Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

Queen of Quite a lot

Member

  • Content

    4,431

  • Visitors

    40,264

  • Followers

    2

  • Likes

    2,223

All Content by Flare

  1. Flare

    "Can you do something about this?"

    Flare replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    So most of those items would be a big NO from me. I would probably follow up on the child needing a helmet for seizures, especially if I have no seizure action plan or no mention of a helmet on the...
  2. Flare

    Subpoena Summons

    Flare replied to seedanurse's topic in School

    are you in the union? If so contact your union rep ASAP. They may insist you have legal counsel and pay for
  3. Flare

    EpiPen Storage

    Flare replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    I think it was about $80 from school health. The drawers are wide enough to keep an epipen in its box or an inhaler in its box. It is not wide enough to keep an inhaler in it's box and a spacer, so...
  4. Flare

    EpiPen Storage

    Flare replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    i keep mine in a type thing. I actually have 2 - one for epis and one for inhalers. So it's working out for
  5. Flare

    FERPA violation?

    Flare replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    I input the health concerns into realtime so that the teachers can see pertinent info. There is an option of confidential, which i've begun using for notes that i should keep in mind - meds given at...
  6. Flare

    Field Trips

    Flare replied to NurseCasie's topic in School

    since she is apparently already permitted to carry and self administer her own inhaler, then the rest of it is educating the student in administration procedures (2 puffs is generally standard, not 1)...
  7. Flare

    Full Leg Cast

    Flare replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    uh... I believe you mean Taylor
  8. Flare

    Is it Friday yet?? (a cautionary tale about locked nurse room doors)

    Flare replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    I am shocked you can't lock your door. I don't leave my office without locking it. I have secure info in there as I am sure you do as well. And, yes, my file cabinets are generally locked, but i...
  9. Flare

    Parent Pick-Up of Sick Kiddo

    Flare replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    also wanted to point out that I am not allowed to give tylenol, mortin, ect to help reduce a fever. I need written orders. No standing orders here for those. So when a kiddo is cooking away and...
  10. Flare

    Parent harassing me in clinic

    Flare replied to KiddoRN73's topic in School

    Do not meet with her alone. The excuse of "I'm here to apologize" has run dry. The fact that she is still carrying on and making you (who was not involved in the report) feel threatened is absurd....
  11. Flare

    Parent Pick-Up of Sick Kiddo

    Flare replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    I know that I wholeheartedly respect the plight of the working parent. I generally ask students when I call home who the better parent to call is. Maybe it's hard to get dad because he's a teacher....
  12. Flare

    Parent Pick-Up of Sick Kiddo

    Flare replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    Unless they're legit sick, I won't usually even let them wait here. If they didn't feel they needed me for the call home, then they are fine to wait in class. Also, I don't generally excuse these...
  13. Flare

    What's your record...

    Flare replied to ihavealltheice's topic in School

    i had a mom call to ask me about one thing and then try to get an opinion about her twenty-something pregnant daughter. Uh, nope. I don't do babies! She is a sweet lady though. When she heard that...
  14. Flare

    OTC meds for Staff

    Flare replied to cid1's topic in School

    I don't buy stock for staff, but I do keep a supply on hand for them. That supply comes from my OTC meds that have not been picked up, but are still in date. They are welcome t go into the drawer...
  15. Flare

    Uncontrolled asthma.

    Flare replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    Getting the admin involved is more of a CYA move on your part. They can't do anything to make this child better, but if the child should deteriorate under your care, holding yourself to your orders...
  16. Flare

    Uncontrolled asthma.

    Flare replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    Honestly, I would make sure that your admin knows about this situation. There is only so much that we can do with a prn albuterol inhaler. In addition, I would call the dr myself and see if you...
  17. Flare

    "Hypothetical" Situation

    Flare replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    i had a student with a dislocated elbow earlier this year. I ended up calling 911 for emergency transport, but here's why: Student's pain was level was severe. Parent gave no indication of WHEN...
  18. Flare

    Sick of nurses "referring" to our specialty

    Flare replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    It's all fun and games until a kid runs down the hall Porky Piggin'
  19. Flare

    Do you ever meet with parent lawyer?

    Flare replied to seedanurse's topic in School

    I agree - no way would I meet with that person alone. Legal representation would be best, but either way an admin should be there with you. Does the lawyer have an OPRA or other written type of...
  20. Flare

    Doctor's Orders

    Flare replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    it's initialing for understanding. I will usually just call if I have questions and/or fax the order back with a note to
  21. Flare

    Which Thermometer Do You Use And Why?

    Flare replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    I have a vera temp (scanning) for the kids that are malingering a bit and just need to know that magic number for peace of mind. (i was going through a ton of probe covers - this seemed like a...
  22. Flare

    Doctor's Orders

    Flare replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    i really like the idea of check off boxes for all of the nuances of the order sheet. I have an "initial here" to confirm you have read the policy, but I think that may be
  23. Flare

    Vent Sesh

    Flare replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    i do not allow children written out of recess to hang in my office. I rationalize it by saying that it doesn't make sense to have a healthy kid sit in a room where students who are vomiting, have...
  24. Flare

    Stomach Pain for 3 Weeks

    Flare replied to SandIsMyGlitterRN's topic in School

    So the Tamiflu can cause gastritis (Anovadiya, A. P., Barvaliya, M. J., Shah, R. A., Ghori, V. M., Sanmukhani, J. J., Patel, T. K., & Tripathi, C. B. (2011). Adverse drug reaction profile of...
  25. Flare

    Immunization Question!

    Flare replied to KH_RN6's topic in School

    I'm not too sure about Missouri's vaccine laws. I know in my state (NJ) that the daycare / pre-k's and other "child care centers" are all audited for vaccine compliance just as I am. In fact, my...