not there
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    Teen Pregnancy and Other Schtuff

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Me, too. I also can't document suspected STIs. Luckily, there is a teen clinic that meets once a week nearby. I have a stack of their
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    Teen Pregnancy and Other Schtuff

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Yep, I have as needed. Full support from the principal. However, I cannot document the student is pregnant, because it cannot be part of their school file (HIPAA vs FERPA, yep). I can't even tell...
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    The Bad Day Thread

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    (((((((hugs))))))))
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    New graduate question for school nurses

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to HelloWish's topic in School

    I became a school nurse as a new grad. I subbed first for 3 months, then took a full time position. I did, however, work in high education administration for 7 years prior to going to nursing...
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    What to do... Help

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to EPIC_nurse's topic in School

    I went straight into school nursing as a new grad. Subbed first, then took a full time job after subbing for 3 months. It can be done. My number #1 rule - fake it until you make it. Parents,...
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    Onward to Texas!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

    Don't be knocking my state! Though it is true. My husband's family lives in the Dallas area. Was just there over the break. I am a Northeast girl through and through and after 2 days in Texas, I...
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    Snow, Where Are You?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    SNOW in Massachusetts is a dirty word. I don't need a snow day. Nope, nope,
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    The After School Thread

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Rehearsal tonight after the busiest work day, which I am glad about. Last night after work I was home and it wasn't good. I had to put my 12 year kitty down on Saturday (very sudden, unexpected...
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    minor complaints

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    Oh, I've had the "something is off" moments. When you just can't put your finger on it, simplest explanation isn't working. Those scare me. Kids can turn
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    minor complaints

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    I have one of those kids. Heat packs do wonders. Luckily, school nursing had taught me "simple stupid" thought process first. I was laughing about that process today with a parent. Parent is a...
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    UGH TEACHERS

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to mycsm's topic in School

    Or there is trouble with the refill, and no heads up that because of it, the student is without his/her meds. I have seen kids that meds really do make a huge difference. Those kids are off even when...
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Story of my work life. And the teachers that just send students. Student arrives stating "he/she said to just come." Um, who is he/she? Ugh. I used to send out reminders about passes. Now I...
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    New School Nurse, need some advice on what daily activities yall do?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to amleah10's topic in School

    Or really haven't learned the important of ALWAYS having a back-up pad and/or tampon in your locker, purse, or
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    Last minute complaint

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to pistolchick's topic in School

    I tell those kids - since I deal with MS and HS kiddos - that if they feel sick enough to stay through school and not an activity, they need to find that teacher/coach and talk to them about missing...
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    minor complaints

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    This can mean "This student has a snotty nose and he is here because, well,
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    Applying for substitute school nurse job

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Emergent's topic in School

    My first subbing gig was right out of nursing school - I had a connection through my husband and that connection said such nice things about me that the nurse leader just hired me. (That nurse leader...
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    minor complaints

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    Yes. I feel like every grade has synced to a different week of the month to make my office the revolving door of pads and
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Or this: Slanket
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    The dreaded topic...lice

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nyy2's topic in School

    https://www.nasn.org/ToolsResources/HeadLicePediculosisCapitis
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    That would be useful in my old, inconsistently heated school building if it were fleece lined. I have debated getting a slanket. Because they are so cool, right? It would be pink, of
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    standing orders

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kayakqueen's topic in School

    I don't think of cough drops as medicine, really, either . We have an order because of infection control and knowledge it may be used. Cover all bases, I suppose. Every district is different,...
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    Need Blog by a Pediatrician?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to huffmannurse's topic in School

    Meh. Their stomachache will disappear and they will realize the magic power of poop! I will be right! And that will make it worth it every