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    Joining the group!

    Welcome... we be
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    What's the Pay Off?

    Bwahahaha!!!
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    Munchausen on the increase?

    Aye, yay
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    Ethical issue?

    If the patient is competent and they are NOT the DMPOA, then they cannot tell you what to do or not. I would have called ethics, or the social worker to
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    Children in ED when parent is patient

    How sad all of those situations are. How
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    Autistic Student w/Body Odor

    New sneakers and or socks is probably the
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    Munchausen on the increase?

    It has always existed in some way or form. A kid with a dx that needs a 504 plan, extra books at home, elevator use, blah blah, but has medical clearance to play a varsity level sport! I truly feel...
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    Munchausen on the increase?

    I struggle with the peanut free area, especially in HS!!!! Theyarethisclose to being out in the real world and there are way less limited protections in place. First time in over 20 years I have...
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    Too Sick To Stay Policy?

    Most of my parent are awesome! But there are those that cant be reached, ever grrrr... and those that will show up if they have a missed call on their
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    Type 2 DM that parents refuse to treat

    I would ask for a release of info so you can get an updated note that the MD is aware of and recommending the current "treatment plan". You have knowledge of something and I believe that it is...
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    Autistic Student w/Body Odor

    This!
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    Valid excuses to sit out of sports?

    Yup, one day unless it is clearly obvious that being in PE with aggravate the sx. Here in public school I can then require and MD note. Use your nursing judgement, but encourage them to be as active...
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    BSN is a joke

    I fought with my mom bitterly as she wanted me to do a diploma program, but I knew (in 1978) that I wanted a BSN and was fortunate enough to be able to get a great education. That said, I think a...
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    Feeling overwhelmed

    There is always that one (or more ) parent...Having been in this game for a whikle, I might have answered. "I guess I missed it. My apologies. Did the the MD office catch on his most recent...
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    Filling medicine boxes at private boarding school

    I would call the BON if you are not sure about the "middle man", and then ask them to email or mail you something in
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    Filling medicine boxes at private boarding school

    I think there is a difference in setting up for the client to take directly, vs handing them off to someone else who is then accepting prepoured meds... Do not think it is a good practice to
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    Compression Socks..... No Longer Just for Grandma.

    I wear them all the time now and my feet and legs thank me for
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    C'Mon Now!

    Ugh...I really dislike that. I know this is a quasi public forum, but when stuff gets put on FB, the potential for people not understandiong our weird sense of humor can turn ugly quickly!!! I feel...
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    C'Mon Now!

    And I saw this thread on Facebook....C'Mon
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    Migraines

    I would offer that it is not about our preference, or what makes us feels
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    I'm right next to
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    C'Mon Now!

    Well, is it expired??? or good?? these details are
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    Sad Day....

    Hats off to EMS, Fire and Police and the ER and hospital staff. Can you even
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    Migraines

    Ugh...That sucks, I have had several kids with brain cancer, what type? I would guess the lights are not going to make a bit of difference. The pain is from the cancer. What is the rationale for the...
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    Rough Day Yesterday

    And, it least in my world, admin changes...on a regular basis. Just ride it out, you will be there longer than