OyWithThePoodles RN

Med-surg, school nursing.

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  1. OyWithThePoodles

    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Just had a mom call and scream at me for calling Dad instead of her. Welll.....When I call you to pick up your sick child, and your phone goes straight to voicemail, (not rings and then goes to...
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    The hamster is loose.

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    YYAAYYYYY! This made me squeal on the inside! Counselor asked why I'm smiling so big. CAUSE HAMMY IS ALIVE! (she's so not fetch enough to know the haps with
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    Student's hygiene?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    This is a great
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    Entitlement - Are We Making The Problem Worse?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I, SullyRN, refused an ice pack today. Whaaa... *Gasps and shrieks spread through the crowd as they look at each other in disbelief* I was in a meeting with a teacher, kid came to the glass window...
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    He stayed for a bit and then said "Can I go back now?" Don't know why you're askin' me, I didn't wantchya in the first
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    What I Learned This Week: Retired Nurses-Where Two Or More Are Gathered...

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    I've had this happen with many students. Not with CBI bags but regular IV fluids. I guess they don't realize that if you unplug the hole, fluids will
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    *Heads over to WILTW to stalk Far a little
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Had a teacher come in and ask where the tampon stash that I give out to the kids is hidden (so she could snag one). *blinks several times* Umm...I don't hand out tampons to 4th and 5th graders...if...
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    Entitlement - Are We Making The Problem Worse?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Agreed, sometimes they simply need a hug, or to talk it out. But like my kid who has been up 35 times this year simply because he hates school...he needs to suck it
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Maybe they are using Essential
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Kid was sent up because he didn't want to play at recess. The note from the teacher said "rest during recess, return at 1:45". So I am a literal baby-sitter right now. Never mind that there are...
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    Entitlement - Are We Making The Problem Worse?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    For the most part I love our secretaries. BUT, if I am not in my office it is likely because I am dealing with an important issue, like walking my kid with a 465 glucose (y'all already heard about...
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    Rescue inhalers and off-site swim class

    OyWithThePoodles replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    This is a tough one... But our teachers and drivers are trained for Diastat so handing it off may be an option. Of course you then run the risk of the driver forgetting to hand it off. Maybe a...
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    Entitlement - Are We Making The Problem Worse?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Our school color is pink. And our mascot is a stick being thrown. Fight song: Bumped head, Jammed hand, Sore finger or toes... Sully's school gives ice For whatever your woes!! *No actual fighting...
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    Entitlement - Are We Making The Problem Worse?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    And if they come back for a second ice pack it's a definite no. "Bud, if you aren't going to let me cut it off, then there's not much I can
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    Entitlement - Are We Making The Problem Worse?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    This strange creature you speak of...where can I find
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    Entitlement - Are We Making The Problem Worse?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Exactly, I feel at least if I give an ice pack I can say I didn't just ignore the kid. But geeze...toughen up! The only time I put ice on my kiddos at home is when it's swelling. Then they usually...
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    Entitlement - Are We Making The Problem Worse?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I think our admin is so worried about a lawsuit that she would say "Just give the ice pack...it's only ice!" Apparently years ago before there was a nurse here (I'm the first :)) a kid fell off the...
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    Entitlement - Are We Making The Problem Worse?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    My little brother came up last week because he got tapped on the nose with a basketball. I looked at it and said "you're fine, suck it up!" And sent him on his way. I told the teacher not to fill out...
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    Entitlement - Are We Making The Problem Worse?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I was at the beginning of the year. I spoke with my boss about my concerns of "kid says this happened, teacher says this happened..." and she had me put a stop to me filling them out. I only chart my...
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    Entitlement - Are We Making The Problem Worse?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I think I just need to grow a pair... But with admin having us fill out accident reports on EVERYTHING I feel its just conflict waiting to happen. I hate giving ice for something that truly does not...
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    YES! That is where I learned it. Hubs says "No one in the world has any idea what you talking about when you say this..." Oh, yes they do! Any Full House fan
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    This is my go-to cuss word at home and school. Hubs hates it...so I say it more when I'm around him. *strokes fake beard and laughs
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    C'Mon Now!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I have a handful of kids that come up EVERY. DAY. because "I feel fine, but my teacher says I feel warm." And of course, they never are. Stop putting your hands on these kids. Oh my lanta, I just...
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    The hamster is loose.

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Eleven011's topic in School