Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    If you are NOT allowed to dispense OTC meds

    Flare replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    i almost never treat a fever in myself or my kid. It has to be awful high for me to consider it or we have to be miserable achy - then it's more for that symptom. The body runs a fever for a reason...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I don't know, but i wouldn't recommend going for any record if the student has the mile run that
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    If you are NOT allowed to dispense OTC meds

    Flare replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    i think it's better off that i can't give them. The kids that really want them end up getting me an order if they get headaches or cramps that bad that they want it from time to time. I have thought...
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    Kid won't eat lunch

    Flare replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    All valid points. And mom might not know that the student isn't eating. I've had cases where the student has not liked the school lunches and therefore not eaten and therefore had a stomachache....
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Now you can cheerfully accept them - right into the
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    Please Advise! Interested in School Nursing

    Flare replied to Ankh's topic in School

    I would inquire with your state. If you already have a teaching certificate you may not be obligated to get a school nurse cert. It's possible that you may have to take some school nursing classes...
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    Round 2 at Charter School

    Flare replied to NettieNurse's topic in School

    Your administration need to address this issue right away. Whether they issue a policy and send it out to parents stating that students will not be kept after school hours for any reason (unless...
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    Need help with wording.

    Flare replied to Cattz's topic in School

    When it comes to sending kids home and enforcing policy, trust me, I am very cognizant and sympathetic to the working family. It's not a decision that I take lightly. But here's the scenario that I...
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    PreK/PPCD

    Flare replied to amnesiac1c's topic in School

    You've become quite the
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    Can you do me a favor and violate the nurse practice act?

    Flare replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Yes! I have been there! The staff has said to me that they don't understand why i can't just give the dose because i have the pills RIGHT THERE. Well yes, but i do enjoy being employed. and i'm...
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    Summer job: National parks?

    Flare replied to FloridaBeagle's topic in School

    Love that
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    PreK/PPCD

    Flare replied to amnesiac1c's topic in School

    coloring books and my bin of trucks is particularly popular. Coming soon, a bin of my little ponies that my daughter outgrew
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    Can I vent please??!

    Flare replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    You're definitely not alone. I get and take my lunch. I mean there are times that i have to leave that to tend to something that can't wait, but for the most part, that stays pretty much intact, but...
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    Contrary to popular belief...

    Flare replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    My other talents according to popular belief include orthodontia and all other fields of dentistry, glasses repair, zipper repair, hair care of all sorts, amateur cobbler, and of course part time...
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    Ideas for After School Program?

    Flare replied to shark_nurse14's topic in School

    How about teaching basic first aid or if certified to do so a cpr class. You can also just do a basic first aid and safety class or combine with a hobby, for example if you like to cook, you can...
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    C'Mon Now!

    Flare replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I had a similar save last week with a girl convinced that she had a terrible rash on her hands and needed to be sent home right away. The alcohol wipe determined it was a magic
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    handling a willful child

    Flare replied to basketball13's topic in School

    I agree - she is in 4th grade. The leash gets tightened and the orders go by the letter of what the doc wrote. Oh, and guess who gets a new buddy standing by her side during BG check time. A new...
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    Leaving School Nursing...

    Flare replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Hey, you tried it. You have free reign to come in here and talk smack now - unlike SOME! Ha ha seriously though- good luck in finding your niche. And we're always here to talk to - even if your...
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    Student not comfortable with me.

    Flare replied to Kittery's topic in School

    actually, i get that from my frequent fliers from time to time. And my response is that my powers are limited for vague complaints. We unfortunately can't do a lot for headaches, and stomach aches,...
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    Student not comfortable with me.

    Flare replied to Kittery's topic in School

    So I am a little surprised by mom's call to you. Did mom give you a reason why the student was not comfortable with you? I have had students decide to take it upon themselves to bypass me and just...
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    School Nurse Certification NJ

    Flare replied to Mduke's topic in School

    To be a school nurse in NJ you need to be certified. There is a clause saying that a school only needs one CSN per campus, but we all know that a school with more than one nurse is the exception, not...
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    That extremely difficult teacher I had to deal with

    Flare replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    the wheel may turn slowly, but it
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    Awkward

    Flare replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Having had similar exchanges behind the closed door of my bathroom or over hearing similar type things in the hall I am not shy when it comes to challenging the parent and saying to them "I just heard...
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    What is this? Dermatological question.

    Flare replied to Dattebayo's topic in School

    hard to say - could be anything from mrsa to allergic reaction gone inflamed to the afore mentioned impetego or herpes simplex. .I agree - kiddo needs to see a doc asap and needs to be clear to...
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    I just need a hug...

    Flare replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    Deep breaths and hugs. Your students are lucky to have such a caring School