OldDude

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    Roll Call - Who's Been Around the Longest and Your Accomplishments

    OldDude replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I often complain I should have been born rich instead of so damn good looking; it's a curse! But being a Guide on AN puts everything back into
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    Enjoy your Thanksgiving

    OldDude replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

    It's Grandparent's Day on my campus. I have my adult BVM and oral airways sitting on my counter and the AED case alarm turned off; wheelchair in the ready position. Off next week:yes: And yes...you...
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    Record Year for Acanthosis

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Spread the
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    Diastat on field trips

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    So based on your "research" across the globe, have you arrived at as consensus for your
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    Ugh...feel so inadequate sometimes

    OldDude replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Those xray glasses don't work...you can't even see through clothing with them!!! Why are you "ughing" and feeling inadequate? You took all the appropriate measures and informed the parent. Could you...
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    Lack of Manners

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    After dealing with many of the parents, you know
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    Thanksgiving Feast

    OldDude replied to MWOOD,LPN's topic in School

    I get that a lot on "picture
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    Diastat on field trips

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    OMG...nurse subs in our district are barely paid above minimum wage. We have one RN sub on our roster and that's just because she's a long time friend to all of us and does it out of the goodness of...
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    Diastat on field trips

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    If you don't go on the trip are you suggesting to "withhold" the diastat while waiting for
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    Record Year for Acanthosis

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Good article, but such information, unfortunately, falls on deaf
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    Terminated from my PerDiem Job... Need to vent

    OldDude replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    I'm sure there are plenty of local attorneys who would take this case pro bono - especially if there is evidence of a political element; the payoff for the end result would make it worth their, and...
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    Fever Question - 5 yr old

    OldDude replied to PAB985RN's topic in School

    A student can't will themselves into having a fever...although we can't offer medical opinions...various and sundry viruses can cause intermittent fevers, with that being the only sign, for a week or...
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    Diastat on field trips

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    My Seizure Action Plan actually states to call 911 if the Diastat doesn't stop the seizure but there's no way I'd wait. I'd rather tell EMS "never
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    Record Year for Acanthosis

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in School

    No, just the back of the neck...when we do the hearing
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    Terminated from my PerDiem Job... Need to vent

    OldDude replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    I would only address how to correct "their" misunderstanding and how to get you back on the schedule. It appears you haven't received anything referencing a "termination from employment." So go with...
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    Epi pen order

    OldDude replied to palli's topic in School

    You know...I'll offer up Allergy Action Plans for the MD to sign and some parents will take care of it and some won't, no matter what you do, so I've stopped worrying about it. As far as I'm concerned...
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    Terminated from my PerDiem Job... Need to vent

    OldDude replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    It couldn't hurt to contact HR as Far mentioned above, in an email or in writing, and state you received no communication from them on the subject and would like for HR to clear the misunderstanding...
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    Roll Call - Who's Been Around the Longest and Your Accomplishments

    OldDude replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    And hopefully you'll leave your staffing difficulty
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    Diastat on field trips

    OldDude replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I have such a student and I do send the medicine with his teacher on a field trip; after I have a one on one with the teacher about the seizure management
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    One
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'll get extra
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    Roll Call - Who's Been Around the Longest and Your Accomplishments

    OldDude replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Comparatively speaking I'm relatively new to AN...but in that period of time I've recognized you to certainly be the most messed up member...especially when you stir the Schlitz...but that's a good...
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    IM for infants - skin bunch or taut?

    OldDude replied to nursequestions852's topic in General Nursing

    You've beat yourself up enough already...the medicine was delivered so mission accomplished. Put it in your "experience" locker for future reference and move
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    IM for infants - skin bunch or taut?

    OldDude replied to nursequestions852's topic in General Nursing

    I've given several thousand IMs to infants. You use what method fits the anatomy. If the baby is premature or otherwise has a skinny little leg you'll want to bunch the meat up to get into the muscle...
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    I quit on the fourth day

    OldDude replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    Nice! Good for