Cattz

Cattz ADN

School Nurse. Having conversations with littles.

Love kids.

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  1. Joining the group!

    Cattz replied to plainfieldguy's topic in School

    Yaaay! We get to welcome 2 new friends and coworkers! Welcome to this crazy boat of School Nursing!!

  2. Another Bad Day

    Cattz replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    So glad you shared this with us so we can come together and support you, your school, and your community. Sending you a big hug and I am sure you will provide a great amount of comfort and support....

  3. Too Sick To Stay Policy?

    Cattz replied to ArryOtter's topic in School

    With...ESPECIALLY little ones...even with no fever and who just can't function in the normal school day activities. It is usually how I choose my words on the phone with mom/gma/dad/whoever---- I just...

  4. Sure, no problem

    Cattz replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    For these kinds of "problems". Unless it is first hand knowledge to me, I explain to the teacher that it is much more embarrassing for the student for me to talk about this kind of stuff. Since then...

  5. Feeling overwhelmed

    Cattz replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    Oh Gee! One of "those" parents. Do not give it another thought. You are not the parent. I would chalk this up to "crapppp happens" and move on. Hakuna

  6. Just got REAMED at...

    Cattz replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

  7. Sad Day....

    Cattz replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Oh dear. I am so sorry. Sending you and all yours a bigggggg

  8. That teacher that is totally paranoid about lice

    Cattz replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    That is EXACTLY what my first thought

  9. do you have a chicken pox letter?

    Cattz replied to BSNRNHS's topic in School

    http://health.mo.gov/living/families/schoolhealth/pdf/Communicable_Disease.pdf Here is our Manual for Missouri. It is a great resource. This link will take you to the table of contents. On pages 31...

  10. Question

    Cattz replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Oh gee. What a difficult spot. So glad the girl talked to you. You did the best you could do with what you knew. It sounds like you handled it as well as you possibly could. Take a deep breath....

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

    Cattz replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Without a doubt...this!! (Did you see what I did there??? I chose a pink smiley guy). This should at least allow me to drag a chair up near the cool

  12. If lice can't jump or fly

    Cattz replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Koala- It is hard to be confident. Yes I agree, and any one of us who have been in the business for any length of time, understand what you are saying. From my perspective, I HAD to make sure that I...

  13. If lice can't jump or fly

    Cattz replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Amen! I am buying a round of coffee for everyone in honor of the Lice-Wisdom-Of-OldDude. But I am at the uncool table today, so come join me there if you want

  14. If lice can't jump or fly

    Cattz replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    If AN had a "LOVE" button! I would be clickin on it!!!!

  15. *New to school nursing, advice please

    Cattz replied to AllykatRN's topic in School

    Yaaay! Another friend in our playground! Learn everything there is to know about Head Lice, Immunizations, and how to navigate the education system- it is very unique. If your state has a database for...

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

    Cattz replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    My shirt is pink-ish. Close enough...I am running to the cool

  17. Pittsburg in the news

    Cattz replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    MrNURSE- Where have you been? We have been missing

  18. Change of Heart

    Cattz replied to ambz13's topic in School

    Oh good luck. We are so glad you came here. This job has own very own unique set of frustrations. Paperwork and not ever having the same kind of day 2 days in a row! Some are crazy and some are really...

  19. parents won't pick up sick kid!

    Cattz replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    And that is the point. If you do not live and work in our shoes. You can't possibly understand our point. I don't want to sound short. I am merely stating simple truth. Is making a Hotline call the...

  20. CPS/Child Abuse Protocol

    Cattz replied to mslove's topic in School

    Missouri changed our law a few years ago. And. I. Am. So. Glad. The person that the kid made the disclosure to is the one the is responsible to make the Hotline call. It does not negate their...

  21. CPS/Child Abuse Protocol

    Cattz replied to mslove's topic in School

    I never, never, ever will take a picture on my personal phone. But, sometimes, I will get a picture sent to me from a school that I am not at that day. I hate it when they do it. First of all, I...

  22. parents won't pick up sick kid!

    Cattz replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    LM NY- Are you a School

  23. Epipen-what would you do?

    Cattz replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Allrightee.then. So, the kiddo can't be excluded from the trip. Not a problem. "Dear Mama- In order for our school to be able to ensure your child's safety while on the field trip. Your child can go...

  24. My husband who is an allergist has a question

    Cattz replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My kids all have epi-pens. But, I would take whatever device, as well. I am just sooooo happy to get what the parent is supposed to

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

    Cattz replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    wellcrap..forgot