OldDude

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    Scabies

    OldDude replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Of course you ARE talking about Texas
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    Scabies

    OldDude replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I would not sent out
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    ADN vs Bsn

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

    My standard answer to this question is...if you're in a financial situation where you can wait, go for the BSN, if you're needing to generate income sooner, go with the ADN. otherwise the pros and...
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    AAAAAGGHHH!

    OldDude replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I wonder if you've discovered a new breed of flying lice
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    Can a new grad have spidey senses??

    OldDude replied to Barbie8808's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend who retired from the US Secret Service, Presidential Protection Detail. He has often told me, "never ignore your gut
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    Importance of Identifying Fevers in Children

    OldDude replied to Exergen Corporation's topic in General Nursing

    Opinions of thermometers are varied and endlessly diverse. Check out the school nurse threads if you're interested. My 20 years in pediatrics has shown me that fever is certainly a useful sign for...
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    Starting my 40th year

    OldDude replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    Yea, you're right...I'll back off that remark. Thank you. I just get very bitter when the "customer " satisfaction surveys and employment reviews replace real time, on site, eye witness management,...
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    Noise control

    OldDude replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    If it's a steel door frame, place a little magnet on the door handle side of the frame. If it's not steel stick something else in the door frame in a manner that won't fall off when the door is...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Pull up a chair with
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    If pink underwear counts for Rose Queen, then your pink lanyard should count. At least your wearing it on the outside...I
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    Not for FB- Chicagoland recommendations

    OldDude replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Hey, I saw where Sister Jean threw in the first pitch for the Cubs
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm over
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    Starting my 40th year

    OldDude replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    Forget about it. I think if I don't get fired I'm doing a good job. Those evaluations are just to make others feel important.
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    Nurses Week Giveaways - WIN Up To $4,000! Nurses Week 2018

    OldDude replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Davey
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    Wearing gloves with HIV positive patients

    OldDude replied to Leekri's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I can certainly understand from where your passion about the subject arises! Glad you overcame and are here to talk about it and to hold your daughter!! Good luck with nursing school and
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    New Grad Dilemma

    OldDude replied to CARN2018's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That's OK, I promise you haven't offended anyone. Baby
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    Do these scrubs make my butt look big!?

    OldDude replied to mrcleanscrubs's topic in Men in Nursing

    Good point...maybe wear the toga over the unisex scrubs and you'd have more
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    Wearing gloves with HIV positive patients

    OldDude replied to Leekri's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes, Heads up broughden...you've opened up a can of worms...the responses should be varied and very interesting. Remember to keep it
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    Interested in Fitness nursing?

    OldDude replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Nursing Career

    I ain't never heared of such n
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    I don't want to go back to school

    OldDude replied to BSN16's topic in General Nursing

    I hated nursing school so bad just the thought of more of it makes me wanna retch. Fortunately, I found school nursing so hopefully, and if God is willing, this will be the last nursing job until I...
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    Infrared and/or No Touch Thermometers

    OldDude replied to Riley RN's topic in School

    I use one for kids that can't understand the under the tongue concept or with sensitive gag reflex. I use Thermofocus. As Mr said, it'll give you a different reading every time but I've confirmed it...
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    Cleaning Asthma Supplies

    OldDude replied to WineRN's topic in School

    I'll rinse the neb stuff off with water and let it dry. That's it. I will use soap/water when I notice that white film collecting on the inside of the spacers. It's been a long time since I've used a...
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    Places in the Heart

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I do not have a personal testimony in this regard...but, for whatever reason your statement about lighting candles rather than cursing the darkness, compelled me to offer this. An account of which I...
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    Camp Nurse?

    OldDude replied to marsbar37's topic in School

    Believe me if that were the case you would not have graduated from nursing school. You DO have what it takes to be a nurse and you CAN get over this period of self doubt. When the going gets tough,...
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    Camp Nurse?

    OldDude replied to marsbar37's topic in School

    Age old problem...how do I get experience if no one will give me a chance to get experience? I hear ya. But I did, pause if you will, when I read you worked on a med-surg floor for a couple months as...