Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    allergies

    Flare replied to soon2bnycmhnp's topic in School

    i have standing orders for benadryl and epi but that's only for severe and sudden reactions - not for seasonal sniffles. I just wish that the teachers would stop sending them down in droves to hear...
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    Interview attire

    Flare replied to Pmkn10RN's topic in School

    I will echo those that said you should change. I know it may be a bit of a hassle, but I am a firm believer that at an interview you need to dress for an interview -not for a
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    So long, and thanks for all the fish!

    Flare replied to fetch's topic in School

    Never a dull moment, huh? Good luck with your next venture! Don't be a
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    School Year 2015/2016: Who's in?

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Congrats on your retirement! The rest of us working schlubs will be thinking of you
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    Medication Disposal

    Flare replied to denstar's topic in School

    i'd love to again connect with a mission that would take my expired epipens - last time i was able to send them en masse has to Haiti when they had their earthquake. My other meds are taken by my PD...
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    Help With "Needy" Teachers

    Flare replied to jodys-girl's topic in School

    The practice of them knowing that a student "hasn't been himself" or has been sick all day and bringing them to you as you're walking out the door needs to come to a stop. Have you asked them why...
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    School Year 2015/2016: Who's in?

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    oh, i'm still in... 17 years until i can retire (but who's counting
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    Nutrition

    Flare replied to schlnurse's topic in School

    does your school make their own food or outsource it to a contracted company? Have you considered starting a school wide community garden project? - Do you even have the time to do that in you day...
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    Clinic Procedures

    Flare replied to midschoolRN12's topic in School

    so let me get this straight... every principal for all intents and purposes gets a secretary(i'm sure it's not exactly like that, but that's how it figures). There are 3 assistant principals AND a...
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    Field Day & Previous Injuries

    Flare replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    for me it's simple - if right up to the day of field day you were not medically cleared to participate in PE (and in my school no PE means no recess and no school sponsored sports either) then you are...
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    Clinic Procedures

    Flare replied to midschoolRN12's topic in School

    Holy crow! 1.5 - 2 hr commute for kids (four hour commuting total each day! and here i was moaning about having to drive to a side job a whole 15 minutes from home - i'm so spoiled)- that really...
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    School nursing versus home health

    Flare replied to babynurse73's topic in School

    i did some home health nursing to fill in my summer. It wasn't for me. I just didn't like going into peoples nasty disgusting homes. Didn't like being sent all over with not so great directions...
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    Clinic Procedures

    Flare replied to midschoolRN12's topic in School

    that is a stifling amount of medications! I have 800 kids and only have 5 daily medications and 5 diabetics - just to give you a little perspective. I am wondering when the bulk of your med...
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    School Nurses Say the Darndest Things, Too

    Flare replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    i have some twins where i just admit defeat and ask who are you Melissa or Mandy? I have some siblings who are just too close in age that they look like they could be twins - pair that with me...
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    Epipens and field trips

    Flare replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    This teacher is just asking for a lawsuit. I think your best bet is to (as previously suggested) get the administration on the same page as you and ensure that this teacher is going to be with this...
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    scrubs or business casual

    Flare replied to villageRN's topic in School

    Both for me - depends on my mood when i wake up and more importantly the chill in the air. Some mornings are just too chilly for scrubs so i need real clothes. We also get to wear jeans on fridays...
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    What's your favorite thing about being a school nurse?

    Flare replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    July and August!! In all seriousness, the best part is watching the kids mature into little functional members of society! Having that Holy Crow moment when you realize that the FF that you saw...
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    School Nurses Say the Darndest Things, Too

    Flare replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    ha I had a similar encounter as turtlesRcool when I was a younger nurse in my last district - I got pulled out of my school to cover the high school for the day and during the course of the day I got...
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    Is the student pregnant?

    Flare replied to RNqueens's topic in School

    That would be all the more reason for me to stay the heck away from it. At the end of the day i'd have told the admins to follow themselves if they were all that concerned then just give a little...
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    School Nurse Salary?

    Flare replied to kegreat's topic in School

    NJ nurses typically get paid on teachers guide. Starting salary can range widely depending on district contract - one may be as low as 44k or as high as 55k right now. Then steps really depend on how...
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    Who feeds the child with seizure disorder

    Flare replied to Nabberdo's topic in School

    Typically, I take a hands off approach for my 1:1 students except in the case of the student having an emergency. Then I get involved and make myself available to the nurse. I can't imagine telling...
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    I'm going to lose my mind!!

    Flare replied to jcooks1982's topic in School

    Sounds to me like your day would be filled with "It's fine, go back to class." And the calls to the parent just would not happen - especially if the student burns me once. Good credibility in my...
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    School Nurses Say the Darndest Things, Too

    Flare replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    I just spent 10 minutes with a student convinced she was someone else! I was so confused when she told me Boy was I confused, but in my defense, both students look similar, have the same first name...
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    HELP WANTED!

    Flare replied to childcare1's topic in School

    I'm sorry for the loss of your supervisor. Now go in there and do her proud and take charge!! You've got
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    Is the student pregnant?

    Flare replied to RNqueens's topic in School

    I agree - no need for you to pry. If she feels she needs help, she will come to you. Anything more would be