OldDude

Pediatrics Retired

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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Thank you for your input. I can't think of any enhancement of existing gun laws that would "help." I have no issue with background or mental illness or drug abuse checks but I'm positive that someone,...
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    Nurse interview

    OldDude replied to Maddiegirl3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yea, that was a good day!! I'm glad I took my nipple rings out for the photo...I wouldn't want to embarrass
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    Nurse interview

    OldDude replied to Maddiegirl3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was thinking about doing that. One of me without a shirt at the beach, zinc oxide on my nose, and sporting my Dallas Cowboys
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    What are your thoughts about what the answer would
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Oh God! Prayers for this poor lost
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Interesting point...if you have the time see what Evan Todd, a Columbine survivor, has to say about this
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    Mistake

    OldDude replied to Stella eliz's topic in Emergency

    Well believe it because you did, just like every one of us out there who'd like to call "overs." Take a little time and beat yourself up over it and then let it go because it's history. And don't poke...
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Armed staff at school could only conceal carry with the weapon secured in a concealed carry holster so it would be safe and 100% accessible. There are some very functional concealed carry holsters for...
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Me too...the governor could, by executive order, simply "exempt" this type of employment from those restrictions...bam...done. Permanent change could be initiated in the next legislative
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    Stinky kids...

    OldDude replied to Csn2016's topic in School

    If the other kids are making fun of her it's a counselor issue, otherwise there isn't a school policy prohibiting body odor or stinky clothes at school. Not your
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I agree with you...getting a "license to carry" doesn't morph one into using good judgement under such circumstances but what other options are there to get from "now to then" (if there ever is a...
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    So, until the root cause (social/mental health) is resolved or until new gun law conversations occur in the circles of legislative bodies that can change them, and considering a shooter could be...
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    Evidence Base Research Shows...

    OldDude replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about deepens the meaning but it sure thickens the
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    Should I Be a Nurse?

    OldDude replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

    So there...words of wisdom no one can disagree
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    scientific rationale for jehovah's witness

    OldDude replied to zorahna's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure the question doesn't make sense...but I am interested..so yes, please
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    Help for a co-worker

    OldDude replied to djh123's topic in General Nursing

    So...here's the deal. God knows you and He knows how you wrangled with whether you should post this plea for help for someone you cherish dearly but were hesitant to "reach out" for in such a forum....
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    NASN School Nurse Conference 2018

    OldDude replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Well, I'm glad it's behind you and you're back in the
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    New to School Nursing- looking for tips & advice

    OldDude replied to jifferte's topic in School

    Student health and safety is top priority followed by state mandated screenings followed by district requirements interspersed with visits to
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    NASN School Nurse Conference 2018

    OldDude replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    So...how is life without a gall
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    Men not helpful

    OldDude replied to Sarah2018's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm definitely a feminist...definitely a woman lover...by the way...is there a term that would apply to males as "feminist" applies to females? Is "masculinist" a
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    More on Concussions

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    No
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    Broken leg/Ambulance

    OldDude replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    I would not have called
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    Men not helpful

    OldDude replied to Sarah2018's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Men are pigs in general but let them obtain a nursing license? Complete and utter useless other than to take up space and draw a
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Yea, I hear ya, and don't disagree ... I'm tired of talking and whining...like Yoda said...you do or you do not, there is no try. So we do something real and tangible or we don't. I pick do
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    First, thank God for psych nurses...2nd, jaded is inevitable under the current circumstances of expecting something from nothing as to real mental health options, 3rd, mental health will get attention...