Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    What would you have done?

    Flare replied to Tina, RN's topic in School

    Unless it was a matter of life or death, I also would have called the parent before calling 9-1-1. I certainly would have offered to call an ambulance if the parents wanted it. I suppose if i...
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    Banning food products in school due to student allergies

    Flare replied to Alibaba's topic in School

    I have a dog trained to sniff out peanuts that lives in my office. I call him
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    Professional Learning Communities

    Flare replied to kkfkmom's topic in School

    We were fortunate enough at my last district to have enough nurses that we became our own PLC. We worked on vaccination compliance one year and coordinating with the food services people to get...
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    Banning food products in school due to student allergies

    Flare replied to Alibaba's topic in School

    I'm going to paint this entire post on the wall of my
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    Banning food products in school due to student allergies

    Flare replied to Alibaba's topic in School

    i personally don't think that banning peanut products altogether is necessary. I mean peanuts are not the only allergen that can cause a severe reaction. If you're going to ban a product for one...
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    OTC medications help

    Flare replied to HighSchoolNurse's topic in School

    we discussed getting a standing order for otc pain meds in my old district. We decided in the end not to go through with it for similar reasons to what you are experiencing. Are you keeping a log on...
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    Ready to quit

    Flare replied to rn_in_wa's topic in School

    One task at a time. Prioritize the things that can't wait. I haven't even begun to think about my care plans yet. I'm too busy focusing on med orders, immunizations and he nonstop stream of...
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    Do you keep your door open or closed?

    Flare replied to 100kids's topic in School

    new school, different office layout so my door stays open
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    Ready to quit

    Flare replied to rn_in_wa's topic in School

    yes, there is a lot of work to get done, especially at the beginning of the year. But you know what i found over the years... the work is always still there in the morning (no matter how much i wish...
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    I'm not creative but...

    Flare replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    just to give you an idea from when i decided to do a monthly bulletin board: Sept - Back to school means lice awareness. www.headlice.org has some materials you can use for pediculosis awareness...
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    Cutting down on visits

    Flare replied to katynurs22's topic in School

    Sometimes it's like playing a game of tennis. The teacher will send the student, you'll see that it's an unnecessary visit and send the student back. Before you know it, that student is decorating...
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    Malpractice insurance?

    Flare replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    NSO is only around $100 annually for me - i know it varies. I don't consider that to be unreasonable for 1 mil/6 mil
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    CNA Instuctor wants students to bath each other before real clinicals

    Flare replied to Desertrainfury's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This seems unreasonable to me if your instructor truly means to have you disrobe in front of your peers. In nursing school, we were requested to have our classmates do a breast exam, but were allowed...
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    would you drive 31 miles to school ?

    Flare replied to Twinkle007's topic in California Nursing

    my commute for college was 30 miles - 60 round trip. If i knew i was headed home at a trafficky time, i'd camp out in the library and get some work done. Ditto for traffic going to school - if i...
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    Seizures in Elementary School

    Flare replied to amnesiac1c's topic in School

    i use the epilepsy foundation seizure emergengy plan included in the program. it's really complete and effective. I also give the staff a very brief seizure awareness training every year and advise...
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    Malpractice insurance?

    Flare replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    i definitely carry malpractice. Even have a rider on my homeowner's insurance as extra
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    Newly diagnosed diabetic

    Flare replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    You've tried putting him in control - it sounds like that hasn't been effective, so now it's time to give him the hard line. Yes, he's going to have to check in with you throughout the day. Since...
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    Being an ugly nurse

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

    i don't care if you have a rosacea, three eyes, giant leathery wings or even a tail. If you come to work on time, are hygienic, you do your job, have a great attitude and treat the patients the way...
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    Visitor silencing neighboring alarms

    Flare replied to PediLove2147's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We've probably all been visiting a family member and been tempted to silence their beeping iv or pca. I will admit to silencing my mother-in-law's pump once while waiting for the nurse to return with...
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    Patient with the bowel problem...

    Flare replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    that made me
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    Hospital Beep Syndrome

    Flare replied to hypatiafaerie's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, i remember hearing phanton call bells and ivs when i first started as well. Rest assured, it does fade as you acclimate to the job, though the afore mentioned white noise machine may quicken...
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    sunscreen in school

    Flare posted a topic in School

    I know we're all on summer break, but perhaps you guys have been following the latest media frenzy: the need to have drs orders for sunscreen in school. It amazes me how the schools and school...
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    Diabetic student - What would you do??

    Flare replied to photomom's topic in School

    I probably would have called home right away when i noticed there were no orders or needles to have a parent bring me the right order and supplies right away. With a blood sugar of 200 i wouldn't...
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    Just got the call...

    Flare replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    know which kids have medical issues that you need to be aware of - severe allergies to something they may encounter in school, diabetes, seizures are probably the top 3. Ensure you have emergency...
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    Scared straight- new to school nursing

    Flare replied to Sugarwugga's topic in School

    To the new RN/ New school nurses: Congrats on your jobs. When it seems like you are going to coma apart at the seams, stop... breathe... you can do this.. we can help. My advice to you both is to...