Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    Leftovers (meds, not food...)

    Flare replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I pretty much do the same. Anything not picked up is taken to the PD for disposal at the end of the year. They won't take our epipens, but the local hospital
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    Students Faking Illnesses

    Flare replied to MsNurse1997's topic in School

    only for household (siblings) unless they are fully
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    Students Faking Illnesses

    Flare replied to MsNurse1997's topic in School

    At the end of the day, it's not up to me to determine if a student is over-exaggerating or making up symptoms. If a kid says they're too sick to be here, I'll gladly call home. If the parent shuts...
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    Power point?

    Flare replied to soontoretire2020's topic in School

    I use applications here that I would have never thought necessary. Powerpoint (or Google sheets) is great for doing training. My "webpage" is a Google site, and I have recently learned how to make a...
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    Students Faking Illnesses

    Flare replied to MsNurse1997's topic in School

    Around these parts, we call that "bigfoot vomit". We're not saying that the episode of vomiting didn't exist, just that no one saw it to confirm. Generally, I have them take in 3 little cups of...
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    Returning After Starting Antibiotics

    Flare replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    we're still 24
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    Burnout or Overwhelmed?

    Flare replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Totally there with you. The demands being placed on my office seem to weigh heavier and heavier. The expectation of immediate service is just overwhelming me. I have taken to adding a new phrase as...
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    Anyone have their masters?

    Flare replied to ihavealltheice's topic in School

    Mine is in emergency management. I figure that managing a hurricane is nothing when compared to managing a school health office in a pandemic! And yes, no matter the crisis, 3 saltines will fix...
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    Anyone have their masters?

    Flare replied to ihavealltheice's topic in School

    I allllmost have my masters (3 more classes, including the one I'm currently going), but it's not in nursing. I'm planning ahead for my post SN career. I'm doing it online at American Public...
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    Should Have Called 911

    Flare replied to Sxhoolnurse1991's topic in School

    Just as an aside, there are cover boxes that can be installed over fire pull stations. This may be an option, as they still allow the pull station to be readily accessed, but don't expose little ones...
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    Halloween in school

    Flare posted a topic in School

    Well, it's Halloween day here at the school, and as predicted by past patterns on "party days", the pace has stalled. Kids just don't get as sick on a fun day. A true mystery of medical science!!...
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    G-Tube

    Flare replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    my last kiddo with one had a re-insert order and I kept a g-tube in a cabinet. The instruction was immediate re-insertion and call to parent with plans to transport to a specific area ER and to call...
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    Experiences with ECC staff

    Flare replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    OMG if this doesn't perfectly describe school nursing to a tee, then I don't know what does!! Officially borrowing this phrase from you,
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    Daily Testing for Unvaccinated Staff

    Flare replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    jeeze - even the officers who didn't vaccinate in the correctional setting where my hubs works don't have to test daily. I agree - this sounds very punitive. Do your state DOH recommendations call...
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    Supplements

    Flare replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    We require FDA approval here, so something that is accepted for a generally wide spread use (such as Lactaid for kids with intolerance) would not be permitted. RX or other FDA approved medications...
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    Help? Guidance? Suggestions?

    Flare replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Your district needs to contact their legal counsel ASAP. If you're not providing the 1:1 care, as dictated by the only orders on hand, you're opening yourself and your district up for legal action....
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    What do you do when parents scream at you?

    Flare replied to pineappleupsidedowncake's topic in School

    News report on one of our colleagues out of Toms River, NJ:...
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    SY 2021-2022 Roll Call

    Flare replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Back for year 18 (I think??) 11 years until I can retire... I mean unless someone offers me a huge paycheck doing something else... then I may have to think on
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    What do you do when parents scream at you?

    Flare replied to pineappleupsidedowncake's topic in School

    I do the same as Scuba Nurse - I preface my call by stating that I don't really know any of the details, but that the injuries are xyz, and also that the teacher, principal, etc, will be following
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    Should I bring this up to my school health boss?

    Flare replied to Haijun's topic in School

    THIS!! Only a matter of time if he remains there until the headlines include your district
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    parent sent Vax record... and NUDE LOL

    Flare replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    hilarious!!
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    Tips for Drawing Up Insulin

    Flare replied to lexieanders's topic in School

    I agree! practice makes perfect. Also, before you draw it up, pump the plunger a bit to "loosen it" then draw back to your desired dose, stick the needle into the cleaned vial, press the plunger,...
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    Vision/Hearing exams on preschool age children

    Flare replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    I just had this discussion with a neighboring SN. I tend to make my assessments rather broad on the littles. I use the kindergarten picture chart. Depending on the kid, I will usually have them...
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    New Elementary School RN

    Flare replied to Brooke13's topic in School

    Welcome! Get ready to be overwhelmed by cuteness on a regular basis at the elementary level. As far as working with a large ESL population - if it's basically one language, consider learning some...
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    Not So Sure

    Flare replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    I'm sorry you're going through all this. Please be gentle with yourself. School nursing this year has been turned upside down. The expectations placed on us have been overwhelming along with the...