Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    General questions about what to do

    Flare replied to leahrn1's topic in School

    a long term sub is usually hired when someone is going to be out for a length of time due to surgery, illness or maternity... though often it's specified if it's a maternity fill. Why not apply?...
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    Nurses dressing up for Halloween

    Flare replied to pheonixRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i think that putting a halloween accent piece on if you work in a setting where it may be appropriate does no harm, icu or psych, maybe not... but in peds or LTC...sure possible appropriate... maybe...
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    General questions about what to do

    Flare replied to leahrn1's topic in School

    Just like hospital nursing, it's all a matter of priority. My first priority when school reconvenes is to make sure that vaccine compliance is in shape, start processing medication orders and get the...
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    Do you feel that School Nurses are respected in the school system???

    Flare replied to Biglos94's topic in School

    i often liken my position to that of a fire extinguisher. Most of the time most people don't even notice that i'm there until they need me. and then if i'm not there, they
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    Students using cell phones to call home sick

    Flare replied to hobiehobie's topic in School

    Students are not allowed to use their phones in school here. Doing so is a disciplinary write up, a second offense is a detention and so on.. so when I do get the calls from either the office saying...
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    Falls off playground equipment

    Flare replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    It can be dangerous - but falls are usually considered in to designing playgrounds - that's why the big toys are usually padded by thick layers of mulch. The key is that the mulch layer gets...
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    PNP as a school nurse?

    Flare replied to CaringT's topic in School

    i would get paid more for having the masters, but that's about it. The specialty would go unused in my
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    New School Nurse: Forgot a medication yesterday

    Flare replied to Finally2008's topic in School

    It happens, we're human. I try to call as soon as i realize i've done it so the parents can get the child back on track. I like my healthmaster software because i can program it to give me a list...
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    Students "faking" symptoms

    Flare replied to RNCourt's topic in School

    I will educate them, but if they are grinning like a Cheshire cat and telling me that they are nauseated and dizzy, I will also educate them about the importance of having good credibility in the...
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    EMS call what would you do?

    Flare replied to rnjetta12's topic in School

    oh, yes - definite right call - that 3 hour train ride is the game changer. It's a HTBT type situation, but, if mom were a 10 minute cab ride away or maybe could even get to your office within 20...
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    Refusing food offered by patients

    Flare replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    take what's offered, tell them you have to eat in the break room, toss it unless it's pre packaged and sealed. I would NEVER eat in a patient's room
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    Nurses can educate I thought it was part of our job?

    Flare replied to Vtachy1's topic in School

    what do you mean by diabetic training? training the teachers what to look for in diabetic students as far as hypoglycemia? training the teachers in caring for a diabetic student (depending on state...
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    I'm just so confused. :(

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

    definitely agree - ask to tap out on those meetings so you can use that time productively to work on your own paperwork. If they can give you a compelling reason that you have to be included then...
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    Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    Flare replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    All i'm gonna say is that when i was rx'd zofran one time my prescription plan was reimbursement type and pay up front. They charged me $500 for a bottle of that nonesense. I elected to keep puking...
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    Abdominal Pain in Elementary Kids

    Flare replied to fetch's topic in School

    i'd make the FYI call - explain the symptoms and frequency and inquire about whether or not this is seem at home. Also be sure to ask about any issues with consitpation. You're liable to get a reply...
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    New School Nurse CPS situation has arisen

    Flare replied to blueiwahine's topic in School

    actually, and maybe this differs in my state, but i did't think it did - the school staff member that hears the initial report of abuse from the student has the obligation to make the initial report...
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    Doea anyone here teach Health?

    Flare replied to 100kids's topic in School

    not actual health, but limited health topics - family life, dental health, etc as needed. In my state they try to pair the school nurse certificate with a teacher of health certificate at a lot of...
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    Victory!

    Flare replied to stephaniehowe's topic in School

    I adore having a state database and having access to it - it makes my job so much easier. I would have major sads if it ever went
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    How often do you check for lice?

    Flare replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    i don't screen unless there is a suspected case. I simply don't have the time or resources to check 800 heads by myself and historically these type of screenings would not find anything
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    Blood sugars over 400

    Flare replied to Vtachy1's topic in School

    Over 400 hundred will definitely earn a call to the parents, pushed fluids and ketones if ordered. I'm always a bit surprised if when they aren't ordered. On the other end of the spectrum, i don't...
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    any NJ school nurses

    Flare replied to kegreat's topic in School

    i'm in NJ - generally speaking the pay is ok - in my area the start is anywhere from high 20's to mid 30's or more depending on what step you start at and what type of degree you have. The kids can...
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    Daily log documentation, IEPs and health plans

    Flare replied to rnjetta12's topic in School

    how do you manage your emergency contact info? do you have a binder of sheets/cards or boxes of cards with parent contact info and student info on it? That's the method we used a few years ago for...
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    New Grad interested in School Nursing

    Flare replied to KatherineAM's topic in School

    It's not impossible to be a school nurs if you have no acute experience - it just make the job tougher on you. you are typically in the office alone with nobody else to consult with. If your...
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    Setting Up New School Nurse Office

    Flare replied to SchoolNurseSam's topic in School

    i've never had a need for a treatment table. Usually just a chair suffices to clean out a wound or if they're old enough, have them clean it themselves. (Embrace Orem's self care theory!! Embrace...
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    It's getting very quiet in here!

    Flare replied to 100kids's topic in School

    4 days for me... but then i decided to work summer school, because you