Cattz ADN

Cattz has 36 years experience as a ADN and specializes in School Nurse. Having conversations with littles..

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1. Pool testing problems

   Cattz replied to laflaca's topic in School

   Thank you. You have taught me something new. I only have used the kits of 30 tests per box. I didn't know that there is such a thing as a single test kit. (Can I go home now? I have already one thing new already today😉)

2. Pool testing problems

   Cattz replied to laflaca's topic in School

   Just a thought. The box of BinaxNOW that I opened recently. Seems to take a little bit longer for the fluid to travel up the testing window. It isn't the test card itself. It seems that the swabs have a little more cotton on it. But, it still works....

3. Consent to share information with Child's Doctor

   Cattz posted a topic in School

   Good afternoon- Would any of you have a Parental Consent form so I can exchange information with a students Doctor? If so, would you be willing to share it with me? The one I have is ancient. Thank you for your thoughts- 🙂

4. Test to Stay forms and documentation

   Cattz replied to Cattz's topic in School

   Thank you for the information. This isn't an option for the Test to Stay.

5. Test to Stay forms and documentation

   Cattz posted a topic in School

   Missouri has instituted the Test to Stay option. Would any of you that are currently doing this option, be willing to share your forms? I would like to be able to streamline it the best way possible. I am thinking a blanket permission for use f...

6. Chronic Health Assessment Tools

   Cattz posted a topic in School

   Good morning- I want to share a link to our Missouri Department of Health School Health website. It has 2 new resources- and lots of good ones previously. The new ones are SN CHAT (School Nurse Chronic Health Assessment Tool). It is a wonderful resou...

7. Test to Stay

   Cattz replied to SmallStateSchoolNurse's topic in School

   Sorry. I need to clarify this. The information that is to sent home with all those who are tested. Indicated that the person that tested positive's healthcare provider will determine if further testing is needed. With that being said- I always ...

8. Test to Stay

   Cattz replied to SmallStateSchoolNurse's topic in School

   Yes.

9. Test to Stay

   Cattz replied to SmallStateSchoolNurse's topic in School

   Jed- You raise a point that I have pondered on many times. Because of that, I am ONLY testing symptomatic - mostly adults. I have done a few kids- only with the parent present. I have been very satisfied and am quite confident in the BinaxNOW in thes...

10. Test to Stay

    Cattz replied to SmallStateSchoolNurse's topic in School

    This is very interesting. Missouri is in the process of making this an option. I am so thankful for any information that I can gather. I am already doing the rapid BinaxNOW tests. They have been a fantastic tool to have in my toolbox. Test to Stay so...

11. SY 2021-2022 Roll Call

    Cattz replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm here. Wow this Covid craziness is almost more fun than I could ever imagine. 😫 25th year as a School Nurse and 13th in my current position. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

12. New resources for Chronic Health Conditions

    Cattz replied to Cattz's topic in School

    You are very welcome. We are a pretty cohesive group that help and share with each other to the benefit of our kids and school communities as a whole. Our State School Nurse Consultant and her Staff are amazing on so many levels.

13. Leading from Behind

    Cattz replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I am so sorry- Wow. Is putting it lightly. The waters are so muddied. It is hard to know what to do next sometimes. I am just so sorry that is sounds like your situation is wearing on you badly. Hugs to you- a.

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

    Cattz replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Far- Where. Have. You. Been.? I have wondered the same thing. I try to wear pink on Wednesdays- heck, with what COVID has done to all of us and our normal routines. We really need a little old kind of fun. Yes. We need to get this to be a re...

15. Breaks, Breaks, and More Breaks!!

    Cattz replied to T-ROD's topic in School

    Sorry your year is off to a bumpy start. Great idea on the ice! Thanks!