OyWithThePoodles RN

Med-surg, school nursing.

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    What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I am sure there have been better but... I had a pt's daughter (the daughter was a frequent flyer) ask me for oxygen. Saying she needed it when she slept. I explained to her that we cannot give...
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    Gifts from students

    OyWithThePoodles replied to pistolchick's topic in School

    My favorite gift from a student was an ornament. It was a ceramic nurses hat that said "Nurse Sully" with a drop down heart that said "#1 Nurse 2015". It is adorable, the same kiddo included a very...
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    OTC Medications

    OyWithThePoodles replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    LOVE! When I started my office had a bottle of Ibuprofen for staff, so I brought in a bottle of Tylenol for myself (seeing as how I cannot take Ibuprofen) to keep on hand. I have found several staff...
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    The Goose is Getting Fat

    OyWithThePoodles posted a topic in School

    EEEEEKKKKKK! This is my first year not having to work Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, or both. I can't begin to describe how excited I am! Not having to stress about missing my kiddos opening gifts or...
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    The Goose is Getting Fat

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Thank you!!! HAPPY
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    The Goose is Getting Fat

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I don't know if it worked or not, but Merry Christmas, Far! 1st Pic was 33.4 weeks with my daughter, 2nd was 33.4 weeks with my son, and 3rd was 33.4 weeks with this one (2 weeks
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    The Goose is Getting Fat

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Holy cow!!! The amount of sweets you get....My desk is full of candy and cookies.
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    Your Clinic

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    1. 466 K-5 2. My office inside the main office. Could be bigger. My desk, 2 student chairs, bed, large cabinet for clothes, filing cabinet, sink and storage, large bathroom. 3. 3 daily meds, a few...
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    The Goose is Getting Fat

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Same here, not schooling but ya know...life. I can't wait for the day when I can say "Adios" to the hospital for
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    The Goose is Getting Fat

    OyWithThePoodles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I hate that you have to work. I picked up 4 hours on NYE, NYD, and the day after. Yuck!! Here's to hoping the flu stays
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    School Nurse Holiday Party!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I'll bring my new (used) van and be the designated driver since I can't drink. Party away! You're
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    Not a school nurse but...

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Rose_Queen's topic in School

    My dad told me recently after taking his girlfriend-if that's what you call her-for eye surgery that he told the nurse that his daughter "used to be a nurse", then asked if I wanted to go back to the...
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    The After School Thread

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Today after school I walked into our Christmas Celebration for staff and found a surprise baby shower! I was completely shocked. I am technically a "district employee" not "this school" employee, but...
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    Rules for Per Diems

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Ours has different "tiers" to the Per Diem, all with different pay grades. 1- one 12-hour shift per 6 weeks, no weekend/hoilday requirement, $2 more/hr than base pay 2- three 12-hour shifts per 6...
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    Approriate PCA use

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Alphabet soup nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It is against our hospital policy for anyone other than the patient to push the PCA. Family is made well aware of this. If the patient is not with it enough to push the button and it is in fact being...
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    Lavender?!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to huffmannurse's topic in School

    I had a kid come in yesterday asking to call his mom to bring his "oil for his feet." I sent him back to class and called mom, apparently there is an oil that curbs ADHD symptoms. To each their own. I...
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    Malingering Monday

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Flare's topic in School

    I've heard nurses like to keep lice in plastic baggies pinned to a board...must be so they can plant them in kids hair. KNEW
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    epi pen law

    OyWithThePoodles replied to mycsm's topic in School

    I would simply let my admins know that I am not comfortable signing him off, its your license on the line if something goes wrong because you sign the paper saying he is competent. I may have laughed...
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    Malingering Monday

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Flare's topic in School

    Yup. He said "we haven't seen anything in her hair!" Which is why I catch them on scotch tape but somehow he signs her out without me seeing him. I told him I would be happy to show them the bugs...
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    Malingering Monday

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Flare's topic in School

    Had a dad call and berate me because his daughter has lice. She was scratching so much she couldn't concentrate. He had the nerve to say "it must be nice to make salary and be able miss whenever you...
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    Being Ignored

    OyWithThePoodles replied to clarinets's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sorry that you feel you are being ignored. At our hospital the techs have access to see the diet, the unit clerks have access as well. That way if a pt calls out asking for something, it can...
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    Struggling - its not fair.

    OyWithThePoodles replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    I am so sorry. Love and prayers to all in your
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    Two more hours! Two more hours!

    OyWithThePoodles replied to pistolchick's topic in School

    Kentucky, our elementary gets out at 2:20, I stick around til 2:45
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    Other forums on here

    OyWithThePoodles replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Hot dog. Found
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    Friday....Are you there???

    OyWithThePoodles posted a topic in School

    A 2nd grader just came up (It's only 0830 here), and said his teacher told him to come and have me pop his pimple. POP HIS PIMPLE?! I kindly informed him that that is not something I do, nor do I...