JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Narcan for School Nurses?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Right next to my x-ray
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    Discussing Menstruation With Students

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to aetienn6's topic in School

    I teach sex ed at my school. I often talk to MS and HS students about periods and other stuff . I will also say that I have had to have this discussion with a student with disabilities (7th grader)...
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    Narcan for School Nurses?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Huge amounts of ODs in my state and area and narcan standing orders are now in a few school districts and it is growing by the day. We are still working on standing order Epi at my school....
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    pinkeye??

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to takuntz82's topic in School

    I have these charts handy for pink-eye rule out :). [And 9.5/10 - if bilateral, it is allergies on my end. Does not stop teacher freakouts, of
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    The Bad Day Thread

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Little late to the party, but ::hugs:: Farawyn. I think we are have one of those kids. When I started my job, I had to file with CPS on a student. To avoid the pressure of the investigation, that...
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    This is what I use
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    Bad Attitude.....need support

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    ::hugs:: 25 years! Wow! I'm impressed. I've only been at this 3 years. The amount of 504 meetings I need to attend has tripled since I started. I never get the thank yous I need, but when I do,...
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    How often did YOU see the school nurse?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    I rarely went. I attended a very same Catholic elementary school and high school - there was a nurse, but she was very part time. I can only remember 3 visits: 3rd grade: spent the day stumbling and...
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    Nosebleeds

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

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    Calling home about meds?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    Exactly what I do. If it is becoming a regular thing, I will reach out to the parent and ask them if they would prefer for their child to take the medication at school or if they would like to keep a...
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    Health Promotion Ideas

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Finally2008's topic in School

    I aim to please. I will say that since starting my sex ed unit with 10th graders on Tuesday, I have already had a couple of kids visit to ask follow-up sex health questions once they realize I can...
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    Parents are abusing my sign-out book

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Buggus's topic in School

    For my school is by class period; if you can make 4 out of 7 class periods, you are considered present. If I dismiss you before then, you are absent - unexcused without a doctor's note/written note...
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    Health Promotion Ideas

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Finally2008's topic in School

    Probably not as I like actually seeing kids in my office as well. But I like keeping my options open. I also noticed a typo....sex nurse, lol! This week is kicking my behind a bit...is it Friday...
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    It's not even 8 am yet (here)...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Yes, a thousand times yes! I have a sign on my door for when I am not there that states the office is closed, breaks down what is an emergency and not (with pictures!), and if it is not, you go back...
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    Health Promotion Ideas

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Finally2008's topic in School

    This year, I am teaching health to grades 7-12, including sex ed to 7th, 8th, and 10th. (Broken down into quarter teaching blocks.) I am a certified sex educator, which I know most sex nurses are...
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    Vomiting policy

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    I read this and then in a Mrs. Doubtfire voice heard: "It was a
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    Vomiting policy

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    I see a lot of anxiety-related vomiting. Vomiting x1 without any other major symptoms is also not an automatic send home for me. If it was, I'd have a lot of absent kiddos. Also: vomiting must be...
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    SnowyJ, that post just made me spray coffee across my keyboard. I am going to remember this post when I need it
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    Halloween

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I have a purple and back Snoopy Halloween scrub top for the
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    Teaching hygiene to (stinky) 5th grade girls

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I agree it is both a girls's and boys' issue at that age! You may also want to touch upon the importance of clean/washing clothing. At my school we wear uniforms and some of the stink I notice as the...
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    Auvi-Q Recall

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to denstar's topic in School

    I only have one student with an Auvi-Q, and Mom already called me this morning :). Luckily, I also have a back-up Epi-pen for the student. The price of the Auvi-Q is why we don't have many - most of...
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Student: "I have a pimple and it hurts!" Me: "And?" Student: "I've never had a pimple before." (Student is 7th grader.) Me: "Welcome to
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    Medication forms.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    That calls for a celebration! I am poking again for many missing forms - I also use them in case of EMS
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    Lice, I know, old news. But need opinions!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Schoolnursesrock1's topic in School

    This would make my school
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    Medication forms.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    I do this as well. I add a line that states "The school nurse may use first aid treatments, including topical ones, to treat allergic rashes, insect bites, toothaches, minor burns, dry/itchy eyes...