OldDude

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    Universal Deathcare.

    OldDude replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    You've opened up quite the spirited debate on a tender and emotional subject. I believe the posters have been enlightened to some degree; whether their mind has been changed or not. But this...
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    Tuesday's agenda

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

    Geez...what a waste of time and energy. Maybe you can borrow a hazmat suit from the fire department...show up for the lice screening in
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    Pending charge for DWI

    OldDude replied to mariem09's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Worrying about it won't change anything. Move forward with your process and see what pops up...if
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    Universal Deathcare.

    OldDude replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN!!
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    Universal Deathcare.

    OldDude replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    I was hoping you'd offer your perspective, from someone with personal knowledge and experience in the UK. Thanks Grumpy for adding some clarity to an extremely emotional
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    Should I come back to ER?

    OldDude replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    Go for
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    Angry Teachers

    OldDude replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    Huh? Special class? Emotional issues? Help us understand why you say this in regard to
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    Can night shift cause missed periods

    OldDude replied to Floatnurse137's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still premenarchal...but I can imagine how that change in your schedule would foul up your cycle; especially if you haven't worked nights before. Good advice above...let the specialist sort it...
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    Exposure to Second Hand Smoking

    OldDude replied to doublet's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I have known many severe, brittle, asthmatics, along with many CF patients, along with those who suffer from various and sundry pulmonary diseases and genetic anomalies from my time working...
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    Exposure to Second Hand Smoking

    OldDude replied to doublet's topic in General Nursing

    Or...I'm already in duck and cover mode from the replies but... you may consider another origin responsible for your symptoms. I don't smoke but I think the hazards of second hand smoke are...
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    Is It Summer Yet?!

    OldDude replied to Avill's topic in School

    Aye. Stars in your crown girl! God will bless you as you facilitate His plan for the final times in your Mom's journey. Be kind to yourself and yours.
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    Any other places doing "Hospital Employees' Week" instead of Nurses' Week?

    OldDude replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    A keg party would be
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    What kind of nurse are you?

    OldDude replied to Atelophobia's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a cave nurse...I don't understand these things!! School Nurse...until the curtain
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    New grad, peds cardiac, so lost

    OldDude replied to stacylethani's topic in Pediatric

    Good advice above. Your unit knows you are a new grad and, therefore, don't know anything about anything. Be attentive, engaging, interested, and ask a lot of questions. It won't be long until things...
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    What would be a fair pay system?

    OldDude replied to Care Plus's topic in General Nursing

    Paying by the hour does tease those that aren't self motivated into a bit of laziness. I can see you're point. I think the best deal between employee and employer in home care is the pay-per-visit...
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    Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    OldDude replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    it WAS a good one...still
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    Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    OldDude replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Multi-purpose.
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    Any other places doing "Hospital Employees' Week" instead of Nurses' Week?

    OldDude replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    "Participation Certificates" all around,
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    Associate's RN or A-BSN RN?

    OldDude replied to amberscareer's topic in General Nursing

    My standard answer to this question is...if you can afford the extra time and money for the BSN, I'd recommend it. If you're needing to generate an income ASAP, go with the
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    Here's one...

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    So, what you're saying is when God created the earth, He created an elementary school, inhabited with lice, that wasn't recorded in the Bible and thus the genesis mechanism for the proliferation of...
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    Is there a "nursing for dummies" type book?

    OldDude replied to knittygritty2850's topic in General Nursing

    Oh well, you're out of luck!! If it makes you feel any better, all of us have wished for a nursing for dummies "save me now" quick reference
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    Need some advice!

    OldDude replied to kimpup123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    kimpup123, your gut feeling is confirmed by these wise and caring comrades so it's up to you to take the next step and "seal the deal." Based on your post, I know you can walk away from this and walk...
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    Is there a "nursing for dummies" type book?

    OldDude replied to knittygritty2850's topic in General Nursing

    Google would fit that
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    Is school nursing stressful?

    OldDude replied to blueindigo79's topic in School

    I was struggling with how to get this point across. Far, you are a literary
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    Inhalers???

    OldDude replied to T-ROD's topic in School

    Ditto...except, I have a direct line of sight to my inhaler cabinet from my desk so I will allow an older kid to get their inhaler while I'm watching them. But that's for MY