Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

Queen of Quite a lot

Member

  • Content

    4,431

  • Visitors

    40,305

  • Followers

    2

  • Likes

    2,223

All Content by Flare

  1. Flare

    Why do nurses create care plans instead of drs?

    Flare replied to jkmk's topic in General Nursing

    most simplified - doctors treat, nurses give
  2. Flare

    When do I get to stop questioning my decisions...

    Flare replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    We all have days when we second guess ourselves. I think i've been doing this for 8 years and I still wonder sometimes if I made the right call. The bottom line is that you make a desicion and hope...
  3. Flare

    Need to encourage yourself ?

    Flare replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I sometimes start my day with a to-do list. I give myself a few easy tasks to start the day and "prime the pump" for
  4. Flare

    Ridiculous request

    Flare posted a topic in School

    So I had a parent come into my office today and announce that her son (half day kindergarten) swallowed a quarter. She then, yup- you guessed it, told me that if he had a BM I should search through...
  5. Flare

    Ridiculous request

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    I thought it could have been a neat magic trick if he pooped out 2 dimes and a nickle -a human change
  6. Flare

    What do your students call you!

    Flare replied to nuwbee25's topic in School

    Usually Nurse Lastname, though my last school was special ed and i went by Nurse firstname. I had always considered how confusing it would be to get a doctorate and be Dr. So and so, school
  7. Flare

    Bizzare medical question

    Flare replied to srleslie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No - not true. If it were there would probably be a lot more solved cases involving sexual
  8. Flare

    Inappropriate Movies

    Flare replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    yep -adults should be able to watch whatever they want. If the group wants to watch die hard, then Die hard it is. I salute those residents for picking that movie over .... say... On Golden
  9. Flare

    My patient made my night

    Flare replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear that your co-worker is in such a bad state. It's really difficult to try and focus on your job. I learned at work that my young next-door neighbor was killed in a wreck - it really...
  10. Flare

    What dangers would I be facing??

    Flare replied to psustudent5's topic in General Nursing

    there is probably a risk no matter what career field you enter. There is a risk of developing cancer simply by existing. If you want to go into nursing, do it. If someone doesn't want you to, then...
  11. Flare

    How do you get into school nursing?

    Flare replied to curioustwo's topic in School

    Yes - pricate schools also need certfied school nurses, You may be able to get a job and get emergency certified while taking the classes. That's actually how it went for me. Getting certified as...
  12. Flare

    complaint of "my heart hurts"

    Flare replied to mc3's topic in School

    I would have done exactly the same thing in the case of the "heart issues". As far as the temps - that's not uncommon - especially early in the morning. If you are using a tympanic thermometer,...
  13. Flare

    Strong vs. weak RN

    Flare replied to Ariyala's topic in General Nursing

    I think a good starting point may be the feedback you get (and hopefully you do get this) from your employee eval. Also -see if there are any nagging little tasks that need to be taken on and take...
  14. Flare

    Well-worn debate. Men in OB

    Flare replied to nt28's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Go for it! Do what you love. I can see where there would be resistance but honestly, they can't stop you from putting yourself out there. People think nothing of packing the l & d room full of...
  15. Flare

    How do you get into school nursing?

    Flare replied to curioustwo's topic in School

    i am a school nurse in nj, i answered your questions in a copy of your original post. pm me if you need more
  16. Flare

    Administering emergency medicine

    Flare replied to Nurse_Ziba's topic in School

    No way. I have had scads of students with seizure disorders over the years and can count on one hand the amount of times it was actually medically necessary to give diazepam. If I am reading your...
  17. Flare

    Med Alert jewelry

    Flare replied to Song Palmese's topic in General Nursing

    What about a watch? Medalert makes a wrist watch version of a bracelet
  18. Flare

    Rules for the School Nurse's Office

    Flare replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    11. Medicines that do not have orders will not be administered. This includes OTC. You can either get me the order, get your butt here to give it to your kid, or have it not be given. 11a. If...
  19. Flare

    Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body

    Flare replied to studentdan's topic in General Nursing

    i actually got a real cheap hard cover version of that book as published by barne's and noble a few years ago. IMHO, if you can get it really cheap from a yard sale or clearance or even ebay it's not...
  20. Flare

    Parents of High School Students

    Flare replied to ICAN!'s topic in General Nursing

    I work as a school nurse - so i know that the talks about std's and unplanned preganancies sometimes go in one ear and out the other. So it may be a good idea to reinforce these lessons or have an...
  21. Flare

    I'm Changing Boards...

    Flare replied to pugmomrn's topic in School

    All the best to
  22. Flare

    Stomachache

    Flare replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I pretty much do the same routine. Granted, there are always the few times that you send the kid back to class (no fever, looks overall ok) and they throw up within 10 minutes -these instances can...
  23. Flare

    Not sure what to feel

    Flare replied to Rosie67's topic in School

    The life of a school nurse is a lonely one and a complex one. You become the end all and be all of health knowledge for not only the students but also for staff and parents looking to score some free...
  24. Flare

    Have you ever had a pt that you knew in real life?

    Flare replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work on a floor right now, but i've cared for friends in the past. I just do my job and treat them with the same professionalism as i would a patient that is a stranger to me. Of course, as...
  25. Flare

    Belly Dancers: appropriate entertainment for LTC residents?

    Flare replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with previous posters - i think it's a great idea. Perhaps may want to add a sash to costumes if they may be viewed as a bit to risque. These people were all young once - don't let that...