Flare ASN, BSN

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    Got the job - what am I in store for?

    Flare posted a topic in General Nursing

    I got hired as a per diem nursing shift admin. Can anyone give me an idea of what I can expect or any pearls of wisdom? It's been a few years since i've worked in a
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    Got the job - what am I in store for?

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in General Nursing

    lol thanks for the advice. I'll make sure to buy the big bottle from
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    Got the job - what am I in store for?

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in General Nursing

    It's an acute care hospital off hours supervisor for the entire hospital- 2 actually - i suppose depending on the need is where i'll be for the night. I have 10 yrs experience as a nurse - used to...
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    Advice on entering school nursing

    Flare replied to potomacpedsRN's topic in School

    Ill be honest - no. As the school nurse you are th sole medical provider and each and every decision falls to you and only you. If you are lucky enough to have another nurse in the office with you,...
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    Is it ok for the nurse to recommend OTC drugs to a patient?

    Flare replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    i tend to recommend natural type remedies like dried fruit or prune juice for constipation or lots of water and a brisk walk. or for head cold symptoms warm fluids and chicken soup (i'm a firm...
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    Eye splash

    Flare replied to trinitystar78's topic in General Nursing

    we used Pharmajets (needleless injections) to give h1n1 injections and if you placed the end against the arm at the wrong angle you'd get a bath in h1n1 serum. I got bathed a few times at first and...
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    What are the worst call in excuses you've heard?

    Flare replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    i feel a migraine coming on - this was a call at 3 pm for a 7 am shift... cripes... take some Imitrex and get on with
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    work part time as a CPR instructor?

    Flare replied to Ace587RN's topic in Emergency

    i teach cpr when i'm off duty - just schedule the classes around your work
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    Interview this week - Nursing admin??

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in General Nursing

    I know that in my state that is allowed. OK then black suit it is. Thanks for the
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    Interview this week - Nursing admin??

    Flare posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi - I just got off the phone with a nearby hospital. It seems I've scored an interview for some per diem work (yay!) The person I spoke to on the phone asked me if I had any experience with...
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    I want to be a school nurse...

    Flare replied to Otaybw19's topic in School

    I'm an RN with a BSN and a school nursing certificate. Look into your state's requirements for what you need to be a school nurse, though i'd suggest that you go for RN either way, it gives you a bit...
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    School Nurse Interview! Need HELP ASAP!

    Flare replied to girliegirlRN's topic in School

    the biggest thing to remember when it comes to school nursing is that it's a delicate balance of education, minor first aid, pre-hospital emergency care, care for chronic conditions, screenings, and...
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    What do you all think?

    Flare replied to mr.brice's topic in School

    we don't have to deal with annual blood draws here. But at the end of the day, you are right. The gloves are for the safety of the draw-er not the draw-ee. Is this an outside company? Can you get...
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    Career help?? (Nursing vs Education)

    Flare replied to LisaMay127's topic in General Nursing

    Lisa - have you considered shadowing a school
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    Just hired as school nurse-scared!

    Flare replied to lissa7383's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, relax... you're in good company. There is a good sub section of this forum for school nurses specifically. https://allnurses.com/school-nursing/ start by going there and perusing a few...
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    Nurse Vs Daughter! Help Me!!!

    Flare replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    Send that letter! don't delay. You've lost enough time already - it's time to make amends. Keep us posted,
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    interesting observation

    Flare replied to OncallRN's topic in School

    my personal opinion: prevalance of everything needing to be antibacterial and practically sterilized. No challenges to the immune system makes for a very bored body. The slightest irritation comes...
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    Cough - send home?

    Flare replied to manjaNurse's topic in School

    i don't do the face mask or lozenges (need a dr's order for cough drops...) but i do advise that student to increase fluid intake, wash hands frequently and cough into their elbow. They're sent back...
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    Menstrual talks, tampons/pads the only option?

    Flare replied to jane a white's topic in School

    on the other hand, Jane -while I was already aware of the moon cup and devices like that i do appreciate you bringing it to light so I could take the opportunity to educate myself further and have a...
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    Menstrual talks, tampons/pads the only option?

    Flare replied to jane a white's topic in School

    I just don't think the average school aged girl who starts school at probably 7:30 am and ends up staying there until 4:30 or 5 pm for sports or play practice or whatnot is going to find keeping a...
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    Attractive nurses in danger?!

    Flare replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    :icon_roll Attractive nurses are seldom in danger... it's the self absorbed ones with their minds more on thier looks than their jobs that are. in my experience the ones that are going to bother you...
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    What is Wrong With This Picture?

    Flare replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    the method of injury itself is irrelevant. the presence of the spit hood and restraint belt hint that he was probably not being cooperative going to court and was getting restrained - it's easy to...
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    End of year stats

    Flare replied to missiRN06's topic in School

    my charting software can print a report. Though i've never been asked for those stats since i've been
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    I got the job! Can you share any tips?

    Flare replied to walkingonsunshine's topic in School

    i can't help you with medicaid claims - we don't do them in this state. If there is a workshop, you may want to inquire with your district or a local SN as to how much of this you actually do before...
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    Frequent flyers

    Flare replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    i'm away from my office, so i don't have the exact memo in front of me but it's something to the effect of : Mr/mrs This is to inform you that your child had made x visits to the health office since...