Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    end of year sending meds home

    Flare replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in School

    Well, now the board office is on a new kick to not send letters home to "go green" more so to save on postage. I can agree with it on some cases. But they told me the other day in a less than...
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    end of year sending meds home

    Flare replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in School

    i send letters home stating that medications need to be picked up by XX date at XX time or will be disposed of. I also tuck a renewal form in. Those that choose not to come in (most ) have their...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    had a student come down so he could have a soft cloth to clean his glasses. This isn't lens crafters. The best I have is the tissues which all the classrooms have, the paper towels, which are...
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    We knew it was coming but it still sucks

    Flare replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I am so sorry. It doesn't make it any easier to expect it, nor does it make it hurt any less. May that sweet baby find
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    April 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    Flare replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Ticklish??
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Well - you just described a good 1/3 of my daily
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    School nurse spots leukemia in a pupil

    Flare replied to Emergent's topic in School

    Agreed - but the thing I hate more is when I have that nagging feeling something is up, alert the parent and get radio silence in return. Not even a "I'll mention it the next time we're there" type...
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    Blindsided by a colleague.

    Flare replied to tch1920's topic in School

    I know your boss said to let it go, but darn it, if I wouldn't be right there with you stewing over it. I get that people are under stress, but that does not give them the right to pick battles over...
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    I JUST CAN'T

    Flare replied to palli's topic in School

    it never ceases to amaze me how our offices are viewed as CVS and people actually get MAD when we either can't or won't give them something. I had a student upset because her hair tie broke and i...
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    Workman's comp

    Flare replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    My WC process is a bit more involved - 3 papers - 2 for the employee, 1 for me. Plus a call to the insurer even for a report only. I know for sure that i've had employees avoid reporting minor otj...
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    HELP new school nurse/immunizations

    Flare replied to bandaidsplease's topic in School

    Indeed! Welcome and never hesitate to sound off on us! Many states have an online database of vaccines that children have received. It's handy, but is only as complete as the doctors putting in...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    look at you, post
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    And on a personal note

    Flare replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    you've got me very intrigued now. Is it only certain body piercers that do that particular
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    Spin off- what's been your biggest emergency as a school nurse

    Flare replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    oh, i'm no stranger to calling EMS here. I had a student (autistic, basically non verbal) here for a time that would go into 25-30 minute long seizures. Diastat and versed did nothing. By the time...
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    Dealing with Admin

    Flare replied to pedi_nurse's topic in School

    I agree with OD - paper trail is the way to go. Document everything matter of factly and if you see that he is leading you or one of your students down a dangerous path, send a memo with your...
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    1000 specialists...

    Flare replied to WineRN's topic in School

    but only one nurse - probably without any clerical
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    My Arm Touched the Walll!

    Flare replied to villageRN's topic in School

    I hope you alerted EMS and had life flight
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    It smells like...

    Flare posted a topic in School

    a nurse's office in here! Of course, it's a nurse's office. I use disinfectants in here. Trust me, you should be happy I do. Besides, what else should it smell like, a
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    YAAAAASSSSSS!! a thousand times
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    Vocational school students...

    Flare replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    i don't know about Vo-tech students, but on occasion I share a student with a neighboring district. We generally keep the original records and vaccine card at the home district and send a copy to...
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    It smells like...

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    teen boy stench - i don't have a teen son, but boy i remember the stank coming out of my brother's room when we were
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    I feel like I'm losing.

    Flare replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Are you in a public school? I was under the impression that TX requires at minimum an RN for a school. I know that some schools skirt that requirement by employing a "head nurse". Surely one of the...
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    I feel like I'm losing.

    Flare replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Piggybacking on amoLucia's comment, what is the care structure in your school? Is there an RN / LPN that is ultimately calling the shots? Beyond that, document document, document!! I make a note in...
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    How many kids do you see in a day?

    Flare replied to RNLisaC's topic in School

    i like the chalk board table idea. Now to find a place in here for
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    It smells like...

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    lysol, sanitex, clorox wipes, PDI