OldDude

Pediatrics Retired

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    Halloween

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm wearing a red long sleeve T-shirt and jeans...since it's
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    new grad working as school nurse..

    OldDude replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in School

    I believe the general population, including the nursing population, does not understand the scope and specialty of school nursing so I don't think having that experience on your resume would cause a...
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    Off topic- food

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    How about bacon wrapped carrots;
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    Cough drops

    OldDude replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    ...how about
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    Cough drops

    OldDude replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Closets full.....with a jar of petroleum jelly stashed way in the
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    Cough drops

    OldDude replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I do stock
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    Lice, I know, old news. But need opinions!

    OldDude replied to Schoolnursesrock1's topic in School

    This would be a good skit for Saturday Night Live...starring Nurse Barb
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    Cough drops

    OldDude replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    If the parent brings cough drops to school for their child to use I'll keep them in the clinic for that purpose; otherwise I don't have any. Staff donates a stash that I keep for their
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    Calling home for head injuries

    OldDude replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    My district has finally provided us with smart phones..It has really been helpful. If I call a parent and the call goes to voice mail I'll usually send the same number a text. Often times I'll get a...
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    Calling home for head injuries

    OldDude replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I do consider the mechanism of injury in deciding to call. If it was bumped their head when picking up a pencil type stuff I don't call. However, if there is some evidence of injury like a bump,...
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    Lice, I know, old news. But need opinions!

    OldDude replied to Schoolnursesrock1's topic in School

    I realize GmaPearl was being sarcastic; of which I agree!!! But really, Schoolnursesrock1, as eloquently explained above, your school policy and treatment of kids with head lice goes against every...
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    What warrants a call home?

    OldDude replied to rainbow33's topic in School

    Oh yea, and parents will get mad at you if you send a kid from school for an x-ray and the bone ISN'T
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    What warrants a call home?

    OldDude replied to rainbow33's topic in School

    You saw what you saw....you're never gonna please everyone....just continue to go with your professional and parental
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    OldDude replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    One incident I had forgotten about. A teacher comes into my clinic carrying a student, cradled in her arms; she was huffing and puffing from this activity as she had carried the kid from her classroom...
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    Vent about teachers (as much as I love them)

    OldDude replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I always agree with the staff as to what their opinion is..."Well, I think you should....." my response - "Yes you do." or "I disagree with you about....." my response "Yes you do." or "I have a...
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    New grad school nurse

    OldDude replied to Determined621's topic in School

    Sounds like with your experience and stage in life, with kids, you'd be a perfect fit; if you can stand the salary reduction. There would always be time to supplement your income during the summer if...
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    going back to school

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I got nauseous just READING about you returning to school. I admire your enthusiasm. Good
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    Crutches "Laying Around"

    OldDude replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    Our Junior High clinic has a "wall of crutches" that has survived several school nurses; a collection of all kinds of metal, wood, wood/metal things - still paired - some really weird looking. I'm not...
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    Yet another lice topic

    OldDude replied to scrubsrn24's topic in School

    I don't refuse to check them because I take the opportunity to lead them to believe they have lice until I tell them I'm just kidding. While I'm looking I'll throw in a couple of "hmmmms" and "that's...
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    Principal Issues

    OldDude replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    What would Nurse Barb do in this
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    Principal Issues

    OldDude replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    It may be worth your time to contact your state immunization branch and ask for guidance regarding your principal instructing you to NOT enforce state law. If they say he has ultimate executive...
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    Incidental sexism

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Well, I'd like to say, since I'm a guy, I could give you a different perception to contemplate but I can't. Your above opinions have been formed based on reality so don't feel bad about calling a mom...
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    Returning pants

    OldDude replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    My life is a lot easier now...since I got out of the clothing business; my school is PK-5. We encourage parents to send a change of clothing to school to keep in the kid's locker and tell them by way...
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    worried about student

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I think I've been Indiana Jones long enough...I don't like change but maybe it's time.....that's a good one
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    "Will You Call This Parent?"

    OldDude replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Making calls like that is like making a call for my wife...no matter what information I have she ALWAYS asks me something I don't know or information I didn't think to ask.....Unless it's health...