ohiobobcat

ohiobobcat

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  1. I Got Head Lice

    ohiobobcat replied to uthscsa2011's topic in School

    I am one of those people. I used to like you, kidzcare, but now? I just don't know... I am a proud geek too. Star Wars, episodes 4-6. Star Trek, the original and TNG. I like super heroes....

  2. The Honest NCLEX Exam

    ohiobobcat replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    Every 5 to 7 minutes a loud squawking radio tones and you hear "NCLEX testers, we are en route to your facility Code 3 with CPR in progress". Then everyone has to stop and take report from EMS, then...

  3. Do you notice trends with your student visits?

    ohiobobcat replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Today has been back pain day. I honestly think a student was expecting me to send her home today because her back has hurt since Sunday, with no specific

  4. Can someone explain to me....

    ohiobobcat posted a topic in School

    why OH WHY parents think it is OK to send their child to school with 2 capsules in a crumpled plastic sandwich bag, then send the child to the nurse with this crumpled medication- filled sandwich bag...

  5. Not enough to go around......

    ohiobobcat replied to loveschoolnursing's topic in School

    Same

  6. Do you notice trends with your student visits?

    ohiobobcat replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    I swear every girl in my school has her period right now. Just had another rash and 2 menstrual cramps come in!! Is it 2:15

  7. Happy school nurse's day!

    ohiobobcat replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I got the same thing the teachers got with no specific recognition. Eh- whatever! At least they thought to include me. I got a hibiscus plant (let's see how long it will take me to kill this thing-...

  8. where are you from

    ohiobobcat replied to SchoolNursey's topic in School

    I am from Maine, I work in a public high school. I do not belong to NASN or MASN for $$

  9. Happy school nurse's day!

    ohiobobcat replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Happy School Nurse's Day!! I love coming here to commiserate and celebrate with you guys!

  10. Interview attire

    ohiobobcat replied to Pmkn10RN's topic in School

    I wore black dress pants, a nice top and a blazer when I interviewed for my school nurse position, but I was coming from home and not work. I was dressed similarly to the administrators and other...

  11. What is your nursing "joy?"

    ohiobobcat replied to jamisaurus's topic in Nurses Rock

    Saving lives, advocating for patients, blah blah blah. That's all well and good... But I get the greatest satisfaction when I flush out a cerumen-impacted ear and get that big giant gob of wax out....

  12. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    ohiobobcat replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    Student: "My friend told me to come see you because I have been shaky for 3 days." Uhhhhhhh. Me: "Did you eat today?" Student: "Yeah." "It could be my anxiety. I always get shaky from that. And my...

  13. lice checks

    ohiobobcat replied to jonie8693's topic in School

    Nope. I don't even check if I have another student tell me that classmate Susie has bugs crawling all over her head. Unless the "tattlers" go to the assistant principal, and then the assistant...

  14. So long, and thanks for all the fish!

    ohiobobcat replied to fetch's topic in School

    Ditto!! Congratulations, and hope to "see" you around AN!

  15. 11am-11pm ER nurse help!

    ohiobobcat replied to george907's topic in Emergency

    I worked 11a to 11p (it was actually 12p-12a at first) as a new ER nurse, and it is a busy shift. Be prepared to hit the ground running, and make sure you TAKE A LUNCH BREAK. Your break can get...

  16. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    ohiobobcat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Continued healing thoughts and good vibes to you,

  17. School Year 2015/2016: Who's in?

    ohiobobcat replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm in next year (year 3 for me). And I totally agree that year 2 was so much better than year

  18. scrubs or business casual

    ohiobobcat replied to villageRN's topic in School

    Scrubs and sneakers. Sometimes I wear scrub pants and a fleece vest/long sleeved shirt to shake things up a bit. (Crazy, I know. I am a wild woman!!) The last Friday of each month the staff at my...

  19. Kids say the darndest things...

    ohiobobcat posted a topic in School

    I see a special needs high school student multiple time a day for a chronic medical condition. We joke around with each other a lot. He was getting revved up over something the other day and I told...

  20. Fall risk score for Peds?

    ohiobobcat replied to amandagbrink's topic in Emergency

    Yep. We have to chart pedi fall risk, too. At least they actually got us a pedi fall risk assessment in Cerner finally. We were required to chart pedi fall risk on the adult Braden fall risk scale,...

  21. Trust

    ohiobobcat replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    My "BFF" is a teacher at the school in which I work. She teaches in a different building than me, so I can go weeks without seeing her at work. But we both know the same cast of characters, so when...

  22. OK- I give up.

    ohiobobcat posted a topic in School

    I just had a high school student come to my office with a sore throat. "I think I might have strep". I ask "What makes you think that? Do you have a family member with strep? Or a significant...

  23. ticks

    ohiobobcat replied to kenzie123's topic in School

    I use one of those tick scoops. I call parents and let them know so they can decide what to do from there, and keep an eye on the site. I know most docs in this area are not sending ticks away to be...

  24. PARENTS say the darnedest things

    ohiobobcat replied to fetch's topic in School

    Student's parents call in AM stating student "Joe" is sick and will be staying home with a fever. Joe shows up at noon stating "I feel much better." His cheeks are flushed. Attendance sends him to...

  25. truancy

    ohiobobcat replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    We have an attendance secretary, so it's usually between her and administration, unless there is a medical reason for the absences. Then I get involved. The attendance secretary (new this year) has...