Cattz

Cattz ADN

School Nurse. Having conversations with littles.

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  1. School Nurse's Day

    Cattz replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Holy Crap Mr. That's my anniversary too! and...that just happens to be the day I am at my hubs' school. This should be interesting. Actually, unless either of his lovely secretaries (I love them!)...

  2. C'Mon Now!

    Cattz replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I. Had. Been. Here. All. Of. 5. Minutes. My. ONLY. Day. Here. This. Week. Teacher comes in looking and acting like death warmed over. Her: "YOU'RE A NURSE. DO YOU HAVE A STASH OF MEDICINE IN...

  3. When to send home?

    Cattz replied to madison817's topic in School

    There is information on general exclusions in the first few pages of this manual. Very basic and straightforward for a good place to start....

  4. Scarlet Fever

    Cattz replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    First. Confirm that with was actually diagnosed by a dr. Second, check to see if your state has something like this resource. If not. Here is a link to my go-to....

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

    Cattz replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I have always wanted to look cool in Converse sneakers. I don't have any and wouldn't look cool in them if I did. But, I do have on a pink jacket with one of my favorite shirts. It has a picture of...

  6. Confidence

    Cattz replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    When I use it to decide to send a kiddo home or let them stay. I pretty much always say "according to the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases Manual" Then whatever the appropriate action...

  7. Confidence

    Cattz replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    Same to you Far. This makes me

  8. Confidence

    Cattz replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    Yes, please take a deep breath. I don't know what state you are from. But, this link http://health.mo.gov/living/families/schoolhealth/pdf/Communicable_Disease.pdf . It is my one and only go-to...

  9. My Day So Far

    Cattz replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Praiser-- Quote- Bus Driver come in: "Can you look at this rash on my inner thigh's" . Tell us- Just how on earth did you not give the bus driver...you know...we all know what it is..."The

  10. Why would you give this up??

    Cattz replied to 1mrsbs's topic in School

    Flare- I "Liked" your comment for your first sentence about a "yokel". Not the part that you would be a welder if you did it all over again. Then, we would never have gotten to "know"

  11. I'm convinced our school doesn't need a nurse

    Cattz replied to mc3's topic in School

    mc- I am just catching up on this thread. I am so sorry that your year has been so rough. I don't have a biggg squishy hug to offer, but I have a nice big ole...

  12. When do you send home for eyes that are pink?

    Cattz posted a topic in School

    Allergies are very much in full swing right now. This sounds dumb. But, I just need to ask you, as I know you have "been there and done that". I don't think it is necessary to send home every kid...

  13. Seems parents aren't parenting

    Cattz replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    NurseNHowell -- That was brilliant. Pretty sure we all love you...well, all us school nurses

  14. New School Nurse. Help with immunizations!!!!

    Cattz replied to anita07's topic in School

    Oh heck YES! If I ever had to go back to the old days, and have to go without it. I think I couldn't survive!!!! But, that being said, I still expect parents to provide a copy. But, if they don't, I...

  15. Seems parents aren't parenting

    Cattz replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    I think you better ask for a parent signature on this one. Just to make sure we are all on the same page. Yep. Got.

  16. C'Mon Now!

    Cattz replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    But, you can hum it quietly to yourself.

  17. Macy's is Open

    Cattz replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    I get that. Really, it gets to kids to figure out other alternatives, and be responsible for their own actions. I wouldn't like this for Elem. kid. But, for this situation, it has worked for a long...

  18. Prom

    Cattz replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    If the school doesn't have a nurse, they are accustomed to and trained for handling situations as they arise. Relax and enjoy your evening...no excessive twerking, tho. Congrats on the cool dress...

  19. Seems parents aren't parenting

    Cattz replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    Wow. Just Wow. You obviously don't get what our jobs are all about. And I am guessing anybody that "likes" your comment, doesn't get it either. It isn't even worth trying to explain. Just check the...

  20. Macy's is Open

    Cattz replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    To make sure they get the shirts back a my high school. They use a nice fat sharpie and write "Principal's Office" on the back of the t shirts that they give the kids to wear when there is a...

  21. Lunchtime Fodder for Teachers

    Cattz replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    And. Checked for all her pulses. I think that is when she finally dog slapped

  22. New School Nurse. Help with immunizations!!!!

    Cattz replied to anita07's topic in School

    Do you all, in other states, besides Missouri: have to send a report to your state immunization people annually? This reports if kids are in compliance (or

  23. Lunchtime Fodder for Teachers

    Cattz replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    OldDude- You are so kind to follow up to make sure she is ok, what a big caring heart you have. SP is such a lucky

  24. Lunchtime Fodder for Teachers

    Cattz replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Well. I. Would. Think.

  25. Lunchtime Fodder for Teachers

    Cattz replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    YEP. It still makes me/us laugh.