Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    Positive ppd test

    Flare replied to foster's mom's topic in General Nursing

    When I had my + ppd (and neg cxr) I was pretty much told that i had to take the Isoniazid therapy. This also came with monthly visits to my county's TB clinic. So I took the meds and trekked to the...
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    PICC Line in school

    Flare replied to jacjon's topic in School

    The student should come with some sort of antibiotic protocol and specific instructions from the doc. Often times, it is hooked to a small portable pump, and infused over a span of time then...
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    Curious about that presence!

    Flare replied to Roller's topic in General Nursing

    I find that happening to me often. My attention will constantly be drawn to an otherwise empty spot outside my office or I will walk into some rooms and feel a strange
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    What if?

    Flare replied to Otterina's topic in General Nursing

    Hospitals are never happy to hear that an error on an employee's part caused a patient death. But it does happen - we are only human. For the most part, unless what you did was due to gross...
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    nursing student with severe hearing loss

    Flare replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely talk to the director of your school. She (or He) may be able to recommend some interventions to put into place to give you an easier go of things. Also - definitely talk to your...
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    Bad Breath!!

    Flare replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    you could always say in a half joking tone "Whew! What did you
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    Is this possible?

    Flare replied to back2thebooks's topic in General Nursing

    ah - say no more... it seems the more melodramatic a person is, the lower their temp needs to be to be considered a raging
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    Normal temperatures =)

    Flare replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    as a school nurse i get the other end of the spectrum - "Mrs. Smith, your child is sick and needs to be picked up." "Does she have a fever?" "Yes, 100.8" (anything over 100.0 is a fever per policy)...
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    How much personal info you do share with a patient?

    Flare replied to christieb01's topic in General Nursing

    i usually don't mind answering parsonal questions to a point. MArried, kids, ok. But anything beyond that i don't answer. I usually just turn it around back to the patient like traumarus said -...
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    Why do I feel guilty?

    Flare replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    Rest tonight. Take a nice hot bath and enjoy a cup of tea or do what ever relaxes you. Don't feel guilty about not being available for tonight. There will bo other times when you are feeling better...
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    My friend is interested in nursing as an easy back-up plan.

    Flare replied to scientist's topic in General Nursing

    I've said it before... the words easy and nursing school don't exactly go together. Now, i will admit that I left a 4 year college in favor of nursing school (Biology and chem major) but i wasn't...
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    Needlestick with CLEAN needle

    Flare replied to ndy_SF's topic in General Nursing

    so the only things your gloved hands did was tape on a dressing and then get stuck by a sterile needle? I think that if the gloves were used to clean up the abcess that there may be some cause for...
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    Did I handle this the right way with my coworker?

    Flare replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I probaby would have handled it the same way. You can't always drop what you are doing to shift into a different task. Sure - it's uncomfortable to lie in soiled sheets, but it's also uncomfortable...
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    School nursing more fashionable?

    Flare replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I wear both scrubs and regular looking clothes. Though generally no matter what i wear i almost always have a lab coat on. I need the extra pockets and the extra
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    Pregnant new grad who is scared to look for a job!!

    Flare replied to KGUNIT's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You'll still be able to get work - just get out there and submit resumes and applications when you are ready. In fact the hiring might get a bit more plentiful by then. Be honest when asked about...
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    Sick of making mistakes and questioning why I ever became a nurse to begin with!

    Flare replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Take your mistakes and learn from them. I wish i could tell you it is smooth sailing from here - but unfortunately, we all hit the occasional bump in the
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    Scared Of Poop!!!!!!!!! Help!!!!!!!

    Flare replied to nursingstudent424's topic in First Year After Licensure

    after a while they all just become part of the norm to you. Granted - There are times when it will hit you wrong and you are trying to suppress your gag reflex but for the most part as long as i am...
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    Hand Care

    Flare replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    ok - here's my trick - i found this out on accident I had terribly chapped lips one night in bed and had nothing close at hand except for the tube of Lansinoh (yes - the breastfeeding ointment). I...
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    Cruel and Animalish treatment to patient

    Flare replied to joeyapple59's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you for sharing your story. We have probably all had patients that have been a challenge like that. I can see that you carry Joe in your heart each day. I can remember going to see a play that...
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    Nursing STUDENT doesn't mean NURSE!!!!

    Flare replied to chnc1024's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the world of nursing - some people think that just by enrolling for the classes that you become a walking, talking medical reference book. And it gets worse as you progress. I find...
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    I Contracted HIV

    Flare replied to sarahwv's topic in General Nursing

    All the best to you. There is not much that one can say to make it any less painful, but know that you always can come here for
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    What is your wish for Christmas ?

    Flare replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    It already came true. I wanted more than anything to win the election for chief of my fire
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    Blood draws and Starting IVs

    Flare replied to untamable07's topic in General Nursing

    We didn't do any sticks like that in school. I got all my experience while orienting to my unit. There are places that offer iv and blood draw seminars - usually a weekend class. Keep your eyes...
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    How often do you get sick?

    Flare posted a topic in General Nursing

    It's not too often that I get sick. I figure with all the germs that I am exposed to, that I must have built up immunity to a lot of sniffles and sneezes and stomach bugs. And between that and...
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    force over

    Flare replied to graceyjane's topic in General Nursing

    Well - I'll say this... There were times when it snowed so dang much during my 12 hr shift that the next shift could not make it in and we had to stay over. Don't know the legality of forcing one to...