OldDude

Pediatrics Retired

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    getting forms from parents

    OldDude replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    Good enough...no, that's above and
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    I need that laugh

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    SEE!! That man listens and learns! It's always a good way to end a conversation with your better half with, "love you." It gets so ingrained it becomes like breathing.
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    Your Third Act

    OldDude replied to Carol Ebert's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Congratulations! Best of luck and happiness for your next 30
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    Hygiene in HS setting

    OldDude replied to CanIcallmymom's topic in School

    I still think this is in the counselor's purview since there's always a social element
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    One of Us--Saving Lives!

    OldDude replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    Nice!! Of course School Nurses don't just limit themselves to snatching kids from the jaws of
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I hope your absentia from AN was filled with positive stuff. We've missed you. Speaking of positives...I woke up this morning; that's a good start...able to ambulate, eat, dress, and toilet myself...
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    Name the first nursing judgement you made that made you feel like you knew what you were doing.

    OldDude replied to iRNman's topic in General Nursing

    Pediatric ER...working triage...14 year old comes in with his mom at 2:00 am on a school night. He had to go pee at midnight, felt dizzy, fell down, told mom, here they are. Another kid had him by the...
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    Older nurses...chasing that carrot

    OldDude replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya...I'll have to call in sick to attend my
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    what would you do?

    OldDude replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    Under the circumstances you describe, I'd go for it. Good luck!!
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    Vaseline without parental permission?

    OldDude replied to nyy2's topic in School

    I routinely apply vaseline to chapped/cracked lips and I have "Sensitive" skin Lubriderm on hand for use as needed...without permission or MD
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    Trigger Warning!

    OldDude replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Meanie Tricia!! Here Davey...here's a participation ribbon. Sit here in this safe space. You can pet the puppy and color in this coloring book of feelings. Put that mean Trigger out of your mind....
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    Policies????

    OldDude replied to T-ROD's topic in School

    I'd go with the CDC guidelines and be firm so the hysteria doesn't get everyone out in the weeds and start a wildfire. Good
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    checked off a first from my list

    OldDude replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

    OUCH!! Looks like you have the staff trained up right! Good
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    MD orders to discontinue...?

    OldDude replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    I'd be OK with "stopping" something with a verbal from a
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    My First Enema, PANICKING?

    OldDude replied to XoThatGirlLeX's topic in General Nursing

    The first thought that came to my mind when I read the post was when I would get in trouble in school and would get "licks." The first instruction was "bend over and grab your ankles." ? I've only...
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    Unassigned Epi Policy

    OldDude posted a topic in School

    We're working on putting this policy in place in our district...IF we can ever get a MD to sign off on it for us. I'd like to get input from you guys, who already have this program, regarding your...
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    STOP!!!

    OldDude replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    That's when they get out of the car, walk straight into your clinic, and say, "My mom/dad said they'd come pick me up if I don't feel good." And that's when I call mom/dad and tell them exactly what...
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    Intermediate to high school

    OldDude replied to RNTexas13's topic in School

    If you "love" intermediate school, high school will be like moving to
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    Thoughts on vegetarian/ vegan diet

    OldDude replied to bs76247's topic in General Nursing

    That's an easy one!! A carb is a short description for carburetor... a device that delivers a mixture of gasoline and air to the cylinders of internal combustion engines...but, but, what does that...
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    Thoughts on vegetarian/ vegan diet

    OldDude replied to bs76247's topic in General Nursing

    My Sweet Petunia is a Physical Therapist. I often tease her about PT is just making people exercise stuff they don't want to because I think I have a basic knowledge of what she does. Then she starts...
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    When you hear the word "nurse," do you think male or female?

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in Men in Nursing

    True, but the men weren't referred to as "nurses"...wardsmen, stewards, orderlies, attendants, etc. Thank
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    Pit Bull Service Dogs

    OldDude replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN!!!
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    Case Study: HIPAA violation or not?

    OldDude replied to Allmy?'s topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It is a violation of everything. The wound itself could identify the patient...no consent,
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    Heard a heart murmur

    OldDude replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    HAHA...good
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    Heard a heart murmur

    OldDude replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    HAHA, you nailed it. The MD offices revel in in this