OldDude

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    Mechanical Compression Devices

    OldDude replied to That Guy's topic in Emergency

    Yea, our local EMS used one of those during the 70s; it was powered by the O2 cylinder on the unit...but went by the wayside. I haven't encountered one
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    Year 1 as a School Nurse

    OldDude replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Beer...
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    Parents sending kids to you before the bell

    OldDude replied to loveschoolnursing's topic in School

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    PreK Potty Problems!

    OldDude replied to guest83140's topic in School

    PK makes me tired in many ways but potty accidents aren't one of them...that's up to the teachers and aide. Totally agree with above wise statements. Throw being a guy into this mix and the risk...
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    What O2 sat is too low?

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    If your respiratory assessment is normal and the pulse rate is not elevated - at rest - there's no need to use the pulse ox since you're assessing the patient and not the meter. I use the pulse ox but...
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    Are men not as neat as women nurses?

    OldDude replied to LVN_Soon2Be's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wait to clean the med room when the shift is over. Another guy I work with is the same way. Most of the women can't stand the counters to be messy so they clean it during the shift. All of a sudden...
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    The Snow Day Thread!

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I can't imagine what you guys are going through up there. Way down here in the flatlands of south Texas it's sunny and 71 outisde right
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    Get the Bsn or leave nursing?

    OldDude replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    ...you still haven't said what you would do if you leave
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    Can I Make it in Today's Nursing?

    OldDude replied to foxlover's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from nursing school at age 43 and my first job was at a busy pediatric emergency room. In retrospect I believe, through life experience, I was a better rounded person to deal with patients...
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    Get the Bsn or leave nursing?

    OldDude replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    So....if you don't stay in nursing what are you going to do? I might go there too if you've come up with a lucrative
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    All you vision experts

    OldDude replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    ...agree. If it's something that only occurred during the screening I wouldn't worry about it but if there are reading and or writing reversals in class a dyslexia screening would be in order. 2nd...
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    All you vision experts

    OldDude replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    What
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    New Graduate starting a School Nurse Positon

    OldDude replied to TexasRN85's topic in School

    It looks like you're practicing in Texas..PM me and I'll give you my contact information; Texas requirements, etc...... If you don't have a resource in your
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    New Graduate starting a School Nurse Positon

    OldDude replied to TexasRN85's topic in School

    When are you
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    Do you refer kids with glasses

    OldDude replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Yes, I refer kids with glasses that don't pass the screening and
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    How many of you precept nursing students?

    OldDude replied to SassyTachyRN's topic in School

    I agreed to this for several years and finally I couldn't stand it anymore! The students would just sit like a bump on a log, some of them not even bringing a stethoscope, seldom asking a question,...
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    Death of a student

    OldDude replied to missnursejodi's topic in School

    1st thing to do is beg God to comfort those kids. Hold them close and understand they are so innocent they can't comprehend such a tragedy. Don't tell them what they should think. Assist in their...
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    School Nurse thinks I'm fat mom...

    OldDude replied to Spidey's mom's topic in School

    It's coincidental I'm doing my acanthosis referrals now (1st and 3rd grade)....the referral letters inform parents their child is in the "obesity category" and, in some cases, "hypertensive or...
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    Lice supplies?

    OldDude replied to EB12's topic in School

    Regardless of the claims...head lice are present in every elementary school in US/world. Some parents are concerned - some are not. Those that are concerned will educate themselves and obtain what is...
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    Rational for Notes

    OldDude replied to fetch's topic in School

    I try to stress the importance of a note to establish continuity of the child's complaint; to make sure the complaint stated to the teacher is the same complaint presented to me. Even with a note I...
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    hospital compulsory vaccine

    OldDude replied to texasmade89's topic in General Nursing

    It's not compulsory....but, where I work, if you elect not to get the flu vaccine you are required to wear a mask during your shift until flu season is proclaimed to be
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    Parents sending kids to you before the bell

    OldDude replied to loveschoolnursing's topic in School

    I can relate. It drives me nuts when kids are standing at my door when I arrive in the mornings. If they don't deal Flare's get out of jail free card, I tell them if their parent didn't want them to...
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    Throat exams

    OldDude replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I will occasionally look at throats but generally I don't. It really doesn't matter what I think; only what the doctor thinks. I've been burned too many times over the years in having an opinion......
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    Will I get in trouble with the State Board of Nursing

    OldDude replied to aetienn6's topic in School

    I'm comparing this to if it occurred in Texas, but something to investigate.....I'm not sure the BON would have jurisdiction since, in Texas you can't be employed as a LPN unless your district has a...
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    asthma assessment

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I use a pulse ox and find it to be very helpful but I depend on my eyes and ears first. The presentation you describe doesn't correlate with a pulse ox of 80. Regardless, you did the right thing by...