Cattz

Cattz ADN

School Nurse. Having conversations with littles.

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  1. essential oils

    Cattz replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    Check your school's medication policy. And, hope it says that only FDA approved medications will be administered at school. If that wording isn't in there. Explain to your administrator that it needs...

  2. essential oils

    Cattz replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    Far- Thanks for the chuckle! It gives me the funniest visual... cuz I am running and screaming too

  3. Plz don't say.....Are you ok?

    Cattz replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    greenerpastures- You. Are. Speaking. My. Language. I have a heart as deep as the ocean for kids. If I didn't, I would have a different job. But, that being said- We are teaching them to work toward...

  4. Harvey

    Cattz replied to OldDude's topic in School

    YAAAAY! OD- So glad to hear from you! Glad you were there to calm and protect your Sweet Petunia. I can't imagine the devastation that you are seeing and helping those around you begin to pick up the...

  5. Harvey

    Cattz replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Thanks Goodness. Seeing all the news coverage, I have been worried sick about him and his

  6. Mental Pep Talks

    Cattz replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Yes, YEs, and YESSSS! Anytime I have to address lice concerns, again, which are usually unfounded. (I like to go by the "don't ask, don't tell methodology). AND. When I have to address those gosh darn...

  7. These parents are killing me

    Cattz replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    This. Is. Brilliant!! Can we get a standing ovation for this fine dissertation??!! (looked for a "clapping little smiley guy" But I couldn't find

  8. It's amazing!

    Cattz replied to Amethya's topic in School

    YIPPPEEEEE! Our first T-shirt saying of the

  9. Plz don't say.....Are you ok?

    Cattz replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    Oh yeah. And the only thing better that they could add to this would be if they patted on the head and said, "Oh, little snowflake, I think you just need to lay down until the nurse calls and gets...

  10. Harvey

    Cattz replied to OldDude's topic in School

    OldDude- Buddy, that was a lot of stuff there. Sounds like you got it all under control for yourself. I will pray for your school, community and you and your Sweet Petunia. Please let us know that you...

  11. I'm back...with questions

    Cattz replied to KSM-RN's topic in School

    No, never ever. Oils are a pain in my

  12. Day One and already dealing with...

    Cattz replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I took my life into my own hands and got brave enough to tell all my teachers at my schools" inservices---- that it is not "need to know information" of whether or not I find any signs of lice on any...

  13. Day One and already dealing with...

    Cattz replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Yes Tencat- We welcome lurkers. We have alot of fun and support each other in such an awesome way here. You can even wear pink on Wednesdays with us

  14. ROLL CALL!!! School Nurses 2017/2018

    Cattz replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Happy New School Year

  15. Minor Questions

    Cattz replied to moreoreo's topic in School

    YES! I love Zenni. I highly recommend everyone who may need it to check it out. I have told many friends and family about them. AND- it just so happens that their ad has popped up on my AN page. I...

  16. Minor Questions

    Cattz replied to moreoreo's topic in School

    After 20ish years of doing vision screenings--I have been doing A LOT of thinking about this specific topic-- When kids pass a vision screen, but there seems to be a problem. I would HIGHLY recommend...

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

    Cattz replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I am in the Captain's Chair at the loser's table. I totally forgot. You Fetch Nurses, represent us well today! Happy Happy

  18. Today's grossest lunch award goes to...

    Cattz replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Those BBQ'd Rib-E-Que things are the armpit of school lunches for me. Ewwwwwe...and ALL the cooks in my schools know and bless their hearts. They try to not put those things on the menu when I am...

  19. Preparation for new middle school nurse

    Cattz replied to RNTexas13's topic in School

    Learn Immunizations for your state frontwards and backwards. Get to know school nurses around your area. Learn who your State School Nurse Consultant is. Get familiar with the ppl at your County...

  20. I JUST CAN'T

    Cattz replied to palli's topic in School

    Jen- This is one of my all-time soapbox topics!! Thank

  21. HELP new school nurse/immunizations

    Cattz replied to bandaidsplease's topic in School

    bandaids- So glad you came here. Take a deep breath. How many kids do you have? Remembering back to my early days...many moons ago. I very much remember being overwhelmed and clueless about...

  22. Kindergarten Parent info.

    Cattz posted a topic in School

    Just wondered if any of you have a Kindergarten parent bulletin/checklist/info that you send home to parents that will be sending their kiddo to kindergarten next year. Things like health...

  23. Licegate 2017

    Cattz replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    As I have navigated the lice hysteria through many years. I will admit that I am closer to "don't ask, don't tell" than I ever thought I would

  24. First Emergency Scare

    Cattz replied to basketball13's topic in School

    It probably isn't this. But, I do want to share this, just in case. I would be asking if there is any other family members that do this or something similar. I have seen this first hand, as my...

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

    Cattz replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I am definitely not sitting at the cool table. But, I am just glad to be upright and functioning. I don't even have my pink socks or coffe cup