Flare ASN, BSN

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    Your BEST AN memory- in honor of Brian

    Flare replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    I've been lurking around these parts for a long time - Over the years - i've had the pleasure of PM-ing with Brian on a few occasions - that was pretty awesome that someone that would be that busy...
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    Brian Short News

    Flare replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I am speechless, stunned, and can't wrap my head around this. Brian created a strong nursing community - nursing friendships and bonds. I will forever be grateful for finding his creation. My...
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    Taking a lunch break

    Flare replied to thelittlenurs's topic in School

    i had to fight in this district to get a lunch the first year. One principal agreed that i was indeed entitled and told me to lock my door - the other would hunt me down or call my closed office for...
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    Should I give up scrubs?

    Flare replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    my parting thought on this - i'll stop wearing scrubs when the PE teachers stop wearing shorts / sweats / yoga pants etc... (every day... even inservice days when there is no PE class mind
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    Sports clearances and clerical help

    Flare replied to RNqueens's topic in School

    I made a up a form about how much i love all these bloody
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    Just need to vent for a minute...

    Flare replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    good gravy!! i've had the parents that think that we have all the room in the world for their children's want's and whims. I get that the parent wants her child to have access to certain foods - but...
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    Sports clearances and clerical help

    Flare replied to RNqueens's topic in School

    the sports physicals are the bane of my existence here - you'd think we were talking pro level sports here the way the parents act. Can't be bothered to get vaccine records in but are yelling and...
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    Peanut allergies how does your school handle them?

    Flare replied to 100kids's topic in School

    we're not peanut free either. I make that perfectly clear to parents right up front. If the individual teacher chooses to make their own classroom peanut free - that is their choice - but the...
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    Should I have checked?

    Flare replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    mom can be as upset as she wants - in this public school setting, i don't inspect anywhere that the undies rest unless there is some life and limb emergency. A little blood in the undies does not...
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    Should I give up scrubs?

    Flare replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    i wear scrubs - sometimes i wear "normal clothes". If children are scared - it will desensitize them. I wear a lab coat too -i like having more
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    IV Medication at School

    Flare replied to childcare1's topic in School

    i have a student with a bleeding disorder that needs to get infusions of humate from time to time when he gets a prolonged bleed (nosebleed, loose tooth, etc) he typcally doesn't get infused unless he...
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    August 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    Flare replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Nurse Ratched, Chief Bromden got into the scrubs cabinet
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    Peppermints

    Flare replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    i just get the regular ones -about 3-4 th grade and up can have them if i happen to have
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    Please help - diaper issues

    Flare replied to mc3's topic in School

    What is this student like? Is this an issue the student will have to wear diapers for a medical reason? The parents in my case knew that this is a lifelong issue for this student. And while other...
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    Please help - diaper issues

    Flare replied to mc3's topic in School

    how old is this student? Can this student be taught to do their own changes? I have a similar situation with a student with spina bifida that came to me as a kindergartener and didn't qualify for an...
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    Q about vacations/days off

    Flare replied to adpiRN's topic in School

    typically your schedule is the student's schedule. Some districts may grant personal days with or without reasons that you can arrange around weekends for a getaway - but for the most part - we don't...
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    Boarding school nurse?

    Flare replied to FloridaBeagle's topic in School

    That certainly sounds interesting! I would imagine that a boarding school would have a nurse on site all the time - so i would think maybe there would be the possibility of nights. I don't really...
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    Self-carry MDI ideas?

    Flare replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in School

    I have one student that carries her large chamber and inhaler. The kids aren't allowed to carry back packs but they are allowed to carry pencil pouches. She found one big enough (though honestly...
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    Should I change from elementary to middle school?

    Flare replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    the butt cheek police!! that is hysterical!!i usually refer to myself as the fashion police - but no more!! Officer Flare, Butt Cheek
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    Should I change from elementary to middle school?

    Flare replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    the middle school part of my school generally doesn't do holidays with as much flair as the elementary. And no halloween dress up for those kids here. But on the other hand, I do have the musical to...
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    Should I change from elementary to middle school?

    Flare replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    well. i think you hit all the big issues right on the head. I work in a district where i cover 2 schools that are in one building and since i see the entire gamut of students. There is a lot to be...
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    Oh no!.....

    Flare replied to scrubsrn24's topic in School

    i'm still in until 6/19 then i have summer school until the end of july - but I suppose I agreed to that type of nonsense but I usually don't see any kids and I just use the time to tidy up and get...
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    Oh no!.....

    Flare replied to scrubsrn24's topic in School

    i understand completely!! And despite me telling them over and over that I really don't have anything for bug bites (i don't stock Cort-aid) and suggesting they wash it and leave it alone - you can...
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    Overheated

    Flare replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    It hasn't gotten too terrible bad here yet, but i'm sure it will. I know if you live down in the south, it gets pretty bad - but I suppose many of those schools are out by now. I'm wondering if the...
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    Out of pocket expenses?

    Flare replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    i try not to use my own money to buy stuff for my office. I have gotten a bag of peppermints at the grocery store before and i suppose one notable purchase is my 10 drawer paper cart which i...