ohiobobcat

ohiobobcat

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  1. Camp nursing in summer

    ohiobobcat replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Mine too!! This schedule is different than previous years. The camp is going to lose a lot of staff for those last 2 sessions between the college-age staff who have to go back to school, and the...

  2. I'm not sure what they expect!- Small vent

    ohiobobcat replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I hate the "I don't feel well." Sometimes I just stare at them until they break down and tell me what's actually wrong. Some are just clueless that I might need more information than "I'm sick." On...

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

    ohiobobcat replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I am not fetch either today. I am wearing red because that was all that was clean this morning. I need to do laundry today. And Becky- congratulations!! Did you see two dots and a stick? That's...

  4. Camp nursing in summer

    ohiobobcat replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I work at a camp for children and adults with developmental and/or physical disabilities. My kids stay at camp with me all summer and are allowed to participate in any activity they want, as long as...

  5. Don't be an Autobot

    ohiobobcat replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I never made this connection either, until my facility flat out told up to start telling patients we were doing certain things "for your safety" as we were not raking as high as they would like in the...

  6. What do you do with your "Stomachache" kids?

    ohiobobcat replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I think, if I am interpreting the OP's point of view correctly, that stomach aches are hard to evaluate in a (non-medically fragile) school-aged population. I get that she "likes" when students vomit....

  7. How much orientation??

    ohiobobcat replied to RNBSNon12/13/14's topic in School

    None. I honestly figured it all out on my own. I was the first new school nurse in quite some time, and no one considered (school staff, other nurses in the district) that I had NO clue what I was...

  8. Feeling Happy

    ohiobobcat replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!! Sounds like you are doing something right if they offered you a permanent

  9. List all the Nursing Hats you have worn

    ohiobobcat replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I've been a nurse for almost 11 years. Med-surg Trained for ICU but never ended up there ED (floor and charge) School nurse Camp charge nurse (at a camp with adults and children with developmental...

  10. What was your very first Nursing Job?

    ohiobobcat replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Med-surg 6p-6a in a 24 bed unit in a critical access hospital. I learned a lot, and worked with a great group of nurses and CNAs. I started cross-training to the ED after 1.5 years on med-surg and...

  11. School nurse perks :)

    ohiobobcat replied to Duncan6's topic in School

    Yes to all of the above!!! My first snow day I was so excited I couldn't fall back asleep after the 5 am call. I've moved past that stage, thank goodness. I dig my students. My kids go to school...

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

    ohiobobcat replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I am totally wearing pink today (not on purpose because I always forget, but today it worked out!!!). You all come come join me at the cool kids

  13. Nurse Pass

    ohiobobcat replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I hate it when kids USE me for a pass because they are late to class. They stop in for a tampon, or chap stick right as the bell rings, then ask me for a pass. "I didn't get one" or "my teacher...

  14. Poll: What age group?

    ohiobobcat replied to villageRN's topic in School

    HS grades 9-12 here. I like high school kids because they mostly get my sarcasm. Sometimes they think they know more than me (nursing-wise), most are respectful and easy to joke around with. Some...

  15. What to wear?

    ohiobobcat replied to Duncan6's topic in School

    I wear scrubs most days. Today I am wearing "skinny" jeans (well, nothing on me is actually skinny...), black boots, a green fleece vest and a white shirt underneath. We have a pretty casual dress...

  16. How often do you use your stethoscope?

    ohiobobcat replied to moreoreo's topic in School

    I use mine for chest pain complaints (had 2 in here at the same time the other day!), nasty sounding coughs, and asthma complaints. I keep my Littman in my home/work bag, but I bought some NurseMate...

  17. Got myself a puzzle...

    ohiobobcat replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I wouldn't theorize anything. Tell the administrative assistant that even if you did know what was going on, you won't tell her because it is not up to you, that would be up to the principal to share...

  18. Have you ever had a student who thinks he/she knows more than you do?

    ohiobobcat posted a topic in School

    I have a student who tried to tell me how to do my height, weight and vision screenings last year. He was trying to educate me on what was considered "normal" for a vision screen and also tried to...

  19. C'Mon Now!

    ohiobobcat replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    That is so frustrating when people can't admit they are wrong, or they argue with you over every suggestion or point you are making. I just had a student come in to be seen because of stomach pain x...

  20. School nurse saves the day!

    ohiobobcat replied to verdeacres's topic in School

    "Fixin' to die"... I love the south!! We just don't say stuff like that up here in New England. Always nice to read about school nurses doing their job well.

  21. What still needs to get done before the holidays?

    ohiobobcat replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Well, my battery in my car needed to be replaced on Monday and now my car keeps stalling on me at random times. So I get a new car battery for Christmas and a trip to the dealership to figure out why...

  22. Have you ever had a student who thinks he/she knows more than you do?

    ohiobobcat replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I like this! I do not see him very often, but I might use this strategy with him if he comes in again. And just to clarify, it's not his knowledge (or lack thereof), it's his attitude he has that...

  23. Whoa- the "Nurses" board is wonky right now

    ohiobobcat posted a topic in School

    Was just over on the "Nurses" tab where the General Nurses board is and the entire board is in some other language with a different alphabet than we use in the US. Looks like Chinese or Japanese....

  24. Who uses the restroom in your office?

    ohiobobcat replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    Who uses my bathroom? Anyone who is in my clinic and needs to use it. One shy pooper who has GI issues. Me. My kids (parent privilege) No staff has ever come to my office to use the bathroom other...

  25. Whoa- the "Nurses" board is wonky right now

    ohiobobcat replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Well, the mods did a great job yesterday because I'm pretty sure the board was in Chinese for less then 20 minutes. Thanks mods!!!