OldDude

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    End of year

    OldDude replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    We disassemble the computers, clear the desk and counter tops and floors for summer cleaning. Otherwise, I walk away until August. the office staff is here for 3 more weeks and they have a key to give...
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    Grooming/Human trafficking

    OldDude replied to pedi_nurse's topic in School

    No doubt...but even if you're be played a little, you did the right thing. Good for
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    School Nursing to Pediatrics Hospital?

    OldDude replied to darlingdt's topic in General Nursing

    Well, considering the availability of experienced nurses out there, I'm kind surprised you'd get an offer to work as a school nurse as a new grad...that or the job is so bad they can only hire poor...
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    Before you go...have you read anything here that you had not heard before or other opinions you haven't
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    I understand. This is a volatile subject. I have my opinions, I have a state license to carry a handgun, I would possess a concealed weapon on my person at school if the law allowed, there are many...
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    Concerns about Transition to School Nurse

    OldDude replied to zurie's topic in School

    Other than raging hormones that age group wouldn't be a lot different than adult nursing. Best of
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    To answer this...from my post. "So here is the relevance of my post to "allnurses." Nurses are, probably, the most accomplished and innovative, critical thinking, problems solving, life saving,...
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    I made the thread so I'm assuming you're talking about me...from my Post. "I am requesting genuine input. Sarcasm and political attacks are not welcome. If you don't have a contribution you think...
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    OMG!!! FIELD DAY!!!

    OldDude replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    I actually got this idea from this forum a couple years ago...maybe it was from you kidz. The difference in injury complaints by not allowing the kids to leave with an ice pack is incredible! Some of...
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    Summer 2018 Plans?

    OldDude replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I would like to hear an explanation of mammalian reproduction via GENDER NEUTRAL
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    Bizarre Med Order

    OldDude replied to UrbanHealthRN's topic in School

    No, this is *****. There is a communication breakdown somewhere. No way a MD would order round the clock albuterol treatments for months for anyone, regardless of
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    It's your fault that my child broke her glasses!

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I remember! But, alas, I've made the circuit and back to 4
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    It's your fault that my child broke her glasses!

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I tried those trifocals one time. It was like having some visual hallucinogenic experience. Bud Light didn't even
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    Stressed, Confused, Anxious

    OldDude replied to hi_hello29's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing your dilemma. My suggestion to you is to re-write your post, to yourself, and take out everything that doesn't refer to the first person - You - in other words re-write...
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    5 rights of patient medication administration, when you're self medicating

    OldDude replied to brownbook's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have put ear drops in my kid's eyes, diaper rash ointment on lacerations, and tried to glue a laceration back together with insect sting anesthetic. All three things have a similar container to what...
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    Ramadan & Field Day

    OldDude replied to SavyNurse's topic in School

    This is a good idea...smarty
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    Car germs

    OldDude replied to Jo1212's topic in General Nursing

    Drive
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    Ramadan & Field Day

    OldDude replied to SavyNurse's topic in School

    Whoo! I like that communique offlabel...obviously your brain is larger than your xray
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    Starting my 40th year

    OldDude replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    Let me rephrase...let it go - you won't forget - you've wrung your hands and beat yourself up enough, so put it in whatever mental compartment it fits and move forward.
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your contributions. Excellent points and a variety of opinions! I will be mailing this thread to The Honorable Greg Abbott, Governor, State of Texas...from concerned nurses...
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    Fantastic and thoughtful comments all...keep them coming. There is one thought from me that is emerging that I really didn't appreciate until reading these posts...although it's very helpful...
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    How to pay for school

    OldDude replied to kenee23's topic in General Students

    This is the School Nurse forum...you want to post in Nursing School forum. Best of
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    New School Nurse!

    OldDude replied to Mr.Nurse190's topic in School

    Welcome to the farm!! There are a few threads on the school nurse forum you can look through on new to school nursing. Otherwise, don't hesitate to ask!
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    C'Mon Now!

    OldDude replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I think that's
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    Essential oils in hospitals

    OldDude replied to SarahRN32514's topic in General Nursing

    As long as I make sure she's happy, there is Peace and Harmony at home, so I don't think it's dependent on the particular boiling cauldron scent at the