OldDude

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    Growing pains?? (chronic intermittent leg pain)

    OldDude replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    No you can't share such an opinion but just stand by and watch. And it may not be an individual effort from the student but a scenario that has developed from the mom/daughter dynamic of what I...
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    Growing pains?? (chronic intermittent leg pain)

    OldDude replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I have seen serious conditions be the underlying problem in similar cases before...BUT, there is something here that just doesn't fit. I'm not trying to be a fly in the ointment but this could very...
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    Experienced RN afraid to be a solo school nurse

    OldDude replied to loreali12's topic in School

    As always from this group - advise of the utmost excellence. I love em all like a sister with a few brothers thrown in. Good luck and keep us
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    Made the cafeteria staff cry today

    OldDude replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Stars in your crown
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    School Nurse Newsletter

    OldDude replied to vvasq87's topic in School

    Most of the newsletters go into the trash, unread. I try to avoid them at all
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    T1D advice

    OldDude replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    Considering your description of this parent's behavior, I think it's especially important to to have a conversation with her, with admin present, to let her know you have spoken with her doctor and...
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    Growing pains?? (chronic intermittent leg pain)

    OldDude replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    As an aside, how long has this girl been there? In other words, was she there before this pain
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    Growing pains?? (chronic intermittent leg pain)

    OldDude replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    True this. I worked with a pediatric rheumatologist along my nursing path. Growing pains occur at night and involve both
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    Epi Spritzers

    OldDude replied to Julius Seizure's topic in General Nursing

    So, I guess Primatene Mist has been
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    Shooter cared for by Jewish doctors and nurses

    OldDude replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    AYE!!!!
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    Parent rights to school medical records?

    OldDude replied to naveiak's topic in School

    Have you guys ever used "Blue Loop?" A program that connects school nurse, parent, and physician. Text messages go out to the parent every time an entry is made regarding BG, carbs, bolus info, etc....
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    Parent rights to school medical records?

    OldDude replied to naveiak's topic in School

    Yes...
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    Triage scenario, opinions needed.

    OldDude replied to Jasel's topic in Emergency

    I don't get it. The girl should have told the physician to suck rocks about the blood test. Now look at the gift she was given as to her permanent medical
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    Rocephin injection question?

    OldDude replied to buffy1996's topic in Pediatric

    Me
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    Rocephin injection question?

    OldDude replied to buffy1996's topic in Pediatric

    You pull 400 mg from one and 450 mg from the other, or 500 and 350, or 475 and 375...it doesn't matter as long as 850 mg are
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    Allergy reactions

    OldDude replied to RN4kids18's topic in School

    It's kind of an "imaginary" threshold that you can't quite put your finger on as to the capacity of the benadryl so you just have to wait and see; which of course is different in each person.. An...
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    Sexual harrassment or just an old creep?

    OldDude replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't think about a neutral party...I think this would be a viable
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    Sexual harrassment or just an old creep?

    OldDude replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    I think the manager should be informed; they likely are already aware of it in some fashion and it would be better for them to get the straight story. This guy is a professional and knows...
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    SPOT Screener

    OldDude posted a topic in School

    Speaking of "EYES," I want to share some information I've gathered from using the SPOT screener the past few years. Our district has 2 of these devices. State guidelines allow us to screen kids...
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    To those with stock Epi:

    OldDude replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    We have been seeking a physician who would sign the paper for us but no luck yet...we would love to implement stock
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    SPOT Screener

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in School

    We have to screen PK which is 4 year olds. The SPOT screener is approved in Texas for screening kids through 5 years. The SPOT measures myopia and hyperopia...although near vision screening is not...
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    Not today!!

    OldDude replied to Flare's topic in School

    You are amazing and the "plan" worked...because of you this family is singing this song
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    It's etc and not ect!

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm sure the Professor and Mary Ann had a thing going. The real reason O.D. was stopped is because everyone was confusing it with
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    Allergy reactions

    OldDude replied to RN4kids18's topic in School

    If you have all the paperwork in order, and have a choice, I'd go 25 mg for a 70 pounder with actual "signs" of allergic reaction. Are you referring to the label that says, 1 to 2 tsp, for 6 - 11, or...
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    Therapy dogs and Allergies

    OldDude replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Thank you for the information, but we're talking about a Therapy dog. Not a companion or service dog intended for one person's needs, but a dog for an entire school or school district to