Flare ASN, BSN

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    Teachers can "Pinch Hit" for Nurses?

    Flare replied to dianabay's topic in School

    This is now coming down the pike in NJ. Of course the school nurses in the state are lobbying hard against it. The bottom line is that if i delegate a take to a staff member, it is my license on the...
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    JoBS

    Flare replied to blessedbsn's topic in General Nursing

    Human resource departments don't have access to how many times you took the exam. It is just that piece of paper from your state that says that you are indeed a nurse that they are interested in....
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    Would you nurses like me better if......

    Flare replied to yuyu75's topic in General Nursing

    we weren't either. My school had an optional veinipuncture course you could take once you were a RN - but most of us just got our iv experience from orientating on the
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    Anyone got 75 questions on Nclex and failed.

    Flare replied to jazznkate's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    practice, practice, practice! When I was studying for my nclex i got into a study group. We would meet daily leading up to the exam and take a daily exam with practice question books (princeton...
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    "Some people aren't meant to be nurses!"

    Flare replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that too often nursing isn't considered beyond the walls of a hospital. Sure - some people aren't meant to be floor nurses - some people are terrible when dealing with others - so maybe they...
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    Fyi

    Flare replied to Tippy-ta-ta's topic in General Nursing

    Don't they get a substitute school nurse when the regular school nurse is
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    Fyi

    Flare replied to Tippy-ta-ta's topic in General Nursing

    The insulin/ glucagon issue is starting to rear it's head in my state right now. In fact, i spoke to some of my teachers today and asked tehir opinions. Most could not get to their computers fast...
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    Fyi

    Flare replied to Tippy-ta-ta's topic in General Nursing

    The cost of it is one thing - but the teacher's also have a perception of liability that prevents them from wanting to assume that responsibility. In my district (i've been a school nurse for 6 years...
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    Transition from School to Real Working World

    Flare replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    Your orientation on the floor should give you enough that you will start to feel confident. Though the advice given above of getting a job as a nurse's assistant or applying for an internship are...
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    I passed boards today!!!!!!!!

    Flare replied to runningirl's topic in General Nursing

    :hpygrp: terrific news!
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    Ok seasoned nurses, I have a question!

    Flare replied to gagurl's topic in General Nursing

    Cream several times a day and apply something a bit thicker at night and cover with cotton gloves. Personally, i use hand treatment by crabtree and evelyn during the day and don't have to do too much...
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    Bathroom hygiene -you gotta be kidding me!!

    Flare posted a topic in School

    I had a teacher come down to my office today to tell me that little "jimmy" was in the bathroom for far too long and wanted me to check on him. I told her I am not allowed to simply walk into the...
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    Bathroom hygiene -you gotta be kidding me!!

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    it's true - that is the way it is. Any time that i have had an incident where there has been an absolute need to enter the bathroom or make a physical assessment (only once - accident with an art...
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    Fake Illness

    Flare replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I am a tough one to send a child home. The have to be feverish or have something unpleasant coming out of at least one end. I always ask what they are doing in class and run down the list of reasons...
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    Does ProCPR "fly" with school?

    Flare replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    genrally schools want you to have a hands-on experience (not being totally familiar with proCPR but guessing it is an online entity) so you may need to simply find another instructor. check the AHA...
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    Low census input help

    Flare replied to litlamp's topic in General Nursing

    We had similar practices when i worked on a unit. per diem first, the p/t then full time. But i also recall there being a "list" of sorts that the full timers would use to sign up to be cancelled if...
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    How to get stool smell off of your hands?

    Flare replied to mickjordmoll's topic in General Nursing

    Try making a paste of baking soda and peroxide. I used that to get the skunk smell off of my dog. Or maybe rinse with a little bleach then wash hands with soap and water right away to remove bleach...
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    Sewing your own scrubs

    Flare replied to obeyacts2's topic in General Nursing

    I've made my own in the past -then i lost my sewing room to a long term house guest... sigh... I will probably start up again this winter now that my sewing room has been vacated (hooray!!! no...
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    Wow. 6 Hours down the toilet...

    Flare replied to Shenanigans's topic in General Nursing

    that falls under live and learn. Now, knowing that your weekend pharmacy has such problems, I would have (after having the orderly not show up to the pharmacy) asked another nurse on the floor to...
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    Per diem: Pros and Cons

    Flare replied to jensfbay's topic in General Nursing

    pros: flexible schedule you get paid more not as many "mandatories" depending on your location Cons: flexible scheduling can sometimes limit your hours when you want to work you tend to get...
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    A little help from the school nurses??

    Flare replied to PICNICRN's topic in School

    i'm in NJ - Nurses in my district are on the same salary guide as a teacher. In NJ, though you must be a certified school nurse in order to work in a school - so that's basically what was mentioned...
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    Holidays at your job

    Flare replied to michael79's topic in General Nursing

    we self scheduled so when the holiday blocks came into play - meaning the summer holidays memorial/ july 4/ labor day and then thanksgiving/x-mas/new year you had to schedule yourself for one in a...
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    Opening a group home???

    Flare replied to SOS4U's topic in General Nursing

    need a little more info -please educate me as to exactly what a maternity home is. I am picturing a residency home for pregnant teens and new teen
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    Hostile patients?

    Flare replied to T123G123's topic in General Nursing

    I also slept on this one a bit last night - i'd say if your facility has no security then do they have a risk management person? If not then management personnel meed to be nitified immediately and...
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    ethical dilemna

    Flare replied to lhorla's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This one's a toughy. The manner in the school nurse learning of this risky behavior would play a large role. And medical confidentiality cartainly comes into play. But there is a caveat there in...