Cattitude

Cattitude

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  1. Help me with Health Office Protocols

    Cattitude replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    I love it but this would never fly at my school. Teachers do not want to triage(ugh) or even ask the LD what's wrong?!!?? I seriously get kids that don't have a thing wrong but tell me their teacher...

  2. I can't take much more

    Cattitude replied to Cattitude's topic in School

    I sent these to my NP boss, he loved it. Now to get the 2nd graders to stop playing with these damn lice,

  3. I can't take much more

    Cattitude replied to Cattitude's topic in School

    Love it! Thank you. Here's my response to my supervisor (medical). Thanks you, however (insert long sigh, lol) I know all of this and have done my best to communicate same to students and staff. At...

  4. Holiday Bonus

    Cattitude replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    From my school some kind angel left a Russell Stover chocolate bar in all of our mailboxes. From my high profit hospital? Nothing. In 15 years we've gotten a holiday bonus once. It was a $100 Visa...

  5. What's the biggest challenge being a school nurse?

    Cattitude replied to Rocio8809's topic in School

    ruby summed it up. Parents irk the crap out of me. Some teachers drive me nuts with inane stuff. Some really are awesome. But parent, sheesh I could write a 10 page paper about the nonsense they

  6. I can't take much more

    Cattitude replied to Cattitude's topic in School

    Exactly what mom said! And I'm walking to the 2nd grade class now to lecture on proper lice handling behavior. I'm sure they will all sit up straight and listen attentively,

  7. I can't take much more

    Cattitude replied to Cattitude's topic in School

    Now this reminds me of my previous prison work days. And also my recent trash TV indulgence, Love after Lockup,

  8. I can't take much more

    Cattitude replied to Cattitude's topic in School

    Yaaaasssss! Please Davey

  9. Those parents who believe everything their kids say

    Cattitude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My own son is an allergy kid, severely allergic to tree nuts. A few months ago his Dad "forgot" and hugged him hours after he ate mixed nuts. The minute transfer of oils/dust in my ex's beard touched...

  10. Vomit Emergency

    Cattitude replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Ha! I seem to get "they need you downstairs immediately, a kid can't get up!" I gather my old bones to the scene where LD is on the floor because they tripped, not hurt but dramatically wailing....

  11. What brought you to where you are now?

    Cattitude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Let me add that I graduated from nursing school in 1996. I graduated from High School in 1986. I'm just glad to see fellow dino members here

  12. All I want for Christmas is... (the school nurse list)

    Cattitude replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    We are actually getting a mini clinic next school year. One of the regional medical centers has affiliated clinics and multiple hospitals in my area. They are now branching into the school system. I...

  13. What brought you to where you are now?

    Cattitude replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Graduated in 1996 (I'm a dinosaur). Did med/surg/ortho for 4 years then Surgical ICU for 3 years. Then Home Health for 12 ish years then back to bedside for a couple of years and landed in the public...

  14. Assessing the student on drugs

    Cattitude replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    Old timer that hasn't posted in forever here! Yes we carry it in all of our 30+ schools in the district, including elementary. Thankfully I don't think I'll ever have to use it.

  15. Would you put your family member in a LTC facility?

    Cattitude posted a topic in General Nursing

    What I'm learning about LTC facilities scare me. I know there must be some good ones out there somewhere???? But really, between staffing issues, cheap owners who shortchange on supplies, MD's who...

  16. How Can You Tell if a Pt. Is Addicted???

    Cattitude replied to Pretty in Ink's topic in Addictions

    rn cardiac, good post. you are 100% right when stating that addicts actually need larger doses, many people want to take them off meds but that should only be done in a supervised treatment center....

  17. Help, I'm getting worried to be oriented at ortho floor

    Cattitude replied to anneles's topic in General Nursing

    Oh don't be scared! I worked on an ortho/neuro floor as a brand new RN and it was a great experience. You will learn so much and it does take a while but you;ll be fine. The best advice I got? If...

  18. Nursing, parenting and guilt

    Cattitude replied to Jen2002's topic in General Nursing

    This thread really hits home for me. I just had my first baby at 40 and will be going back to work Dec.1. He'll be with my mom and I am glad for that but I feel horrible about not being with him all...

  19. Hello again

    Cattitude posted a topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been on here in ages! I just wanted to say hi and hopefully someone remembers me . Just to re-intro, I'm currently in home care with a background in ms/SICU. Oh and I just had a little baby...

  20. Need help in New York

    Cattitude replied to beatitude's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with some of the other posters, just get help! It doesn't matter whether they cater to nurses or not. HOWEVER, if you are willing to go to the NYC area, St. Luke's Roosevelt does have a...

  21. Diversion- what are we missing?

    Cattitude replied to happynursy74's topic in General Nursing

    Programs vary from state to state. Some states are more punitive, some are very strict, some lenient, etc. It's getting better but very slowly. Many people still have the a mindset that addiction...

  22. I'm a grateful recovering alcoholic and addict

    Cattitude replied to michigooseBSN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for sharing your story. 16 years is an incredible

  23. My name is RH and I'm a Recovering Addict

    Cattitude replied to islandnurse007's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats RH, recovery is a wonderful thing. One day at a

  24. I'm Cattitude and am an addict

    Cattitude posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am addicted to several things: Drugs, food, nicotine. However, food and nicotine didn't cause me to be arrested or lose my job, drugs did. With food, I'm on track after losing a LOT of weight. I...

  25. Hello

    Cattitude replied to cirthungl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good idea Tweety. One of the facilitators at my group always tells someone that is unsure to do 90 days without drinking. The person who is not addicted can do it with no problem. It is the...