Flare ASN, BSN

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    Xanax in school?

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    Jolie, i've voiced the same concerns and have a feeling the parent did just that. I mean the kid didn't have the order for 24 hrs when the parent showed up in my office to get this given in school....
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    teacher's union

    Flare replied to schoolnursejennie's topic in School

    You will be fighting a losing battle if you plead ignorance about lunch and prep times. The board will come back and tell you that you should have read your contract - so while you are free to persue...
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    Xanax in school?

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    i spoke to the parent again, who was pretty insistent that since i had an order that i am obligated to give the med. I then placed a call to our school physician who didn't necessarily express my...
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    Xanax in school?

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    update: The doctor faxed me an order for 0.125 mg at 11 am if needed for anxiety. I had faxed a note to state that I would like to be called, but that didn't happen. Spoke to the school psych about...
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    Just need a shoulder !

    Flare replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Yeah - i know that feeling. I have had a long day of staff second guessing my decisions and parents that can't pick their sick kids up. here's my shoulder, feel free to
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    Are you doing fecal transplants very often?

    Flare replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I;ve only ever read about them - the yuck factor is too high for me to be very curious. That's certainly a level of closeness i never want to reach with
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    Epistaxis - doing anything different?

    Flare posted a topic in School

    Just doing a little last minute ordering and spying the extensive orificenal of nosebleed dressings and rhino rockets in the School Health catalogue. Anyone using any of these packings or quick clot...
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    Epistaxis - doing anything different?

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    After it gets under control, a little vaseline on an applicator up the nares will keep it from bleeding again- especially if it's a "dry heat" induced nosebleed. It will also deter a kindergartener...
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    What has been your worst nightmare about work?

    Flare replied to JeneraterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a series of dreams when I was a brand new nurse that I didn't pass any meds, another one that I didn't see any patients, another one that I wandered around the hospital instead of working (that...
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    Is it legal for a nurse to work 24 hours straight?

    Flare replied to MrsMwenja_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand why the 7p-7a nurse wasn't instruced to relieve you at the hospital. It's a well known fact that an admission decision is almost never made in 3 hrs. Yes, i'd be really ticked. I...
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    Help, question for school nurses

    Flare replied to RN2003-2's topic in School

    There is a lot to the job. In my state we need to be certified as school nurses - which means about 30 credits of classes focused on school nursing and public health, etc. It amazes me now that i am...
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    Expired Epi-Pens?

    Flare replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    When Haiti had their tragic earthquake i was able to send a generous quantity with a national guard medic who later came back and told me that they actually were used down there for people with...
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    Disposable Bedpans?

    Flare replied to scarlet87's topic in General Nursing

    ok, i getit now that i've looked at their site - supposed to be using with a plastic support type thing... is that the norm or is anyone using just the paper pulp bed
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    Expired Epi-Pens?

    Flare replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I have my own collection of expired epipens. Mostly I hold on to them so when I train staff and they want to try shooting a real one into an injector pad i can oblige (the trainer and the real...
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    Disposable Bedpans?

    Flare replied to scarlet87's topic in General Nursing

    My concern would be them holding up under the weight of a patient coupled with the sponginess of the bed pushing back. Sounds like potential for
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    wierd/scary craigslist job

    Flare replied to Nierdo's topic in General Nursing

    Did you ask any questions during the interview like "what is the name of your company?" or "Tell me more about your organization?" I know those types of questions are usually taboo, but in this case...
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    Epistaxis - doing anything different?

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    ice pack to back of the neck if it won't slow down after a few minutes of pressure. Also have a thing called a "nosebud" that is a little ice pack for the nose - seems to work well
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    Epistaxis - doing anything different?

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    ok - thanks all. Like i said- i'm doing the same as you - just wanted to make sure i wasn;t missing out on anything
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    Medicaid Billing

    Flare replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    we don't have to deal with
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    autistic/emotionally disturbed students

    Flare replied to schoolnursejennie's topic in School

    Schooldistrictnurse offers up some sound advice. I find that the way i treat a student is usually a direct reaction of what i perceive them to need. Some students (probably most) can have normal...
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    What are some good things to keep on hand in your work locker?

    Flare replied to Kilika421's topic in General Nursing

    definitely extra shoes and socks. When i was working a unit regularly, i'd just leave my nurse shoes in my locker. didn't want to track the floor funk home. A few extra dollars, some otc med...
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    Working with hand stitches

    Flare replied to Plasticgloworm's topic in General Nursing

    I see your logic, but I probably would have just slapped a tegaderm over the wound and filled my pockets with plenty of
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    What to wear to outdoor field trip

    Flare replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    i wear jeans and my doc martens if i'm going on an outdoor autumn field trip. You may need to kneel on the ground, so dress for
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    Rude little attitudes

    Flare posted a topic in School

    Wow - all I can say is that I feel bad for some of my student's parents. It never ceases to amaze me how rude some of these kids can be. Makes it clear why some species eat their young! That is...
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    DNR/Comfort Care Policy Suggestions/Samples

    Flare replied to sandav's topic in School

    Overall, I think more info is needed. If this child is so terminal that comfort care and a DNR are necessary, then it probably isn't a good idea to send him/her to a germ factory like a school. I...