Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    February 2019 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Flare replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    ... did you miss
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    Midwest nurses... Caught in the polar vortex?

    Flare replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Wow! It warms the cockles of this salty old heart to hear such humanity. Hoping that temps don't dip that low again. (And hoping that those down on their luck can find a way back on their
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    buying supplies with your own money

    Flare replied to guest464345's topic in School

    good to know about donor's choose. my district doesn't give me specific guidelines on budget. I've yet to blow it, but then i haven't gone on a spending spree. I usually just buy what i need and...
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    Winter Video (Gerry Brooks)

    Flare replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    we're a walking district too. I see a lot of kids in the same hoodies all day long and try to discuss with them about at the very least dressing in layers so that they have a warm layer to wear when...
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    Pacer Test (May the odds be ever in my favor)

    Flare replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    i had a student come in here and give a a loooonnngg drawn out explanation as to why she couldn't run the mile - then i stopped her and said - "wait - it's -2 with a wind chill of -15 today. You...
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    Latex Balloons

    Flare replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    speaking of being tired and noticing thing the wrong way... am i the only one who keeps seeing the little banner up top that says "server tweaking up ahead" as server twerking up ahead - i get to...
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    Latex Balloons

    Flare replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    also wanted to add that I've had quite a few latex allergic students over the years and beyond the parents being being concerned that my bandaids were latex free or that i had nitrile gloves, not...
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    Latex Balloons

    Flare replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    i do know that the potential for airborne reactions is present with latex. I suppose that it would have to do with the severity of the child's allergy. From the way the parent is reacting, perhaps...
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    CPR Instructor

    Flare replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    i am one for the time being. i get my supplies through aed superstore.com, the books and videos and cards i get through the company that processes my cards. I think when my instructorship is getting...
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    Midwest nurses... Caught in the polar vortex?

    Flare replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    that's scary cold. I hope those without shelter are
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    We wouldn't expect anything
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    What Would You Buy??

    Flare replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    automatic BP indeed! i that the wrist one i got is pretty darn good and is just as accurate as the 500 dollar e-sphyg and my own manual cuff. They just need to sit still. Nose clips are excellent...
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    When parents are not upfront on medical forms

    Flare replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I always say that we can only work with what we are given. The information is as good as what is provided. Hopefully this was a wake up call that full disclosure is
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    Diagnosis Anxiety and Autism

    Flare replied to Purple036's topic in School

    An excuse for what? what accommodations are they looking
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    Child Abuse

    Flare replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    Yes! I am more than happy to assist with a report and make the call WITH the initial staff member to field the complaint from the student. I will happily make the pd notification (part of our...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    i'm so fetch... on the inside! (slide over Old
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    Forgery,

    Flare replied to BettyGirard's topic in School

    What kind of consent form was it? What was the discussion with the mother like - was she angry with you? If she was then it's like Girl - hold my purse! Like MHD said, i don't think it's...
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    Asthmatic emergency

    Flare replied to nicole.schoolRN's topic in School

    i agree - this is sort of a gut, have to be there type thing. You will get a feel for what is normal for your kids and unfortunately, it may mean erring on the side of caution and having a few...
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    The panic before the storm

    Flare replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    both storms were a big whomp whomp here but i am okay with that!! Snow days are at their finest when used up at the end of the school year on beautiful days! Now that's really a perk to school...
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    Privacy when calling parent about sick child

    Flare replied to skwirlfixer's topic in School

    i will say, that when i call home to say that Sally is sick and wants to come home due to cough, cold, fever, vomiting diarrhea, etc, then i may be more apt to use my speaker phone function if there...
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    Is it a bad idea to return to the hospital?

    Flare replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

    While i've been a school nurse steadily since 2003, i have worked a multitude of "filler jobs" to fill summers and pick up PRN work. This includes applying for a position in med surge nursing. I...
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    Vaping

    Flare replied to "nursy"'s topic in School

    this has been a big issue here as of late as well. The kids are doing all sorts of things to get away with it - cutting holes in their hoodies and hiding their vapes in there. Standing in groups...
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    Frequent Flyers

    Flare replied to alligatoRN's topic in School

    This! I have impressed this upon my staff who, when there have been times that I have had an office full Murphy's law always seems to kick in and there is suddenly an emergency on the other side of...
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    Frequent Flyers

    Flare replied to alligatoRN's topic in School

    Ditto to the passes, especially if you're dealing with middle school or higher. Reason for visit written on pass is a nice bonus as the reason given to the teacher is often one thing then becomes...
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    Office space etiquette

    Flare replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Generally, I have learned not to insert myself into conversations unless addressed into them. It keeps me happier to be just a bit in the dark and not go a-looking for trouble. If i need to know...