OldDude

Pediatrics Retired

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    Where is Mr. Nurse ?

    OldDude replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I'm still kicking...we had some water damage in the house from rain being driven through the seams in the wall, fence down, tree limbs broken but all and all came out smelling like a rose compared to...
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    Diabetes question

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Yes, any factor affecting the metabolism can effect blood glucose but that is just a blanket statement; without knowing this guy's history it may, or may not,
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    How do your students address you?

    OldDude replied to River Song, RN's topic in School

    New one today..."Hello Nurse Man." My response, "Hello Student
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    Honey, I'm Home!

    OldDude replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    You have to pay the bills but money isn't a motivator. If you're back on track and can afford it type up your resignation letter today and move
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    Ears and Throats!

    OldDude replied to River Song, RN's topic in School

    I seldom look into ears or at throats, unless I'm looking for a foreign body or if a parent asks me to. It's kinda like the parent complaining to you their kid did not have a fracture when you...
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    Hurricane Irma

    OldDude replied to GetBackToClassRN's topic in School

    Please keep us
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    Behavior amd Development Clinic Questions

    OldDude replied to RegisteredCareBear's topic in Pediatric

    If it's a clinic you'll have little or no "hands on" duties other than an occasional restraint. Sounds like you have enough experience to talk the talk and get your foot in the door. It'll be mainly...
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    So annoyed/offended right now

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I have a 5th grade T1D...had him since KG. He'll says his legs feel wobbly when he is low; he hasn't missed going on 6 years
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    Thought you guys may enjoy this

    OldDude replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    Gotta be that zombie
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    So annoyed/offended right now

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Forget about it...I've worked in a lot of specialty clinics and that's a typical evolution you see in some of the nurses. They become so self righteous, thinking they have become the all knowing...
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    My husband who is an allergist has a question

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'd have to see that to believe
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    Hurricane Irma

    OldDude replied to GetBackToClassRN's topic in School

    Get the HELL out of there soon and don't come back until the all clear is sounded; once the stuff starts hitting the fan it's too late and you can't get out. What a lot of people don't understand is...
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    Written MAR PLUS EMAR???

    OldDude replied to lomagg2's topic in School

    Our medication administration permission slip is on paper with a reference of "per label" and requires a parent signature, otherwise all medication administration is charted
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Come sit on my lap and tell me about
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Of course, let me break out my essential oils and get some Sitar music and incense
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm at my regular table for those who may be reluctant to admit you're not wearing pink. You don't have to say it out loud, just come grab a chair. Let me know if you need a hug or an ice
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    This is gonna be a loooong year

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I agree with you...but hey, that's why you get the big
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    Just a quick hello!

    OldDude replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I like your attitude...Mr. Miyagi DID eventually catch a fly with the chop
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    Harvey

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Harvey update...as of this post, we've enrolled 719 students in our district from the communities where school has been closed indefinitely. Two districts were added to the list of three from my...
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    Epi Given to Student - My First Time

    OldDude replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Great awareness, assessment, and intervention!! Bam! School nurse Wine comes through! - snatching kids from the jaws of death; one kid at a
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    Am I able?

    OldDude replied to Nurse_soon's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It's not rocket science. Just jumping through the hoops to get the
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    To late to start?

    OldDude replied to Mburciaga's topic in Men in Nursing

    I graduated from nursing school at 43, went straight into a pedi ER, two kids, 4 and 2... So
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    My husband who is an allergist has a question

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I wonder how insulin pens made it into the
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    Peanut Allergy and Recess

    OldDude replied to nurseshajwani87's topic in School

    Yes, the teachers ask all the students to wash their hands before and after lunch and every time they go to the restroom. No reason to request that. Hand washing isn't a new concept arising from food...
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    Fleas

    OldDude replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I don't worry about fleas at school. On my dogs,