Cattz

Cattz ADN

School Nurse. Having conversations with littles.

Love kids.

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  1. Just a small vent...

    Cattz replied to Nurse_JackieVA's topic in School

    Jackie- My heart is breaking for you. I hope you can find a new school nurse job, soon. I love my job, but if I had to start my school nurse practice and learn to survive in the school environment...

  2. It's ok to look at their....

    Cattz replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    If a student wants to show me their belly, back, arm, leg (as far as they can pull their pant leg up, but not above about the mid thigh), I will look. I do not do anything with bathroom accidents or...

  3. It's been a week, focus on the positive

    Cattz replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    OD- We already knew you were gonna write that and were just

  4. It's been a week, focus on the positive

    Cattz replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Hmmmm.

  5. It's been a week, focus on the positive

    Cattz replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    My new grandson's baby feet, tons of black hair, and kissable soft, pink

  6. Just a small vent...

    Cattz replied to Nurse_JackieVA's topic in School

    Ouch. Here is hoping this situation cools off quickly. Until then, know that you do what you do, because you know what you know (and they don't) Hang in there. Hugggs to

  7. Today is not a good day for me.

    Cattz replied to Amethya's topic in School

    It sounds like you have some really good support from your admins. I am so glad you were able to have that conversation with her. Hopefully, she will help come up with a solution pretty quickly. Until...

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

    Cattz replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    WooooooHoooooo! YESSSSSSS! My day is complete!

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

    Cattz replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Bbbbbut...wait. Did you not have 3 crowns? or even one small tiara for

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

    Cattz replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I was headed there with you. Until I realized, I have my pink jacket. Yesssss! I am still at the cool kids table!! I will be nice and not make "mean girl" faces while you are at the "other" table....

  11. Totally Off Topic: Thanksgiving Menu

    Cattz replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    We will get together with my family, and some close friends will join us as well. Will be probably between 50 and 60 of us. So, obviously there will be lots of cooks. We are thankfully having it at...

  12. UGH!!!

    Cattz replied to ruralSchoolRN's topic in School

    Our "nurse brains" do not allow us to see and think about things the way the non-nurse brains do. We have a license and that carries a lot of weight. I am sure you are doing a great job and you are...

  13. UGH!!!

    Cattz replied to ruralSchoolRN's topic in School

    Is CYFD Children's Services? I am feeling for you. Keep talking to

  14. Type 1 Diabetics and Parents

    Cattz replied to Avill's topic in School

    I had a kiddo with a pump a couple of weeks ago, appear to check her blood sugar very quickly. Then give me what supposedly was her reading. Uhhhh. nope. don't think so. I made her check it for real....

  15. Feeling burnt out

    Cattz replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    viki- I am so sorry to read this. If you do leave, please come back here and hang with us. And...you can still wear pink on Wednesdays

  16. Feeling burnt out

    Cattz replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Hang in there kidz. Your real "friends" and support are right here.

  17. How do YOU check for lice?

    Cattz replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Spidey- We are so glad that you still come here and hang out with

  18. Feeling burnt out

    Cattz replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    OK- then learn from us, who are School Nurses. Especially, since this is the School Nurse Forum. (What did you say that we could actually learn from anyway?) Unless someone has actually been in...

  19. Feeling burnt out

    Cattz replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Which brings this as my first thought after reading your reply. Part of our job, as school nurses, is to help shape and raise students to become strong, healthy, contributing adults in society...not...

  20. Reference materials?

    Cattz replied to Followingfootsteps's topic in School

    Here area a bunch of resources from Missouri. I don't know what state you are in. I would goggle around and see if your state has comparable resources. Here is the link to check out- Guidelines...

  21. How do YOU check for lice?

    Cattz replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    But...But...Wait!!! That mom that told me a few weeks ago that they "jumped 50 feet away from her kids head!!" I thought she was the "expert"

  22. How do YOU check for lice?

    Cattz replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Oh tamarae- I like the idea of a letter home that the parents sign and send back. Mind attaching it or copy and

  23. How do YOU check for lice?

    Cattz replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Becky- Would you be willing to copy and paste or attach your parent letter? It sounds like it has some really good wording that maybe we could incorporate in our

  24. How do YOU check for lice?

    Cattz replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    WoooHoooooo! I LOVE

  25. immunizations day!

    Cattz replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    In good ole Missouri- It is the law that there is no grace period. Which I am thankful