Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    Experienced RN afraid to be a solo school nurse

    Flare replied to loreali12's topic in School

    It can be a little overwhelming at times especially because we are the only ones here, but as you will find school nurses are very happy to help. Pick up a phone and call a near by school if you are...
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    T1D advice

    Flare replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    Yes Mom needs to have that sit down with you and an admin. (and maybe a rep from Hopkins on speaker if you can schedule it?? that may be too pie in the sky, but this lady seems to have her head up...
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    School Nurse Newsletter

    Flare replied to vvasq87's topic in School

    save some costs - make a google site, link a few reputable articles on age appropriate nutrition or link a few decent you tube videos or links to healthy / nurse sanctioned type crafts and...
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    Growing pains?? (chronic intermittent leg pain)

    Flare replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Ouch! I'm sure the kiddo was plenty sore after sliding down the stairs in addition to the mystery bone pain. I agree, a second opinion sound appropriate. Osgood schlatters sounds like it could be...
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    Parent rights to school medical records?

    Flare replied to naveiak's topic in School

    Their parents are entitled to their records, but I believe they may need to make a written request before obtaining copies, at least in my
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    Not today!!

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    I'm just hoping and praying that the parents understand how serious this was. This child and the family needs testing and education for this and it's just not something that I can provide here. If...
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    Not today!!

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    This kid is a pip. He likes to come down and polish up his skills for his someday Academy award. It would have been very easy to dismiss the itchy throat as malingering or seasonal allergies but...
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    To those with stock Epi:

    Flare replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    it's state law here to maintain it. That was passed a few years ago, but i think most schools had it in place before
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    Therapy dogs and Allergies

    Flare replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    so you're referring to one dog providing a service of calming that a child could go and ask for as opposed to one child with a dog "prescribed" for their anxiety. Yeah, if that's the case then that...
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    Not today!!

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    Thanks everyone! Nobody else here really seems to grasp the gravity of what happened here yesterday. I'm hoping at the very least the parent and the student realize how serious this allergy is. The...
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    Not today!!

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    Absolutely! The kid went straight to the er - but that does not replace the need for the visit to the allergist after all the smoke
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    Therapy dogs and Allergies

    Flare replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I think it would be a big paperwork hooplah to get said therapy dog approved under the 504, but if you have a child with anxiety and their therapy dog is their means of getting to school and having...
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    Therapy dogs and Allergies

    Flare replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    This is a reason why I will not permit my school to become peanut free. I will allow peanut free (peanut aware) areas and classrooms with the understanding that there can be no guarantees and that the...
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    Dear coworkers, I'm not your mom (or free PCP)

    Flare replied to guest464345's topic in School

    i always say it - i may have been doing this for a long time, but you guys teach me new stuff ALL. THE.
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    Dear coworkers, I'm not your mom (or free PCP)

    Flare replied to guest464345's topic in School

    my rule is that the ice packs can't leave the clinic unless there is a really good reason. And even then - I expect it will be returned post haste. Most of the time the dire emergency that NEEDED...
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    Enablement Overload

    Flare replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    because of course his son's word is gold. If he said he came to see you, then he must have. Mind you, this is the same child that can't tough through a day with a
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    Dear coworkers, I'm not your mom (or free PCP)

    Flare replied to guest464345's topic in School

    add to that "this isn't Walmart" I get really irritated when a staff member comes in for a sanitary supply. Doesn't say as much as hello to me, helps themself to my stash drawer and then has the...
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    PANDAS/PANS

    Flare replied to halohg's topic in School

    This is excellent and so timely for me! I was literally just looking this up last week. Thanks for
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    Enablement Overload

    Flare replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    i have noticed a change in myself over the last few years. I used to fight more to keep the kids in school, now i'm quicker to call home and let the parents decide. I preface my call by telling them...
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    Dear coworkers, I'm not your mom (or free PCP)

    Flare replied to guest464345's topic in School

    i don't mind an occasional pop in to check a bp or if a staff member is having a medical emergency while on duty. I mean I am the medical professional on site. If someone is having an MI, I don't...
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    bathroom assistance??

    Flare replied to villageRN's topic in School

    Generally, I won't do it. I am not saying that there aren't times that I haven't helped, but honestly, it's a true
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    Preparing for the unthinkable

    Flare replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    i didn't make up bags for each room. The officer in charge of training us had me get a trauma bag and include some extra items such a quick clot and tourniquets. He also sent me to a combat casualty...
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    Ginger Ale

    Flare replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    i love the idea of oyster crackers. i'm getting a bag post haste! i also offer peppermints with "real peppermint oil" as an ingredient. I have ginger ale in the office, but i seldom offer it....
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    i'm going with black scrubs, but i'm picky about the ones i want - so far only have a few sets i really like. I can only wear my jeans and red shirt on Friday. Because the thong is traditionally...
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    Weird reasons to come to school nurse?

    Flare replied to Avill's topic in School

    Not weird, more pet peevy... Broken glasses. Listen teachers... there is no special class during school nurse school where they dump a box of mangled frames onto a table infront of us and we learn...