Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    insulin pump question

    Flare replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I would probably contact the doctor to see if it was an
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    seriously, i get paid for this???????

    Flare replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    If i get a moment between students I usually jump online and try to knock off a few CEUs at medscape, catch up here at allnurses or just catch my
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    Did I keep my composure...too well?

    Flare replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    First of all -stop feeling guilty -you did nothing wrong. The guy proved that he is a total creep. Advise your unit manager or whatever powers that be - you need to be reassigned and he needs to...
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    How to deal with a nurse that acts immature?

    Flare replied to scorp2580's topic in General Nursing

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    I made a injection error... Please help me....

    Flare replied to yatyu's topic in General Nursing

    Diclofenac available in injectable forms in countires outside US - looked like India was
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    How to deal with a nurse that acts immature?

    Flare replied to scorp2580's topic in General Nursing

    It may be that someone (doesn't have to be the boss) has to have a little "Come to Jesus talk" with her to let her know that her behavior and lack of professionalism is not going to be tolerated and...
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    Help! passing meds in isolation rooms?

    Flare replied to x_coastie's topic in General Nursing

    Beyond the medex and the chart - both of which were checked when pulling the meds - no sheet required at the bedside - just check patient name bracelet. If your facility has a policy where they use a...
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    assisted suicide

    Flare replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    While I am an advocate for legalizing assisted suicide, that's a different topic for a different day. You stated in your post that the wife wants more and more MSO4 to put him out of his misery. So...
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    Please help!

    Flare replied to dreemair's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you've been working there that long and they have vancancies for nurses on the floor, chances are that your manager is already gearing up to pounce on you. Still - it is beneficial to talk to...
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    texting at work

    Flare replied to questionsforall's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Have I sent or received the occasional message at work? Sure - But if my phone chirps while i'm working, it's the last thing on my mind. My job and my patients are my number one priorities....
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    Patient - RN Sexual Harrassment

    Flare replied to Ghost Writer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I find that most can be shut down by simply responding with "Ya know - that's super
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    Anyone Else a Fan of Dr. OZ?

    Flare replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I like him - really great method of explaining concepts to patients. Big fan of You: An Owhers Manual and You: on a diet. Both great reads. I've gifted both books to loved
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    Terrified of vomit! HELP!!

    Flare replied to sophie<3's topic in General Nursing

    We all have our thing that grosses us out - and it's fine -but you still need to work around your issues. I know nurses that hear/see puking and want to join in - they usually just take a quick step...
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    Frustrated beyond belief...

    Flare replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Let me applaud you for wanting to be part of the solution. I tend to think that we live in such a litigious society now that those ordering consults will do so for things that are terribly remote...
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    Wet Pants !!

    Flare replied to schoolnurse09's topic in School

    It's probably beneficial for you to have a small supply of spare clothes ask your principal if you can send a notice out to parents requesting donations of clothing to fit the little ones - then don't...
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    HELP!!! NEED ADVICE

    Flare replied to NEWBEE2's topic in General Nursing

    It may behoove you - despite your fairly recent grad - to take a RN refresher skills course. It sounds like you need to polish your skills a bit and work on time management. Many 2 year schools...
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    Nursing and Asperger's Syndrome

    Flare replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    again -it really depends on what traits they have that defines Aspergers. In general, social skills and learning how to be part of a team are important. Of course the actual nuts and bolts of...
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    Do you think working with a knee walker would be possible?

    Flare replied to beachgirl17's topic in General Nursing

    My primary concern would be your ability to physically react to events happening around you. The knee walker will likely slow you down should you have to respond quickly. It will likely be...
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    How do you tell apart similar disease processes

    Flare replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    doctors treat the symptoms and diagnose the disease process - nurses treat the patient. Over time experience will tell you what you are dealing
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    Failed one Subject in Nursing program

    Flare replied to longsilver's topic in General Students

    I don't know too much about school is Cali but I say get your butt right back on that horse and ride! You didn't fail by much and you are bound to pick up concepts that you struggled with last time...
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    Appropriate for NP to give gifts?

    Flare replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    sure - as long as everything is kept equal, i think it's a great idea to treat your staff and co-workers to a
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    Too Uptight?

    Flare replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked mass shot clinics where one fills and one shoots which given the nature of how zany the clinics get is the only way to get several hundred people through in a few hours. But - you work...
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    Can I go by a nickname as a nurse?

    Flare replied to JezzysRN09's topic in General Nursing

    Elizabeth when you sign, Liza on your badge and when you introduce
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    Gross Question....

    Flare replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    i use a netipot if i still smell the nasties when i get home -rinses is right away. A word of caution about using altoids or vicks to mask a nasty smell - sometimes that menthol scent can open up...
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    Nurses with tattoos, is it acceptable?

    Flare replied to sweetlyn_violet's topic in General Nursing

    that's part of the fun - i know a lady that has a tattoo of a horse on her breast that has gracefully evolved into a