OldDude

Pediatrics Retired

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    Career day-toddler class

    OldDude replied to Followingfootsteps's topic in General Nursing

    Run! As fast as you can! You'll have more luck trying to nail jello to a
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    Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    So, other that THAT Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play? Many years ago when I was working in the Pedi ER, another short staffed night, I was Charge, and we were, as usual, packed; 3 RNs and 1 tech....
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    What to wear?

    OldDude replied to Duncan6's topic in School

    I was going to wear my long light grey hoodie and infinity scarf today but they were dirty from the weekend. Instead I'm wearing a blue long sleeve, 100% cotton, crew neck T-shirt. Tomorrow I'm going...
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    Admin insists kids sneeze on hands, not sleeves!

    OldDude replied to Dattebayo's topic in School

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    Small kids in the front seat of car.

    OldDude replied to Dattebayo's topic in School

    How about inviting the Police Department to stand at the entrance and write tickets to violators as they pull in from a public
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    What? I have to participate in the Open House?!?

    OldDude replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    I usually play 2 suits, I win 40% of the time. I've never won a 4 suit
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    What? I have to participate in the Open House?!?

    OldDude replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    I have to participate in open house. I open my clinic door and play spider solitaire on my computer unless someone comes in to ask about
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    Got myself a puzzle...

    OldDude replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I predict she is suffering from some physical or emotional abnormality. But, since you're talking about a female, even that may not explain it . *crawls under my desk for protection from thrown...
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    Letter for IEP Evaluation for First Grader with Seizure Disorder

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    If you don't receive a seizure action plan for school from the physician, revert to the RX instructions on the Diastat in regard to when to administer. But if you don't have physician instructions as...
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    Teaching Breast Exam to High Schoolers.

    OldDude replied to janetpa's topic in School

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    No Respect

    OldDude replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Just don't engage. Remind them they are required to adhere to a curriculum; just like you. They have the latitude to make judgments and decisions to ensure compliance with their teaching curriculum;...
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    Do you ever say "no" to an inhaler request?

    OldDude replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Yes, as Jen mentioned above...all examples of compensation. The younger the patient, the quicker they die when they can compensate no longer. I use a pulse ox but I rely more on my own assessment...
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    Feels like -20 here today

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Sweet Petunia does that to me too...yes
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    Merry Christmas!!!

    OldDude replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    Even though I'm positive all of you have been naughty...I hope Santa is nice to you anyway! Merry
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    Feels like -20 here today

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    For sure...just ask Tom
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    Feels like -20 here today

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Global
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    ADHD Student on Rampage

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    OK, sounds like administration is ***** there. First of all, Special Ed has nothing to do with 504 and vice versa. This child may ultimately end up in special ed but you don't need special input to...
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    preventing spread of infection

    OldDude replied to lovely07's topic in School

    Me too!! i forwarded the link to my campus Thanks
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    I have a really hard time...

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    And...rain doesn't make you
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    When teachers go behind your back...

    OldDude replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    This is a rare occurrence on my campus since I, yearly, send out an email to the entire campus reminding them my RN license makes me responsible for the health assessments and health needs of the...
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    Interview for sub school nurse

    OldDude replied to freesia29's topic in School

    Mermaids are
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    What are the pranks you played with your co-workers and how did you handle it?

    OldDude replied to NurseEnvision's topic in Nursing Humor

    This is an oldie but it's still funny. One night in the ER we signed "Mike Hunt" in for the triage nurse. When the entire waiting room was laughing over the repeated calls for Mike Hunt the triage...
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    Interview for sub school nurse

    OldDude replied to freesia29's topic in School

    Don't wear scrubs or cowboy boots to the interview. Good
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    Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    That caused a spit take!! Thanks for the laugh!! I'm kind proud of it, even if you have to use the
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    I don't want to be a nurse

    OldDude replied to StudentA--'s topic in General Nursing

    I don't recall a moment of nursing school I enjoyed. With a few exceptions, I hated every minute of it. I felt like 5% of it was for nursing education and 95% of it was about fluff, group projects,...