Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    What tricks do you have for nausea?

    Flare replied to tining's topic in School

    i have used the alcohol pad trick too. I keep a jar of peppermints on my desk. If someone needs something to settle their stomach, I don't mind giving a peppermint. Both are pretty
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    Nursing Smells You Love?

    Flare replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    i love the smell of isopropyl alcohol and the way certain bandages smell. Also - the clean smell of the OR when it's closed and whatever they were cleaning the floors with a while back - so
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    First weather related closing of the year

    Flare replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    in NJ - Boy was it crazy windy and rainy - i'm surprised there wasn't more power outages. When i left for work i saw 6-8 power company trucks queued up in the walgreens
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    Good PRN job for school nurses

    Flare replied to Nursetravel246's topic in School

    i've done a variety of things since becoming a school nurse - from PD asst director of nsg at a local hospital, to home care to working for an agency which sent me everywhere (nursing home, jail, shot...
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    Schools medical policy?

    Flare replied to MegWorth's topic in School

    it's all fun and games there until a kid pukes all over the main office floor. For all the reasons mentioned, it should be a no brainer that you need a private space. How far is the "spirit room"...
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    Nosebleeds

    Flare replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    i had a kiddo today repeatedly tell his teacher he's seeing pink and blue spots. Then later on he comes back to my office with a nosebleed. I had already called the parent to find out the scoop...
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    IHP

    Flare replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    for some of my students I only use the ECP. it's succinct and covers exactly what that child needs without adding a lot of unnecessary language. Kids that have medical needs that can't be covered by...
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    Vaping

    Flare replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    how do they want you to check them? Empty their pockets? shake out their sweaters? They can still hide it in a waist band, bra, boot, etc. I won't put my hands on a child to check
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    what to do if you disagree with PA's treatment

    Flare replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Ensure the PA's note is in the file and document the heck out of it. If you had further discussions with the parents, document those too. As noted, the PA is a "higher medical authority" but at the...
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    Health Fair

    Flare replied to kschindlerRN's topic in School

    who is the target audience? is it just students or is it
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    Holiday Decor

    Flare replied to KH_RN6's topic in School

    once upon a time I
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    Bad day, Bad year

    Flare replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    definitely leave after lunch. You can't serve from an empty vessel. We educators are terrible at self-care. I am so sorry again for this
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    Down time (HA, sure...)

    Flare replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    i just peeked at the set game out of curiosity...? i think i need a
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    New school nurse- not sure if I like it. Help!

    Flare replied to RNashley86's topic in School

    School nursing is a very hectic job. It can span from a mundane day to everything that can go wrong, will. Once you get into a groove and know the student's better, it'll flow. Knowing who are your...
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    Bad day, Bad year

    Flare replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    I am so sorry to hear that such tragedies have befallen your district. I don't think that the admins always consider the impact on the staff, especially when there is event after event. My heart...
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    Teaching Health, asking for a friend ;-|

    Flare replied to Nurse Lynne's topic in School

    Does friend nurse have health teacher certification? Is it even required in your state? If the answer is No and YES then she should not teach those classes. If certification is not a requirement or...
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    FMLA/Maternity Summer? Question!

    Flare replied to Avill's topic in School

    that's what i did when i had my kid. July baby, I took off until Nov
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    ? for those paid on teacher scale

    Flare replied to Happy Go Lucky's topic in School

    Yees!!
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    ? for those paid on teacher scale

    Flare replied to Happy Go Lucky's topic in School

    in nj, unfortunately most districts won't give you step credit for your non-school nursing years. I happened to start my public school job after a few years at a private school, so that time was...
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    Hello

    Flare replied to OldDude's topic in School

    OD!! You are sorely missed here!! I hope retirement is treating you well. Enjoy it, my friend!
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    Hearing & Vision screens PRE-K

    Flare replied to KH_RN6's topic in School

    i was thinking about asking for an OAE on the budget wishlist or even looking into setting up an donor's choose, but more recently I am having second thoughts. Then on Friday, I had an audiology...
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    Teacher’s Union?

    Flare replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    i joined the union as soon as i entered public school. The legal protection they offer is well worth the money. Besides, if you choose not to join the union, you still may need to pay most of that...
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    NJ nurses - CBD oil

    Flare replied to linda1959's topic in School

    We've had our share of students with water to drink "with lunch only". it doesn't take a genius to figure out that the parents probably mixed in supplements, medication, etc. If they don't tell us,...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    i went home for lunch today - i have been mostly to prove a point - only to get called back immediately because an employee hurt their back "so bad they're shaking". Fine... i know i have to do the...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    i had a teacher get annoyed with me last week. She called me while i was in the middle of a CPS saying she had an emergency. The emergency was that 3 of her students found wrapped gum on the...