Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    Frustrated about covid symptoms. Does everyone need to go home?

    Flare replied to pineappleupsidedowncake's topic in School

    I essentially use the same policy as @k1p1ssk. I made a notification form for office visits so I can mark down the symptoms when the kids come in. If they need to be excluded right then and there, I...
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    Surprise, Surprise... COVID Contacts after Thanksgiving... great!

    Flare replied to Amethya's topic in School

    That stinks! Speedy recovery!! Is your school open? Did they have to scramble to get you a sub? We just came back to in-person after a 2 week virtual hiatus. Of course, because I didn't...
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    Hacks for Eczema, Bug Bites, Etc.

    Flare replied to pineappleupsidedowncake's topic in School

    you're in a tough position. I think most of us here can use some very basic products in rendering care. I did add petroleum jelly to the list that I have the school md sign off on. I did not get...
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    Autistic students

    Flare replied to marsbar37's topic in School

    I started out my school nursing career in a sped school for autistic children. It was wonderful to see these kids learn and grow, but also challenging at times. @GmaPearl BSN RN is on point, as you...
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    contact tracing

    Flare replied to ruralseok's topic in School

    I am helping my health dept with some of the contact tracing as they are so far in the weeds that notifications would never get out. Plus I can use things like our Honeywell message system to contact...
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    Parents STILL Sending Sick Kids to School

    Flare replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    This year has been "play stupid games, win stupid prizes." So when the kid bee-lines to me with the laundry list of symptoms, they win themselves a 14 day exclusion which can only be broken with an...
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    Possibility of returning to school

    Flare replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in School

    I have an isolation room right next to my office. Actually, I had 2 - one for each school, but when I pointed out that I am still only one nurse for both schools, that room was quietly turned over...
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    Teachers retiring because of COVID

    Flare replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    quite a few retirements in my district. I am not one of them... 12 and a half years to go for
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    Setting up school clinic

    Flare replied to MichMom's topic in School

    What type of budget did they give you? Are you expected to render care across multiple schools while maintaining a single office? Also, what are your state mandates regarding things like wellness...
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    Just applied for a school nurse position at a high school

    Flare replied to oneinfour's topic in School

    Any word on getting an interview? I hope you got the job. You sound well-suited for the position. I'll echo the comments from my virtual colleagues - Your gender should not make a difference...
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    Just a vent- BIG parties over the weekend

    Flare replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My school went all remote beginning last week until right after the election. Not that we have political motivations here - it was just the way the dates fell. I am not fully convinced we'll be...
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    CDC Has Changed the "Close Contact" Definition

    Flare replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    We closed earlier this week due to a spike in cases within the school. I just saw this as well and was coming here to spread the word, but you guys are on it! I love this group so much. Honestly,...
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    No Guidelines Yet on Screenings

    Flare replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Still waiting here too. The county school nurse's assoc said to hold off on mass screenings until we get more guidance, so I'm doing the ones needed for CST and ieps on a 1:1 basis. At least I can...
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    New to this

    Flare replied to Looking_ahead's topic in School

    it's a bummer when you take over a school and feel like you have to constantly reinvent the wheel. The best you can do in these situations is let the parent know the policies and then wade through...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    woo hoo! congrats! I was rocking my pink socks
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    Dealing with Our First COVID Quarantine - Siblings!

    Flare replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    I spoke to my doh about this very thing. I haven't had (knock wood) and real interaction with present students and contact with covid +, but I have had an abundance of sending one sibling home and...
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    Just me, or everyone...?

    Flare replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    love it! I always look at the dates and think the very same things. I'm also surprised at how well I can type them in without
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    Staff getting overly involved

    Flare replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    YAASS! Those were my exact words: "Hey boss, I'm having some issues with the teaching staff staying in their lane." and I totally agree with @ruby_jane - the norm of keeping kiesters in classes...
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    Staff getting overly involved

    Flare replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    EEsh! Well, rest assured, you're in good company. I got lambasted during our union meeting here last week that teachers can't believe that I sent a child back (he only complained of a sore throat,...
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    Pay scale question for Nationally Certified School Nurses

    Flare replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    I think the Starbucks investments would make me happier
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    I missed you, friends

    Flare replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    Happy flippin' Friday, indeed! Glad we have each other
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    N95 masks for school nurses?

    Flare replied to tdean13's topic in School

    well... I suppose NEED is a strong word. It's just me wanting to keep copies of everything balanced with not wanting unnecessary
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    Pay scale question for Nationally Certified School Nurses

    Flare replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    we don't get any pay bump unless it's nor grad credits/ degrees. I was so excited to get my first pay bump when I finished my first 15 credits, until I saw that my take home pay only increased by $4...
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    N95 masks for school nurses?

    Flare replied to tdean13's topic in School

    I've been assessing them in my office and sending to the iso room next door. The tricky part is when I have to find someone to monitor the iso room while I run around making notifications, getting...
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    N95 masks for school nurses?

    Flare replied to tdean13's topic in School

    my district bought me enough n-95s for the school year. It says on the box they can be used for 5 days, unless soiled, wet, etc. They are uncomfortable, so I only wear them during "busy" times....