Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    I can't win for losing

    Flare replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    absolutely sounds like a call - it's a no brainer. Even if dfs didn't see marks, your charting should have had some value along with the report that the student was uncomfortable the entire next
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    Bed bugs

    Flare replied to Riley RN's topic in School

    There's an extermination company that used to have commercials on TV with "Roscoe, the bed bug sniffing dog". Cute little beagle. I haven't seen a Roscoe commercial in
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    Bed bugs

    Flare replied to Riley RN's topic in School

    This is an integrated pest management issue, not a nurse issue. I agree, the nurse's office should not be ground zero for mediation, especially if you have beds instead of cots. Just another example...
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    I can't win for losing

    Flare replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    They are, but it's often not hard for a parent to deduce who called, especially in they know the system well. They question their kids about who they spoke to. NurseBeans, Do you know if DFS took...
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    Ring removal

    Flare replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    This quote made my
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    I can't win for losing

    Flare replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    I'm so sorry that you are going through that. I can't imagine that you acting in the capacity of a mandated reporter would have any consequences for doing your job. Especially by the board of...
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    Ring removal

    Flare replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I have used the dental floss trick a few times here. I even once responded with my fire department to a report of a toddler with her finger stuck in the booster seat (it had a plug that came out and...
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    Licegate 2017

    Flare replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    So the biggest hurdle I'm facing is opposition to our new policy. Letters get sent out (which i don't love, but fighting one battle at a time) to a classroom if I find the active case. Head checks...
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    How many kids do you see in a day?

    Flare replied to RNLisaC's topic in School

    I have around 800 - usually see 45-55 a
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    Resources

    Flare replied to WineRN's topic in School

    this isn't my state, but I like to borrow from this site: NYSED:SSS:School Health
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    Licegate 2017

    Flare replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    You mean you don't keep a jar of live lice in your office to generate visits? ha ha!! I've been accused by a parent of the same thing as the nurse in your district. I could barely keep a straight...
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    Jumping on the 911 bandwagon...

    Flare replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    well, 72 hour would have expired as of yesterday. I find no shock in the fact that a parent would just send their child back in like nothing happened. And you are right - those feeling don't just...
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    Licegate 2017

    Flare replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Truth!
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    The Incontinence Epidemic

    Flare replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    interesting article. Thanks for
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    Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

    Flare replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    Such nice penmanship, I didn't even notice the first error
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    Phone calls to parents.

    Flare replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I agree - i call when I deem necessary. Pick ups are obvious, concern for medical follow up, malingering students probably get a call after 2nd visit, and so forth. I would not and can not call...
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    The Incontinence Epidemic

    Flare replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    A liter - Holy Hannah! They should market to the people that wish to stand in Times Square on new Years
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    A color run????

    Flare replied to palli's topic in School

    Eesh - that sounds like a freaking mess. I hope it's done at the very end of the day so the kids can go home and shower. Your halls are going to be
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    Fevers

    Flare replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Oh, those Mama Bear parents. Can't do anything to please them. Just let it roll off - she will find something else to be peeved about this
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    Jumping on the 911 bandwagon...

    Flare replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    Jeeze! what a mess! I am wondering if the police could have provided a ride to the parent from home to the school? That would have cut out that 30 minute wait. And the V-Ps attitude would have set...
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    A color run????

    Flare replied to palli's topic in School

    My town does one every year - it's hosted by a town organization, not the school but it is based at the school. I haven't gotten any reports of anyone having an exacerbation of asthma or difficulty...
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    Inhalers

    Flare replied to heavenwith7's topic in School

    If the student is a known asthmatic and is coming from time to time for their inhaler, I'll usually just give it after a quick listen. Lungs that sound crummy are a no brainer. If it's more the...
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    Essential oils

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

    i noticed today that one of my pre-k students is wearing an essential oil bracelet. I couldn't smell anything coming off of it and haven't decided if i'm going to confront the parent (who works in...
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    The Incontinence Epidemic

    Flare replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    i get so annoyed at my clothing not getting returned. And I get livid when I see clothing that I know was mine make it into a kid's wardrobe rotation. Usually not children that can't afford clothing...
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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 you beat me too it! I have a coworker that gets migraines a few times a year that make her speech