OldDude

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    allnuisances

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    Bawinda is a very torrerrant
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    Resume boosters

    OldDude replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I keep current on my PALS certification. Maybe you could add "Certified Head Lice
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    I have a nagging dilemma regarding an accident

    OldDude replied to arnoldlayne's topic in School

    Oh well...not your
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    I have a nagging dilemma regarding an accident

    OldDude replied to arnoldlayne's topic in School

    An incident report can come in any form, it can be something jotted on a paper towel. So put that issue to bed. If "bad" things happen, how could you withholding your treatment notes change the...
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    newsletter

    OldDude replied to vikivail26's topic in School

    I try to avoid newsletters at all cost because they usually just go from the backpack to the trash. When I'm forced to contribute I usually remind parents to check their kids for head lice, lice...
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    Bathroom Accidents/Change of Clothes

    OldDude replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    There are only two choices. Do it or don't do it. I'm not going to expose and or contact the genitalia or perineal area of a child unless it is an emergency. Adult witness, parent permission,...
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    My daughter's arm...

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Well you better keep us updated, or you and I are gonna have a long talk. Chest cold or
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    Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    OldDude replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    And you were hired as a graduate nurse into these
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    Bathroom Accidents/Change of Clothes

    OldDude replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    So stop
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    Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    OldDude replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    Kass...I understand Dreamer is trying to be supportive and encourage your optimism, and of course, anything is possible, but odds are this really isn't likely to be available for a new grad; no...
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    Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    OldDude replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what it is you are seeking here. Your employability a few years in the future can't be predicted under the best of circumstances. Add those kind of restrictions and it's even harder to...
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    My daughter's arm...

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Remind her that after she comes home from surgery, it is the perfect time to look real pitiful and ask for stuff she normally wouldn't get...from grandparents, aunts, uncles, Stud Muffin,
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    Suture kit advice-what do you use?

    OldDude replied to Regal95's topic in Emergency

    Anything you buy that is disposable is going to be bottom of the
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    Bathroom Accidents/Change of Clothes

    OldDude replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Oh yea, I'm still thinking on my level of development -
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    Bathroom Accidents/Change of Clothes

    OldDude replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    God only knows why and I'm sure he was scratching his head. I used this as an example of how easy it is to place yourself in a situation that could ruin your career, and life in general, with only...
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    Bathroom Accidents/Change of Clothes

    OldDude replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    When I started this job there was enough clothes piled around to open a used clothing retail outlet. I tried what you're talking about for a few years. What finally convinced me to stop was, I'd rifle...
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    super annoyed

    OldDude replied to vikivail26's topic in School

    We have an elementary life skills class at another elementary school here. That mentality ran rampant and was part of driving the previous nurse away from there. The bottom line was the aides were...
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    My daughter's arm...

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    This is a wise choice. I've seen these go without surgery as well as clavicles that are floating around like that and some of them end up looking like KRAP; some even have to be redone after they...
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    Bathroom Accidents/Change of Clothes

    OldDude replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Are disposable undies "pull ups" or something
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    So I didn't actually think I would get attached...

    OldDude replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    I've had some of these kids for 7 years if they started PK here. There are some I do the happy dance for them to move on and there are some I really will miss. It's a bittersweet part of this job. I...
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    My daughter's arm...

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Well she sure did a good job! I know God will be looking over her and you. It's gonna be fine and someday it'll just be a funny story to tell. Hang
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    Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    I wish I would have never stopped; just like when Jacob picked up that damn nail gun. He should have just left it alone. I should have just left the turtle alone. But now I have this burden to carry...
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    Bathroom Accidents/Change of Clothes

    OldDude replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    For kids with chronic medical conditions, some special ed, life skills, etc.,...toileting is included in the IEP and approved by the parent. These circumstances are in a different category. Otherwise...
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    allnuisances

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thank you for exposing the real turtles behind the turtle. Ok, I feel better now. Thank
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    Amedisys reviews for 2016??? Anybody?

    OldDude replied to casey_chloe87's topic in Home Health

    The above is good advice. Just keep in mind that there wouldn't be home health companies if Medicare didn't reimburse for the service by way of their rules and regulations; which are extensive and...