OldDude

Pediatrics Retired

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    vision testing on pre k

    OldDude replied to palli's topic in School

    No symbols charts are approved for vision screening in Texas schools. PK starts with the Snellen tumbling E with the alternative being the HOTV. Beyond that we he have something similar to what Kidz...
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    504 for osteogenesis imperfecta

    OldDude replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    Eligibility Question #1 of the Section 504 Eligibility Determination form: 1. Does the student have a physical or mental impairment? If so, please identify the impairment(s) in the box below. Notes...
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    Testing Week

    OldDude replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Our last state mandated test is today...tomorrow we go in to full day care status until the final bell for this school
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    Not my problem!

    OldDude replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    Occasionally my office is used for deescalation but not for discipline. On the other hand my clinic restroom is used for those who can't be trusted in the student restrooms and by those in ISS, which...
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    504 for osteogenesis imperfecta

    OldDude replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    If mom doesn't want a 504 and you have no MD orders for restrictions at school that issue is dead in the water. Continue on status quo and forget about it unless/until something
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    Ice Packs

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Nurse Barb G would kiss you on the
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    But...but...I thought...it was about
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    Respecting Privacy, HIPAA & The School Newsletter

    OldDude replied to Nurse in MT's topic in School

    Like Adobe says, don't go there but stand your ground on sharing information. Parents aren't bound to any privacy laws. Don't waste your time on a
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    Current Immunization Research

    OldDude replied to gkvegan's topic in School

    https://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/immunization/Pages/Immunization-at-the-AAP.aspx
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    50 Shades of Pink - The Ultimate Fetch...Live it every Wednesday on AN School Nurse Forum. Brought to you by Farawyn
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    Current Immunization Research

    OldDude replied to gkvegan's topic in School

    "Facts" will be of no value in such an
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    Got the job!!!

    OldDude replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Good News! I really think you're gonna be happy about
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    Testing Week

    OldDude replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    follow the
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    Thank You!

    OldDude replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    Those are really kind words. Thank
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    That's ME! Always caring for
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    If you had to choose...

    OldDude replied to villageRN's topic in School

    When I got hired I had the choice between high school and elementary. Of course I immediately shouted out, "elementary!" Those guys have yet to develop the social baggage as high schoolers, and since...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    OldDude replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    That's OK, just put your head on my shoulder and I'll pat your
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    Nurses' Week

    OldDude replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Our district head nurse gave me a $15.00 gift card to a local liquor
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    Shot Records

    OldDude replied to ArryOtter's topic in School

    It can be very helpful but it's only as accurate as the information entered by the providers. We have a local Pediatric group, large practice, that doesn't participate in the program so all of those...
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    Shot Records

    OldDude replied to ArryOtter's topic in School

    I with
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    Shot Records

    OldDude replied to ArryOtter's topic in School

    I probably put more effort into it than I should. That likely stems from me having 5 kids and knowing how indifferent and disinterested the pediatric offices are in providing such information to the...
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    Over reacting Principals

    OldDude replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    My principal and assistant principal seldom talk to me about student health...other stuff yes, but they are fine with me taking responsibility for that department. And that's the way I like
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    Administering eye drops to uncooperative kid

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Don't get frustrated. Calling mom is the EXACTLY the thing you need to do. Let her decide; come to school and give him the drops or he doesn't get them if he doesn't cooperate. No big
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    They Have Officially Landed..

    OldDude replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    I worked at Urgent Care last night...the kids are bringing them in there too. I'm seeing them frequently in our cafeteria at school. It's the next bottle flipping
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    Staff's children

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I have a lot of staff kids on campus. Every time one of them comes in I tell them to go find their mom; with a note from me with their temp on it. Most of the staff eventually get tired of it and tell...