OldDude

Pediatrics Retired

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    Privacy violation??

    I just LOVE the physicals done "enmasse" at the field by the local chiropractor for "one day" only for the low price of 20.00. Now get out there and start bumping
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    A Nurses Duty to act

    As stated above...if you're working, yes...otherwise it would be according to if you like or dislike the person experiencing the
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    Privacy violation??

    Kinda like the parent who gets mad that their kid doesn't have a fracture after you send them out for an injury
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    Privacy violation??

    You didn't...you were being a student advocate...unlike the
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    Privacy violation??

    Don't worry about it...the parents need to worry about CPS visiting them for medical
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    Privacy violation??

    6. Where the HIPAA Privacy Rule applies, does it allow a health care provider to disclose protected health information (PHI) about a student to a school nurse or physician? Yes. The HIPAA Privacy Rule...
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    Concussion Frustration

    I'd be skeptical of LD1. I think you're conflicted because you don't want to think there is some "enabling" going on with her. LD2 is a little different. I think neurology should have been consulted...
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    Having a rough patch :(

    God knows how people struggle to say something positive, supportive, and uplifting at times like this. I'm confident He'll transform all those prayers and relay them for you as you pass through your...
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    Drugs calculations

    What is a selfMedicate
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    Calling parents

    This caused me to think of something...maybe you could have technology put out a robo-call from the school nurse every morning asking parents to keep their phones handy and accessible in case you need...
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    Happy National School Nurse's Day

    Oh yea...you've "crossed
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    Are your teachers CPR certified?

    PE teachers and cafeteria aides are required to be current in
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    Interview

    What does a breast care nurse
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    Long Rant

    I've said it before...some people who have been in "education" their whole life just aren't very bright. You can do the last 2 weeks standing on your head so finish up, "empty the ash tray, sweep up...
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    Happy National School Nurse's Day

    Good, good,
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    Offered 2nd Casual/Per Diem Job - Tell Manager?

    AMEN!!!!!
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    I'm over
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    Happy National School Nurse's Day

    I have to admit, I take you guys for granted that you'll be here day in and day out to support, educate, develop, and generally nurture this wonderful group of school nurses; AND kick some butt when...
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    Calling parents

    Sounds like you still have the freedom to interpret "minor."
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    Just gave Epi for the first time

    Another family is celebrating the continuance of life for their little one...all because of rapid assessment and prompt intervention by pedi_nurse who...Bam! Snatched another kid from the jaws of...
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    Nurses' Week - Upended.

    I keep saying gift cards to a local liquor store would REALLY be appreciated... Hey, Ninjanurse...I know it's not funny, but that's pretty funny about the burlap! Conjures up all levels of...
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    Nurses' Week - Upended.

    Thank you Wheels! That's mighty kind of you to say that! That means so much more to nurses all over the world than a keychain
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    School Nursing

    School Nurse certification isn't required in Texas, thank
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    Nurses' Week - Upended.

    I'm not sure if anyone else can relate to this...and without going into my rationale...but Nurse's Week, to me, has evolved into a negative event, that I could easily live
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    hmmm?

    generally...colored drainage, matting of eyelashes, or if that little globule of gunch collects on the inner