Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    Self Harm

    Flare replied to mom to many's topic in School

    So to piggyback on Jen-Eliz we would probably send this child out for an eval the next time there is an incident of self harm to our local childrens crisis team or calling mobile psych intervention...
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    What computer program do you use?

    Flare replied to mattfd37's topic in School

    i use healthoffice anywhere - it works fine for me. There are functions in it that i never touch and things that i wish it did, but it works just fine to get me through the
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    Immunizations

    Flare replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    i start sending out my "you owe me shots" letters to my 5th graders in march (our tdap and meningo are due in 6th grade here). If i'm not completely overwhelmed at the end of the year and i've had a...
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    I can't believe I have a "c'mon" already today!

    Flare replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    I think i am getting blessed with a shiny new policy this year - i'll tell you more next week when i'm at liberty to speak about it. Suffice it to say though, i'm
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    Hemophilia

    Flare replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I had a kiddo but he graduated last year. Mom was not employed in the school, but was readily accessible and is very well versed. I often joked with her that she should go back to school for...
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    leave it to Far to pick up on these things!! love
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    oh, i've got my pink
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    First seizures at school

    Flare replied to Kmullins1982's topic in School

    It's not unheard of for children to develop epilepsy during puberty. I had it happen to several students as well as my niece. Typically if memory serves i seem to think they were all absence...
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    Field Trips

    Flare replied to shark_nurse14's topic in School

    I'd be raising some major cain. They'd be seeing the me really (ahem) Flare
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    School nurse delays giving epi pen

    Flare replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Most of my orders say antihistamine is the allergen has been ingested but no symptoms. But if a student came to be saying that they ingested their allergen and felt they needed their epipen i would...
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    Smelling Salts

    Flare replied to ro2878's topic in School

    i keep a box on hand. Sometimes deep sternal rubs are just not enough. I think in 15 years i've used them
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    What do you document...

    Flare replied to Bevp's topic in School

    i try to document everything that walks through my door. Occasionally I get what i call a "drive by" which is a student that runs in for a bandaid or an ice pack and applies it and sticks it back so...
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    Got scolded by parent today

    Flare replied to Amethya's topic in School

    i've been scolded plenty times over the years for things that just make me say "huh?" everything from changing a child into dry clothing (mom was po'd that her snowflake had to wear "clothes from...
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    Saltines - thinking beyond the office

    Flare posted a topic in School

    So you all know that the inner Barb G in all of us says that Saltines are a must in the office - but I came across this handy dandy article today so we can utilize saltines in the rest of out every...
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    x-ray eyes weren't working

    Flare replied to schoolnurse2015's topic in School

    so it MAY be fractured? mom isn't even sure yet? had she taken him for an eval or was she just making her diagnosis? sometimes an ankle that gets rolled and feels ok at the time can get a little...
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    Insulin

    Flare replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    it's a few more dollars, but i like the kind you can order that is pre paid that you can mail back for disposal. One less headache one it's full. I get those through school
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    Diabetic no supplies

    Flare replied to hgiovi's topic in School

    i'd send that child home until the parent is prepared for them to safely be in school. If they can't manage their condition in school then they are not safe and can not remain. If the parent can...
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    essential oils

    Flare replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    I waited until the bitter end to admit that i had to get back to reality - but i'm surprised by how organized i'm managing to be... i think it's because i have a big box labeled NURSE that i keep...
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    zombieghoast's going away party: FRIDAY 9/2!

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    oh- look at me tardy to the party!! I'm bringing no late pass because i've decided that this year i'm entitled and above that and i'll call my MOM if you wanna fight about
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    essential oils

    Flare replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    hey all! welcome back! poking my head back in between making my desk not look like a tsunami of paperwork. So... i have dabbled in essential oils and do deal with them lightly... but i will not...
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    New School Nurse in NJ

    Flare replied to CindySchoolRNBSN's topic in School

    i've been a nj school nurse for a while and have been audited annually. I will be honest - i am not entirely certain what a imm-8 card is. Is it the card that the doctor's office fills out at every...
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    Help!!!! Going from small to large school

    Flare replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    Sorry - the forum is not very lively this time of year - i only peeked in the other day and didn't have time to make a long post. I ended up going from a very small school to a school 8 times its...
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    Quitting before summer's end?

    Flare replied to KSM-RN's topic in School

    You've got to do what's right for you - but i'm not sure that i'd quit one job before the other is nailed
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    Who do you order your School Health supplies from?

    Flare replied to Bevp's topic in School

    Mine are ordered from school health mostly, a few from Moore medical and a few from Henry Schein. Find out who has your state contract to get the best
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    Well, I Did It

    Flare replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Congrats on the new job! You're still one of us - this is a club that we won't let you leave,