OldDude

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    My new best friend <sarcasm>

    OldDude replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Aren't you the lucky
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    Makes Me Sad...

    OldDude replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    sad...
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    My dad died yesterday

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Ugh...bittersweet...it's hard to let them go; prayers for you and
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Kooky, I'm writing you in on the next
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    Waste in the cafeteria

    OldDude replied to tining's topic in School

    I would love to have a share table...but that one time...that would do
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    Waste in the cafeteria

    OldDude replied to tining's topic in School

    We decided not to do this in our district, not only because the shared food becomes excellent fomites to spread infectious organisms but, because it's a food allergy nightmare. You have no idea who...
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    Mast cell activation syndrome

    OldDude replied to Kittery's topic in School

    My first thought was it's an Iphone problem...but otherwise I haven't heard of that. After a quick read, looks like you are correct; maybe something similar to a food allergy or asthma action plan....
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    Routine Lice checks

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    If the CDC, Texas Dept of State Health Services, AAP, NASN, Texas School Nurse Association, and every other organization that advises not to do classroom head checks don't convince them, it's a lost...
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    How would you handle this med request?

    OldDude replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    We don't require MD order for OTC so I'd give it. But if that's your stated policy I would decline and let her arrange for someone else to come give
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    DM1 in Elementary Setting - Dealing with Parents

    OldDude replied to HCPSRMA's topic in School

    This is what I did - out loud!! Thanks Mr. and Flare. I don't care who you are...that there is
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    TGIF! How was your week?

    OldDude replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I'll bet you
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    $$ to spend

    OldDude replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    If you don't have one, definitely spend your money on
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    San Antonio, TX which job to choose.

    OldDude replied to Jexusjane's topic in General Nursing

    Knowing what I know about the Christus organization, I'd jump on the Methodist offer with both
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Although I disagree with you on some of your post I really appreciate your thoughtful contribution. I agree kidz, well
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    DM1 in Elementary Setting - Dealing with Parents

    OldDude replied to HCPSRMA's topic in School

    Sad but true! Sweet Petunia has been a Home Health PT for about 20 years now. When she first started she would treat 60 and 70 year olds for various and sundry amputations due to uncontrolled...
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    How close do you check your pills?

    OldDude replied to Flare's topic in School

    The standard is what a reasonable and prudent person with the same credentials would do under the same circumstances. You noticed the discrepancy and acted on it; reasonable and prudent. I believe you...
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    Introduction

    OldDude replied to nmr79's topic in School

    Welcome to the
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    DM1 in Elementary Setting - Dealing with Parents

    OldDude replied to HCPSRMA's topic in School

    As mentioned above, just be encouraging and consistent. You're not going to change the parental perception of the dangers of diabetes. I've seen kids come through that I've referred for acanthosis in...
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    He and I need to have a few beers
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    And I do
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    NO - I can't make the connection from your analogy and knowing veterans who do not feel slighted is just an example of the why they should be honored; they are people of honor and integrity and served...
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    Inform me

    OldDude replied to Kendrick2's topic in Men in Nursing

    If you have the checks, you get the
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'd like to visit there for a couple of months; me and SP, learn how the Fins do
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    School Shootings

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Your first two sentences struck my negative side but I got back on board with ya, in agreement, until the last two sentences... 1. Kneeling during the national anthem has nothing to do with whether...
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    Washington DC

    OldDude replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    AYE!!! Our 5th grade is on a field trip today...I don't even know where!! My T1 is on it with his Dad accompanying him.