Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    At scene of fatal accident yesterday...

    Flare replied to jamieslovingmom's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! What a terrible scene. Don't beat yourself up over what you could have done, you did what you could, and from the way you described it, you did the best you could - that's all you can ask of...
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    Nasty Parents and This Opportunity to Vent

    Flare replied to bleemadden's topic in School

    How were you out $15? Did you actually buy treatment for them? And what on earth is she calling the state of you and threatening law suits for? You've done nothing wrong from your description. My...
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    New name for nurses who are men

    Flare replied to midlife101's topic in Men in Nursing

    this made me spit tea all over my
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    I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

    Flare replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    don't be so harsh on yourself. You've more than put your time in at a hospital setting- if it's not working out for you, then indeed it's time to move on. The other branches of nursing that don't...
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    When parents should keep their child home.

    Flare replied to tanna898's topic in School

    it astounds me when the same parents that balk at keeping their children home 24 until they are 24 hours fever free are often the same parents that will pull their children out of school for a week...
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    Need to vent.....dont understand why people are so nasty

    Flare replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    Yep, you made the right call! I get tired of getting my behind handed to be by parents because they don't agree with my enforcement of
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    Patient and I going on a trip! What to pack?

    Flare replied to angiebelle's topic in General Nursing

    It would probably be beneficial and more cost effective to try and determine which supplies you'll need and quantity and try to arrange them to be delivered from a local supplier in the NYC area...
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    Musculoskeletal Injuries

    Flare replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    i usually like to keep a few ace wraps on hand- but only for brand new injuries that i feel would benefit from a little compression or support before a more formal assessment can be made. Honestly,...
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    Special Needs Child Being Bullied: How can I keep my patient safe?

    Flare replied to Lovewhatidointx's topic in School

    i think sometimes the special ed students get the pass for being violent because they are special needs. Not saying it's right by any means, but i think it does happen frequently. I've had long...
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    Hemophiliac child...question?

    Flare replied to itsnowornever's topic in School

    Caregiver1977 is right - but your sister will probably have to get papaerwork from the doctor stating that your nephew needs to have a 504 plan in place. it's not that big of a deal, kids get them...
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    Confidential Lists

    Flare replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Oncourse works well for the teachers and office staff, but their health module stinks! I use healthoffce anywhere as my medical software with the thought of doing double work(gasp! but it's my...
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    Head Injury Complaint ~ What else could I have done?

    Flare replied to OkiNurse74's topic in School

    I am assuming he didn't sit in the office alone and that if his condition changed that the office staff would have called you. Sure, I can see the mom's gripe, but it's not like you left him in the...
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    Confidential Lists

    Flare replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    i am trying to implement the same thing here in my new school. it looks like our software has the ability to put an indicator next to the student's names in oncourse, but my program won't actually...
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    Just Soap and Water

    Flare replied to duckieRN's topic in School

    i get a list approved by the school MD of typical otc type products - bactine, calamine, vaseline, eye wash, contact solution, alcohol, lotion, a&D, etc. I made it a point to add sting swabs....
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    Would you do this?

    Flare replied to mc3's topic in School

    i'm lucky, i suppose because i have orders and stock epis. If i did not, i can't say that i'd use another student's epipen. to me, that's almost like using another student's inhaler on a student...
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    Potty training at school

    Flare replied to tanna898's topic in School

    Is she uncomfortable in the wet clothing or is she contented to sit in it until prompted to change? Perhaps the pull up isn't a bad idea, but it needs the addition of the cotton underpants between...
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    District RN vs. Special Ed RN

    Flare replied to Elle71's topic in School

    well, far be it from me to decide your career path, but... if i were in your shoes as a new grad, the prospect of being the RN in charge of 9 schools and 7k students would put me off until i had more...
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    How much personal info do you share with pts?

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

    It really depends on the patient and the rapport that we've built. Overall i don't mind sharing basic info like married v. single and talking about kids or favorite hockey teams, but i generally...
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    From a simple foster mom...

    Flare replied to dsb_fam's topic in General Nursing

    when i think of the lives you've touched and the heartache you've witnessed (and probably felt) for these children, I can do nothing more than simply be in quiet awe. Thank you for caring for these...
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    Parents of diabetic students

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

    So mom doesn't want him stick more than necessary to check a morning bg, but wants him to be checked again if the blood sugar is over a certain number? And then gives you a hard time because you...
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    TGIF

    Flare replied to 100kids's topic in School

    you're not kidding. Look someone took a picture of me battling all the paperwork: lol have a good
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    How long shall I give this job?

    Flare replied to Britrn04's topic in School

    Give it one more shot talking to the principal about the communication issues. if they again fall on deaf ears, i'd say you then have the right to take it a step further and contact the...
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    10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    Flare replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "You still need that Reglan
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    Banning food products in school due to student allergies

    Flare replied to Alibaba's topic in School

    I get that, but why just peanuts? I have a nephew that is severely allergic to strawberries. Even a strawberry yogurt being opened near him could be fatal, but you don't see strawberries getting...
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    Another soiled clothing vent

    Flare replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    it's not your responsibility to wipe a kid's behind. Unless there is some disability, the child should have the skills to perform such a self care task. It sounds like the parents need to spend a...