Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    They want help now????

    Flare replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    my district just presumptively approved me to work Summer school. I told them I'd work 3 weeks of it (good money and zero office traffic = all set for sept) but that I didn't know what they were...
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    Montessori

    Flare replied to Adelitagsd's topic in School

    I haven't - however a word of advice: When they offer you a position, make sure the details are going to be spelled out. Hours, pay (salary or hourly), overtime, work calendar, etc. And also...
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    Working for Summer school?

    Flare replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    Wow - that's really unfair to only give 5 days notice. We're generally given a few weeks notice - still not a huge amount of time, but better than 5 days. Summer school pay here is generally a...
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    How to use insulin pump + juvenile diabetics

    Flare replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in School

    I've found that I generally need to Google the specific pump to watch their video. They all seem to have pretty complete and educational websites. Older kids are generally great resources. I have...
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    The tricks we use

    Flare replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I loved having physical report cards - vaccine notices would go right in there! The digital report card may be more eco-friendly, but it's less effective overall. I would imagine there are a lot...
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    Teacher Issue...

    Flare replied to CarlyCastaneda's topic in School

    It amazes me that college educated people can't understand why this would be a bad idea. I totally agree that the staff needs to be educated as to why a practice like that is problematic. Then of...
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    That was a first

    Flare replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I spoke to the mom, who said she was getting him to the allergist right away... blah blahblah... I followed up again, appointment moved, then covid... I had to mentally move
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    That was a first

    Flare replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Snatched from the jaws of death, indeed! Great job!! You're a life saver and that should be celebrated!! I had a similar scenario where ems was called after I gave the epi, but dad had gotten...
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    Weirdest Thing About School Nursing...

    Flare replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Yes!! The drop everything culture makes me crazy. I thought about that a lot when I was in the ER last month with a kidney stone and waited an hour and a half for pain
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    Happy Nurse's week.... I guess

    Flare replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    yeah - not even a passing mention here. The salt in the wound was getting recalled when I was leaving for lunch and having to turn around. I'll leave 15 min early to somewhat balance it, but still...
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    Pandemic or pollen??

    Flare posted a topic in School

    This has been the game of the month so far. And I think the only loser in this game so far is
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    School nurses givig meds- NJ specific

    Flare replied to scrscr's topic in School

    I believe that non public schools are still held to the same regulations regarding medication administration as public schools. They can be found at...
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    NCSN

    Flare replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    hat's Wonderful!! Congrats!
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    Happy School Nurses Day!

    Flare replied to traumaRUs's topic in School

    It's been quite a year! Happy school nurse's
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    Do You Work at Your Kid's School?

    Flare replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    I work in baby flare's school. She's 7th grade now, but she's been with me here since kinder. No doubt that it's not easy to be the nurse's kid. Her peers tend to take it out on her if they don't...
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    Weirdest Thing About School Nursing...

    Flare replied to guest464345's topic in School

    I totally feel where you're coming from. Certain things grate my nerves for no real reason. Being called "Nurse" or "the nurse". They don't seem to call the guidance counselor "the counselor"....
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    The New Girl To School Nursing

    Flare replied to PedsNrse13's topic in School

    CDC generally has decent printables. I think they have big ones too, if you have the ability to print on bigger than a standard sheet of
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    Stomachache

    Flare replied to MK86's topic in School

    years of experience don't matter. You'll still be battling this the year you retire. I feel like I'm playing tennis some days. Occasionally, I will call the teacher to ask them what they are seeing...
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    Free CEUs

    Flare replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    I do a lot of ceus through medscape. They're all free. They're usually only worth 0.25, but they're super quick to get
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    Happy Nurse's week.... I guess

    Flare replied to Mavnurse17's topic in School

    I'm usually lumped in along with the teachers. On a rare occasion, I'll have a parent make a special recognition. I agree with I havealltheice - I don't mind
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    I'm tired!

    Flare replied to Avill's topic in School

    so much yes to this! I sent a student home just now with classic signs of a cold or allergies -But he checks off 4 of my boxes on my list. Mom asked me if I really thought it was necessary for...
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    I'm tired!

    Flare replied to Avill's topic in School

    I stopped apologizing for being the bearer of bad news. The pandemic isn't news anymore. People know what the symptoms are (yes- it's everything, especially the laundry list that my malingerers...
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    Chest Pain in ES

    Flare replied to anxiousnewgrad58's topic in School

    Generally, it's the anxious kids who come in with "my heart hurts" or "my chest hurts" full set of vitals either way and a little interview as to what was happening right before. A little rest and...
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    suspected under the influence

    Flare posted a topic in School

    Does anyone have a form that they use for an assessment of a student who is suspected of being under the influence? I used to have one, but its whereabouts are unknown. I'm just looking for...
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    service animal in a high school

    Flare replied to Kristen D's topic in School

    we sent notices to all the students who would be occupying a classroom with the student and for them to contact the health office or admin for concerns. We didn't receive any