Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    Re wrapping splints?

    Flare replied to Shellaaay10x's topic in School

    i'll re-wrap splints, but I don't supply them. I would rather wrap up the splint the right way than have the student attempt it or go around with it incorrectly applied from a home application....
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    Unemployment??? Summer???

    Flare replied to Salemer's topic in School

    If you are set for employment in September, then you would not be likely to be eligible to receive unemployment benefits in most states, despite the lack of income from June to Sept. Some districts...
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    Honey, I'm Home!

    Flare replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    We miss you. Like our colleagues said, money is motivation - but as you know -job satisfaction is also a major motivator. You almost sound like I did when I was doing home care and making mad...
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    Small Vent

    Flare replied to WineRN's topic in School

    hindsight is 20/20. You've learned that you can't trust these parents. When this happens again (and it will happen again based on what you've provided) Call EMS right away. The parents can sign the...
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    ROLL CALL!!! School Nurses 2017/2018

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    By the way - I'm officially back at it now! I think Elton John sang a song about
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    Hurricane Irma

    Flare replied to GetBackToClassRN's topic in School

    i have good friends directly in the storm's path in Florida. I pray that they have gotten out of Dodge safely at this point as that was the plan last I
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    New student with T1D- mom no-showing to our meetings

    Flare replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    i'll have to look into some of the apps and the google voice. The only parent that really made a big issue about insisting we text her was a hearing impaired parent who does have an app of her phone...
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    New student with T1D- mom no-showing to our meetings

    Flare replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    off topic - how do you text a parent? I get a lot of requests from parents that i communicate this way and dang it i can't figure out any way but to use my own phone, which i'm not inclined to
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    Epipen-what would you do?

    Flare replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    i agree - no trip for that child until order in and pen in your possession. once you lay that law down you'll have it the next
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    essential oils

    Flare replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    i think the counter is that in order to give them and break school policy, she would need to give medically backed, peer review study rationale as to why it is necessary for her child to receive the...
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    My husband who is an allergist has a question

    Flare replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    no, haven't heard of anyone refusing
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    Mental Pep Talks

    Flare replied to WineRN's topic in School

    I like to give myself a little Stuart Smalley (I fear this dates me though!!) sometimes i just give myself a little Tim
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    Impetigo

    Flare replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    oh for heaven's sake! I'm sorry to hear about the crunchy parent. I'll bet they would get along well with the parent from the other thread that only wants their child to be a vegan unless it's...
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    Alone with students

    Flare replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    i should add - the powers that be swapped out my solid door for one with a huge window. there are times i want my old door back - most times. But there are also times that I close and lock my door...
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    Alone with students

    Flare replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    there are things that I won't do by myself - namely anything that involves anything with a bathroom. I won't look at any students genitals unless it's a true emergency and again i will find another...
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    Harvey

    Flare replied to OldDude's topic in School

    I am glad you're ok. My prayers go out to all those affected, but prayers only get you so far. Donations to get sent, work to be
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    Harvey

    Flare replied to OldDude's topic in School

    I am glad to know you are safe,
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    Lost and Found

    Flare replied to aprilmoss's topic in School

    ours is kept near the hallway outside the cafeteria - high traffic with hopes that a kid will id their lost jacket and grab it. That seldom actually happens. I stopped stocking coats and other cold...
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    I'm back...with questions

    Flare replied to KSM-RN's topic in School

    i will not apply any oils to students. If parents want to use them before school, then have at it. To me it's no worse than the ms boys that come in bathed in Axe body spray. But I will not apply...
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    Plz don't say.....Are you ok?

    Flare replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    yaaas! my other favorite is the child that draaaagggs them self into my office for my to assess them as having a sniffle or a cold or headache. I let them rest for a while then they go back into the...
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    Harvey

    Flare replied to OldDude's topic in School

    I'll be thinking of you guys. Please shoot us a post when you can that you are safe - we
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    Changing Insulin Pump Site?

    Flare replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    i have done it in the past - i usually call if it needs to be done though because it's leaking or dislodged. Most of the time the parents opt to come themselves. They know they deal with it...
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    Help with steps to obtaining stock epi pens for office

    Flare replied to NIURn's topic in School

    if your school does not have a collaborating md, you really need to get one. Public schools usually have one on a modest salary to sign papers and write orders for things like epipens ad standing...
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    Pet Peeve #34685

    Flare replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I let them know at the time of registration. If they show up without - they are not allowed to start. Especially if missing vaccines. It has made many a parent very upset that i am actually...
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    How do your students address you?

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

    I'm Usually Nurse last name, or mrs. last name or just nurse - i'm going to steal Old Dude's bit of replying to "nurse" with "student". Haha The special ed classes and autistic programs tend to call...