Flare ASN, BSN

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    Managing Headlice

    Flare replied to topsyturvy's topic in School

    i like that site too, zenman. we recently got away from the no nit policy. Kids miss too much school and more often than not i'm finding nit casings throughout the length of the hair, suggesting...
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    Vintage nursing uniform

    Flare replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    should have posted earlier - measurements on the pattern I have are: bust 41", waist 35", hip 43, back - neck to waist 15 7/8 like i said - i had high hopes of making it for myself with a few...
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    Vintage nursing uniform

    Flare replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    i've got a pattern for a nursing type dress from 1972. it's a simplicity 5268. it's way too big of a pattern for me - size 18 1/2 - though it's a simple enough pattern that it could be cut back to...
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    I got a sub today!

    Flare replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    We have a few subs for our district. They can usually cover. If need be I have been the one to be pulled to another school though because i've got the smallest number of students and no dalies right...
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    Pt. nonresponsive on transfer to SNF

    Flare replied to southernbeegirl's topic in General Nursing

    :nono:two words: chemical
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    New graduate needs advice

    Flare replied to burnett24's topic in General Nursing

    There are times that you will want to quietly take in the information and other times, forexample drawing up blood - when she reminds you it's got to be in a tiger top, hold it up and say nicely, "I'm...
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    How can I work specifically with GLBT patients?

    Flare replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in General Nursing

    I am not aware of any specialties that would expose you exclusively to GLBT individuals. You could probably inquire with an organization such as the gay men's health crisis (http://www.gmhc.org) to...
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    Home care vs. Med/Surg

    Flare replied to nurseeB's topic in General Nursing

    home care stresses: You are by yourself. No one to help you. You have to go into people's houses which isn't in and of itself all that bad - but some people live in true hovels where you can't find...
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    Foley Catheter Insertion Tips

    Flare replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    if you miss when cathing a female - leave it until you are done to reduce your chances of making the same mistake
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    student insurance status

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    i know - this is going to be a toughie. I am wondering (as I could not find the law online and am just trusting my boss) if it is just a yes or no type of thing or if it is a yes and provide info...
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    student insurance status

    Flare posted a topic in School

    My state passed a law requiring schools to determine which students do not have health insurance. My district, in wanting to be on thr ball, has put a request out to the district nurses to ask us the...
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    New Grad wants to be school nurse

    Flare replied to crimson and clover's topic in School

    A new grad may have issues. You have to remember that in a school setting you are pretty much on your own to make the calls by yourself. Sure - there are schools that employ 2 or 3 nurses - but i'd...
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    Why are most jobs Dialysis or Phlebotomists?

    Flare replied to atrex's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I think the issue is that you his a patch of jobs being offered by Davita - which is a medical staffing company that specializes is kidney disorders and dialysis. So they would look for nurses for...
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    My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    Flare replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am wondering how she did on her first night in your
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    WCCCD Textbooks!

    Flare replied to chulagarza's topic in General Nursing

    you'll probably do better with this thread moved into your state forum, as many of us probably have no idea what school WCCCD
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    Some serious questions

    Flare replied to AGal110's topic in General Nursing

    1. i really don't want to wipe butts. will i absolutely have to wipe butts? i don't mind cleaning up puke every now or then; i don't mind blood. but poop... not so much. sorry - but most floor...
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    New Nurse In TEARS...

    Flare replied to NightNurse0711's topic in General Nursing

    You'll get used to bratty patients - and even brattier families - threatening to sue you over things that you actually have no control over. I was once threated by a patient who had been discharged,...
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    Need advice from experienced RN's...

    Flare replied to jellybean321's topic in General Nursing

    It's totally normal to feel a bit anxious when you go from a career such as accounting into nursing. I'm not knocking accountants - but it's pretty rare that an accountant would save a life or be...
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    Vaccinations & Opinions on Them.....

    Flare replied to robynnelpnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Not all states have exemptions based on personal beliefs. In my state it is only documented medical exemptions which must come from a doctor with reasons for exemption or a religious statement. I...
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    wrong injection for the patient

    Flare replied to nursey2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Glad to hear things are improving. Seems to me that you punished your self a whole heck of a lot more severely than any BON ever would over a med error. Take it, learn from it and continue to move...
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    nursing prereqs?? too old

    Flare replied to cheryl1176's topic in General Nursing

    find out if you can test out of the courses if they are going to make you take them. When i was in school, you could test out of the class for a fraction of the tuition, but you only had one shot at...
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    A Patient Bit Me!

    Flare replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    yep- keep it clean and if you haven't gotten a tetorifice shot in a while it may be a good time to get one. since you said it didn't break your skin, don't stress too
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    A Patient Bit Me!

    Flare replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    Been there! I used to be a school nurse in a special ed school where the students would often go from calm to crazed without warning. My arm was on the menu more than once. Ice it and take photos....
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    Pt's wife patted my butt

    Flare replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    one can only hope that she was trying to pat your back and missed. Though nothing shocks me
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    My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    Flare replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I just found this thread and read the whole thing. God Bless you and that little girl. It seems you definitely were put into her life for a reason. All I want to do now is go home and squeeze my...