OldDude

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    Medication errors...

    OldDude replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I think it's an opportunity to look at your procedure but I believe it is just a local matter; especially since an unlicensed person committed the error. Sounds like you already did everything that...
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    New School Nurse

    OldDude replied to yanisetsarai's topic in School

    Welcome!!! Are you talking about asking you to do things outside of your nursing "department" or things that are outside of your Nurse Practice
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    Student Nurse Clinical Site

    OldDude replied to nursemichelle04's topic in School

    I don't accept nursing students anymore. It got so bad, the only thing they would show up to my clinic with is their cell phone and that was what they were interested in all day. After killing myself...
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    Student not comfortable with me.

    OldDude replied to Kittery's topic in School

    I, quite frankly, don't believe this is truthful. There are dynamics going on that aren't being shared with you; I guarantee it. Don't worry about
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    I just need a hug...

    OldDude replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    Thank God! Help has arrived and you are part of His team to brighten these kid's future. Big hugs for
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    That extremely difficult teacher I had to deal with

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Fingers
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    Need help with wording.

    OldDude replied to Cattz's topic in School

    I'm not saying to do nothing but we all know a reminder isn't going to have any affect on the target recipients of the message. The single biggest thing a school district could do to decrease illness...
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    What is this? Dermatological question.

    OldDude replied to Dattebayo's topic in School

    In Texas public school...if the diagnosis is Shingles, the blisters must be covered with clothing or a dressing until they are dried up. Basically the same is required if it is a diagnosis of...
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    What is this? Dermatological question.

    OldDude replied to Dattebayo's topic in School

    Grammy, good idea...I didn't think to do that with the photo but in my defense, I am a Cave Nurse. Dattebayo...Do you know the history of how it developed, as in did the area start with a few lesions...
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    What is this? Dermatological question.

    OldDude replied to Dattebayo's topic in School

    Sasquatch
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    Question?

    OldDude replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    As stated above, I'm responsible for any "immediate" medical attention that may be needed. Otherwise I don't have to look at, listen to, or offer an opinion about every cough, ear pain, malady,...
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    School Nurse Appreciation Day?

    OldDude replied to rnkaytee's topic in School

    I still really want a YETI
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    School Nurse Appreciation Day?

    OldDude replied to rnkaytee's topic in School

    I really want a YETI
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    Another head lice; I want to help this child

    OldDude replied to basketball13's topic in School

    This really tugs at one's heartstrings...but as they say, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make "her" drink. Just this past year we had a similar situation - multiple kids in the same...
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    School Nurse /Pay/No pay?

    OldDude replied to KATIEOP's topic in School

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    40 Kids out with Fever today...

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    We see it occasionally at Urgent Care. Let me tell ya...those kids are sick, sick, miserably
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    School Nurse /Pay/No pay?

    OldDude replied to KATIEOP's topic in School

    For me it all started when...I was working full time 12 hour night shifts in a busy pediatric ER. My Sweet Petunia was working full time days as a Home Health PT. At that time we were paying for...
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    Lost a student

    OldDude replied to ana010's topic in School

    Geez, evil knows no boundaries. God, please help them get through
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    UGH- Head Lice- But for real, a serious question

    OldDude replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    We still have the occasional hysterical parent but the district stands its ground. We inform them the Health Department doesn't consider lice a health hazard and no other health related organization...
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    1st day questions

    OldDude replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Yea!! What they
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    UGH- Head Lice- But for real, a serious question

    OldDude replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Most cases of recurrent head lice are due to applying the second shampoo treatment too soon or not applying the second shampoo. I've heard there are resistant head lice out there but I really think...
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    Good Kids

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Good post Far...a reality check to remind us most of the kids in school and their parents are kind, caring, hard working, decent people; thank God! Thanks
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    NJ School Nurses

    OldDude replied to nycNurse2b's topic in School

    NO, come on
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    Florida students self carrying own otcs

    OldDude replied to Flare's topic in School

    Thank You, Sully. You are very
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    NJ School Nurses

    OldDude replied to nycNurse2b's topic in School

    You just need to move to