Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    Dress Codes for School

    Flare replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Well, we're having nice weather in my corner of the globe. That means that i get to take on my favorite additional task
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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    Flare replied to mc3's topic in School

    But reverse the situation - if the school had to close early for an emergency reason - you pick anything from burst pipe to power out to fire in the science wing and just let that same child go...
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    Medication refills

    Flare replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    i try to call when i get down to about 5 doses. if it's an older child, i tell them too to relay a message. When the bottle goes empty, i send it home as the "final notice". I am really lucky this...
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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    Flare replied to mc3's topic in School

    We are certainly not being judgmental. The remarks certainly don't get directed at one person in particular. But one thing that I have noticed is that there has been a change in attitude, at least...
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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    Flare replied to mc3's topic in School

    I get frustrated with this when i have a student here, miserable, cooking away with fever and I can't get ahold of anyone. Everyone, it seems has a cell phone strapped to their hip. No one seems to...
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    Anyone working this Summer?

    Flare replied to bsyrn's topic in School

    i'll probably work some summer school - but since that calendar hasn't been worked out yet and i got a screaming deal in late june in myrtle beach on Groupon i'm going to have to take a week out of it...
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    Does you have you own Audiometer or do you share with other schools?

    Flare replied to Bevp's topic in School

    this is very timely - i'm in the midst of doing my screenings - i get granted 3-4 days of help of having a trained nurse come in and help me come in and screening the entire school. The good is that...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    awe snap - i have to sit at another table... i forgot... i was doing screenings the beginning of the week and forgot what day today
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    Malingering Monday

    Flare posted a topic in School

    it's in full swing! Just over 2 hours running and i think i just hit the 30 student
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    Phantom boo boos

    Flare replied to Buggus's topic in School

    if the pain has no reason behind it and no mark to go along with it or anything else along with it, i assure them that aches, pains and twinges are part of life and they are only just beginning with...
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    Medical marijuana in schools

    Flare replied to SiwanRN's topic in School

    The case in NJ was i believe an edible mixed into a soda for epilepsy. I took an interest as I had a young student that was looking into getting to a medical marijuana treatment program. She ended...
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    Detecting drug use in students

    Flare replied to jesserpie's topic in School

    I have a form that runs through steps similar to a sobriety test. Thankfully, I haven't had to use it in a while. Children suspected under the influence need to be sent out and tested per decision...
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    Parent Faked Order?

    Flare replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    my esteemed colleagues have pretty much nailed it. a 20 minute wait on hold? that's insane - you have more patience than me. I would call back with my sweet but not so sweet voice and kindly let...
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    floating rib

    Flare replied to mycsm's topic in School

    i would have brought him ribs for lunch - oh what these kids will
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    Emergency Response Plan

    Flare replied to Kittery's topic in School

    We didn't have a formal "code blue" (janet's law - is that only in NJ?) response plan so i borrowed one from another district and adapted it for our needs before turning it over for review by the...
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    Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

    Flare replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    i'm eating my green eggs and ham made by my favorite cooking class!! They are just too cute coming in and taking orders and delivering
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    so many absences!

    Flare posted a topic in School

    Yesterday I had 13.5% of one school's population out and today it's 10%. Wash those paws kiddos!! I made my call to the health dept just as an FYI - i can't prove that they're all out with the same...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Today is Dr Seuss day here - so i've got my Cat in the hat scrubs on - with Pink
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    How many students do you treat on a regular day?

    Flare replied to Bevp's topic in School

    30-40 daily; 4 diabetics, 5 daily meds. 800 kids in total in both connected
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    so many absences!

    Flare replied to Flare's topic in School

    My daughter is going on day 6 with the flu and was still a legit 102 at 5 with waking her for antipyretics. Back to the doc today with her i guess. Thank god for hubby's flexible schedule. Makes me...
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    casts, braces, pe restrictions

    Flare replied to CampNurse10's topic in School

    oh no - no loitering in my office! First of all the thought of eating a meal in my office after having a parade of germy kids come through is gross enough. But to have healthy kids that are simply...
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    The Cool Kids

    Flare replied to twss2323's topic in School

    Even better then
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    The Cool Kids

    Flare replied to twss2323's topic in School

    And we love you back! Seriously! I love the nurses from other fields that stop by for some saltines and
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    Do you disclose AN to coworkers

    Flare replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    What co workers?? You guys ARE my nurse co
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    Flare replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    I took my daughter to a pediatrician that wasn't her pediatrician - if that makes any sense... i called around until i found one that pierced