Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    Question about students who self-carry medications for Anaphylaxis

    Flare replied to GetBackToClassRN's topic in School

    My students with proper order may carry their epi. I strongly encourage it once they enter middle school, given the sports, clubs or simply the tendency to want to go over one another's houses after...
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    PRN work for the summer

    Flare replied to phnII's topic in School

    any nearby district have a summer school program that needs a nurse to staff it? Any agencies need 1:1 for a child for summer
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    NJ Education Association ad campaign highlights school nursing

    Flare replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in School

    it's been nice seeing it play. i even had a staff member make a comment that they didn't realize that nurses had to do so much. i'm glad someone was able to find it to post it
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    Go to the nurse.

    Flare replied to imaneedmycoffeefirst89's topic in School

    i need my earring fixed i need my ponytail fixed my leg hurts because i bumped it 5 days ago i've had a cold for a week 1've had a headache for 30 seconds my throat is dry (but i'd never come up with...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    You and I literally had the same Monday. I spent most of my day on the phone. And keep them home tomorrow. Maybe having your kid home the extra day will inspire a little "come to Jesus" meeting...
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    Lice... why lice?

    Flare replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I have teachers that fall into 4 categories: Veterans who are over it Veterans who still think that lice fly - and hence panic Novice teachers that send the kids for everything and PANIC - UTTER PANIC...
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    Angry Teachers

    Flare replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    The nurse's office isn't for taking a day long nap. If you're sick and awaiting a pickup, that's one thing but lack of sleep or the teenager's ability to sleep an entire day is not going to happen....
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    when a kid gets bopped in the nose with a ball I always say "Now I'll never be a teen model!" ala brady bunch and tell the kids that i'm quoting Marcia Brady. They all say "Who?"
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    Essential Oil Overkill

    Flare replied to Kayauhs's topic in General Nursing

    i think essential oils are nice - for my own personal use in my own home. I'd never dream of using them on a patient. They are strong, and can be powerful and as stated by prior posters, they can...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Late entry - crimony it was busy today! I had my pink a- wearing today! And Far, Welcome back! Missed
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    Manic Monday

    Flare replied to WineRN's topic in School

    is it just me or does anyone else find it just a bit amusing when fully grown adults come and ask your permission to go home. I am nobody here. You barely say "Hi" to me in the hallway yet you'll...
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    "Thats the nurses job!"

    Flare replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    i get that attitude. I can't tell you how many times I have been called away from my lunch or from another detail because there is a student with a nosebleed in the office. I'll begrudgingly stop...
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    When male prisoners intentionally expose themselves to females

    Flare replied to DoubleblessedRN's topic in Correctional

    i worked corrections for a while. on occasion i'd experience the same as the OP. in my experience it seemed to have a bigger effect if i just didn't acknowledge their actions. If their actions...
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    puberty talk!

    Flare replied to ceelopez12's topic in School

    my advice is to view the video yourself in advance and keep your q& a focused on the content of the video. The discussion can go off course into uncharted waters very easily. Also - keep any...
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    Student/Nurse Confidentiality at High School

    Flare replied to RNschoolnurse's topic in School

    ^^ Yaas! Some of the students are more comfortable coming to me to vent. Some would rather go to the counselor, some would rather go to their math teacher. If it's a matter of a student having...
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    Willing to share your med alert form?

    Flare replied to 100kids's topic in School

    we use a computerized program for grades and attendance and so forth that has a health module that i can put medical concerns into. A health concern generate a red cross next to the child's name that...
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    HIPPA/ Student confidentiality?

    Flare replied to Avill's topic in School

    if you can't identify the person and you are generalizing i.e.: "i have a student that hasn't turned in their latest immunizations and keeps giving me appointment cards then cancelling them - what do...
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    Admin just not getting it

    Flare replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    i don't know what state you're in, in my state no medication can be given except by the nurse (except the medications that can be delegated - i'll get to that in a moment) All medications - OTC or RX...
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    Scabies

    Flare replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    no note unless it seems like its "going around". The level of hysteria that letters sent home based off of one child isn't worth
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    Cartoon Caption Contest WIN $250! Nurses Week 2018

    Flare replied to Brian S.'s topic in News, Announcements

    ...Gesundheit...
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    LOL. New perfume.

    Flare replied to GetBackToClassRN's topic in School

    i think it's funny when people will walk into my office and say "it really smells like Lysol in here!" and i haven't even sprayed any yet today. I think i'm just immune to the
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    My job was spared...

    Flare replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    i never like to hear about someone getting any sort of cut - especially when so much is asked of us. I am glad that you were
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    i hope the rocks were
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    Privacy and Clinic Access

    Flare replied to Maria MA's topic in School

    If you are in a private consultation with a student behind a closed door and someone keys in - you need to call them out on it right away. Something as simple as "I'm sorry, this is a confidential...
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    Lock Down Diabectic Action Plan

    Flare replied to AzElemNurse's topic in School

    elementary students generally have a little box in their classroom. The t1d students in MS who change classes q period tend to carry something with them. They all tend to have pumps and cgm's too, so...