Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    Lovable Parents

    Flare replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Ha ha! I've been there! The parent got so mad at me for suggesting that I take the child for an x-ray - which, by the way, the arm was broken, but somehow i should have been able to set it in my...
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    Chronic Pain Issues/CRMO

    Flare replied to IDNurseTiff's topic in School

    Has she tried managing the pain in school with heating pads? It's not moist heat, but perhaps sitting her near an outlet and allowing her to use a pad that has an auto shut off would probably be best...
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    Medication Mishap

    Flare replied to Amethya's topic in School

    agree -i had a student on liquid methylphenidate last year who took a dose then vomitted shortly thereafter (spinning too fast on a playground toy - not even a reason to go home). The teacher...
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    Medication Mishap

    Flare replied to Amethya's topic in School

    You can't blame the 13 year old here. Heck, i've had 8th grade students that have appeared to swallow pills only to find out that they've been cheeking them and spitting them out later to prove that...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    did the teacher expect you to play crazy 8's with him? Perhaps show a card trick or tell jokes? I'm not sure why that would be your problem. The teacher could have sent him on a quick leg...
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    Medication Mishap

    Flare replied to Amethya's topic in School

    absolutely agree with Ruby. Pills are swallowed in front of my eyes, in my office - no distractions. Invest in a dollar store pitcher and a box of dixie cups if you don't have a sink in
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    "Professional Goals"- Ugh

    Flare replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    double post - so
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    "Professional Goals"- Ugh

    Flare replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    i totally get you. Half the stuff they talk about - SGOs, team meetings, department goals - I have no idea on earth how it would relate to me. I am an army of one. I am not in a team. I am a...
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    I thought you were being mean, but you were right!

    Flare replied to River Song, RN's topic in School

    I really feel that the Academy awards should have some school nurses on the panel to really break down the actors most gripping death
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    My new best friend <sarcasm>

    Flare replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Just hope they don't run into you in the Circle K - You'll stop in trying to get a pack of gum while gassing up the car, they;ll want a 20 minute consult! Also! Welcome back OD! How was your...
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    Stop the Bleed

    Flare replied to tdean13's topic in School

    i went to an active shooter type / trauma first aid type course at the backing and pushing of one of our police offices here in district. It was really good, really interesting, but looks like it was...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    just had a kid with a gushing nosebleed come in holding it back with her hand. I give her some tissues and asked if they needed tissues for their classroom. No - but the SUB teacher told her not to...
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    Smelly Kid

    Flare replied to tch1920's topic in School

    oh, poor little one! I am praying that it is something as simple as a UTI. I don't even wan't to think about it being a case of abuse, but Ruby_Jane is right - it is a hallmark, my mind was on that...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    i find touching an ear is much more accurate than a forehead! Of course nothing beats actual
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    What do you do when the evidence isn't there but you kind of think it will be eventually?

    Flare replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    if it's a kid that i never ever see and they've dragged them self into my office then that's further proof positive that they feel like crud and should go home before the downward spiral hits. But...
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    Injections

    Flare replied to Gems0607's topic in School

    My student with this order just re-registered today. So it looks like i'll have this order active again. i'll let you know if anything changed as far as orders from then vs now, but i still can't...
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    My dad died yesterday

    Flare replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    i am so sorry for your loss. We're here for
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    what do you do?

    Flare replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Yes!! I get this from time to time and think ok? now what??? and pretty much put it in my mental trash can. Then last month a parent called me in a RAGE because her child just got a treatment by...
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    Tympanometers

    Flare replied to jbrmdr's topic in School

    i also do pure tone. it's sufficient. In the years that i've been doing hearing screenings, i've only had one child that i've screened and found a hearing issue with. That child lost their hearing...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    i remembered!! - i have enough pink for all of us to sit at the cool table
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    First day back

    Flare replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    This. Yes! I just love how we all see the exact same stuff and feel the same aggravation. Kids are kids no matter where you go! Love you
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    parents won't pick up sick kid!

    Flare replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    You're cutting into Live with Kelly and Whoever she's hosting with this week. She'll be there after the Dr. Oz show - he's her primary physician - appointment at 1pm eastern , 12pm
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    We are getting a therapy dog!

    Flare replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    omg! I just had a conversation with our counselor - he's trying to get a therapy dog approved!! I'm wagging my tail over
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    Injections

    Flare replied to Gems0607's topic in School

    I had a student with this a few years ago. As far as i understood, this is a task i can't delegate in my state. I never had to give it to my student. It sat idly in my cabinet until the student...
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    How do you get over the boredom/monotony?

    Flare replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    How about thinking a bit more community wide and seeing if there is a way you can collaborate with the outside resources in your community like the town's public health nurse to identify any needs...