OldDude

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    Question about sub Nurse hours

    OldDude replied to nycNurse2b's topic in School

    Yes, you are right, and I thank you for the reminder to look in the mirror. There's no way I would work in a day
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    Missed one

    OldDude replied to WineRN's topic in School

    NO - something still ins't right. You'll never have "no restrictions" for a Salter II. That's a fracture across the growth plate and involving the metaphysis too. Usually gets casted after a few days...
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    My Sweet Daughter's Smile

    OldDude replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

    Your article hits home with anyone who has a child and is a true reminder God only loans them to us for a period of time. Sometimes it's a double edged sword being a nurse and a parent. Thank you for...
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    One of my biggest malingerers

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Ugh. I hate these kinds of situations. Anyway, when I run across them I start off with having a witnessed conversation with the parent unless I can get some kind of written information like a response...
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    Question about sub Nurse hours

    OldDude replied to nycNurse2b's topic in School

    Same here...otherwise in public schools there isn't an option for "negotiation." Take it or leave it. I don't agree with it but that doesn't affect reality. For instance, in our district there is a...
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    Missed one

    OldDude replied to WineRN's topic in School

    We have grandparents day the last day of school before Thanksgiving. On that day I take the AED out of its case and put it on my counter along with an adult BVM, adult C collar, and adult oral...
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    It hit 60 degrees today!

    OldDude replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    It's 80 now with a projected low of 39 tonight. South
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    Take home pay?

    OldDude replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in General Nursing

    Move to Texas or some other state that doesn't have state income
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    Missed one

    OldDude replied to WineRN's topic in School

    ME TOO! this is going into our district handbook for sure!!Thank you
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    Missed one

    OldDude replied to WineRN's topic in School

    OK then...no fracture. Walking boots are frequently used with minor fractures pending orthopedic appointments but NEVER without non-weight bearing status. Just like JKL33 said above -
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    Missed one

    OldDude replied to WineRN's topic in School

    It wouldn't make any real difference because of all the reasons stated and unstated but you are not "wrong" yet...all you have is hearsay so far. Was the the kid on crutches when you saw him in the...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    And I could sit in the middle so your side eyes could make sure I'm being a good
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Since I'm so open minded and happen to like girls, I'd like to go. Will you let me sit with you? I promise I'll be good. I did take SP to see Brokeback Mountain, ya
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    Addressing the Predicted Nursing Shortage

    OldDude replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Just something I've often thought about; I haven't ever heard of this but...has anyone ever heard of a hospital not accepting a patient as a result of the "nursing
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    Missed one

    OldDude replied to WineRN's topic in School

    So how did this turn
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    I passed!!

    OldDude replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    "Bullseye!"
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    Missed one

    OldDude replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Crutches?
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    Subbing at my son's elementary and the district

    OldDude replied to Kbearden's topic in School

    In regard to charting, paperwork, procedures, and administrative stuff, "generally," subbing in a school clinic is like a pilot letting you sit in the chair and fly the plane. You don't have to take...
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    Bathroom accidents...

    OldDude replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    This is me
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    Addressing the Predicted Nursing Shortage

    OldDude replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering about that
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    Stress

    OldDude replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    Are you never going to let me forget that? Han - it's HAN...I
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    Addressing the Predicted Nursing Shortage

    OldDude replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Here in South Texas we have several huge wind turbine farms; also in northwest Texas. In that regard we have a state junior college campus in this area that teaches the profession. An associate degree...
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    Addressing the Predicted Nursing Shortage

    OldDude replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Amen!!
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    Health Dept Issue

    OldDude replied to UrbanHSRN's topic in School

    That sounds very "cloak and dagger." Keep us informed if you don't have to kill us after you tell us. I've never heard of such an
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    Stress

    OldDude replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    Remember Luke flying down into the meridian trench to fire a proton torpedo into the exhaust port of the Death Star? He turned off his targeting computer, closed his eyes and used the Force;...