Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    The rules apply...until they don't...

    Flare replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    it's always so comforting to know that we all battle the same demons
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    Happy Halloween!!!

    Flare replied to EnoughWithTheIce's topic in School

    I am so tired and grumpy today. Crazy heavy rain and wind kept me up until well after 3. I predict that the levels of sympathy will be on the lower side
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    Happy Halloween!!!

    Flare replied to EnoughWithTheIce's topic in School

    so when i was in high school, I was not a big fan of PE class games. My PE teacher was great though and as long as I did something active he didnt' care. I spent many a high school PE class Sweatin'...
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    School nurses, what is the worst emergency you've had?

    Flare replied to Avill's topic in School

    Wow - I'm so sorry for the loss of your co worker. I have taught CPR for many moons. I have often wondered if some of the people taking the class were going to be very helpful when it came to the...
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    Happy Halloween!!!

    Flare replied to EnoughWithTheIce's topic in School

    Thursday Hallowe'en... Boo!!. I think we'll need more prayers for tomorrow when the parade of tummyaches comes through... let's start a tally of kids that "feel sick" but weren't up late and didn't...
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    Slippery Portable Steps = Guarenteed Injury. Any Known Solutions?

    Flare replied to BooBooCrew's topic in School

    i'm s little surprised that there isn't already some sort of traction on the steps. Yes - grip tape for the
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    Lice dilemma

    Flare replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    watch for re-infestation in that one! Headlice are exclusive to humans so it wouldn't surprise me if the treatment was ineffective in getting everything. On the other end of the spectrum -because...
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    Updated Resource Guide

    Flare replied to UpliftingRN's topic in School

    This is my state's very lengthy SN guidebook:
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    Why so long

    Flare replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School

    but that's just the thing - as SNs, we understand that parents need to work and that there will be a lag time in picking up. An hour is not the end of the world. Heck, if i had a nickle for every...
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    School nurses, what is the worst emergency you've had?

    Flare replied to Avill's topic in School

    i've given a lot of diastat because of epileptic students i had who had seizures that were hard to control. I have only had to give an Epipen once which was stressful because the student was anxious...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    that kid was Porky Piggin'
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    Sped Diabetic Student Requesting Escort

    Flare replied to guest83140's topic in School

    to play a little devil's advocate here, it sounds like this child has the potential of being very non-compliant and perhaps even a danger to himself. I can see why his aunt would want him to have a...
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    Why so long

    Flare replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School

    I am not heavy handed when sending home. I tend to push more towards the child staying and learning when possible. Maybe that's why if i call a parent, I expect them to pick up and to come for the...
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    What now!

    Flare replied to KH_RN6's topic in School

    that's such a good feeling! I usually don't get there until after winter
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    Why so long

    Flare replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School

    exactly!!
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    Why so long

    Flare replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School

    i had a parent last week who i contacted before noon about a child with an earache. Her response was inintially that someone would be there in 10 minutes, but she called right back to say that no one...
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    Increase in bad student behavior.

    Flare replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    i'm close with the police officers that come in to teach LEAD (formerly DARE). They are constantly saying how the kids act up for them in class and are rude and disrespectful. I ave so many fears...
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    School nurses, what is the worst emergency you've had?

    Flare replied to Avill's topic in School

    I got called for a student collapsed. As i was going toward where the student was, the gym teacher came running, carrying a limp 7th grader. We went back into my office where he set him on the...
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    Increase in bad student behavior.

    Flare replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    the instant gratification kills me! especially the constant sense of immediacy in my office. It blows my mind how the students will come in and announce that they need help for their (mostly) minor...
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    Increase in bad student behavior.

    Flare replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    yes - so many more kids now than when i started his gig in 2003. Parents have changed. They are more accommodating and more coddling now. They would rather give in to the whims of their children to...
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    Parents sometimes...

    Flare replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    ?‍♀️ i just
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    Recess/Gym Restrictions - Where do your students go?

    Flare replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    for the reason that you noted, I generally don't have activity restricted students idle in my office. They may go and sit in the gym or on the sidelines if it's an outdoor activity or may go out for...
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    504 plan for interstitial cystitis--I'm stumped!

    Flare replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    Yes! I have had my fair share of parents wanting accommodations to be instituted immediately based on their word. When they are asked to get a note from the MD with the diagnosis, the heels drag...
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    Sleeping in the infirmary

    Flare replied to LAP's topic in School

    generally, i don't allow naps just for tiredness. But on the rare occasion, i may allow 20 minutes of rest during a non-academic time such as recess or a special such as art or
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    504 plan for interstitial cystitis--I'm stumped!

    Flare replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    i would imagine that the unrestricted access to the rest room would help qualify her for a 504, especially since she is of age for state testing, if your district does that. I know a lot of testing...