OldDude

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    Wrongway Regional Medical Center

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    R2D2 where R
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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    OldDude replied to mc3's topic in School

    Some of you will recall a similar time I posted this. If you were to call these same parents we are referring to and tell them the school district had awarded them a $1,000.00 cash assistance grant...
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    Does you have you own Audiometer or do you share with other schools?

    OldDude replied to Bevp's topic in School

    I have one for my campus, it's probably 20 years old but it still works, has to be calibrated every year. I have to be certified by the state every 5 years. Since we have to screen for AN for 1st,...
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    ADHD Tips for Teachers

    OldDude replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    I call the parent. Regardless of if they answer or if I leave a voice mail I send the student back to class and forget about it. If it is frequent with the same student I will volunteer to give the am...
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    Moving Nurse Seeks Help!

    OldDude replied to NurseJamieLynne's topic in General Nursing

    Texas, no state income
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    Do you go to work with parabens on you?

    OldDude replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Not that there's anything wrong with
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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    OldDude replied to mc3's topic in School

    You? A blurter? No
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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    OldDude replied to mc3's topic in School

    heck no, nothing held against you, I think Far said it better than I could've. Sick kids have to take top
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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    OldDude replied to mc3's topic in School

    Just so I have a better understanding of how to respond to you post, which is certainly a good devil's advocacy contribution, do you have children of your
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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    OldDude replied to mc3's topic in School

    That's really sad...and spineless. Do you think the superintendent or school board approves of not enforcing the school policy? It really does a disservice to the student body and
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    The After School Thread

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm making bacon and pancakes for
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    Adderall tabs question

    OldDude replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Of course there is the pudding thing. But I've also had them suck the crushed med/water combo through those little straws like in the cafeteria. Another thing I've done is crush the med and just pour...
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    Adderall tabs question

    OldDude replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Is it that the kid has difficulty swallowing pills but cooperative or doesn't want to take the
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    Switching from "creative" career to nursing career

    OldDude replied to LordOx's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're on the right track to try and immerse yourself in the industry before you make a commitment. Nursing would be a huge change in work environment; going from a world of fantasy to a world...
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    Adderall tabs question

    OldDude replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Yes I
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    Wrongway Regional Medical Center

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    The transition seems to be progressing nicely...like watching Psycho until the shower
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    Detecting drug use in students

    OldDude replied to jesserpie's topic in School

    Even though it's a Monday morning...this made me laugh out loud - very!! I think it sums up everyone's response. Thanks
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    'No Name Seizure'

    OldDude replied to tining's topic in School

    I understand, and this could possibly be the case. It's just that with kids, I like to keep it simple, they seldom have baggage like adults, and often their symptoms have arisen from seeds planted by...
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    Elementary, Middle or High School?

    OldDude replied to mc3's topic in School

    PK-5...
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    Parent Faked Order?

    OldDude replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    Exactly!! You guys
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    Do you disclose AN to coworkers

    OldDude replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    You probably intimidated them and that was their coping
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    Medical marijuana in schools

    OldDude replied to SiwanRN's topic in School

    Considering the era I grew up in, I would support medical marijuana in schools...for staff
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    Do you disclose AN to coworkers

    OldDude replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Did I mention I love
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    Parent Faked Order?

    OldDude replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    You all took the words right our of my mouth; enough said, considering the source. Thank you. I'm so fortunate, blessed really, to be allowed to be a part of this group and you guys put up with me....
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    Detecting drug use in students

    OldDude replied to jesserpie's topic in School

    Yes you are...very