Flare ASN, BSN

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    Elementary Kids Took ME Down!

    Flare replied to Britrn04's topic in School

    Worse thing I ever got from a student was a nice bite taken out of my arm. Hence the reason why I wear a lab coat 99% of the time. As far as getting sick, I did a bit in the beginning, but hardly do...
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    Scents in the Classroom and Respiratory Issues?

    Flare replied to squidbilly's topic in School

    that's a tough nut to crack - i would think that this would venture into a local ordinance type thing where leaves can't be burned in close proximity to a school during school hours, especially if...
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    Pulse oximetry in health office?

    Flare replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    i had one in my last office -just one of the small inexpensive ones you can get from macgill or school health. i would still rely more heavily on student report of SOB and auscultation of lungs, but...
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    The crazies are all in my office this week...

    Flare replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    it's just been a gross week here between stomach bug and lice - i'll take a little
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    Dear British "Hoaxed" Nurse:

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

    She made an error in judgement- i am sure the entire hospital was a whirlwind of activity and phone calls, so it happens. Lots of us have had high profile patients - and you know how sneaky the...
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    SHOES!

    Flare replied to ATerzoLPN2RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i agree about the Danskos. They are expensive, and they do have a break in period, but once you get through both, you wont want anything else on your feet. I can't remember the last time i wore shoes...
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    Simply Frustrated

    Flare replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    A previously toilet trained child that begins having accidents is a sign of abuse. But given the other pieces of this particular puzzle along now with the arrival of a baby, i don't necessarily think...
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    Scents in the Classroom and Respiratory Issues?

    Flare replied to squidbilly's topic in School

    i don't know that you have to necessarily get involved in hunting down articles. I think if I were in your shoes, i'd probably just do a pop in to the classroom and just be matter-of-fact that it's...
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    Need advise

    Flare replied to lindalou52's topic in School

    no, chances are you probably won't get any orientation. The only "orientation" i've ever given any of my sub nurses was just showing the routine to the sub nurses that elected to stop by my office...
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    Simply Frustrated

    Flare replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    Can you get either of the parents to sign a release to allow you to speak to her doctor directly? It could be that she may have taken her child to the urologist she works for, but was a little too...
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    Hygiene

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

    NHnursie is right - when it boils down to it and you have to confront a student, direct, non-judgmental and matter of fact is the
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    Live-in Nanny/PT babysitter, Can I afford it?

    Flare replied to Born_2BRN's topic in General Nursing

    have you looked into getting an au pair? it's usually less costly than daycare and doesn't add a cost for additional children. The olny downside is that you have to provide an area for the person to...
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    Hygiene

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

    I always hate getting this request. Nothing makes a kid feel better than getting sent to the nurse to be told they stink. 9 times out of ten it's a kid that we hardly ever see so it's not like it's a...
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    What are the nurse's rights regarding difficult family members?

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

    Learn this now - you are nobody punching bag. A person has no more right to assault you than they do a bank teller or a butcher. Yes, there are times we deal with confused patients and may get...
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    Asthma issues and sending kids home....

    Flare replied to mysixlittleones's topic in School

    but that's the point... if you explain your circumstances, i'll go to the ends of the earth for you. I'll exhaust my resources and make phonecalls and advocate for you all day long. I know about...
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    New School Nurse has Loved and Hated the Job

    Flare replied to squidbilly's topic in School

    your best bet is to go to a local school and inquire about jobs and/or substitute jobs to get your foot in the
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    ER Radio Etiquette

    Flare replied to SuzieF's topic in Emergency

    one common issue with radio use is messages getting cut off by people beginning to speak to quickly. Advise your staff to PTT (push to talk) and wait second before speaking into the radio. this will...
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    Enough already.... no, really

    Flare replied to SchoolRNAmy's topic in School

    Today seems to be a bit calmer, but that sounds like my day yesterday. Especially coming off from having a few days off mixed with half days for conferences, i can;t believe how many kids i had to...
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    Asthma issues and sending kids home....

    Flare replied to mysixlittleones's topic in School

    if i have no meds and a parent refuses to pick up and i feel as though a child is in distress, that child is going to the
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    What would you do if you had to launder a patient's night clothes?

    Flare replied to Worky Quirky's topic in Private Duty

    i don't see the harm in tossing the socks that got soaked by patient's urine in with the patient's urine soaked nightgown. it's not like you're using extra soap, water or electricity. Like you said,...
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    Tired of kids coming to the nurse...

    Flare replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    i am just appreciating this thread today - noting how busy i am today vs how i saw practically nobody on Weds before the
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    Homeopathic Meds at School

    Flare replied to clf314's topic in School

    in my state homeopathic meds aren't pertmitted to be given in school. Meds given must be FDA
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    leaving my job gave a 2 weeks manager very rude.

    Flare replied to purpleRN6163's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wouldn't dwell upon it too much. Do your time, make sure you cross you t's and dot your I's, and keep a low profile. She's probably more ticked off that she needs to find another nurse and miffed...
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    Heads Up: Only Hiring Nursing Grads from NLNAC or CCNE Accredited Programs

    Flare replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    that's a shame. I'm sure the program cost her a bundle
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    How do you pronounce "centimeter" ???

    Flare replied to shermrn's topic in General Nursing

    Sahntipede made me lol -i think i'm going to start saying that... but then do i have to say