OldDude

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    When you hear the word "nurse," do you think male or female?

    OldDude posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    I think we can all agree "Nursing" is, "historically," a female profession. And, regardless of male participation today, nursing is still a female dominated profession. I don't think there is anything...
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    Second guessing myself

    OldDude replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Forget about it...you did the right
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    Sick of nurses "referring" to our specialty

    OldDude replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    You guys are completely and totally awesome! Snatching kids from the jaws of death like you were going to pick up supper from the grocery store. All of you are God’s “crew.” Amazing. Love
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    Increase in bad student behavior.

    OldDude replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    You guys have already recognized the genesis of these behavior issues, with a very few exceptions, is with parenting style or lack of parenting during the formative/toddler/preschool years. Then these...
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    Hello

    OldDude posted a topic in School

    Hello all! Wanted to stop in and say hi...hope your school year is safe and successful and you and your's are well. I want to remind you guys how blessed your students are to have you; especially when...
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    Bad day, Bad year

    OldDude replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    AMEN!! It’s NOT a
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    Health Fair

    OldDude replied to kschindlerRN's topic in School

    Handing out free beer would be a real attention
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    what to do if you disagree with PA's treatment

    OldDude replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Agree...the PA card trumps the RN card and such is the rules of the
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    what to do if you disagree with PA's treatment

    OldDude replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Sounds like one of those..."what can I do to get this parent out of my office?" visits. Even though I agree with you, I'd let it ride for now and see how things progress; especially the eye - it'll...
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    Holiday Decor

    OldDude replied to KH_RN6's topic in School

    Bah
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    Bad day, Bad year

    OldDude replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    Hugs...bittersweet. Agony for those having to let him go but now he is free. I'm glad you weren't injured this morning. Yes, leave early, go home, take off your personal and professional armor, and...
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    Bad day, Bad year

    OldDude replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    One never knows what God's plan is and we frequently disagree with His decisions. I'll share this from many years ago when I was working with a pediatric rheumatologist. We were called into the PICU,...
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    New school nurse- not sure if I like it. Help!

    OldDude replied to RNashley86's topic in School

    To answer your question...yea you like it!! You've self diagnosed your concerns. One of the reasons a person "hesitates" in a hospital setting emergency is because they can. There are others to...
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    Advice for New School Nurse

    OldDude replied to SchoolNurse123's topic in School

    Good job nurse!! The only advice I would offer is WHEN this happens next time, once you've established there is no emergency, walk them outta the crowd as quickly as possible. Just far enough to...
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    Teaching Health, asking for a friend ;-|

    OldDude replied to Nurse Lynne's topic in School

    If your "friend's" contract has the dreaded "other duties as assigned" clause in their contract then there is no other option if assigned the
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    Bad day, Bad year

    OldDude replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    Ugh...I'd can't say I know how you feel but I can understand why you are feeling down, out, drained, and madder than hell. There's nothing I can say that will change your environment so I remind you...
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    Hello

    OldDude replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Well, I woke up this morning so that's always a good start for the day. At this point in time, I wonder if I need to go back to work to get some rest but I do enjoy having the freedom of not adhering...
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    Ice Packs

    OldDude posted a topic in School

    Quote from Flare... "it's kind of a balance for me between allowing the ice for the invisible injuries that the kids will hold on there for 5 seconds and scooting the kids out the door after looking...
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    This is Where the Cowboy Rides Away

    OldDude posted a topic in School

    Well boys and girls...this is my last day as a school nurse. This journey has reached its destination and my passage into retirement begins in about 45 minutes. I love you one and all...keep up the...
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    Nurse to Teacher

    OldDude replied to Ehlissa1's topic in General Nursing

    I see you understand these things...she started teaching at the same campus she was a
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    Help! I Can't Get Rid of My Dark Cloud

    OldDude replied to beekindRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes...
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    Women's Right to Choose

    OldDude replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    So...who gets the last
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    Women's Right to Choose

    OldDude replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    True
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    Women's Right to Choose

    OldDude replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have never had an abortion and I never will so EVERYTHING I think or say is conceptual...I can only "imagine" the experience; just like everyone else who has an opinion about abortion but has never...
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    Women's Right to Choose

    OldDude replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    If I could I’d hug you up real big and long. What courage to share this with us!! Thank you! I challenge those who talk about abortion, offer opinions, and rage at those who disagree with them, but...