Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    Christmas countdown !!

    Flare replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    16 and a half for
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    Christmas gifts for med kids

    Flare replied to luvapug's topic in School

    i thought about that too... part of me doesn't want to set a precedent but they are really great kids and I'd like to reward them for being really compliant and polite. My kids are middle schoolers -...
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    Who should administer meds when nurse not available?

    Flare replied to manjaNurse's topic in School

    If that's the case their choices when you are not there are: a. Hire a sub nurse b. Have the child's parent come in to medicate c. have the parent consent to the child not receiving meds in school...
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    Who should administer meds when nurse not available?

    Flare replied to manjaNurse's topic in School

    check your state laws - in my state meds can only be given by a RN or a parent in schools. Some states may allow for a non medical employee after a med administration instruction or course is
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    Immunization issues!

    Flare replied to fireball98's topic in School

    i'm similar to mustlovepoodles. Students that aren't compliant are not permitted to be in school until they are compliant. In some ways i'm dealing with the same thing as you. Started in a new...
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    Body Bags

    Flare replied to stellina615's topic in General Nursing

    we use the same morgue kits which also include the strings to tie up the limbs. They wouldn't let use use anything as cost inefficient ar soft restraints in place so i've found that a roll of kerlix...
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    Sanitary covering of tattoos for the workplace?

    Flare replied to bustthewave's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to make precisely the same suggestion. They work a bit like opaque nylons and cover very well. You do make a good point about the times you are deep into something yucky - so my...
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    2nd grade bathroom

    Flare replied to pvtschoolnurse's topic in School

    perhaps substituting another activity to "blow off steam" like maybe going for an escorted walk around building or campus or taking a run in the gym. If she is very candid perhaps she can shed light...
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    Just wondering.......

    Flare replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    haven't seen praiser in a few weeks - perhaps bogged down with screenings... my files are alphabetical by grade. No disadvantages there for me and easy transitions for the students moving onto the...
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    Do you think Patients would confuse me for a doctor if I'm South Asian and male?

    Flare replied to Samian Q's topic in General Nursing

    i've worked with several South Asian male nurses - they may have been mistaken for docotrs over the years - but at some point i think every nurse gets a mistaken identity - whether it be doctor, NA,...
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    Where can I find Varicella vaccines?

    Flare replied to April13RN's topic in General Nursing

    Try moore medical - they can take the order from your school md to fill the order. here's a link:
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    how do you become an organ transplant tech.?

    Flare replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    i've walked the tech from the eye bank down to harvest in the morgue but have never asked her training background nor stayed to watch - i don't "do" eyes... the idea of removing all or part of them...
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    Pregnant HS student

    Flare replied to kathym1971's topic in School

    Agree with above - would also find out is parents are aware and if she is getting proper prenatal care. Would refer to local resources based on desires of student to adopt, raise or abort. Most...
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    Underwear and patients

    Flare replied to twinkerrs's topic in General Nursing

    does the underwear have a direct coorelation with his reason for admission? I can't imagine how they would... you hit the nail on the head when you said that you let girls who prefer to wear men's...
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    Why didn't you call me?

    Flare posted a topic in School

    I had a parent stop by my office very angry that i didn't call after the child was complaining of a stiff neck aggrivated bt sit ups in PE. I tried to explain that I only call on things that i feel...
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    Wrist watches...what are the pros and cons?

    Flare replied to danvis_65's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i feel naked without my wrist watch. Mine is waterproof, has a metal band and is just ever so slightly loose on my wrist so I can scrub under there when washing my hands. Usually at some point of my...
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    documenting burns

    Flare replied to cruzcontrol's topic in School

    then i'd call CPS if i felt it was a cigarette burn if that were the
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    documenting burns

    Flare replied to cruzcontrol's topic in School

    How old is the child? Old enough to relay an intentional cigarette burn event to you? Is the child acting evasive? Do you have another set of eyes that can help you id the mark, like maybe a...
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    Fancy clothes

    Flare replied to meeka720's topic in School

    When i was working the K level school, it would astound me to get my little fashionista in my office after a spill or accident that would insist on going through the box herself to pick out something...
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    So that's where all my gloves have been disappearing to!

    Flare replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    i buy medium gloves nitrile gloves since they don't stretch much the custodian rarely steals gloves from me. And though i have long fingers, those gloves don't fit on his big
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    Withdraw then audit?

    Flare posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was speaking with a nurse's aide where I work part time and he told me that he is not doing too well in his nursing 1 class and was thinking about withdrawing. He said that he wanted to still...
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    P & G puberty kits

    Flare replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    thanks for the heads
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    Where do they change the briefs of special needs children in your school?

    Flare replied to NurseMommyRN's topic in School

    When i worked in special ed, the modesty was a bit lax in comparison to the public school, in regards to staff changing/ showering/ redressing etc. But overall, functions that would require privacy...
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    Changing students when they have urine/BM accidents?

    Flare replied to missfixit's topic in School

    I don't help either save for helping a less dexterous kindergartner with a stiff button or belt. Even this I do only with another adult employee in the
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    Any ideas for disposable ice packs?

    Flare replied to allstarnurse's topic in School

    you can get the reusable ice packs from school health or macgill and either make the kids stay in your office while they ice themselves or you can hope they bring them back to you... for somewhat...