OldDude

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    Proud moment today!

    OldDude replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Nice!! Very Nice!! And you are the reason it happened! Another dynamic of school nursing that only school nurses
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    Where is Mr. Nurse ?

    OldDude replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    He could have caused the HS Zombie Apocalypse and been eaten by
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    Where is Mr. Nurse ?

    OldDude replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    It's about time...Jed seldom checks in and I'm basically taking care of all these girls by myself, which I don't mind because I like girls. But having extra testosterone around only helps. Welcome...
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    parents won't pick up sick kid!

    OldDude replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    I haven't noticed
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    Uncontrolled asthma, parents won't pick up- what to do?

    OldDude replied to great_lakes_expat's topic in School

    We've talked about CPS in many threads. In a case like this, after your documentation trail is in order, and still no change, I would call CPS. In some cases that isn't a bad thing in that it wakes...
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    Harvey

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Likely the last update...we've hit critical mass and shut down enrollment after 1700 displaced students; just in our district. Hopefully the area is over the hump and will slowly rebuild and get back...
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    Harvey

    OldDude posted a topic in School

    Well all...school is dismissing at noon today for everyone to grab their kids, batten down the hatches and skedaddle outta here for the big blow and flood this weekend. It's been a long time since a...
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    Old Dude or other Tx nurses...is it true?

    OldDude replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    New state law regarding head lice - KRISTV.com | Continuous News Coverage | Corpus
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    If your school isn't all free/reduced meals...

    OldDude replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I've always thought, since school attendance is compulsory, i.e., it's the LAW, everything should be provided for the kids while at school, lunch and school supplies included. Roll everything into the...
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    Old Dude or other Tx nurses...is it true?

    OldDude replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    For years I've sent out an introduction letter in the first day packets saying head lice is common in school, parents need to monitor their children, how to treat, how to prevent, lice facts, etc....
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    parents won't pick up sick kid!

    OldDude replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    I figured the deck was stacked. I've never gotten one over on
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    Old Dude or other Tx nurses...is it true?

    OldDude replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    It's true, It's true...new state law...finally something to permanently eliminate head lice from schools. Praise the Lord!! But alas, as iggywrench said, it only applies to elementary schools, so JH...
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    parents won't pick up sick kid!

    OldDude replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Now Far, you know I love you like a sister...well maybe like a cousin since I'm in Texas:blink: but maybe LM NY is a
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    parents won't pick up sick kid!

    OldDude replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    I don't like Wine but I like WineRN's post. Each child comes with their own set of circumstances. I will add, fever, in and of itself, is not a medical emergency. I had a kid in here yesterday who...
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    CPS/Child Abuse Protocol

    OldDude replied to mslove's topic in School

    Me too...I was anti Iphone until Sweet Petunia bought me one for my birthday 2 years and now I wouldn't have anything
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    Health Issues in School Setting

    OldDude replied to kinkin92's topic in School

    Oh yea! But it's a different
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    Health Issues in School Setting

    OldDude replied to kinkin92's topic in School

    When I see "community health" and "collaboration" in the same post my eyes glaze
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    CPS/Child Abuse Protocol

    OldDude replied to mslove's topic in School

    Because this is likely not true or information has been misrepresented or omitted in some way. It's all hearsay. I've said before unless you see it with your own eyes or hear it with you own ears,...
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    Confusing o2 orders. Help!

    OldDude replied to Martyyyna's topic in Pediatric

    Yea, that doesn't make sense. Unless they are on continuous O2 at
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    CPS/Child Abuse Protocol

    OldDude replied to mslove's topic in School

    As Ruby_Jane mentioned above, in Texas, the only role the school nurse would have in this incident would be to document the report of injury by the student and assess if immediate medical attention...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    You know I always have a table for the pinkless. I might even hand out participation
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    Unemployment??? Summer???

    OldDude replied to Salemer's topic in School

    Yes, If you were informed and agreed at the time you were hired you would not get paid during the summer you are not eligible for
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    Re wrapping splints?

    OldDude replied to Shellaaay10x's topic in School

    We have no policies prohibiting this so I certainly am not saying you should have done something differently. But because no one says we can't, I re-wrap anything that needs it. MD diagnosis or not....
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    Day One and already dealing with...

    OldDude replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Update...Today I'm sending out my first parent notification of a case of head lice in a classroom, per SB1566, new Texas law which went into effect September 1. I guess I should consider myself lucky...
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    Staff Development Days

    OldDude replied to NurseCandi607's topic in School

    My suggestion is to create an agenda for topics of discussion so you'll have documentation...then spend the day shooting the breeze, going to lunch with each other, and venting frustrations; very...