Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    so... earlier this week (haven't been on so much as i've been crazy here) i have an aide come busting into my office. "I don't know WHAT you're going to do about this, but we have a kid stuck in the...
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    Disaster day

    Flare replied to Keeperofthebandaids's topic in School

    Wow! what a day! We had tornadoes on my coast last week. One even damaging a nearby HS while an award dinner was happening. Tornadoes are pretty rare
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    Autism and regressions - where do we fit in?

    Flare replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    i am left wondering if it's something very simple, given the age, like a loose tooth that he is much more sensitive to, so it may not look even all that loose, but in his world, may be very troubling....
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    This is Where the Cowboy Rides Away

    Flare replied to OldDude's topic in School

    WOW!! So exciting! Congrats from the rest of us jealous Betties! Be sure to pop in from time to time to keep the pack in line! And thanks for all you've contributed to us! I've taken your pearls...
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    How many Male School Nurses are out there!

    Flare replied to jchesty_rn's topic in School

    Welcome fellow NJ SN!! Are you in Taylor Ham or Pork Roll
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    just a Thursday vent

    Flare replied to TLS9544's topic in School

    i enjoy a rousing game of "identify that bite". As if i have any expertise in identifying what creature or substance created the irritation on the child's skin. I understand all they want is...
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    What do teachers think about school nurses?

    Flare replied to nurselife13's topic in School

    OMG! YES! I'm glad that's universal. I sometimes am just saying hi. I don't need to know about your cold / cough / aunt's bypass / cousin's rectal
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    Another new school nurse

    Flare replied to Meerkats's topic in School

    The hours are the best! The snow days are the best (especially if you have them leftover and they become free sunny days!) and the kids are awesome. The parents are usually the ones that get my...
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    Those students that really get to you

    Flare replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    ? oh poor little
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    Current Situation: Symptomatic Asthmatic

    Flare replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    if they have an audible wheeze, labored breathing, use of accessory muscles, tripodding, or other s/s that suggest that they are a blink away from decompensating, i am more inclined to send out,...
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    What do teachers think about school nurses?

    Flare replied to nurselife13's topic in School

    you are so extra! You sound like a really fun co-worker. I am sorry your teachers don't give you the respect you deserve. I have said on here before that often times we as school nurses are on par...
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    What do you do when admin doesn't have your back?

    Flare replied to SnowDark38's topic in School

    I find that in reality, it's usually just a few really toxic employees that really sour the stew. In my case, I think I'm down to only one teacher who i'd really like to retire. The one who is...
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    Take Away Envelope/Containers

    Flare replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    i bring mine to the PD to dispose of. They don't take sharps either, but the hospital will if i put them in a puncture-proof container like a Tide bottle, which is handy for all of the unspent,...
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    Salting my ice now

    Flare replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    I don't allow my ice packs out except for very special circumstances, but I also don't allow lingering. I don't allow the friend that had to walk them to the nurse to stay, unless it's a kinder and...
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    Exclude for vomiting

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

    i agree - it really calls for assessment and judgement. Kid puked once because their lunch didn't agree / spin too hard on the playground / throat full of phlegm - rest for a bit, water, back to...
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    Happy Nurses' Week, my loves!

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    i just get lumped in with the teachers for the week. the PTA had breakfast for us yesterday and we get little goodies throughout the week - nothing major, but kind kitschy gestures like a pack of...
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    Do You Remember...

    Flare replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    ha ha! were you just reading my mind? i was just thinking as i went to get pants for a child and noted that m pants supply is getting low "welp, when they're gone, they're gone!" Maybe when a kid...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    kid wanted to get a real taste of nature this
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    Multiple schools

    Flare replied to Pcherry001's topic in School

    i don't think i'd want a job where i cover 5 schools unless expectations for what i'd really do were
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    Snacks?

    Flare replied to Imnotasnacklady's topic in School

    on occassion, I get an abundance of unopened packaged foods which i will happily give out for snack. But I make it clear, that I don't stock this food myself - it's usually food that is set aside by...
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    Ramadan

    Flare replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    i believe (though i am not positive) children who have not begun puberty or have not reached a certain age do not have to abide by these rules. I had a student observing Ramadan last year while we...
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    Self Cath Resources???

    Flare replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    so as usual, we have a timely topic posted here again! just got word that I am getting a young student with SB who will need CIC q 3-4 hrs. They don't anticipate it will be an issue while he is here...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    YES! Some of the parents are so quick to place the blame! On the otherhand, I had a kid who recently broke her frames and I pieced it back together and secured it with a knuckle bandage. That kid...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    it's got to be a real easy fix for me to attempt glasses. Otherwise the pieces get put in a ziploc and everything gets sent home. I have had to gently explain to my staff that there is no part of...
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    The Gypsy Rose Blanchard Story

    Flare replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    i've read about this story with great interest, but don't have hulu - so i haven't seen Act I think i also saw the same documentary on Snapped - it was on one of my "upper channels" - soo...