OldDude

OldDude specializes in Pediatrics Retired.

Latest Activity

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   Second guessing myself

   OldDude replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

   Forget about it...you did the right
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   Sick of nurses "referring" to our specialty

   OldDude replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

   You guys are completely and totally awesome! Snatching kids from the jaws of death like you were going to pick up supper from the grocery store. All of you are God’s “crew.” Amazing. Love
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   Increase in bad student behavior.

   OldDude replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   You guys have already recognized the genesis of these behavior issues, with a very few exceptions, is with parenting style or lack of parenting during the formative/toddler/preschool years. Then these...
4. 

   Bad day, Bad year

   OldDude replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

   AMEN!! It’s NOT a
5. 

   Health Fair

   OldDude replied to kschindlerRN's topic in School

   Handing out free beer would be a real attention
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   what to do if you disagree with PA's treatment

   OldDude replied to nursekoll's topic in School

   Agree...the PA card trumps the RN card and such is the rules of the
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   what to do if you disagree with PA's treatment

   OldDude replied to nursekoll's topic in School

   Sounds like one of those..."what can I do to get this parent out of my office?" visits. Even though I agree with you, I'd let it ride for now and see how things progress; especially the eye - it'll...
8. 

   Holiday Decor

   OldDude replied to KH_RN6's topic in School

   Bah
9. 

   Bad day, Bad year

   OldDude replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

   Hugs...bittersweet. Agony for those having to let him go but now he is free. I'm glad you weren't injured this morning. Yes, leave early, go home, take off your personal and professional armor, and...
10. 

    Bad day, Bad year

    OldDude replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    One never knows what God's plan is and we frequently disagree with His decisions. I'll share this from many years ago when I was working with a pediatric rheumatologist. We were called into the PICU,...
11. 

    New school nurse- not sure if I like it. Help!

    OldDude replied to RNashley86's topic in School

    To answer your question...yea you like it!! You've self diagnosed your concerns. One of the reasons a person "hesitates" in a hospital setting emergency is because they can. There are others to...
12. 

    Advice for New School Nurse

    OldDude replied to SchoolNurse123's topic in School

    Good job nurse!! The only advice I would offer is WHEN this happens next time, once you've established there is no emergency, walk them outta the crowd as quickly as possible. Just far enough to...
13. 

    Teaching Health, asking for a friend ;-|

    OldDude replied to Nurse Lynne's topic in School

    If your "friend's" contract has the dreaded "other duties as assigned" clause in their contract then there is no other option if assigned the
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    Bad day, Bad year

    OldDude replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    Ugh...I'd can't say I know how you feel but I can understand why you are feeling down, out, drained, and madder than hell. There's nothing I can say that will change your environment so I remind you...
15. 

    Hello

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Well, I woke up this morning so that's always a good start for the day. At this point in time, I wonder if I need to go back to work to get some rest but I do enjoy having the freedom of not adhering...