Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    PRN medications

    Flare replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    If a student is asking for their prn analgesic, i'll usually just give it - i will probably ask if they had anything in the morning or the last time they had it. Maybe ask about pain, but i don't...
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    Do most school nurses carry their own professional liability policy?

    Flare replied to Txschoolrn's topic in School

    i have my own malpractice and i'm part of the union. I had a rider on my homeowners insurance too to protect from professional liability, but then changed companies so i don't think i still have
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    Just a question on diabetic kid

    Flare replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    agreed - i am not keen on violating the written order. It is a matter of protection for me and a matter of the parent communicating with the doctor and letting them know that the orders need to be...
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    Staff Hysteria

    Flare replied to Ashizzle's topic in School

    agreed - you have already spoken to her about the need to be consistent with her medication. The ramifications of not doing to should be clear by now. In order to safely do her job and teach her...
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    Horrible day! Need reassuring!

    Flare replied to scuba nurse's topic in School

    Hang in there. I don't know about your state's laws, but in my office i would not be permitted to give tylenol for that fever unless the child already had an order in place - in my district i don't...
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    Throwing up policy

    Flare replied to SchoolNurse2017's topic in School

    I look at it this way, a parent has the right to pick up their child, but i don't have to make it an excused absence. If i don't get the opportunity to make the assessment and determination of...
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    Munchausen on the increase?

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

    We do not have a peanut free school for the reason of the unrealistic expectations that peanut products have to be policed. By making the blanket statement of no peanut products, you may have some...
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    Need Advice Plz Help!

    Flare replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    i don't send out exposure notices for strep either, unless there seems to be an
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    Kid with diabetes - need the hive mind

    Flare replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    I am blessed to have 2 diabetics this year that are really with it and diligent kids. This isn't to say that they don't have their highs and lows, but they are responsible and report to me and their...
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    Health Office Anywhere Problems

    Flare replied to nyy2's topic in School

    they've had a few more issues this year that i've had to call tech support about - i think the last update was not their best
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    Health Office Anywhere Problems

    Flare replied to nyy2's topic in School

    i get a bit of the blue circle spinning - just checked on my last kid - maybe about 2 seconds while it was thinking bringing the kid's name up. then about 2 seconds to apply my personal template....
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    Munchausen on the increase?

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

    Yes! I had a student with a laundry list of ailments per the parent. Parent stated the student was getting treated for cancer too. I told the parent that I NEEDED medical documentation. The...
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    Valid excuses to sit out of sports?

    Flare replied to Lemur's topic in School

    You're in a unique situation compared to the rest of us. In my case I get get the students that will want to tap out of PE then I will SEE them as you are on your way home getting ready for practice...
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    Feeling overwhelmed

    Flare replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    Why didn't the parent catch that? Aren't they taking their child for routine physicals? I am sure they are managing the needs of a lot less children than you are. Why didn't the doctor catch that??...
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    Throwing up

    Flare replied to Amethya's topic in School

    That's flippin' brilliant!! love
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    Throwing up

    Flare replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I agree that it's really situational. There are times that I can tell that the child probably vomited because they didn't like the swing in OT, BUUUUT - they are covered in vomit to a point that I...
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    I can handle just about anything...

    Flare replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Usually i do work that into the conversation - i get the blank stare and shrug... they just want to feel better. This generation expects immediate gratification. A lot of my students, despite me...
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    I can handle just about anything...

    Flare replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    oooh! i like it!!! i'm "borrowing" that
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    I can handle just about anything...

    Flare replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Along with my question of "What have you been doing at home to make your symptoms better?" Well I have a headache, and a sore throat and and a stuffy nose. - Yes, you just told me that - You told...
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    I can handle just about anything...

    Flare replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Yeeeesss! or the calls that I get to return to my office right away because a student is bleeding badly and i return (because i am out taking care of paperwork, registering a new student, in...
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    Just got REAMED at...

    Flare replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    i had a parade in here of kids that NEEDED to go home after lunch after they ate the tacos. Tainted beef? Doubtful. The other 500 kids that ate them were fine. 3 kids ended up getting their...
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    I can handle just about anything...

    Flare replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Oh, i get that - even the littles, i tell them i can't understand them if they are crying or whining. Take 2 deep breaths and talk to me in a voice that i can hear. The other one that gets me is...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    rose scrub top and bottom today. I feel so
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    Mom already took me to the doctor, but what's your take on this?

    Flare posted a topic in School

    I think i've seen at least 3 or 4 kids today that have come in with issues that were present at home for x number of days, went to the doctor and then came to me anyway to see if I had the same...
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    Outside providers treating students in your clinic

    Flare replied to BSNRNHS's topic in School

    I agree. PT services provided in school must be contracted with the school. This is a matter of liability. The PT can't just absolve this by saying "as long as a staff member is present". It's not...