JenTheSchoolRN BSN, RN

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    Emergency communication from staff

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Windchaser22's topic in School

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    End of year meds?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    I've mentioned how I've done it before up thread. This year, however, I have hit the complicated problem of students that are now 18+ years old. These students can sign themselves out of school and...
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    Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I know up thread, it was asked what were the backgrounds of those folks applying to direct-entry programs. Well, since I am always the oddball, I'll share mine. 0 health care experience, 7 years...
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    End of year meds?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    If I didn't send home medication with a couple of high school students at the end of the year (with parent permission) I get backlash from the parents. I typically send home letters the week before...
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    I Got Head Lice

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    I've tried to read the books...does that count? The man I dated prior to my husband was obsessed with Family Guy. We watched it. All. The. Time. I was Family Guy-ed
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    I Got Head Lice

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    I sat through Avengers last weekend for my husband. He owes Pitch Perfect 2 this weekend. Tit for tat indeed. I have never seen Lord of Rings. I don't want to see Lord of the Rings. My husband...
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    Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I started out as a direct-entry student gung-ho on becoming an NP. I never wanted to work on a floor, but in primary care so I thought it was the way to do. Well, go back two years. I had just...
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    Do you notice trends with your student visits?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Farawyn, I sometimes think we may be of one mind. Saltine requests/stomachache requests come in waves together, usually from my middle school kids. And if I have graham crackers, word gets around....
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    Interested in being a school nurse.

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in School

    But the kids. For the most part, I LOVE the kids. I also love teaching, which I was surprised by. I co-taught MS sex ed this year after becoming a certified sex educator and will be teaching the...
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    HPV Vaccine

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    I also talk about the vaccine in the sex ed classes I taught 7th and 8th grade this year. It is a voluntary vaccine, so I present the facts and mention to students they may have received it or heard...
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    Automatic BP monitor for kids?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nyy2's topic in School

    I had an automatic BP cuff when I started and a manual. The automatic was always off for me. I prefer manual. I'm old school like Farawyn. Of course, as kidzcare mentioned, I find I'm using my BP...
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    Can someone explain to me....

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I've been brought random pills found on the floor in the school by an admin and done a pill look-up to discover it was Adderall and did not match any of the meds I have orders for and gave out at...
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    Do you notice trends with your student visits?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I need a magic wand to make tree pollen disappear. So many very, very red allergy eyes. Wash your hands when you come in from outside. Please. Pretty
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    Can someone explain to me....

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Ugh. Baggie of meds does not fly! How hard is it to send in the medication in the bottle (which I will send back home with the student if antibiotics needed at home) and a copy of the doctor's...
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    I Got Head Lice

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    If only it was this
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    Not enough to go around......

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to loveschoolnursing's topic in School

    Yep. I also cannot delegate a standing order Epi-pen to anyone that is not an RN employed by my school. Prescribed Epi-pens travel with students/teachers on
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    Do you notice trends with your student visits?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Ditto on cramps and/or "I need feminine supplies" days or week. I feel like in each grade, the girls are now in sync with each other, getting their menstrual periods the same week. This week has been...
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Just now it's getting weird? Teens have done weird (and stupid) things forever. however, the internet now gives them faster access to how to do weird (and stupid) things. Oh,
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    Any inner city school nurses?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to scomeauRN's topic in School

    I work in what what be considered an inner city school. We have a mixed population of some middle class students and a good number of lower income families. I've seen teen pregnancy, drug use,...
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    where are you from

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

    Lucky! Ditto from me on what GatezRN wrote: MA, belong to both organizations. Don't go to the annual conference as thus far it has been when I am still in
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    Relevant experience to be a MA school nurse?

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to scomeauRN's topic in School

    I'm in the process of applying myself. You can sometimes get on a sub list without licensure, which is also a great way to get your foot in the door. I was a sub in MA public school direct without...
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    Happy school nurse's day!

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Love this one as well. It is staff appreciation week this week at my school; I have never gotten a specific recognition for nurse's week or school nurse's
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    allergies

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to soon2bnycmhnp's topic in School

    I'm in the Northeast, so yes, allergies galore! I only stock Benadryl in my office for emergencies and has been educating the older kids about the importance of taking your non-drowsy allergy...
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    Medication Disposal

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to denstar's topic in School

    Wow, I love this demo. I am totally stealing this idea for next year,
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    New grad in School Nursing

    JenTheSchoolRN replied to nurseinFL2567's topic in School

    Or see if you become a sub on days you aren't currently working - check your local district for details. Subbing for a day or two can really show what school nursing is about and let you know if it...