JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Just need to vent for a minute...

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Ugh! ::hugs:: I, too, have had the 600 mg ibuprofen argument! With another nurse parent who told me that 600 mg was the standard OTC dose by weight for her 140 pound child . I made her get me a...
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    Do you notice trends with your student visits?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Yet in the school I wonder what class that student does not want to be in now... This week is "I feel like I am going to throw up." Which, given it is 90+ degrees and my school is not air...
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    Hyperventilation

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

    Does your school have a counselor? A private office (i.e. principal's office/guidance counselor)? Those may be two quiet places to escort this student to. Is there a staff member at that school...
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    Peanut allergies how does your school handle them?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to 100kids's topic in School

    At least he was honest! My school is peanut and tree-nut free. We have to be that way as we have no cafeteria and students eat in classrooms. There is no "safe" space. It was hard for some kids to...
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    Hyperventilation

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

    With students like the one you mentioned, usually getting them to quiet place first happens, followed by a one-on-one coaching of breathing techniques. I've written plans that include the designated...
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    School Nurse Role Model

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Robotech's topic in School

    My saltine order isn't here yet. I will never
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    "Other Duties as Assigned"

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    Glasses fairy and fixer. Afterschool homework support person. I do all my own data entry and office things. Our office managers are way to busy to help me! But I will admit, I like doing it as I...
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    Should I give up scrubs?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    I wear scrubs. As mentioned about, it makes me easily identifiable. I've had teachers tell me they are jealous of my attire. I shrug. I've gotten gross stuff on me and when the janitor leaves for...
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    Psych/ Anxiety

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    My HS kiddo aren't tiny little cuties . But yes, some have real, real issues. And some with those real issues also know how to play the system. They push the boundaries to the fullest, using...
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    Psych/ Anxiety

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I work grades 7-12 as well and YES, a million times, yes. Our counselor's load keeps growing. The number of 504 meetings I am attending is growing. It does affect a kid's physical health. Last...
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    Should I have checked?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    Okay, now I feel the need to use the words "hiney assessment" at some point in my
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    IV Medication at School

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to childcare1's topic in School

    I agree, but as you mentioned some of these situations may require a 1:1 nurse and I would advocate for that for the student. Because they need to be in the classroom learning, not my office for what...
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    What would you do?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to happyandyouknowit's topic in School

    At my school, the teacher might has called EMS before I even got there, some of them scare easily! But honestly, if I arrived and the student was conscious and was stable, I'd call the parents. If...
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    The Vomit Thread

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I kept playing the scenes from Pitch Perfect over in my
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    Should I have checked?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    Nope, nope, nope - your instinct was on the money. I do not check any area that pants/underwear covers in a male or female student. It is just me, no other witness. Nope, nope, nope. I ask a...
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    IV Medication at School

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to childcare1's topic in School

    This. I had a kiddo last year receive IV antibiotics daily related to a bone infection in his hand. Home care nurse came and did the infusions after school at his house. I just checked on the PICC...
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    But you kept some saltines for yourself,
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    The Vomit Thread

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Since I work with the older kiddos, vomit usually - not always - makes it to a trash can or bathroom. However, last year, I did have one MS kiddo I walking with up the stairs, when he stopped with...
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Me,
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    If I can't use that as as excuse, no student can use that as
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I've had kids sent me with a note/phone call asking if I can give a kid something to keep them awake. Um, what kind of office do you think I am running
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    School Nurse: Can you become one without "hospital" experience

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to angelofmusicRN's topic in School

    I went into school nursing right after nursing school. I started by getting on a sub list and that sub experience helped me land a full-time job. As someone stated above, knowing your state's...
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    Crazy Parents

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to maryel's topic in School

    I have seen some kids freak out if they miss a day of medication, but it is more mental than anything physical (Routine interrupted, etc). And the child may not have taken this medication over the...
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    Crazy Parents

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to maryel's topic in School

    Yep. Poor kids often have no control. Since I deal with HS kids, I have helped the older students take the steps towards getting the doctor's signed order/paperwork themselves (i.e. talk to the...
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    Interesting question for school nurses

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNurse101's topic in School

    I the way it was said above: if a bathing suit would cover it, I don't look. Generally if the complaint involves that area I can figure out what needs to be done with a symptom list and would call...