OldDude

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    Do you remove ticks?

    OldDude replied to Riley RN's topic in School

    I put a drop of soap on a cotton ball and rub the area, on top of the tick, with a circular motion. It will turn loose and the area will be cleaned from the soap. I've yet to have one NOT turn
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    Plaafs examples

    OldDude replied to khaley's topic in School

    Is a Plaaf what you spit out after
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    What languages do you speak?

    OldDude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I know enough Spanish to get me into trouble but not enough to get me out of trouble. But Igpay Atinlay, I can speak that
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    Resources to teach IEP students basic baby care and first aid.

    OldDude replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Just say,"No
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    Advice for men in nursing!

    OldDude replied to francoml's topic in Men in Nursing

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    Dr. Seuss Day

    OldDude replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    We have something designated for each day; of course I'm a scrooge and don't participate. We do have a pajama day with staff participation. It takes a while for those images to fade from my
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    Need Opinions!

    OldDude replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    I'm gonna go out on a limb and say there were things about the OR that you didn't like and, likely, played a part in your decision to change jobs. Also, I KNOW you are letting these irritants live...
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    Other jobs you do at work?

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Good thing they have you. You can relate to those kids since you've yet to reach maturity yourself We have two counselors here...I counsel the
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    New Head Lice Data - OldDude Institute for Head Lice Studies

    OldDude posted a topic in School

    So I get a parent request to check her daughter's hair for head lice; said she doesn't know what to look for but her daughter said her head was itching - and she has big, thick, hair. I was just...
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    Need Opinions!

    OldDude replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    Don't be put on the defensive because you don't have anything to defend. Just tell the mom you will call her upon any and all visits by her daughter to your clinic so you guys can collaborate in...
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    Emergency Calls- How long do we wait?

    OldDude replied to Amethya's topic in School

    And...if she is having this much trouble, you might add, she either doesn't have an asthma control plan, there isn't compliance with the asthma control plan, or the plan needs to be revised. I...
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    When patients keep calling 911

    OldDude replied to JJ the crit RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Of course, I don't work there so I can't actually relate but I can just say, how does a patient placing a non-emergency 911 call have anything to do with you or your nursing care. It's a relationship...
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    ESL student and Family

    OldDude replied to WineRN's topic in School

    How long has the child been enrolled in your
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    Nursing Arrogance

    OldDude replied to Flowerchild6065's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My hat is off to you and others who willingly work in these kinds of environments. GOD bless all of you. It really does put the whole "meek" think into perspective. If Jesus would have been one of...
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    Do women find male nurses attractive?

    OldDude replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    Me too. Patients like me because I'm so damn sensitive and
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    Nursing Arrogance

    OldDude replied to Flowerchild6065's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And it was removed because
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    What Do You Do When Co-Worker Falls Asleep on Night Shift?

    OldDude replied to NightNerd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Intervention is a must...KY jelly on the palms, stick a phone receiver in their scrub pocket - wake em up and tell there's a call for them, tape a sign on their back, or cotton balls, or a kerlix...
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    Nursing Arrogance

    OldDude replied to Flowerchild6065's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm a Cave nurse, I don't understand these
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    Teachers undermining your decision/going behind your back and sending kids home

    OldDude replied to lovely07's topic in School

    I hear ya...all you can do is inform your principal of what is going on; but do it by email. If your principal condones it your principal gets to hold the bag but the documentation is there. Really,...
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    When do you give up?

    OldDude replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    2nd visit for the same complaint. I used to give it 3 but my patience level has deteriorated. With the kids in the Platinum Level of FF Club, I call on the first
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    Blood exposure

    OldDude replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I think the only policy you could have would be as kschenz suggested, inform the parents and recommend a visit to the pediatrician for further evaluation. Certainly there is nothing you can "DO" to...
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    Teachers undermining your decision/going behind your back and sending kids home

    OldDude replied to lovely07's topic in School

    I've said on other similar posts that, if you, the school nurse, are not involved in any incident associated with student health, your principal and associated staff are professionally and personally...
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    Shingles

    OldDude replied to denstar's topic in School

    Agree...
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    How to handle the death of a faculty member with young children

    OldDude replied to TaylsRN's topic in School

    I think these guys are giving great advise to take care of yourself and other staff and, in so doing, you'll be able to better take care of the little ones. What a sad situation...prayers are heading...
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    Best Pediatric Review?

    OldDude replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I don't think there is such a thing out there. I don't know if your situation or geography allows, but I stay current in pediatrics and nursing skills by working pool in a pediatric Urgent Care. Plus,...