OldDude

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    Did CPR for the first time today.

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    You need to cut back on the energy
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    Am I missing something? SOS

    OldDude replied to WyVy's topic in School

    Why doesn't the teacher check his pupils...since they're concerned about that. What you describe isn't unusual unless the kid started a new med in the last couple days. Otherwise, same stuff,...
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    Did CPR for the first time today.

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Well said!
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    Did CPR for the first time today.

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    For those reading this post who aren't familiar with the history...Amethya is a CNA in a school district wherein she is being "used" in the role of a school nurse. This "arrangement" by the school...
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Ughhhh, obviously a messed up
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Getting quite the new cool crowd over
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    Tell me about high school nursing

    OldDude replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Well let me
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    Tell me about high school nursing

    OldDude replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    All I hear about from our high school nurse is teen pregnancy, fights, under the influence, menstrual issues, and cell phone use galore...no thank you! I have two in high school at the same school and...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Have a
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    Did CPR for the first time today.

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Bam! Another kid snatched from the jaws of death!! Right place, right time, right savior!! Good on
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    Am I overreacting?!

    OldDude replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    I keep the latch mechanism locked so if I shut my door it will be locked. Otherwise it remains open. Many have come through with security assessments and have approved this. I'd discuss it with the...
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    Advice? Support? I don't know what I need anymore... :(

    OldDude replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Listen KKEGS, if you don't come in tomorrow, school will go on without you. There are things beyond your control. Keep student health and safety as top priority and hunker. This won't be as painful 4...
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    High School Shooter Copy Cats?

    OldDude replied to guest83140's topic in School

    She spread her wings, gathered her chicks, and protected them until it was over and beyond. What a horrific scare...she followed the plan and did what was needed to be done - most
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    Blood pressure

    OldDude replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

    TH NP is trying to inflate their own ego. I think it would be worth your while to attempt to communicate your concern with the prescribing
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    what else can i do with BSN? to say goodbye to profession or keep trying?

    OldDude replied to sunshine539's topic in General Nursing

    AYE! Changing professions will only bring new stuff to worry about...get help for yourself, follow the plan, and try it again when you can start renewed and ready. Good
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    Advice? Support? I don't know what I need anymore... :(

    OldDude replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Break out a legal pad and write the first part of the Serenity prayer on top of the paper. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and...
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    Blood pressure

    OldDude replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

    Some middle school boys - and girls - are already adult size, along with hormones and fitness level, and fat composition, and on and on to consider, so no it's not high. Is this MD fresh out of...
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    write a T on the forehead...that blew a lot of dust off some memory
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    Blood pressure

    OldDude replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

    Tenex has been used for decades to treat ADD/ADHD and I've never seen elevated BP on the elementary level but I have heard of it having an effect on BP as the kids start maturing into adult sized...
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Every word - absolute!!!! I am still amazed at the origin of the narrative of ANYONE forcing ANYONE to carry a gun against their complete and total agreement. Not factual. I too have made the decision...
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    We have a staff development day today. District wide training, "Civilian response to active shooter events." I'll let you know how it went,
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I feel violated:nailbiting: Are you gonna tell
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I understand what you're saying and I agree. To say, "that's what these guys sign up for" is kind of trite...but it is. And these kids were supposed to be able to count on him...and 17 are dead and...
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    Suicide attempt while at school

    OldDude replied to Cas1in72's topic in School

    So I want to give a shout out to our high school nurse. Not nearly as an emotional experience as you Cas...but she had a girl visit her clinic earlier in the week, wrought up about what to do,...
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    --- Arming staff isn't necessarily my first choice either but I'll take it if no other tangible options are available. I have two kids in HS and one in JH and if that's what it takes to keep them...