Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    prefilling syringes?

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    thanks everyone! It makes mornings go smoother when i don't have to draw the doggy's insulin (NPH, btw) and get lunches ready and breakfasts and kid dressed and etc
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    Should I be a HighSchool SN ?

    Flare replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    keeping in line with the direction that this thread has taken, i would like to make one point to the nurses that don't think they need any experience before school nursing... You are in your office...
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    You can only take so much screaming, impatience, and disdain

    Flare replied to shiccy's topic in General Nursing

    :hlk: So glad you stood up for yourself. I think more docs like this need to be put in their
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    team morale

    Flare replied to fh15236's topic in General Nursing

    We did a team building exercise where everyone had to write down a bit of trivia about themselves that everyone might not know about and make a guessing game out of who is what. We wrote down hobbies...
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    Totally out of the loop...aargh!

    Flare replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Teachers are supposed to supply the nurse with a list of students going on trips at least one month ahead of time here. It usually doesn't happen and at the last minute we're stuck struggling to find...
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    New Jersey....It's not you...it's me!!

    Flare replied to Serrano2886's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    i think it's hard to ask a NJ forum where to go if you want to leave NJ. The problem with leaving NJ is that there is a higher cost of living and conversely a higher rate of pay here. I've been...
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    Patients Making Up Lies

    Flare replied to Honeynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think in some cases even the most with it patient can have a skewed perception. In the case of the patient that fell then claimed she lay there for 3 hours - maybe it felt like that to her. I...
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    Wait for info or make the call?

    Flare posted a topic in School

    What do you do when you get 2nd or 3rd hand information that a student is being worked up for something? This week I have gotten a note that was given to the teacher to keep student out of sun...
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    Help please -Benefit for a fellow nurse

    Flare replied to withasmilelpn's topic in General Nursing

    there are a number of different ways that you can do a benefit dinner type fundraiser. Spaghetti dinners, pancake breakfasts, steak suppers... i suppose what you do depends on who you want to attend...
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    LTC nurses--tell me about bed alarms...

    Flare replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in General Nursing

    indeed that is how it works. I thought it was so interesting the first time i saw one. The patient seemed comfy,
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    thermometer feedback

    Flare replied to Needsmorechocolate's topic in School

    my biggest gripe with the thermofocus is the one i'd used doesn't shut
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    Wanted: Clinical Experience For New School Nurse

    Flare replied to geocachingRN's topic in School

    how about getting a per diem job to give your experiences depth and variety? You could also consider taking another route like becoming an EMT to give you more pre-hospital emergency
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    Worried Patient

    Flare replied to honeycakes55's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would be benefical if someone (be it you or a psych counselor) discusses some of the basises of her fears. What risk factors may have predisposed grandma to lung CA? How much does your...
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    LTC nurses--tell me about bed alarms...

    Flare replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in General Nursing

    all great suggestions on here. A few thoughts enter my own head: 1. DH and I have a video monitor that's aimed on our daughter. They make sorts, ours is just a black and white type that can show video...
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    Mistake??

    Flare replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    since you are interested in teaching too, have you considered school nursing? Not to say that i don't have my paper pushing and pull dispensary days, but you can get a lot of teaching in there
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    One entree per person,please

    Flare replied to jmtndl's topic in General Nursing

    showing some appreciation by letting the nurses have their pick of 3 year old pop tarts or ancient Mr. Goodbars....
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    Wait for info or make the call?

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    the parents are a bit odd... for the record, this is the same parent that wanted me to rifle through her kid's poop after he swallowed the quarter....
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    Thinking of a Career Change to Nursing

    Flare replied to bw987's topic in General Nursing

    Your reason for joining nursing is a very good one. I'm glad you didn't just say for stable work or for money. You would be disappionted with either career if that were the case. In my opinion, i...
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    NEWBIE HELLO

    Flare replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    What type of jobs are you seeking? There certainly is a lot out tehre for a nurse without a masters, but we need a little direction to advise
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    Head Lice

    Flare replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in General Nursing

    I tell my student's parents to use olive oil for the first comb through then soak the hair in vinegar for the next comb through. The vinegar breaks down the glue holding the nit to the hair shaft....
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    liability??

    Flare replied to jennrn01's topic in General Nursing

    if the doc wasn't 24 hr oximetry then let him know that he needs to specify the order. This ends all debates with the other
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    Daytonite has passed away...

    Flare replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Daytonite was a valuable asset to this site. She will be sorely missed. Rest now, sister. You are in
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    Just wondering... what would you want your kids to do for a living?

    Flare replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    Filthy rich and happy to take care of their
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    Advice need on how to approach hygiene issues

    Flare replied to mc3's topic in School

    such a sad situation. I think you are on the right path. It is a delicate subjec and you need to approach with caution - perhaps by seeing what her perceptions of acceptable hygiene are. Ask her is...
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    PARENTS!!!!

    Flare replied to lovepink's topic in School

    I've been met with holier than thou nurses that look down at my choice of career. Sometimes you just have to yes them to death and then chart the heck out of everything. Chin up, you're in good...