JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Give inhaler w/o doctor's consent?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to clockwood's topic in School

    (Because I have no words for
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    Do you send a Head lice reminder to staff?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Well, some people sure act like it is. Seriously, I had one teacher not believe me that there is no disease associated with
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    Psych/ Anxiety

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Panic attacks are happening more frequently for students on my end as well, as we are only a month into the school year! This year, I am teaching health my HS and the unit for 9th grade is on...
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    Saw something at work the other day that made me really happy

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I advocate for sex education and find teaching it (and helping start the conversations to continue at home with a caring adult) one of the most rewarding parts of my job as a school
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    Elevated blood sugar

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Nope. Same thing happened to me last year. BG above 600 (meter reading "HI"), blood ketones of 4.7. Student felt rotten and looked it. I called Mom, reached her right away, and recommended student...
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    Ahhhh! A drop of blood!!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I jinxed myself. A 7th grader just came in holding her
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    Ahhhh! A drop of blood!!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I won't pull a tooth. But I work with the older kiddos (7th-12th), so I don't really see that and I'm okay with that. Instead of the Tooth Fairy, I am the Pad/Tampon
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    TGIF

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    Today is a "my stomach hurts" day, a.k.a. "I'm just here to poop a lot in your bathroom" day. And yesterday I spent working with the most frustrating student precepting with me this Fall. I need a...
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    Give inhaler w/o doctor's consent?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to clockwood's topic in School

    I have an asthma detail form ready for this to cover students that self carry. It is signed by the parent and must have an asthma action plan stapled to it provided by the doctor (and signed by the...
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    Falsified Immunization Record

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to OldDude's topic in School

    My kingdom for state-wide immunization records. It is supposed to happen in MA, but it hasn't yet. And when it does, I am sure I will hit the same roadblocks as you guys, but at least it will be...
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    Excused or Unexcused absence

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    For me, it is unexcused even when I dismiss them - which can be annoying for parents! I mean, your vomiting child can't be in school but 9 times out of 10 you do not need to take that vomiting child...
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    Show Me Your Clinic!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NurseSarahJP's topic in School

    I work with MS and HS kids and believe it or not, I added a poster on the menstrual cycle to my office this year. It was much needed and has been a great teaching tool! I also have a "Effects of...
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    Do you send a Head lice reminder to staff?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I'm another MA school nurse who does not do lice checks :). I linked to the article stating NASN's stance on lice and checks and poof! my boss supported me in eliminating them. I do not talk lice with...
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    Missed a fracture.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Exactly! I suppose if you know how to do my job, you don't need me. Cool. Then I have a line of 5 kiddos right outside my office door waiting for
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    You ATE that in my Clinic???

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Saphy's topic in School

    Yep, like many above, I stock juice, crackers for diabetics and those student that miss meals (usually breakfast). I have a student desk eating can be done at and I wipe it down after. I am a clean...
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    NOT gas!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nursmimi's topic in School

    Great catch, OldDude! Little/growing bodies can compensate for a lot of things - that was one thing that stuck with me after getting through peds in nursing school. One second they can be fine, the...
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    NOT gas!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nursmimi's topic in School

    OP, you stated even the child's PCP thought it was gas. We are not doctors, and frankly, even a doctor could miss things after an exam in my office given the limited tools I (and many of us on this...
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    When this happens, I just stare them down for a couple of seconds, then I say, "I see you're upset, but if I can't understand you, I can't help you. Why don't you get a cup of water and sit." Within...
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    School Holidays/Days Off

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    See, my husband works Thanksgiving morning until about 10 am, so I don't mind the Wed before (which is a half day for us). The most beautiful easy drive on Thanksgiving itself on the Mass Pike toward...
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    Just need to vent for a minute...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Today I had a teacher send down a student with a small superficial skin tear, about maybe 2 cm across the palm of his hand. No bleeding and student had covered it with a bandaid, but the teacher had...
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    New School Nurse and Student Pants?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    Underwear became part of my budget last year to avoid sending student's home because of this very thing. We wear uniforms, but I do have a closet of extra uniforms and can usually make something work...
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    School Holidays/Days Off

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    We do not get the Jewish holidays off; very, very few Jewish students at my school. The only religious holiday (expect Christmas, if you consider it religious) we get off is Good Friday. We do get...
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    panic attack or asthma attack?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to maryel's topic in School

    OP, I agree you did the right thing based on your assessment at the time. It is frustrating when families do not provide needed medical information to us. But even with that information, it can be a...
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    Hyperventilation

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Spidey's mom's topic in School

    I bet that Mom would likely be the first to sue if her child died in route to said distant hospital . As for Epi-pens, in the real world, I do agree with Jolie. I've taught the staff here, but I am...
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    Hyperventilation

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Spidey's mom's topic in School

    I feel like school nursing is all about the "non-standard" things that work to help a kid, physically and