OldDude

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    puberty talk!

    OldDude replied to ceelopez12's topic in School

    zombieghoast...I see you lurking out there. How are you doing in the world of "real"
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    Ongoing lice problem

    OldDude replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    So I've included our state law that went into effect this past September. Since we don't exclude from school for head lice I comply with the law; send the notices home and FORGET ABOUT IT! Sec....
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    Personal Hygiene: An Era Gone By

    OldDude replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    When I think about the activity "bobbing for apples" I think about the "public drinking cup." Blech! Good
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    Job Offer?!

    OldDude replied to RNTX07's topic in Home Health

    The company car and fuel card brings a lot to the
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    Am I too old to start?

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

    Forget it, you're too old. You're stuck with what you're doing now for the rest of your life so put your head back into that number crunching because that's all you'll ever know and live....
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    Nursing Home Supervisor challenges with WOUND CARE

    OldDude replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    Are you the DON of this
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    puberty talk!

    OldDude replied to ceelopez12's topic in School

    My best advice is to call in sick on the day you're scheduled to do
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    Standardized test time

    OldDude replied to XingtheBBB's topic in School

    Don't alter your routine because of test day...that's someone else's anxiety to wring their hands
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    Ongoing lice problem

    OldDude replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    I've talked to CPS several times about untreated head lice. In the Lone Star state having head lice is not considered neglect (unless it has deteriorated to a scalp infection or something like that)....
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    Urgent care nurse as a new graduate

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

    What is the purpose of the "follow up" phone calls in your facility? To poll the patient's visit satisfaction or pass along information from the visit, like a lab result or radiology
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    Asthmatic Child

    OldDude replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    Under those circumstances I would have done the same thing. There is adult supervision on the bus and they have the ability to summon help if
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    The Juggling Act: Being a Mom and a Nurse

    OldDude replied to Avill's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been a new mom but I've lived with and witnessed a new mom. I think the biggest surprise to a new mom is they didn't have the ability to grasp the ensuing, overwhelming, attachment and...
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    AAAAAGGHHH!

    OldDude replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    OK, I'm starting to itch now and I don't even have one of those
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    AAAAAGGHHH!

    OldDude replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Where?
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    Where do the nurses with the highest job satisfaction work?

    OldDude replied to juliacaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think school nurses are overall the happiest. It can get busy since my patient ratio is 1 to 700 but I get a lot of time to balance it away from work, week off at thanksgiving, two weeks at...
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    HIPPA/ Student confidentiality?

    OldDude replied to Avill's topic in School

    Unlikely...unless the "other" nurse figured it out and told someone else and it ended up on Facebook that you were the source. That's extreme, however, and would be very unprofessional and "snake...
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    Admin just not getting it

    OldDude replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    You've probably done this but...print the section of your Nurse Practice Act which prohibits you from administering OTC meds without a MD order. This prohibition would also include you being...
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    AAAAAGGHHH!

    OldDude replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Do you have a sensation something is crawling on your scalp this
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    Is the charge nurse the boss of unit secretary?

    OldDude replied to Ajean1203's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of very good observations...when I was charge in the ER or nowadays, when I'm charge in the very busy pedi urgent care, I'm the one who is responsible for every kid being discharged in a...
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    Dealing with Guilt and Coping

    OldDude replied to clouds_creamy's topic in General Nursing

    clouds_creamy...there isn't anything I can add to the above peer support, understanding, and outright love as has been expressed. With the exception of the fringe lunatics, which don't last long, I've...
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    False accusations

    OldDude replied to Nurse_mike2016's topic in General Nursing

    This would be a good one for Judge
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    Is bedside nursing really that bad?

    OldDude replied to ivyleaf's topic in General Nursing

    I worked one shift on a med-surg floor when I got called out of the ER for staffing shortage one night. That was one shift too many for
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    Infrared and/or No Touch Thermometers

    OldDude replied to Riley RN's topic in School

    If a kid looks sick and the Buzz Lightyear laser thermometer says the temp is normal, I'll do a pulse count. If the pulse rate is not elevated, I'll believe it. If it is elevated, I'll go to axillary...
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    Can nurses live comfortably?

    OldDude replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in General Nursing

    Can nurses live with working only two jobs?" "Can nurses live without working?" Can nurses...you started it Sour
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    Can a new grad have spidey senses??

    OldDude replied to Barbie8808's topic in General Nursing

    I thought I was the only one who had this pet peeve...now I realize I'm not alone. "If I could I'd hug you up big and kiss you on the forehead, I would,