OldDude

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    Do you interact with students outside of the office?

    OldDude replied to Kittery's topic in School

    The only time I interact with students away from school is at the grocery store...usually when my basket contains adult
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    G tube. Help.

    OldDude replied to Cattz's topic in School

    As Iggy mentioned above, get the standard md orders and include "administration by school personnel." I do the opposite as Iggy. I train an aide to do the feeding and I am the back up. Also, I don't...
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    When to send home for "Flu Symptoms"

    OldDude replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    The infectious disease MD at our local children's hospital didn't declare flu season had started until Feb 24. We're seeing an upswing here too. It's still mostly A but there are more Bs than usual at...
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    I need a better username!

    OldDude replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    Not that there's anything wrong with
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    When to send home for "Flu Symptoms"

    OldDude replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    Of course fever is automatic but if I hear wheezing or lung congestion I might send them home; according to the severity of my respiratory assessment. Maybe coughing so much they aren't functional at...
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    What is the best journal to subscribe to as a school nurse?

    OldDude replied to arnoldlayne's topic in School

    I don't subscribe to anything. I think this SN forum is better to keep you current and informed in the realities of school nursing than any "publication." I've learned a lot from these
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    Paranoid teacher

    OldDude replied to rbytsdy's topic in School

    Climbing back onto the saddle from spring break. I second this. Don't stick your neck out here rby, this could come back to bite you on many
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    When is your spring break?

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Adios amigas and amigos. Love yall. I'll see you in a week, Lord willing. I might have to check in once in a while when I have to go to town (where there is cell service) to refill my ice chest with...
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    how to coordinate with students' providers outside of school

    OldDude replied to bay area FNP-to-be's topic in School

    Well if you a public school the kid needs to be in 504, which would get everyone at a table and make a plan. Regardless, it's ok for the child's pediatrician to discuss medical issues with the school...
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    Where Is Old Dude ?

    OldDude replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I was out yesterday at an Immunization Clinic sponsored by the health department. I've been more interested watching paint dry. Back today. Then Spring
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    When is your spring break?

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I'm confident she does. Cattz, you can chime in here
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    When is your spring break?

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I would approve of
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    When is your spring break?

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I'll have to check in regularly to keep you out of
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    When is your spring break?

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I think we're watching the same
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    Anyone working this Summer?

    OldDude replied to bsyrn's topic in School

    I'll take one week of the 5 week summer school and work my two mandatory shifts per month at Urgent Care...otherwise I'm on the beach with my
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    Wrongway Regional Medical Center

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    The
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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    OldDude replied to mc3's topic in School

    I don't let them carry until they're strong to pull the trigger with one
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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    OldDude replied to mc3's topic in School

    Of course we haven't even mentioned those that drop their kids off in front of the school, in the mornings, in the dark, by themselves, well before the first staff member arrives, to fend for...
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    Warmer Weather and Outside Injuries !

    OldDude replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    We haven't had any rain since the Christmas break so the kids go out every day. I had 105 recess injuries in February.
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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    OldDude replied to mc3's topic in School

    If you're wondering if your SN is posting about your family, that's all the more reason for you to stay and be a part of the conversation and you're certainly welcome to
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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    OldDude replied to mc3's topic in School

    I appreciate your opinion and have enjoyed other posts from you. I do want to respond to this post to say every school nurse who reads Flare's post knows exactly who Flare is referring to and not...
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    Wrongway Regional Medical Center

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm told the corporation is launching the Wrongway 24 Hour Pharmacy and Transmission Repair
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    Wrongway Regional Medical Center

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    The other 95% checked out before they went blind, but they'll have to wear
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    Wrongway Regional Medical Center

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    It seems that move was a success. The survey company Norman hired has reported that, other than the unfortunate shower accident, 95% of his guests have reported a favorable experience as Master...
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    Wrongway Regional Medical Center

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    Isn't Wrongway Day Care and Teen Pregnancy Center under the Wrongway Umbrella of