JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    standing orders

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kayakqueen's topic in School

    We do. Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Tums, hydrocortisone cream, Benadryl (as part of allergy action plan, not for seasonal allergies), cough drops (yep, need an order for those), Oragel, Robitussin (12+...
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    Need Blog by a Pediatrician?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to huffmannurse's topic in School

    I debate buying these all the time. When a kid tells me they have a stomachache and can't poop (or refuse to), I would say "well, would you like a few gummy bears?" ... I'm slightly evil... ...ok,...
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    Need Help QUICK .Are you responsible for getting sub coverage

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to lakewin's topic in School

    If I know I am going to be out (i.e. personal day), I do arrange my own sub. But it is hard and I often do not take a personal day if I cannot find a sub. I do have a sub list that my boss can call if...
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    Who's Back ?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Every single 7th grader needed to poop in my office bathroom today. Welcome to winter and the GI bugs that never
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    Interesting Article

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    As well as providing the only restroom that any student will poop in. (And stock it with poop-pouri, of
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    The After School Thread

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I watched two episodes of Call the Midwife when I got home yesterday. I am almost at the end of season 4, which makes me sad as I will have to find another show I like on Netflix. And I'm admittedly...
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    Vomit Happens

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Ah, vomit. I love it when like two students vomit in one day and I get asked "is there something going around?" I usually smile and say a variation of: "Vomit is year-round; it never takes a vacation...
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    Need Blog by a Pediatrician?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to huffmannurse's topic in School

    I want to print out his post on "Why NOT to Take Your Child to the ER" and hand it out to every single
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    Who's Back ?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I'm here. Professional day to ease in so I am catching up on
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    What did I get myself in to?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    That is the hardest part of school nursing for me. Despite how hard I try, I take a little piece home of some kids in my heart. School can be a sanctuary for some kids. But as Blue Moon mentioned,...
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    Christmas Break!!!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Merry Christmas to me...with a new seizure diagnosis and lorazepam and rectal diastat waiting for me when I got in. 11:30. Just make it to
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    Clinic Rules- Do you have them posted?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Unequaledbeauty_30's topic in School

    THIS x
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    Malingering Monday

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    See, that is when I pull out the "well, if you can't really walk up the stairs, I should call you mom/dad to take you straight to the emergency room for an x-ray." I put on my most serious face ever....
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    Malingering Monday

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    I want this
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    Personal Guidance

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to anonymous2626's topic in General Nursing

    The male member has three functions: urination, reproduction, and pleasure. Most nurses will deal with the first function, maybe the second depending on the specialty. But the third? That meets...
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    Malingering Monday

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Flare's topic in School

    Did you yet again explain the difference between work member and fun
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    Never a dull moment :)

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Late to this post, but given that I teach sex ed, this situation would totally end up on my lap, I am certain... Like some have said, it could be a medical concern (i.e. focal seizures), but kids...
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    Christmas Break!!!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I try and remind myself these three days are here for our Feb vacation, which we always need. (Especially during the MA snow-magedon last
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    Christmas Break!!!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I kinda hate you all that start your break after school today... (2.5 school days after today; those in my camp can chant "we can do this" with me.) At least my after school assignment was cancelled...
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    Happy Friday

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Hunter'sMom's topic in School

    What the serious F... Everyone is tired. Too tired for common sense,
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    Your dream health suite

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

    Sink in my office. I have an attached bathroom, but the sink in it is one you have to press down the facet handle for water to come out every 3 seconds. I wonder how effective hand washing
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    Happy Friday

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Hunter'sMom's topic in School

    I swear every teenage girl in my school is on her period this week. So many feminine supplies and acetaminophen/ibuprofen for cramps. And yes, cold symptoms. Drink more water kiddos. I will not...
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    Your Clinic

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Just wondering how many in your student population? ~500, grades 7 through 12 Also, how big is your clinic, where is it located? I am also in a pretty old building, my office is in the basement, with...
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    Not a school nurse but...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Rose_Queen's topic in School

    That sounds right for
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    Gifts from students

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to pistolchick's topic in School

    Yep. I have one FF parent that gives me Dunkin' or Starbucks gift cards. I appreciate those a