Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    Covering 3-11 shift for a sick call.

    Flare replied to mbrj's topic in Operating Room

    I would think that asking for volunteers first then mandating may be the necessary procedure until staffing improves. This can be accomplished by establishing a sick call schedule and either A....
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    RN tried to talk me out of Nursing school...

    Flare replied to NYCHikerRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will give simple advice to the OP: Follow your bliss. If that means nursing school and a career as a nurse, then go for it and achieve it and do the best job you can. It doesn't matter what other...
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    New School nurse sub - advice??

    Flare replied to photomom's topic in School

    Photomom's got that right! Not saying that there aren't school nurses that go into that job right out of nursing school, but they will have a harder time with the job. Student and staff come in to...
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    Attention Travel School Nurses!

    Flare replied to candiRN79's topic in School

    i don't have a lot of experience with travel school nursing beyond inquiring for my boss when one nurse in my district took ill and an alternative plan was needed to have medical coverage in all...
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    Ever get the urge to release a horde of flying monkeys?

    Flare replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    this just made me laugh and laugh this week! It's worth the 2 or 3 minutes it takes to
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    Patient abuse

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

    I was going to make a similar suggestion, Morte. My hospital has risk management that can be called and anonymous reports can be made if desired. There is also a very clear cut non-retaliation...
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    Earplugs during NCLEX?

    Flare replied to lvcourtneyy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I remember there being ear plugs there when i took the nclex over a decade ago. i am sure i didn't use them, as the noise of my own head (breathing, swallowing all amplified by ear plugs)in a quiet...
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    Inhaler Use--Is this a reasonable expectation?

    Flare replied to sKris's topic in School

    sounds like the health aid needs a little more guidance in learning how to give meds. Is there a nurse in the office as well or just a health aid? I would get in touch with whomever over sees that...
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    It's the most wonderful time of the year!

    Flare replied to mc3's topic in School

    11 days left for me my district lets out really late this
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    Ever get the urge to release a horde of flying monkeys?

    Flare replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    i have to be honest - my barrel of "give a dam" is pretty much empty already this week. I feel beat down and really need a full body massage from some young piece of eye candy. I feel like saying to...
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    Got a call today....

    Flare replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in School

    Keep trying! 100kids is right on target about getting in as a sub - i know the discussion has come up many times when we've had openings in my district as to why we don't just hire one of our subs...
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    Any male school RNs?

    Flare replied to mrmedical's topic in School

    The nurse before me in one of my prior schools was male. The kids were really upset when he left to persue a career in a public school. I also know of a male school nurse a few towns over from me....
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    High school students with tattoos

    Flare replied to kegmom's topic in School

    I see no harm in letting a student have a little a&d for a new tattoo. Even if they do come daily, it's only for a few days. Same as i see no harm in a student wanting to come during lunch to...
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    Eating a new nurse for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Or is it?

    Flare replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So glad you worked things out! So many things can be resolved by simply taking that uncomfortable step of clearing the
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    1st grader and his inhaler

    Flare replied to 100kids's topic in School

    In my state (NJ) the argument would end with the md stating the child is not to self administer. Dad's word does not trump md orders. We typically don't allow student to carry or self admin unil...
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    What do you think about TV nursing comedy/drama like Nurse Jackie?

    Flare replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    i didn't get into Nurse Jackie until recently... and that was only after i received season 3 as a gift and figured i'd give the series a try. Not bad - maybe because i watched the first 3 seasons...
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    Job Opportunity

    Flare replied to Britrn04's topic in School

    Well, aside from the length of experience issue- i just went through almost the same quandary. The job in my own town opened up, they offered me more money, my daughter will start there next Sept......
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    5th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    Flare replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    See, I told you they started using a travel nurse
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    Nurse Call button misused once again

    Flare replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    i'd strangle him with the
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    School nurse denies inhaler

    Flare replied to phnII's topic in School

    I've already said my piece about this several times. Order or no order, if a student is having an exacerbation of their asthma and has their inhaler on them, i'm giving the inhaler if i think it's...
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    Post Mortem Care

    Flare replied to mochamonster's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to think that post mortem care is one of those things that is either easy or not easy - there is very little middle ground there. It's hard to change a person's perceptions on the delicate...
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    Texting while doing patient care?

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

    One of my pet peeves is when someone continually texts in front of me. One message, i can understand, but the people that fire off an entire dialogue while also trying to interact with me - how...
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    Rashes

    Flare replied to andrea8302's topic in School

    I adore my Dermatology DDxDeck by Mosby. great picture, great info on the back of the cards. Bound together so it doesn't come
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    How/What do you prep for field trips?

    Flare replied to 100kids's topic in School

    It's probably about 50/50 on whether or not a nurse goes on a trip in my school. My kids can all self carry inhalers and epipens get delegated out to trained staff. Luckily I have no daily meds...
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    New School Nurse: VENT

    Flare replied to Britrn04's topic in School

    1. I had o take a full course of classes to become a school nurse certified for my state, but as far an on the job training or precepting - nada. 2. My office staff is great, respectful and helpful....