OldDude

Pediatrics Retired

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    C'Mon Now!

    OldDude replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Today, teacher sends a kid to me after recess, wind chill of 32, for "red
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    I quit on the fourth day

    OldDude replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    So steph...how did this turn
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    work nightmare

    OldDude replied to Glitternurse's topic in School

    I'm positive the entire country is praying, in whatever manner of their personal belief, for a speedy end to such rampant destruction. Please be kind to yourself and remember you can only do what you...
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    Shared Space

    OldDude replied to nursegoldy's topic in School

    You aren't trying to apply logic, reason, or objectivity to school administration are
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    Administer OTC medications or No?

    OldDude replied to RNTadaaaa's topic in School

    Parent permission only required
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    Shared Space

    OldDude replied to nursegoldy's topic in School

    Ruby gives good advice. The only think I would add is to communicate your concerns and objections via email so there will be a record. That way, if you are overruled and the space is used by others,...
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    Little boy reading

    OldDude replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    When our kids were little, I recall seeing people in restaurants "cringe" when we would be seated next to them, 4 boys, but were pleasantly surprised when our table made less noise as those around us....
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    Splinters

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    It could be considered an invasive procedure requiring sterile technique, requiring MD order, but...don't ask don't
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    Splinters

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Our policy doesn't address the subject and I don't bring it up...don't ask don't
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    911 call

    OldDude replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Events like this drive home how "alone" a school nurse is and the tremendous, omnipresent, responsibility that goes along with putting bandaids on skinned knees. So yes, being the lone medical person...
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    Old Threads

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    He was in some Miami Vice type movie...my Sweet Petunia has seen it about 50 times. She would run off with him or Mike Rowe in a
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    Old Threads

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Him too, but I was thinking about Uncle Al from "Laugh In," you remember Uncle Al the Kiddies
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    Old Threads

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Uncle
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    Old Threads

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Aye! I can relate...especially when I look back and find out I've already responded to that post a few years ago!! I feel better knowing I'm not the only one...thank
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    Chronic Lice

    OldDude replied to RN4kids18's topic in School

    I send out notices in accordance with our moronic/idiotic/stupid state law but, fortunately, our district doesn't exclude students for head lice so, otherwise, I don't do a damn thing about it....
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    I quit on the fourth day

    OldDude replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    Not at all. Just reassuring you that you will be compensated for the time you worked and wishing you good
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    This really happened.

    OldDude replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    You bet! I wouldn't care what strength or who it belonged to if I thought it would help; then I'd sort the legalities out later...but I answer to a higher authority than the
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    This really happened.

    OldDude replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Sweet Petunia is going to be so happy you gave me this
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    I quit on the fourth day

    OldDude replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    Yea, you'll get paid...good luck to you. Stop in every once in a while and let us know how it's going for
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    This really happened.

    OldDude replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    These are the ones shaping and molding the future of America...It was a funny story to read Keeper cuz I think we all can relate, thank
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    Splinters

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Nice!!
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    Splinters

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I love a good splinter
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    Maddening T1D non-compliance

    OldDude replied to pedi_nurse's topic in School

    I'd put up with it for now until after this hospital d/c and post hospitalization orders/management plan from MD. If the same behavior continues I'd report it to CPS for neglect. All the reasons and...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Hey, I think I want to get a pair of those. Are they supposed to be girl's shoes only? I'd need a men's 13. Then I'd be rockin the cool
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Have a seat, we can talk about Da Bears and Da