ohiobobcat

ohiobobcat

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  1. Bypassing Nurse? HELP!

    ohiobobcat replied to SWimbish's topic in School

    Ultimately it's the parent's decision as to whether the student should go home or not. If the parents want to pick up their child because he or she is "sick", that is the parent's prerogative. It is...

  2. The Pacer Test

    ohiobobcat replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Is this Pacer Test you speak of similar to the Timed Mile Run/Walk at my school? Which always turns into some sedentary kid deciding he will become the next Usain Bolt, not realizing that Bolt is a...

  3. What supply company do you use?

    ohiobobcat replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    MacGill. I did some comparison shopping too when I first started, and MacGill was by far cheaper than the other companies. We use Quill for office supplies. I will branch out to the other school...

  4. Essential oils

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

    I feel like we should have a sit-in in MrNurse's office. Who has a guitar? I'll go get my tie-dyed

  5. There's hope...

    ohiobobcat posted a topic in School

    I just had a student come into my office explaining to me that she started her period and the bathroom is out of tampons. She had her wallet in her hand, which I noticed, but didn't think much of it....

  6. Office location

    ohiobobcat replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    My office is down the hall from the Main Office. I *think* there are 3 classrooms (maybe 4) between me and the Main Office and I am a-ok with this. I think the office was put here originally because...

  7. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    ohiobobcat replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Pink!! It's what I am wearing

  8. "So we're doing a peanut butter tasting...

    ohiobobcat replied to FloridaBeagle's topic in School

    Let's serve shellfish while we are at

  9. I am missing something obvious?

    ohiobobcat replied to missmollie's topic in Patient Medications

    I have been a nurse for almost 11 years now. I started out using IV Phenergan. I never had a problem with it, but I also saw some of those devastating pictures of IV Phenergan gone bad. We switched...

  10. Flu shots

    ohiobobcat replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    One of our local hospitals does our flu shot clinic. I think they do it as part of their community outreach program with a grant from the state (? - I may be wrong about that). They do all of the...

  11. Start your day with a good reaming out!

    ohiobobcat replied to Flare's topic in School

    Head Lice Management in the School Setting (Revised 216)The above link is the NASN position statement on Head Lice Management and this is what it says about letters home: "Communication between school...

  12. Do you remove ticks?

    ohiobobcat replied to Riley RN's topic in School

    I use the Tick Scoop and scoop those suckers right off. I call home after just to let the parent know what I did and will save the tick for them if they want. Most kids here will look at the tick...

  13. Asking me to go against policy

    ohiobobcat replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    I agree with the above posters. You dismiss for health issues (which is your decision based on your assessment) only, all other dismissal issues go through the teacher and/or

  14. C'Mon Now!

    ohiobobcat replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Saw spleeny kid earlier in the day with a stomach ache. I gave him the standard "There is not a whole lot I can do for stomach pain" spiel after benign exam. Offer kid Tums if he thinks that might...

  15. What is your favorite brand of IV catheter?

    ohiobobcat replied to agilemidwife's topic in Emergency

    I like Insytes. That's what I learned on and that's what I am most comfortable with. I have also used Jelcos. Still like the Insytes

  16. My kid is THAT kid!

    ohiobobcat replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    I am a bit of a "chap-stick" snob. I use Aqua-phor and the teal Blistex lip balm only. Every other kind leaves a weird taste in my mouth. I put Aqua-phor on every night before I go to bed. Not...

  17. Common Cold

    ohiobobcat replied to ruralSchoolRN's topic in School

    Some wouldn't take it though, because T-DAPP looks like a vaccination and they might catch autism from

  18. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    ohiobobcat replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I laugh because I can relate. I spill crap on myself all the time. I have one set of light purple scrubs that I stain with some slop every time I wear them. It has become a running joke in my...

  19. Start your day with a good reaming out!

    ohiobobcat replied to Flare's topic in School

    Triple H- High, Hot and a Helluva a lot!!! I hate to have a Mama Bear come at me, but I do appreciate a conversation that resolves pleasantly. It blows my mind how parents expect us to be mind...

  20. What languages do you speak?

    ohiobobcat replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I took 4 years of Spanish from 7-10th grade. I can pick up enough words to get the gist of a conversation. I can also read enough to get the gist of what is written. "Donde esta el bano?" "Mas...

  21. Another dreaded head lice post. This one's about treatment.

    ohiobobcat posted a topic in School

    In my district, we are working on expanding our "Health Services" section of our web site. I have taken over the Head Lice section and have been doing a bunch of research on best evidence based...

  22. Another dreaded head lice post. This one's about treatment.

    ohiobobcat replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I had a "Lice Removal" service drop some information off a few years ago. Their prices were outrageous though, and we live in a low income area. I told them flat out that most of the parents in this...

  23. When is your Spring Break

    ohiobobcat replied to 1mrsbs's topic in School

    Same. I love having Feb vacation week, and an April vacation week, but I hate being in school until

  24. What was the REAL reason you called off

    ohiobobcat replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    One time, when I was working nights, I woke up at 4 pm (my usual time- had to be at work by 6 pm) and immediately started vomiting. I felt horrible calling out 2 hours before my shift started, but...

  25. UGH, just back after 3 back-to-back Snow Days. Kids are CRAZY

    ohiobobcat replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    That's awful. Our lakes have had a hard time freezing this year as well. And up here now it's hard to see the condition of the ice with 2 feet of snow on it!!! We do have an early release day today,...