OldDude

Pediatrics Retired

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    Crappy question

    OldDude replied to MendyT's topic in School

    I would revisit the CPS route. They can identify and facilitate needs for the home environment...as well as assessing if the child needs to remain in that environment. Parent participation is the only...
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    Dating As A (School) Nurse

    OldDude replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    I date my wife, Sweet Petunia, on a fairly regular basis, and we are often seen and recognized by students and parents in the course of my courting her. Same verbal precautions as you mention but it...
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    What would you do?

    OldDude replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    No...I would
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    Enablement Overload

    OldDude replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    Believe me...we recognize kids who are raised in such a household as you describe. That comes in the form of seeing an understanding by the student when you speak of problem solving suggestions or...
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    Enablement Overload

    OldDude replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    Thank you for your input. My Sweet Petunia is a Home Health PT. She is amazed by the high incidence of elderly patients she sees whose adult children have never left home and are not
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    Enablement Overload

    OldDude replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    ...???...
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    Enablement Overload

    OldDude replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    You guys are absolutely the best of the best. You make me a proud
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    Enablement Overload

    OldDude replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    So broughden...refresh my memory as to the area of nursing you are practicing
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    Needing some advice

    OldDude replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Emergency

    I have the utmost respect for Paramedics. They are a savvy bunch. Unfortunately, in my opinion, unless you work for a fire department or someplace like that, Paramedics are grossly underpaid for their...
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    Med admin difficulty

    OldDude replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    Yes, this is what I am saying. I guess my post is tainted from many years of having the district PK thru 5th grade "Behavioral Unit" at my school." I've been accused many times of being responsible...
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    Athletic Trainers

    OldDude replied to EnoughWithTheIce's topic in School

    So you're saying the cellophane wrapped bag of sloshing water isn't therapeutic???? Thanks for your insight. You always offer good
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    Med admin difficulty

    OldDude replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    I don't even go there. I'm not running a behavioral facility. I'll hand the medicine to the student. If they want to play games about taking it, that is an issue to be addressed on a completely...
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    Is it wrong to start infusion that will not finish till next shift?

    OldDude replied to Capp's topic in Patient Medications

    Got it...does that mean you could lose your license if you left a foley in for the next shift to
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    Time for a change

    OldDude replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Enjoy the next phase...with extra money in your
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    Missed it

    OldDude replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    I've tried these...they don't work; you can't even see through
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    I would really love....

    OldDude replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Uh Oh...I feel like the ellipses patrol is
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    Why do teachers

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    You are absolutely right...and we all know it but we all work alone and there isn't a nurses station or other nurses with which to commiserate and vent to so...here we are!! Appreciate your
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    Tattoos in the workplace

    OldDude replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

    I'll refer back to the policy you quoted. That is the root of the problem. The tattoo is either covered or not covered but if you leave anything open for individual interpretation conversations like...
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    Missed it

    OldDude replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    OMG! You're the worst nurse EVER!! None of us have ever missed a fracture...maybe consider drying windows at the local car wash instead. Now, back to reality. This mom is raging at you to compensate...
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    I taught 5th grade Human Development....

    OldDude replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    ...you're just weird...but thank GOD you're there to impart truth and facts to the future of
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    New grad nurse wondering if I made a mistake choosing this career

    OldDude replied to ddrn97's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Like I've said on other threads...if someone doesn't die on your shift - it was a good
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    Which job should I take

    OldDude replied to Nurseelle9's topic in Pediatric

    I understand what you're saying. I had made up my mind I was going to finish nursing school but never work in the field. My last semester was pediatrics and changed my mind; been here ever since. I...
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    Tattoos in the workplace

    OldDude replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

    This is a feel good statement crafted to satisfy everyone...I think your manager does need to answer to admin for threatening your professional
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    Dilemma - What To Do, What To Do

    OldDude replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    I like this. Keep your eye on your goal. I've never had a HR experience that was efficient, smooth, or
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    Tattoos in the workplace

    OldDude replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend with "Type 1 Diabetic" tattooed on the entire length of his lower arm. How would that plug into this