OldDude

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    It's your fault that my child broke her glasses!

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    That's why I just said, Oh, sorry...and forgot about
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    It's your fault that my child broke her glasses!

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    We have an agreement with a local eye doctor. He will do the eye exam and supply the glasses at no charge for those we identify. He has a few styles of low end frames to choose from. One parent...
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    It's your fault that my child broke her glasses!

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Just this year a kid came in from recess, broke the plastic part of the frame that holds the lens in place. I superglued the frame back together, returned the glasses to the kid and all and all, I was...
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your
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    Essential oils in hospitals

    OldDude replied to SarahRN32514's topic in General Nursing

    I thought essential oils are considered "cosmetics" which keeps them outside the FDA regulation other than saying they are generally safe to apply...thus are not considered "medicinal" other than by...
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    Another Tragedy

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in School

    The morning of this awful tragedy, I was outside as buses were pulling away with our 1st graders for a field trip. The "thought" of a crash with those kids on board flashed in my mind and I...
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent points, which, to me reinforce how complex this subject really is. Remember, this thread is gonna end up in the Texas Governor's office. It'd be cool if he could actually read this stuff. I...
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    It appears that is the report. It was reported one of them was shot in the upper arm and had surgery to save him. Apparently the shooter gave himself up when confronted by police. I think it's a...
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    When I reread my post it sounded challenging. That's wasn't my intent. I don't know about...if any teachers would be interested in carrying on campus. I only wanted to state what I would do if I...
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about that. What I can say that is a fact is I have a Texas license to carry a handgun. Texas law won't allow me to possess my weapon inside of a school building. I would if I could. Of...
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. This took me back to my school days where fights were settled in the gym, with the combatants wearing 16 oz boxing gloves under coach supervision. I recall some mutual friendships arose...
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    I nearly lost my cool this morning...

    OldDude replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Of course you're gonna have to organize a maggot memorial; a celebration of the poor maggot's life...maybe offer some counseling to
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    I nearly lost my cool this morning...

    OldDude replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Of course you're gonna have to organize a maggot memorial; a celebration of the poor maggot's life...maybe offer some counseling to
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    More good information, thank
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very glad you posted, thank
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    Starting my 40th year

    OldDude replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    Check the box, forget about it, and move on,
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly the point of this thread. Opposing opinions and ideas in an objective format from those who see, hold, smell, and fight for the lives of the result of school shootings. Like I say,...
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    How soon is too soon to quit a new nursing job!

    OldDude replied to Nurse4evervdw's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't answer the poll because it's important to know if you are running toward something or running away from something. Good
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    Oh God! Words are a feeble,yet well intentioned, attempt to offer support but don't change much otherwise. Since we can't hug you or Kimberly's mom, please know the thousands reading your post are...
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    Another Tragedy

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in School

    I don't have the time or energy to research the stats. I'm just heartsick over it and I wanted to channel prayers and love via this post in support, in any form, to yet another, set of parents,...
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    Another Tragedy

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in School

    I've done
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    Another Tragedy

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in School

    The article referenced a 9mm semiautomatic
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    Another Tragedy

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Simply from my myopic point of view about the bullying initiatives...it seems there is a lot of time and energy spent on relatively minor incidences of simple meanness when, in many cases, serious...
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    Another Tragedy

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Ugh...it keeps getting worse. Looks like the death toll is at 10 and explosive devices have been found on and off campus. Dear
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    The school board closed our school...

    OldDude replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Results show 5 of the 6 school board members are ignorant; you can't fix stupid. I hope they sleep