OldDude

Pediatrics Retired

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    Ongoing lice problem

    OldDude replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    uh huh...you're preaching to the choir...so what's your
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    Hero Nurse Performed CPR to Dying Woman as Southwest Flight Made Emergency Landing

    OldDude replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    I posted this in the School Nurse Forum... So the reports are she and another guy performed CPR on the poor victim for 20 minutes. If you've done chest compressions in reality, you know it doesn't...
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    Feeling incompetent in nursing school

    OldDude replied to btf4's topic in General Students

    I'm pretty sure it just your imagination that the other programs are "harder." I expect they are more expensive, and thus, push this information to justify the fee. Just my opinion, however, from...
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    Is Pediatrics for me?

    OldDude replied to nurseontheway's topic in Pediatric

    Only you can know how you are feeling about that...I was ready to finish nursing school and walk away until my last semester which was pediatrics and realized that was for me; I haven't worked...
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    Is It Summer Yet?!

    OldDude replied to Avill's topic in School

    Have a cool one with Chip for me!! My #2 son is finishing up his Jr year at College Station and #3 will be a freshman at UT Austin next year...houses divided! Cha
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    Retired Registered School Nurse ... hero

    OldDude replied to sirI's topic in School

    You'd jump in with both feet just the
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    Ongoing lice problem

    OldDude replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    Ya just can't fix stupid. I'm assuming the lice treatment will remain unopened while in your
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    Retired Registered School Nurse ... hero

    OldDude replied to sirI's topic in School

    So the reports are she and another guy performed CPR on the poor victim for 20 minutes. If you've done chest compressions in reality, you know it doesn't take very long for the sweat to start dripping...
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    Going per diem, need secondary job ideas

    OldDude replied to TNViking's topic in General Nursing

    I also work pool in a pedi Urgent
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    Going per diem, need secondary job ideas

    OldDude replied to TNViking's topic in General Nursing

    I made 8k mowing yards last year...that's
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    My mother was a big fan of BB; she always wanted a BB pearl necklace...along the way we bought her one. She really liked it. She always wanted to be buried in a red casket and her BB pearl necklace....
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    New nurse, mid year

    OldDude replied to imaneedmycoffeefirst89's topic in School

    Food allergy training, review of fever, vomiting, diarrhea, head
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    YES! YES! YES! The School Nurse Forum is back in balance
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    IHP vs 504

    OldDude replied to SavyNurse's topic in School

    The 504 Plan is a plan developed to ensure that a child who has a disability identified under the law and is attending an elementary or secondary educational institution receives accommodations that...
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    IHP vs 504

    OldDude replied to SavyNurse's topic in School

    EAP included in the 504 is good enough. Like Wine said above, the EAP is the IHP; you just didn't have to write it:happy: Just a side note - IHPs can come in many and varied forms so don't make them...
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    I need your help ASAP please

    OldDude replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    Stuff that Amethya pointed out and there are no shoes to fill, no preconceptions, you'll be in on the ground floor of a small semi-rural school, parents will be more available, staff will appreciate...
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    Type 1 diabetes

    OldDude replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    Aye, this. BTW, if the MD care plan doesn't give you the option to check BG prn or provide specific instructions as to when...you can't. Don't worry
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    "FAR!" Talk about a flying tackle hug!!! It's about time:) It hasn't been the same without
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    I need your help ASAP please

    OldDude replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    Run as fast as you can and accept the smaller school...there are several Texas school nurses on here so you'll have access to that resource. Welcome to the
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    Bad business? Quitting without notice?

    OldDude replied to chaseloveRN's topic in General Nursing

    Considering the complexion of your relationship with the owner I don't think there's anything that you could say that will make her happy, pleased, or understand you leaving the company. So, my advice...
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    Am I too old to start?

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

    You guys are kicking it!!!!! Rock
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    Urgent care nurse as a new graduate

    OldDude replied to MonicaWL's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I hear ya...in your case the purpose of the follow up calls is to document how happy the "customers" are with their interaction with your facility..if they were treated with respect, addressed in a...
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    Ongoing lice problem

    OldDude replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    Don't take ownership of this issue. This isn't your problem to fix. You can educate until the cows come home but it's a parental responsibility. Regarding the school policies of "No live lice," but...
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    Standardized test time

    OldDude replied to XingtheBBB's topic in School

    You bet!! If a kid didn't have test anxiety before, they would develop it with all the hype that gets pumped into them by
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    Ongoing lice problem

    OldDude replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    Sorry Adobe!! You're right - YOU can't fix it. It's a parental responsibility; complete and total, and until your district becomes proactive instead of reactive and fanning the flames of hysteria it...