Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    504 Plan?

    Flare replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    yikes, Purple scrubs! What a huge pain in the rear for
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    504 Plan?

    Flare replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    only if the asthma is severe enough to have a real impact on their learning. The students that need an inhaler before PE or after running on the playground, not so much. Same goes for IHP. I will...
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    Am i burned out?

    Flare replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    I know that feeling. I get so annoyed with the kid that "banged is finger against thier locker". Said finger almost always has absolutely no mark on it. I understand that hitting something may hurt...
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    Who buys Supplies??!

    Flare replied to Sl1011's topic in School

    I get a budget each year and am responsible for making a list of what I deem will be purchased by my budget. I usually order out of School health, Moore medical and macgill for medical supplies and...
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    Ethical discussion about blood donation.

    Flare posted a topic in General Nursing

    So after reading an article about a man rejected from giving blood becase he seemed gay (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/man-says-rejected-blood-bank-seeming-gay-151627659.html), I noticed a...
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    Worst case scenario needle stick

    Flare replied to LaughingRN's topic in General Nursing

    oh I am so sorry to hear that you are contending with this. You have plenty of willing ears to listen to you on this site, and I am sure at work and friends and family too. Also - nothing wrong with...
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    permitting a patient to urinate in bed versus holding it in

    Flare replied to dseltzer's topic in General Nursing

    well, i don't think i'd tell a patient that it is okay to wet the bed - i'd just continue to coach her on that she needs to wait for the bed pan and needs to hold it for a few more seconds. (I mean...
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    Wasn't the School Nurse right?

    Flare replied to caregiver1977's topic in General Nursing

    good call by the school nurse from a fellow school nurse. Yes, if it were the run of the mill situation with a student having an accident, then she should technically be changed in the privacy of the...
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    Just for fun.... re: call bells...

    Flare replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    The sinister part of me thinks there should be a shock button that would deliver a slight static shock (same intensity you get when you slide out of your car the wrong way) to patients abusing the...
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    Feel guilty calling myself a nurse

    Flare replied to mb1949's topic in General Nursing

    You are trained and licensed as a nurse. It's not like you are a CNA or Medical assistant trying to pass yourself off as an RN. Good luck with your job
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    "The Death Shift" (true crime book about nurse/serial killer)

    Flare replied to rph3664's topic in General Nursing

    Blind Eye about Swango was a good read - perhaps i'll see if i can get my hands on this one - sounds
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    Ice Packs vs Portable Ice Maker

    Flare replied to skoolrn's topic in School

    I have one of the portable ice makers, but I also have a mini fridge with a decent sized freezer. I suppose though that I could just turn it on to make my supply of ice for the day and just leave it...
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    has anyone ever discharged a patient with their IV still in?

    Flare replied to TracyVaRN's topic in General Nursing

    i've seen it happen a number of times. Patients are usually in such a rush to get back to their homes and end up forgetting it's even
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    How to Handle Student Incivility

    Flare replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    The problem hinges from the time the children are in elementary school. Growing up, I was the one responsible for my grades. I was the one that had to see that assignments were turned in when due...
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    Is it ok to take a break??

    Flare replied to Bruin's Mom's topic in General Nursing

    All things happen for a reason. Regroup, refocus and relax - then get back in there and try something
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    I hate my job. What do I do?

    Flare replied to pippylockstocking's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    maybe there is another aspect of nursing at the same facility you can explore. Have you looked into transferring to another unit or into another department like case management or education? As fas as...
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    Malpractice Insurance for New RN

    Flare replied to nulife4good's topic in General Nursing

    I use
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    Last Day Of School

    Flare replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    enjoy! Still have 8 work days
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    Are there forgiveness/repayment programs for people going into nursing?

    Flare replied to skyheaven477's topic in School

    there are a few: http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/repayment/nursing/ http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Government/StateResources.htm I never qualified for any of them, but good luck to
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    help with dementia patient please!

    Flare replied to Tarabara's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like social work and case management needs a swift kick in the behind to get moving. From an administration POV, if he has been there for 2 months without any medical reason to be in acute...
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    The case of the missing pens: A rant and an idea

    Flare replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Any syringe pen i've gotten as a gift has dried up and been an utter disappointment in a matter of weeks. Don't
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    The case of the missing pens: A rant and an idea

    Flare replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I took an extra badge clip and wrapped it under the clip of a clicky pen and when not in use I clip it to my shirt or badge
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    Assulted on the job

    Flare replied to Vedder316's topic in General Nursing

    lol,
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    Halitosis invasion

    Flare replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in Health, Stress Management

    A healthy mouth shouldn't be plagued by halitosis every few hours. I agree with the advice to go and see your dentist and/or
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    Assulted on the job

    Flare replied to Vedder316's topic in General Nursing

    Has this been reported to a higher authority like the state labor board? This is a blatant lack of employee safety. Will the management wait until the innappripriate touching beocme a sexual assault...