OldDude

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    Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    Would this be considered a "wet"
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    PALS renewal today was downright frightening

    OldDude replied to Guest374845's topic in Emergency

    JKL33, I hear ya, you can mince words when I said "prescribing medicine" but a jury might not be able to differentiate the difference in protocol, nurse practice act, no physician present, etc. As we...
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    PALS renewal today was downright frightening

    OldDude replied to Guest374845's topic in Emergency

    I do think the PALS recert classes should place emphasis on the profession of the participants. For instance, I don't think, under any circumstance, a RT would initiate administration of any emergency...
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    Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

    OldDude replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    The Dream Team, "WE VISIT YOU IN YOUR SLEEP!"
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    Do you ever do nothing for your student?

    OldDude replied to pernella's topic in School

    My biggest "I can't do anything about that" is mouth
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    Did I Just Roll My Eyes Out Loud?

    OldDude replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    It's hormones alright...but not yours!! The final dismissal for the school year will fix all
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    Please take care of your little one rant

    OldDude replied to WineRN's topic in School

    It wasn't too many years ago that I had a kid show up with a Primatene Mist
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    Overbearing parent rant

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    And...there is always home
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    Overbearing parent rant

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    One can only
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    Did I Just Roll My Eyes Out Loud?

    OldDude replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    This is something I've never been able to prevent from getting under my skin; from kids and adults but mostly adults. Do you really think I would walk into my office and not realize someone is in...
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    Here to stay!

    OldDude replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    Congratulations! Welcome to the
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    Doctor's notes

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

    A few years ago one of our local pediatric offices fired the clerks working the front desk. They were writing notes willy-nilly as to what the parents were requesting. The physicians had no idea this...
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    Just had to Heimlich a kid

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    School Nursing...snatching kids from the jaws of death; one kid at at time! Way to
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    Common words use by school nurse

    OldDude replied to babyjoyce's topic in School

    Bud
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Can you drop by and pick me up on the
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    Sent kid home with a fever of 103 yesterday

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    According to school policy she is not allowed to attend school today so, regardless if she is on the property, she is "absent" today. Get your principal to leave messages on every number you have with...
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    Student rotations in the Health Office

    OldDude replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I started refusing students a few years ago. I would not change my mind even if I was compensated. The disinterest, indifference, and lack of social skills of most of those who rotated through my...
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    Advice Needed

    OldDude replied to Tencat12's topic in School

    Gee my heart goes out to you. Under those circumstances, with mom sitting in front of me, unremarkable student assessment, calling EMS would have never entered my mind. It's real easy for everyone to...
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    Heartbreaking. What would you have done?

    OldDude replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    That's sadder than sad. Otherwise, I don't know what to say other than pray for God's grace and peace for that
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    Advice Needed

    OldDude replied to Tencat12's topic in School

    Could you explain a little more about how admin became involved when the student presented in your office with erratic behavior? If the student was sent to you first, how did admin get involved or if...
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    Sunscreen in School?

    OldDude replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Rebel...
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    Sunscreen in School?

    OldDude replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    We don't apply sunscreen but if the parent wants to come up and do that it's OK. Also if a parent sends sunscreen to school I'll allow their child to put it on
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    Not my problem!

    OldDude replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    I mentioned this yesterday, but as of today, our school has gone into full day care status. The fidget spinners have been banned from the cafeteria only as of today. As I walked the hall yesterday 2...
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    Not my problem!

    OldDude replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    There you go...trying to apply reason and logic to public
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'd be crushed if you didn't come visit