JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Vent about teachers (as much as I love them)

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I always get my flu shot, but last year my husband did not despite my urging. He got a terrible case of the flu that lasted 2 weeks. I was a terrible wife because I was not very
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    Today's funny

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    My students just scream my name through the bathroom door. I can never pee in
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    "I feel like I'm gonna puke"

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    She has never spent time with us, clearly
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    Is it Friday Yet?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Two dismissals (one vomiter) and it is 8:07. School started at 8:00. Why is it not
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    Frustration with office staff

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    We should also pay school nurse substitutes better. Parts of my state are okay with daily rates, but some areas it is $60/day, equaling less than $10/hour for a
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    "I feel like I'm gonna puke"

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I have a personal space line in my office just for this. I ask them to take two steps back as they were not invited into my personal space
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    "I feel like I'm gonna puke"

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Doesn't for my students. They know I will ask that question. Sigh, sent two actual vomiters home today. Have one anxiety kid that the counselor, parent, and I are on for forcing himself to vomit...
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    C/O feeling dizzy

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ContraryMary's topic in School

    For a lot of kids, yep. Which is why I observe myself for a minute without any questions. That observation is very telling. Kids - especially those in MS and HS - learn quick that saying "yes" to...
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    "No nit"...no more!!!!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to scrubsrn24's topic in School

    Yep. Personally, I am wondering when a parent will sue the school for excluding their child with nits. But maybe the stigma is so present everywhere that not even that would
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    "I feel like I'm gonna puke"

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    "Well, vomit can happen. Meaning that *if* it happens, we'll deal with it. Until then, back to class you
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    what do the students call you?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in School

    I go by Ms. Last Name, just like every other person in this building. Students are not allowed to call any adult by their first name as a rule and I stick to it. However...I often just get called...
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    Who's Working Today ?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Me! But the half day final bell is about to
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    Where did you start working right after getting your RN license?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    In a school. And I am still there and love it. But I was a rare breed in my graduating class that had zero desire to work in a hospital. Before I landed the school gig, I almost took a job in LTC....
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    Orientation Questions

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    How much orientation did you get when you started? At my current job: 2 hours from the outgoing nurse on a Friday afternoon. I started the next Monday. I had subbed in another district for a few...
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I just shrug and say "Puke happens. All
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    salt water and baking soda

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Technically, so are cough drops. And some OTC meds. And the school lunch
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    salt water and baking soda

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Thanks, Farawyn! Happy to see the sugar-free variety also appears to have peppermint oil in it and student also happens to be a T1 diabetic...who isn't always
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Well, I'd tell him he would be the one cleaning up that puke
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    salt water and baking soda

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I have a student I suspect may have reflux (student waiting on an upcoming GI appointment), but sadly no tricks work. Student is miserable and Mom doesn't know what to do until the appointment (which...
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    How much time do you get for Thanksgiving break?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Yep. Thurs & Friday. Everyone in my school feels the need for more, especially this school
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    Narcan for School Nurses?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    THIS. The second you give Narcan - even as a rule out drug - you may have that parent that is like "you thought MY KID was on drugs - how dare you!" I am the only medical personal in my school....
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    C/O feeling dizzy

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ContraryMary's topic in School

    I usually have them sit with a cup of water for a couple of minutes. In that time, I can do a visual assessment on pallor, respiration, demeanor. Most kiddos that just needed a break are actively...
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    Students with Psych Issues

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Sounds about right. I had one kid return 4+ times with very sharp stomach pain likely due to fact that student had a huge test (and two more today) yesterday. Could not get that student to take that...
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    More Autistic Students

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I have seen that if there is one child in a family with a disability, there may be another. I have worked with several families that have more than 1 child on a deserved IEP. However, the increase...
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    Students with Psych Issues

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Yep. Or the school counselor/psychologist is busy dealing with another crisis, so the student ends up in my office. I have had that happen a lot. I have been trained in restraint techniques, but...