OldDude

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    The pain scale has been harmful

    OldDude replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    You know...this might be the answer. In elementary school nursing you never ask a question that has an end to it. Does your head hurt? Are you hungry? Dose your hair hurt? You can even ask them if...
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    New nurse, newly pregnant

    OldDude replied to aship's topic in General Nursing

    I would advise you to stay where you are until you go on maternity leave...try to sort it out then.
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    I felt burnt out and I'm not even working.

    OldDude replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I hurt for you to read about this hand you've been dealt. But these are your cards so you're gonna have to play them. I'm assuming you're under the care of a rheumatologist. First priority is your...
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    what's your favorite...

    OldDude replied to wonderfullyanonymous's topic in School

    Monday thru Friday, no weekends, nights, or holidays. A week off at Thanksgiving, 2 weeks at Christmas, a week for spring break, Good Friday, and 2 1/2 months in the
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    The pain scale has been harmful

    OldDude replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty
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    Not working weekends

    OldDude replied to Annakm10's topic in General Nursing

    If they are not asking you to work her weekends or if her FMLA doesn't affect your work schedule you have no cause to complain to your employer. Frustrating? Yes!!! Just try not to let her occupy...
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    Emergency situation at work

    OldDude replied to Emilythenewgrad's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent advice above! Secondly, you're a nurse. Not a fire alarm technician or sprinkler system expert, or plumber, or electrician. Don't mess with stuff, let the experts. Next time tell the...
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    Going into nursing with a bad memory?

    OldDude replied to MeAnurse?'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ADD/ADHD diagnosis is made from a
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    I just can't...

    OldDude replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Here's my Tooth Fairy story...several years ago I had a kid come in for a "Treasure Box" to put his tooth in that had come out at school. I put the tooth in the little plastic treasure chest and...
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    I just can't...

    OldDude replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    "Step aside Little Lady...this is a man's
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    I just can't...

    OldDude replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I don't mind teeth but I will gag if I get a nose full of funky, undigested food, unbrushed teeth, bad breath. One smell and I hold my breath but if I can't hold it long enough and take a second...
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    Traveling

    OldDude replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    With that attitude...one more reason to close the
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    Traveling

    OldDude replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    "Hey, no fair!" I hear that every day at school. If they want a nurse they can hire one - otherwise deal with reality. I would think the campus would like to show it could be self sufficient under the...
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    Traveling

    OldDude replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    So...since you're confident there won't be anyone hired to tend to the small school, I'm thinking you might want to compile an Injury/Illness report in the form of a staff "decision tree." It would...
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    Found a Knife, Scared

    OldDude replied to Michellelove's topic in General Nursing

    This doesn't make sense to me...did a bonafide Police Officer actually tell you this or was it a hospital security
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    Traveling

    OldDude replied to ABRN2012's topic in School

    What age group is at the small
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    Found a Knife, Scared

    OldDude replied to Michellelove's topic in General Nursing

    This is pretty bizarre...make sure the hospital CEO, Board of Directors, and everyone on the administrative/management food chain is informed of this. Forward them the police report, then ask for...
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    Lovely lady

    OldDude replied to asaltu2011's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I believe Hospice nurses are only partially of this world. Yea, when they are home with their families they walk, talk, eat, sleep, love, and interact with their loved ones and others just like the...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    That's gotta be the dumbest thing I've ever heard of! Believe it or not...that thought never crossed my mind...I guess that's what old
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    2 NICU Job offers, need opinions on offers

    OldDude replied to K.Alva's topic in General Nursing

    ^This^ Plus better tuition reimbursement from
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    If you wear the same style and color of shirt every day, you don't have to remember, but this IS that time during the school year where our NiCad is getting perilously low; ready for the summer...
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    Going into nursing with a bad memory?

    OldDude replied to MeAnurse?'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My next guess would be movies or reading. So, as those mentioned above...go see your doctor for an evaluation. I think you'll like the outcome. And best of luck on nursing
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    Going into nursing with a bad memory?

    OldDude replied to MeAnurse?'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would have predicted that. What you, and others, call lazy translates to it wasn't interesting to you. I would predict you are of above average intelligence to GT student level and you can stay...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I was...in my non-fetch
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    Going into nursing with a bad memory?

    OldDude replied to MeAnurse?'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Too many squirrels running by? How were your grades in high