Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    Ideas for teaching basic first aid

    Flare replied to SchoolNurseChristine's topic in School

    I think the younger grades should just be a basics class - like proper hand washing, not touching someone elses' wound without gloves, use of bandaids, gloves, ice, running burns under cold water,...
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    I got a surprise this morning....

    Flare replied to LACA's topic in School

    Congrats! Sometimes fate has a different plan than we
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    Ideas for teaching basic first aid

    Flare replied to SchoolNurseChristine's topic in School

    What is the grade level of the kids? I'd teach first aid differently to a 5th grader than to a 2nd
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    You know the untouched left over food items on pt trays>

    Flare replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder what hospitals in other countries do - especially hospitals in countires where they are very
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    Gluten-Free Cafeteria?

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

    Younger students should have food sent from home. OLder students that can make informed choices about food should be educated as to what they can and cannot have. Food should still be sent from...
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    Returning to bedside after 11 years, advice please

    Flare replied to njrunner18's topic in General Nursing

    Take a look in some local nursing news outlets like Advance or Spectrum or even contact some local colleges with nursing program and see if they offer a RN
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    Going by your middle name -- problematic?

    Flare replied to Darjeeling22's topic in General Nursing

    I've come across quite a bit of nurses going by a different name than what is on their employee records. And not a simple nickname like Sue instead of Susan - I've come across Shelia's that go by...
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    Standing Medication Orders in Schools (PRN's only)

    Flare replied to KLLB's topic in School

    We have standing orders for Epipen and Benadryl only. I'd love it if we could get a standing order for advil or tylenol and cough drops. It would make life so much easier. Spoke to my boss about it...
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    Alien hand syndrome!

    Flare replied to bandas's topic in General Nursing

    i wonder if placing the bad hand in a mitten would
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    What comes first? Religious beliefs or Osha Safety Guidelines?

    Flare replied to nnurse32's topic in General Nursing

    There would be no way i would work without my shoes on. It's too dangerous, would make me uncomfortable and just isn't smart. The best I would do for this family is get a box of OR shoe covers and...
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    music in the office

    Flare replied to sleepy1010's topic in General Nursing

    I stream yahoo music in my office - but it's more for me - 80s music, sometimes big band or swing. Relaxing music for patients - maybe some piano music from Jim Brickman or a few kenny g albums will...
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    Opinions re: Child's high rate of absences?

    Flare replied to Tina, RN's topic in School

    I am glad to hear your son is thriving! :) If your doctor can document that your son has special medical needs - which may just be needing more recovery time from infections or more leeway for...
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    Electronic Process You Would Like to See in Schools

    Flare replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Most of the better charting software has things like immunization trackers and reports that can show you a trend in visits. In my state there is a state maintained database of children's vaccinations...
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    wrong i.v.f

    Flare replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Be glad that your mistake came that way and not after you infused it. Learn from the experience and carry it with you as a reminder to slow down and double check the order and what you have in your...
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    mints

    Flare posted a topic in School

    in my state we can't give any medication, otc rx or otherwise without a prescription. This includes cough drops - which is aggrivating to say the least. I bought a bag of "ice blue" mints for my...
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    Hospital jobs for 17-18 yr olds??

    Flare replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    it really depends on the place. Some hospitals will hire right out of HS for a NA or transport or dietary. Housekeeping and central supply are also viable options (i worked in central during NS) and...
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    Immunization checks by the state...

    Flare replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    well, if it make you feel any better, i'm in vaccination compliance hell right now too. I've got the town health nurse getting ready to come audit my records. Fortunately she knows the level of non...
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    mints

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    I think that's more of my concern than the choking aspect. And does it technically violate the fda foods of minimal nutritional value since it's all sugar AND i'm supplying
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    Just when you think you have seen it all!

    Flare replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    i think the devil on my shoulder :devil:would have sent him to PE for some wind sprints so i could call the ambulance!
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    Do you bag your bodies naked?

    Flare replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    I have sent all my expired patients down to the morgue just in the body bag. Its rare that a family will want to see the person after that and before the funeral. As an ADN I have had one family...
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    Setting diabetics free

    Flare posted a topic in School

    So in my state there is a legal provision that allows diabetic student to perform all on thier care in the classroom in lieu of the health office to minimize disruptions in education. Of course this...
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    Should men be school nurses? Have you ever heard of any?

    Flare replied to ImThatGuy's topic in School

    i see your point, Purple scrubs, but at the same time if the district did hire a male to be a school nurse and there was a student in need of a sensitive procedure, what would you suggest the...
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    Setting diabetics free

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    all my students perform their own care and make their own calculations - this is more of the fact of not having to make daily visits to my office and not have to miss class or lunch due to
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    Should men be school nurses? Have you ever heard of any?

    Flare replied to ImThatGuy's topic in School

    lol fair
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    Should men be school nurses? Have you ever heard of any?

    Flare replied to ImThatGuy's topic in School

    i think it would be great for a man - young, old, married, single, kids, no kids, straight or gay - to be a school nurse. It would provide a positive role model in nursing and health care for scores...