Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    What would you do in this situation?

    Flare replied to Stitchy's mom's topic in School

    i find that some teachers just like to complain... i listen to the litany of complaints spouted off by one of the teachers every morning - too hot in the class, too cold, her kids are too noisy, too...
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    New school nurse - making changes for next semester

    Flare replied to NurseEllie13's topic in School

    i've gone back and forth over the years. In my heart, i like baggies and real ice. it works better and it's more sanitary but in practice when you see the kids wanting to ice the pain that was...
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    Thinking about getting school nurse certification...PA or NJ?

    Flare replied to trigirlRN's topic in School

    just so you know they passed a law in NJ a few years ago stating that if you work in NJ in a public school you must live in NJ (people living out of state prior to passage or this law were...
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    Being a nurse who likes working alone?

    Flare replied to sakiohma's topic in General Nursing

    school nursing definitely. I am the lone wolf in my office. I do have a clerk that come and helps me for about an hour a day to get my filing on track, but that is it - and I'm darned lucky to have...
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    Charity Patients

    Flare replied to sammiesmom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    i don't know that there would be any policy to house #2's son. If he is not sick and he is costing your facility money (i/e getting a meal, using linens, supplies, etc) then he should be restricted...
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    What would you do in this situation?

    Flare replied to Stitchy's mom's topic in School

    I'd thank her for bringing the student down and tell her she can return to her classroom and i'll assess it and take care of it. I'd use those exact words. And I'd do all you listed, talk to the...
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    What do you do when you can't get ahold of parents?

    Flare replied to 100kids's topic in School

    i had a student with a high fever that was getting higher and higher this week. Of course none of the contact numbers were working so i made the decision to send to ER. also had the police...
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    Not wanting to take care of male resident

    Flare replied to MileyFans's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This just made me think of my very favorite king of the hill
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    class presentations

    Flare replied to rejula's topic in School

    4th and 5th grade are often the puberty lessons - i do 4th grade girls only here and 5th grade boys only. I don't have time to be out of my office to teach much more than that. I pawn off dental...
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    Please Share! New school nurse looking for tips, hints, and other helpful info!

    Flare replied to jodys-girl's topic in School

    oh, i like that one!! i'm going to start doing that
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    Merry Christmas School Nurse

    Flare replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    love that - i think i may send to my
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    Wetting accidents

    Flare replied to Tamara421's topic in School

    i tend to go through my supply of "lender" clothing rather quickly. And getting it back is like pulling teeth. So my take on it is once my supply is gone, it's gone. I'll make a call and the parent...
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    School nursing or not? I need advice!

    Flare replied to EsMo18's topic in School

    I think there is no harm in applying and going for the job. It sounds like in your heart you are not happy and would only be staying at the VA because you just landed there, and while it's a nice...
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    Feeling like I'm not treated as a professional?

    Flare replied to RNlove17's topic in School

    The first year as a school nurse is the toughest. The first year in a new district is pretty tough too, regardless of how long you've been a nurse. Your judgement will be called into question more...
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    You can't fix stupid!

    Flare replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    i think teachers perceive the nurse's bathroom as being cleaner than the staff bathroom - despite the fact that potentially ill students have been in there barfing and having diarrhea throughout the...
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    it happened!

    Flare replied to RNlove17's topic in School

    i don't think you're asking for the world, it's simple sharing of basic health information. If she's been depressed, having issues with eating and has been hospitalized, as you've stated, and as they...
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    Forensic Nursing (FN)

    Flare replied to sirI's topic in Forensic

    That's terrific! I look forward to reading
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    Overworked

    Flare replied to kidsndogs's topic in School

    But that's just the thing - you are not the community clinic. Parents should not be using you as a no cost pre doctor's visit. These are the very things that are driving a good nurse out of a job....
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    it happened!

    Flare replied to RNlove17's topic in School

    i guess she won't be so quick to refuse the juice and crackers next time! Be sure that dad knows that it was offered and she refused. She will need to learn how to take better care of herself....
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    Forensic Nursing (FN)

    Flare replied to sirI's topic in Forensic

    I am so intrigued by this field - the only this holding me back is the moolah to get the
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    Does suctioning trach's ever get easier?

    Flare replied to MadpeysRN's topic in General Nursing

    i haven't done it in a while, but suctioning a trach never bothered me- i think because it has to be there and you have to do it. The people that would decide to create a collection of tissues on...
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    Sex Ed for 5th graders

    Flare replied to debbiedippiedo's topic in School

    i use the proctor and gamble program- it's pretty thorough. Last year was my first year teaching that particular class. I have to say - was surprised how forthcoming the students were with...
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    nosebleeds and prevention

    Flare posted a topic in School

    I get a lot of nosebleeds in my school - i probably see 15 kids a day with some sort of bleeding out of their nose. The treatment's no big deal - sit, pinch the nose closed, wait for the clot to...
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    Sunday night heebeegeebees

    Flare replied to wirehead's topic in General Nursing

    I find that I'll dwell on one thing and spend my Sunday night anticipating my ration in crap - I work in school nursing so i expect to come in to the red light of doom aka my voice mail light with an...
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    Poop Smearing on Bathroom Walls

    Flare replied to Tamara421's topic in School

    can probably tell it's a girl because it's limited to girl's lavatory. My next suggestion to narrow it down would be to have everyone check their student's hands - particularly the nails. Even if...