ohiobobcat

ohiobobcat

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

    ohiobobcat replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm in purple today. In my defense I thought it was Tuesday until I got to school and looked at the calendar. Sigh. I've had a rough time readjusting after this T-giving break for some reason. I...

  2. We've all been venting

    ohiobobcat replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Ugggghhhh. Permission to close your door? Pre-occupied with your wedding?!? I would take this to the extreme. Ask him every single time if it's OK to close your door (what about privacy for pete'e...

  3. Charting/Assessment Struggles

    ohiobobcat replied to studog12's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a new nurse, I found it helpful to look at other (more experienced) nurses to see how they charted. It helped me see the big picture and gave me a new/different way to look at some things....

  4. If you feel sick the nurse will call me and you can go home

    ohiobobcat replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I had a student actually say to me yesterday, after I told her multiple times that I have no reason to send her home, "Well, my mom says she doesn't care if I go home, she just doesn't like all of the...

  5. New student

    ohiobobcat replied to ana010's topic in School

    Why are they weaning her off the clonidine? Are they planning on replacing the clonidine with another medication? Do you have permission to speak with the student's physician or prescribing...

  6. It's the small things that make a day better

    ohiobobcat replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    My table top ice maker is chugging away, even as we speak. I love

  7. Certified Nurses and Teacher Contracts

    ohiobobcat replied to kmazur2's topic in School

    I am considered "certified" in my state. My certification was as easy as going to the BOE in my state, giving them my resume and diplomas/transcripts from my college(s). Even though I am a ADN, I...

  8. When you can't solve it all...

    ohiobobcat replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    So glad to hear that the parent was willing to talk with you and get a workable plan in place for this student.

  9. Monday, after break...

    ohiobobcat replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I actually had to call the principal down here because a student would not get off my cot and go back to class. This is the same student with known stomach issues who "legit threw up this morning,...

  10. Facial Drooping in Adolescent

    ohiobobcat replied to Tencat25's topic in School

    So what was "really bad" per the principal then? (Sorry I can't quote anything. If I try to reply to a quote, then I can't use my space bar for some reason-

  11. School Bus Tragedy

    ohiobobcat replied to fawnmarie's topic in School

    My heart hurts reading about this. I am so

  12. Facial Drooping in Adolescent

    ohiobobcat replied to Tencat25's topic in School

    Me too, but still not worth an ambulance ride with the symptoms the student was presenting

  13. When you can't solve it all...

    ohiobobcat replied to JenTheSchoolRN's topic in School

    How old is this student? Is he old enough to say "Hey this feels like it might be an asthma flare?" or "Can I use my inhaler?" That would have triggered a listen to lung sounds. If the student is...

  14. Facial Drooping in Adolescent

    ohiobobcat replied to Tencat25's topic in School

    What would EMS have done? From what you have told us, the student was perfectly stable other than the facial droop. EMS can't do a CT scan, can't administer TPA. They would have done vital signs...

  15. Charting Vision Results

    ohiobobcat replied to Volleygram's topic in School

    I use SNAP and I document all screenings in SNAP. I print off a "Complete Health Record" when a student transfers, which has screenings, immunizations, current problems, and a generic list of nurse...

  16. Off topic: 8 year old found out Santa doesn't exist

    ohiobobcat replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I told my kids if they didn't believe in Santa he wouldn't bring them any presents. My oldest is 20 and my youngest is almost 15. They still get presents from Santa, but they all figured out he...

  17. Come on Blizzard!

    ohiobobcat replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Popham is beautiful. We go to Reid State Park too, which is also beautiful. Lots of black flies at both those places in the summer. Did you wear shorts? Last weekend was shorts weather up

  18. Come on Blizzard!

    ohiobobcat replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    It's mid-November, I live in Maine, and I walked outside without a jacket on this morning. Temps are in the mid 50s, which is practically shorts weather up here. I'm not complaining!! But I know...

  19. Totally Off Topic: Thanksgiving Menu

    ohiobobcat replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    [[Farawyn]] We a have a quiet T-giving at my mom and dad's house. Just me and my 3 kids, my oldest will come home from college which is good since I haven't seen her in a while. Our food is: Turkey...

  20. C'Mon Now!

    ohiobobcat replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Just found out a student had a significant cardiac episode last week. How did I find out about it, you might wonder? Student came to me today stating that she was feeling similar symptoms to what...

  21. It's just anaphylaxis

    ohiobobcat replied to it'snotatumor's topic in School

    I probably sent 50-75 (I should have counted) letters yesterday asking parents to complete paperwork so that I can have the proper documentation on file for Epi-pens and inhalers. Some I have partial...

  22. New to High school Nursing

    ohiobobcat replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    I am a high school nurse. Stock up on tampons/pads, review immunization policies for your state. Be ready to see kids with lots of anxiety, and lots of mental health stuff going on (cutting, SI,...

  23. Not paying license renewal fees on time (random thoughts)

    ohiobobcat replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    My license is due every 2 years on my birthday. I do not get a reminder in the mail. I have never forgotten to renew, but I do get nervous that I will forget. We can renew online, and I have...

  24. How many students?

    ohiobobcat replied to villageRN's topic in School

    My high school (grades 9-12) has 650 students and it's just me. I also am responsible for another 250 or so junior high students (grades 7 & 8) when the junior high nurse leaves a few hours every...

  25. Girls with Cramps

    ohiobobcat replied to grammy1's topic in School

    I have stock meds with standing orders, so as long as I have parental permission, students can come to me for medication. I do have a couple of students who are absolutely miserable on their periods,...