Cattz

Cattz ADN

School Nurse. Having conversations with littles.

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  1. A first grader just brought the following for lunch

    Cattz replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I have a middle school aged great nephew in the same boat. Just saw him last night, my daughter mentioned that she thinks the "brown around his neck is getting darker". Yep, I see the same thing. Not...

  2. A first grader just brought the following for lunch

    Cattz replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Would you mind to share with me what the "full acanthosis work-up

  3. A first grader just brought the following for lunch

    Cattz replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I have a middle school aged great nephew in the same boat. Just saw him last night, my daughter mentioned that she thinks the "brown around his neck is getting darker". Yep, I see the same thing. Not...

  4. Too sweet not to share!

    Cattz replied to mom to many's topic in School

    well mom. Did you take the money?? Of course...jk. That is an awesome story. Every one of us needs a little extra boost to their day now and then

  5. Splinters - To remove or not to remove

    Cattz replied to halohg's topic in School

    Hmmm. Good question. I haven't heard of that. But, one of my Secretaries swears by Prid ointment. She uses it at home not school. But, she said it is a "drawing"

  6. EPIC FAIL

    Cattz replied to girlmom's topic in School

    Good job. How could you have known. Don't feel bad, you did your assessment and nothing else checked out. Maybe mom will make sure she washes the new jeans next

  7. Determining New Students Health Needs...

    Cattz replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Good grief. I am so sorry you are feeling so bad about something you didn't know. The parent knows the kid better than anyone in his new school can at that point. I try to get the Health Enrollment...

  8. Splinters - To remove or not to remove

    Cattz replied to halohg's topic in School

    I won't dig it out. But if it is sticking out enough with tweezers to get it,then ok. I use lancets at home, but don't use at school. Covering with a bandaid and having them tell someone at home is...

  9. What illnesses are you seeing already?

    Cattz replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Oh wow. Sorry to hear this. I am just having a random headache, belly ache. Not much yet. But the weather has been amazing here in good ole

  10. School nurse hacks

    Cattz replied to ann_kristen's topic in School

    * Learn Immunization requirements for your state and be comfortable with them. Have State Resources available at your fingertips. One of the resources that I refer frequently is "Prevention and...

  11. Vision Screenings...

    Cattz replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Oh I hear your pain, and I am so sorry you are feeling so overwhelmed. I would be happy to try to help you if you want to private message me your phone number. What type of screening tool are you...

  12. Things that make me grumpy

    Cattz replied to Flare's topic in School

    Gonna take a lot to make me grumpy. Had a nice early start to a beautiful weekend in Missouri, had a "business meeting" with my Secretaries from 3 of my buildings last evening for tacos and drinks....

  13. New Head Lice Treatment......

    Cattz replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    Please pass this website along to anyone with misconceptions. This will help with continuing the education side of it. Using those toxic sprays is no longer recommended because they don't live very...

  14. Turn The Lights ON!

    Cattz replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Not my schools. Seriously? This sounds like a crazy idea to me to leave the lights off. No wonder they can't

  15. Not sure this is the right place for me after all...

    Cattz replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Haha...nice one Flare

  16. New Head Lice Treatment......

    Cattz replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    OH yes. Heard that many times. This is why we continue to do what we do, day in and day out. Educate, Educate, Educate :) Of course, the last parent to tell me that, was the one that explained to me...

  17. Not sure this is the right place for me after all...

    Cattz replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Good call :) Now....you are speaking School Nurse language. Hugggs to you. I hope you have a nice long evening with your family

  18. I can't believe I have a "c'mon" already today!

    Cattz replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    To answer your question about how we don't unleash the beast on these kinds of parents: This is my first thought. It has a lot to do with remembering where we are and what environment we are working...

  19. I can't believe I have a "c'mon" already today!

    Cattz replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    I had a phone conversation with a parent last week. The parent pretty quickly dropped the F-bomb, I did put a stop to that right then and there. She went on to tell me that the "lice" they found the...

  20. I can't believe I have a "c'mon" already today!

    Cattz replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    I think the parent just must be confused. Since it is nearing Halloween, maybe she read somewhere that girl lice hop on the little brooms and fly around, but I am pretty sure it must just be for the...

  21. Not sure this is the right place for me after all...

    Cattz replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Wow. So sorry. I would try to stick it out for the school year as well. But, I think that keeping a shift a month, or whatever works is a great idea. I would guess if you do this. You will begin to...

  22. Topical without Rx

    Cattz replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    I seriously have to get this shirt. Absolutely, under no circumstances are we starting this at any of my schools. This would open a can of worms bigger than Texas. Not. Happening. On. My. Watch....

  23. Older Littles

    Cattz replied to FreckledCoffeeRN's topic in School

    That is a very very normal feeling at this point in this new game. You will soon figure out how to navigate parents and their little snowflakes. Hang close with us, we got your

  24. Book/online resources

    Cattz replied to jessicamcg29's topic in School

    Welcome Jessica. We will be thinking extra happy thoughts for you on Monday. Please, bring your thoughts, questions, and rants to us. We have all been there. As far as online resources. I can't add...

  25. Older Littles

    Cattz replied to FreckledCoffeeRN's topic in School

    Also, if they have already had recess/P.E. for the day. I ask them what they did at those times.-- ** If they played, "back to class you go. If you could play at recess. You can be in class."...