ohiobobcat

ohiobobcat

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  1. case study

    ohiobobcat replied to eliscar's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Did John paint the room with his bleed? Because I have seen that happen before, and it is NOT

  2. New student HELP!!

    ohiobobcat replied to kfrances's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Who is

  3. Should urine catheterization hurt?

    ohiobobcat replied to swellnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I had a straight cath done during one of my pregnancies. I remember thinking "Oh no- they are not putting THAT in THERE!!" But I had to pee, and they didn't want to let me get up to pee. I remember...

  4. Thermometers

    ohiobobcat replied to czab's topic in School

    I started a thread before Christmas about the same thing. https://allnurses.com/school-nurses/thermometer-woes-965203.html I have a Welch-Allyn Sure Temp under the tongue thermometer and honest-to...

  5. Wind chill and outdoor recess

    ohiobobcat replied to scrubsrn24's topic in School

    It was -9 F when I woke up this morning, and up to a balmy -7 F by the time I left the house. We did not cancel school, and I never expected them to cancel school for temps like that, unless the heat...

  6. Summer jobs?

    ohiobobcat replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Last summer I worked a summer school nurse position in my district for students with special needs. The group I worked with was 3rd grade and younger. It was fun!! I got to dance with them and do...

  7. Why do we not get paid for lunch even if we never get to take one?

    ohiobobcat replied to leekaye's topic in General Nursing

    Once upon a time, I was a brand new ER nurse. Once I was off orientation, I worked the 12p-12a shift. I was so excited to be an ER nurse that I never took a supper break because I though I might miss...

  8. 24 Hour Services

    ohiobobcat replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    The most recent hospital I worked in (I am a school nurse now) had 12 ER beds, and 24 inpatient beds, I think. They were remodeling when I left and I don't remember what the final bed count ended up...

  9. Thermometer woes...

    ohiobobcat posted a topic in School

    So I got a Veratemp thermometer this year. The Veratemp is a infrared scanning thermometer that you hold 1-2 inches from the forehead and it scans the person's temp without touching them. I have...

  10. Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    ohiobobcat replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Nutmegge, I am assuming they did a tox screen at the ER based on the report I gave to them. I was given a general "all labs were negative" statement from

  11. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    ohiobobcat replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in School

    Today is our last day, too!! Woooot!! Sixteen days off!!

  12. Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    ohiobobcat replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Sorry- not my intent to leave you all in suspense with my trials and tribulations as a school nurse. THAT student got sent out via EMS. Unresponsive, breathing and pulse present, known history of...

  13. Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    ohiobobcat replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Are you asking what happened with my kid? Grandmother (guardian) came to get him. His RR rate came down to 20 and HR was in the 90s after about 15 minutes. BP was 120/80-ish the whole time. If he...

  14. Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    ohiobobcat replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    No, high school junior, you cannot go back to class with a heart rate of 112 and a resp rate of 40 for no apparent reason, even if you beg me. (Happened this morning!!) My other t-shirt would read...

  15. What School Nurses REALLY Do?

    ohiobobcat replied to Kittery's topic in School

    I never thought to do this!! I am at 1887, and that doesn't count the girls that come in asking for

  16. Wheelchair use in high school

    ohiobobcat replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    I have had kids ask if they can use my wheelchair for similar reasons. I have told them no, not without a doctor's order, and they would need to bring one from home as my wheelchair is for...

  17. My favorite med:

    ohiobobcat replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient Medications

    I did not enjoy fentanyl and/or dilaudid as a patient. I felt nauseous after the fentanyl, and started actually vomiting after the dilaudid (for 3 hours straight), even with 8 mg of zofran on board....

  18. Substance abuse...Who calls the parent?

    ohiobobcat replied to RNqueens's topic in School

    I just had this happen the other day. The student was very obviously on something, no obvious smell. She was brought to me by an administrator and our school resource officer. The parent was...

  19. What nursing reference books do you keep in your office?

    ohiobobcat posted a topic in School

    I have a Mosby's drug reference and the School Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice. I was wondering if there are any other reference books out there that you have found helpful to have in your...

  20. Suicide

    ohiobobcat replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I am so glad he was found. Poor kid, sounds like he needs more support than what he is getting at home. Glad CPS is involved and I hope this kiddo gets the help he so obviously

  21. Suicide

    ohiobobcat replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Good for those kids that they told an adult about what the friend posted. I hope and pray that their friend is found and able to get the help he needs. Please keep us

  22. any career changers?

    ohiobobcat replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    My first degree is a BS in health-athletic training (sports medicine). I was a certified athletic trainer for 5 years, 2 of those 5 years were spent as a graduate assistant in an athletic training...

  23. Do you have a blood glucose meter in your office?

    ohiobobcat posted a topic in School

    Do you keep a stock blood glucose meter in your office? What brand? How do you stock test strips? I had a non-diabetic student pass out the other day. By the time I got to the student he was awake...

  24. IV starts in nursing schools

    ohiobobcat replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in 2006 from an ADN program and we didn't start IVs in that program. I learned on the job. I took and IV class through the hospital system that hired me. Although I didn't get really...

  25. What cracked me up today

    ohiobobcat replied to Flare's topic in School

    I had a high school girl step on the scale in my office the other day and she turned around and looked at me with GIANT eyes. "There is NO WAY I gained 20 pounds since Monday!!", she says. I said,...