OldDude

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    Latex Balloons

    OldDude replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    Airborne gluten is the worst!! And flying head
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    Lead School Nurse vs Health Services Director

    OldDude replied to Meekie J.'s topic in School

    "stipend" as defined in public school means - "you're going to be drastically and ridiculously underpaid for the extra time and effort required." "lead nurse" as defined in your situation in public...
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    Latex Balloons

    OldDude replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    Sounds like an extreme reaction...but you said it is a private school so admin can do anything they want to. I would suggest the same strategy as for other allergic reactions like peanut butter you...
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    SCHOOL NURSE INTERVIEW WITH PRINCIPAL

    OldDude replied to Nurse Tilly's topic in School

    There is quite the discussion of this on previous posts here but I'm not sure the search criteria to narrow it down with the new web site...but don't wear scrubs or cowboy boots to the interview -...
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    Spina Bifida Ambulatory

    OldDude replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    Totally!!
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    Obese Kinder Child

    OldDude replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    I wouldn't proceed with anything. There's not a chance anything you say or do will have a positive affect on the girl's weight. In Texas you'd be sending home an Acanthosis referral next year in 1st...
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    LPN or EMS triage

    OldDude replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

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    Getting a job in pediatrics as a new grad

    OldDude replied to caffianatedstudier97's topic in Nursing Career

    I totally agree...I have no scientific date or other actual proof to back up this statement but I believe "most" nurses don't want to work pediatrics so the competition you refer to may just be a...
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    Midwest nurses... Caught in the polar vortex?

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    OMG you guys...I can't fathom that kind of cold. I'm praying for
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    Happy dance!

    OldDude replied to audreysmagic's topic in Pediatric

    I just read this...congratulations! Most excellent
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    LPN or EMS triage

    OldDude replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Scary...not a chance I'd
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    CPR Instructor

    OldDude replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I was a CPR instructor many years ago. It wasn't something I enjoyed and I've never renewed my certification. But...some people like doing that. I didn't have the
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    Ears

    OldDude replied to Cat365's topic in Emergency

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    Ears

    OldDude replied to Cat365's topic in Emergency

    I used to worry about that when I first started doing it but since I haven't ever seen or heard of it happening I don't worry about it
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    Ears

    OldDude replied to Cat365's topic in Emergency

    We do irrigate at the Urgent Care I work at. The Water Pik has been and out of fashion over the years but I usually attach about 1" of an IV hub/tubing to a 60 cc syringe and use luke warm water. If...
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    Asthmatic emergency

    OldDude replied to nicole.schoolRN's topic in School

    I think it's a good idea to think of one other reason to NOT "delay" calling 911...They do a fantastic job but they aren't ALWAYS available upon your call. I remember calling 911 to the Urgent Care...
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    What are your thoughts?

    OldDude replied to NewTexasRN's topic in School

    You are not being unreasonable. It's time for a "come to Jesus" meeting. Considering that student health and safety is top priority, everything else comes next starting with state mandates followed...
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    Is It Possible to Never Make an Error? The Perfect Nurse Fallacy

    OldDude replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    There is a little more reason to my post than you describe but I certainly agree with your
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    Is It Possible to Never Make an Error? The Perfect Nurse Fallacy

    OldDude replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Considering nurses are human...well most of them, haha...it isn't possible to be perfect/never make a mistake. Also, as long as there is some element of discipline that can be attached/associated with...
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    504 Madness

    OldDude replied to beachynurse's topic in School

    this is verbatim from the 504 Eligibility Determination...Initial Evaluation. 1. Does the Student have a physical or mental impairment? If so, please identify the impairment(s) in the box below. Notes...
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    504 Madness

    OldDude replied to beachynurse's topic in School

    It’s certainly overused and medical documentation isn’t required to qualify. I get involved when I can’t get out of
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    Child Abuse

    OldDude replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    You said it right here. Stand your ground. If you're not the initial outcry your only role is to assist in documenting signs/symptoms and assess for the need for immediate medical/emotional
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    Diagnosis Anxiety and Autism

    OldDude replied to Purple036's topic in School

    No
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    Asthmatic emergency

    OldDude replied to nicole.schoolRN's topic in School

    When I hear "severe" asthma it usually means the condition is not managed properly or the management plan is not consistently followed. I believe the best treatment for acute episodes of bronchospasm...
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    Privacy when calling parent about sick child

    OldDude replied to skwirlfixer's topic in School

    Not normal practice...Everyday I have kids speak to parents "privately" in my clinic on my phone. I preface the conversation with, "here is XYZ...when you are finished talking don't hang up so we can...