Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    Consultancy pay

    Flare replied to angela3068's topic in School

    i'd turn it down... 12% is a huge drop. My guess is that they need you more than you need
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    Help! Parents don’t submit paperwork!!

    Flare replied to NurseDew's topic in School

    i am in the camp of "no longer chase". If a parent isn't ponying up an epipen, i will ask them for either an updated order or a note from MD stating they no longer need it, but it's rare I get that -...
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    Awkward conversation tips! HELP!

    Flare replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    Yes! You certainly see the range in school nursing. I don't have a problem with making the awkward calls, but i also make it clear that I am not with the student 6-7 hours a day and my assessments...
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    Pregnancy

    Flare replied to NurseMom1972's topic in School

    I had a pregnant student a few years ago (at the middle school level). By and large, there wasn't much for me to do. My main concerns were that the key people that should know what's going on know...
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    40 Students per day... YIKES!!

    Flare replied to BooBooCrew's topic in School

    my average, once i get rolling, is about 35-40 per day. It was twice that when i started here. To me, the kids don't need buddies unless they are littles who don't know how to navigate the school or...
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    Chest Pain in HS

    Flare replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    oh yep - i ask about coughing too. Sore intercostals are also a reason.
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    Chest Pain in HS

    Flare replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    Im in the middle school level. I give all of my chest pain c/o a full eval as well, and in the absence of anything that would raise suspicion I will normally have them rest under my observation for a...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    how about the employee that comes in to report an injury to you. Doesn't want treatment and gets mad when you tell them you have to do the worker's comp report. In my place it's 2 long forms and a...
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    Parents be like...

    Flare replied to Margaret K. Stephen's topic in School

    YES!! Yes to all!! How about: I want to be called EVERY time my little pumpkin is in your office. 99.5 IS a fever for my little angel. How dare you not call me the instant She/he crosses your...
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    Elementary v.s. High School Opinion

    Flare replied to Nurse Des's topic in School

    Don't be afraid to move if you think you're going to a better fit. You will make new friends and set up a new office quicker than you imagine. If you're totally content in elementary, then by all...
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    New School Nurse

    Flare replied to Nicole21191's topic in School

    so my school, while public gets a population of students sent from outside districts. We have a choice school program in the state, and we're a choice and some are sent here for a specific program....
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    Transition to School Nurse

    Flare replied to KH_RN6's topic in School

    Welcome - this board is pretty inactive over the summer. Some of us check in from time to time. Im in summer jail... er school duty so i peek a bit more until i'm free next week. You'll find that...
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    Debating leaving current job

    Flare replied to mattsyd's topic in School

    When does your contract expire? Often times if you go into an interview and explain your situation and that you're under contract but won't be renewing and want to work for them so you'll be...
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    Kids & chest pain

    Flare replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    i had a student who came to me just about every day in third or fourth grade with chest pain. I'd put her through the paces - vital signs, call parent every day - no distress, everything wnl, etc......
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    personal insurance

    Flare posted a topic in School

    so I just renewed my insurance with NSO. The usual deal, no biggie, but this year it asked me if i wanted to add a rider that would benefit certain specialties such as those in education who may not...
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    Kindergarten bathroom accidents were handled in their individual classroom bathrooms?

    Flare replied to halohg's topic in School

    Often times then kids get sent to me because they have no clothing and the perception by the staff if that I have an unending supply of clothing. My clothing supply usually runs out mid year, if I...
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    personal insurance

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    for the relatively low cost, i don't mind paying it. I can't tell you how many times during the school year something crazy will happen and i'll think good thing i have my OWN
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    Kindergarten bathroom accidents were handled in their individual classroom bathrooms?

    Flare replied to halohg's topic in School

    sometimes i am "too busy" to make that call just then - especially if the accident happens at the end of the day so i push it back on the
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    Buddy System

    Flare replied to ChristmasNurse's topic in School

    i will allow it with the kinders or if i know that a kid is brand new or in the case that an ESL student is sent with their very own translator, but generally I say, "thanks! you can head back to...
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    cell phones in clinic

    Flare replied to Margaret K. Stephen's topic in School

    no phone! if I ask the child to get their phone and call / text a parent then it's a different story or if they are waititng and they get a call from their parent, i will usually allow them to...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    literally 20 minutes left and a PARADE of kids wanting ice. seriously. Just go
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    Non-medication interventions

    Flare replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    i give them an alcohol prep for bug bites with the forwarning that it will sting if they've been scratching. Of course they've NEVER been scratching at it. The alcohol preps are also useful for...
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    Class Dojo??

    Flare replied to scuba nurse's topic in School

    i have some teachers that use it. i have others that use blooms or others that i don't know the name of. I have never really looked into seeing if they would apply to a nurse's office. My feeling...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    with the jaws of life this
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    Why is it a struggle right before summer break?

    Flare replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    the struggle is real right at the end of the year. Trying to close out the year and the nonsense parade keeps flowing through the door. Really?! I just can't. By now we should all know that no,...