OldDude

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    When to tell Principals I'm pregnant!

    OldDude replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    I don't know about your family but if I tell my kids anything I might as well put it on Facebook myself. So I'd recommend you tell your principal the day after you tell your family.
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    Ethical dilemma, tell me your thoughts.

    OldDude replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    So is the line of thinking that she'll return to a normal mental capacity, be discharged, and thus be in a better frame of mind to take the news of her husbands death? I completely agree with you....
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    Can I get Fired?

    OldDude replied to Minniegirl0604's topic in General Nursing

    In Texas if you are "terminated for cause" you are not eligible to draw unemployment...only if your position is eliminated through no fault of yours, like a reduction of force or something
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    Can I get Fired?

    OldDude replied to Minniegirl0604's topic in General Nursing

    You might have to pay for the IV cannula and alcohol wipe - retail price - likely less than $1200.00
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    Career Crossroads

    OldDude replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I read your post above about the uncertainty of the prn position. I want to remind you of your original question...family versus career. Nothing in life is guaranteed but reality at this moment in...
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    Ankles

    OldDude replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Since pain is so subjective and elementary schoolers tend to embellish their level of pain, haha, I don't get too excited about ankles unless I see swelling. I'll often report the injuries to parents...
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    Do you have to work as a CNA before going to nursing school?

    OldDude replied to Marie_30's topic in General Nursing

    My school didn't require it and I didn't...but I was envious of those who had CNA experience. They seemed to grasp the concepts easier and sooner; class and
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    Has this happened to you?

    OldDude replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    How about the video circulating around about the selective attention test, it's a circle of people bouncing a basketball to each other and the instructions are to count the number of times the people...
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    I don;t pull teeth

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I don't pull teeth. A few years ago I had a Dentist (not practicing while she raised her kids) who would sub for me. She would not pull teeth at
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    Career Crossroads

    OldDude replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an experienced nurse but not a mom. I'm married to a mom, who is my sweet petunia, and the mom of my 4 biological boys and an adopted girl so I hope that qualifies me to offer advice. Your little...
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    I'm going to be a model! A pelvic model, that is...

    OldDude replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Reminds me of my old, retired now, Urologist, who by the way, had knuckles the size of golf balls, after he'd finish my annual prostate exam. He'd toss a box of tissue on the table and say, "Here,...
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    standing desk

    OldDude replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    Our office aide requested one. She stood for some period of time after she got it but now I only see her
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    I'm going to be a model! A pelvic model, that is...

    OldDude replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    41.50!! If there was a geriatric rotation I'd be in for
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    Advice for New Grad School Nurse

    OldDude replied to kwhavlik's topic in School

    There are others here who became school nurses right out of nursing school, lived through that experience, and are now competent, confident, and all around savvy school nurses. I was as dumb as a sack...
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    Quality of life

    OldDude replied to sandy144's topic in General Nursing

    I'd look into states where the economy is on fire right now and do NOT have a state income tax...like Texas or
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    Seattle is Dying

    OldDude replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I
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    Seattle is Dying

    OldDude replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's less disdain and more despair people have. As long as people are given something with no expectation of them giving something in return the cycle will never be broken and only expand....
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    Should I feel bad for not picking up extra shifts?

    OldDude replied to nursekaterpn's topic in General Nursing

    All excellent advise above...just so NO - end of story. Don't feel like you need to justify telling them no. First...it's none of their business and second...they don't care what your reason is. My...
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    student extracurricular activities

    OldDude replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    You're trying to apply logic and reason...that never works in public school. If you don't wanna go it looks like your district gets to hire a contract RN to go. Maybe you'll enjoy getting away for 5...
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    Seattle is Dying

    OldDude replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Each year over 3.5 million people visit Yellowstone National Park. The park is loaded with signs that read, “Don’t feed the bears,” but visitors are constantly doing just that. As a result,...
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    Cervical Spinal Stenosis Help

    OldDude replied to UrbanHealthRN's topic in School

    I wouldn't even go this far but Nutmegge is really spot on. Do this and go on with the restrictions. Forget about it until you get the MD
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    Seattle is Dying

    OldDude replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    No words, no words...may God grant the grace and strength for those robbed of their loved one to carry on. Amen
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    Experience

    OldDude replied to RNBSN116's topic in General Nursing

    I'm voting for date of
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    Incompetence or bad night?

    OldDude replied to littlerayofsunshine's topic in General Nursing

    The best explanation is...sometimes you're the windshield and sometimes you're the bug...don't try to figure it out because you can't - you just said so. Forget about
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    Monkey Bars

    OldDude replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    Hmmm...I recall seeing an xray that was being circulated around the ERs in Texas about 20 years ago...kid walked into an ER who ended up with a high cervical step off...quite impressive to look at. I...