Cattz

Cattz ADN

School Nurse. Having conversations with littles.

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  1. School Nurse Advice

    Cattz replied to Jollysox's topic in School

    With that much experience. I have no doubt that you can handle it. The shock to your nurse brain is that you will be the only medical person, with no one to problem solve/give you an extra hand, etc....

  2. Teachers and Staff Want To Be Taken Care Of

    Cattz replied to Tocino's topic in School

    It is difficult for school people/pretty much anyone that isn't in the medical field to really understand how our "nurse brains" work. I would just keep telling them that you have to follow your...

  3. Teachers and Staff Want To Be Taken Care Of

    Cattz replied to Tocino's topic in School

    I am so sorry, this is a difficult spot to be in. Can you explain a little more about how agency nursing works in the school setting? Do you go by the policies and procedures of the agency only? You...

  4. Recording Conversations with Parents

    Cattz replied to seedanurse's topic in School

    I wouldn't use your personal cell phone for anything- ever. Good, consistent documentation is what we as nurses have been doing for years. If the school wants to provide a way to record it- they can...

  5. ADHD: Is It Overdiagnosed?

    Cattz replied to Fin82's topic in School

    This is only my opinion. But, in 27 years, I've seen a few kids. There are so many that have been through so much trauma. Their brains just can't shut off/slow down because they have been in...

  6. Staff Member with Pseudoseizures

    Cattz replied to seedanurse's topic in School

    In Missouri she works for the Missouri Department of

  7. Staff Member with Pseudoseizures

    Cattz replied to seedanurse's topic in School

    I have another thought. I'm not sure what State you are in. But, this type of hard situation is one that I would contact my State School Nurse Supervisor about for further guidance. Sure hope you...

  8. Staff Member with Pseudoseizures

    Cattz replied to seedanurse's topic in School

    I'm sure you don't need anything else to take up your time. But, please document every conversation and attempt to come up with a safe plan- for all involved. Please update us.

  9. Staff Member with Pseudoseizures

    Cattz replied to seedanurse's topic in School

    I absolutely agree with all the above. By chance, can you visit with her about Nayzilam? Or, if you can't - whoever is in charge of these conversations? In case one is not familiar with it- It...

  10. This is my last school year after 7 years!

    Cattz replied to Avill's topic in School

    Congratulations! I'm so excited for your future and good Luck in your endeavors!

  11. OTC Meds Given Without Written Consent

    Cattz replied to Reneec's topic in School

    Your best bet is to see exactly what the school Policy. If that isn't being followed- document clearly when you talk to Admin and whoever else. In Missouri we have a Training that we give anyone that...

  12. Non FDA medications and school

    Cattz replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    In my "wording"- when talking to the parent: I would make sure that I give the parent the opportunity to come to school and give the med. in question. So that the school isn't denying the med. to the...

  13. Non FDA medications and school

    Cattz replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    I would get permission from parent to talk to the Dr about it. Is it something that has to be given during school

  14. Non FDA medications and school

    Cattz replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    That is a hard "No" if it's not FDA

  15. Things I should not have to say...

    Cattz replied to BatcampRN's topic in School

    This is a great thread to help us get through this Monday. My contribution - just this morning - giving a nose blowing lesson to a middle

  16. Students lying about you

    Cattz replied to Incognito-lpn's topic in School

    I love this! Well said! Now, I understand this takes some years in the School Nurse business to gain this confidence and that is totally understandable. Glad we have this group to help each other...

  17. Faking sick

    Cattz replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Heehee-- I call this "boredom therapy" - it's usually pretty effective. Happy Friday

  18. Faking sick

    Cattz replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Honestly, I just usually say what needs to be said- then when they look at me for a different answer to come. I use "therapeutic silence" and they usually get the hint and go back to class. If it...

  19. School Nurses Getting Sick

    Cattz replied to RNwhohasgoats's topic in School

    I am so sorry you are feeling so bad. Not very fun way to start the school year for sure. Somehow, I didn't get Covid - but I felt like I went home "bathed" in it many many days. No reason...

  20. How some kids are being raised...

    Cattz replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    Hmmmm... Sarcasm??!! I often refer to my students when I am addressing them or in a conversation with my co-workers about students as "dear, sweet children". No sarcasm there.....Promise.

  21. Increasing Pool Testing and TTS Participation

    Cattz replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    This is very interesting to me. Our school didn't even attempt to do Pool Testing- I didn't think there was any way that enough parents would go for it. We do TTS for school close

  22. Chronic Health Assessment Tools

    Cattz posted a topic in School

    Good morning- I want to share a link to our Missouri Department of Health School Health website. It has 2 new resources- and lots of good ones previously. The new ones are SN CHAT (School Nurse...

  23. Pool testing problems

    Cattz replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Thank you. You have taught me something new. I only have used the kits of 30 tests per box. I didn't know that there is such a thing as a single test kit. (Can I go home now? I have already one thing...

  24. Pool testing problems

    Cattz replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Just a thought. The box of BinaxNOW that I opened recently. Seems to take a little bit longer for the fluid to travel up the testing window. It isn't the test card itself. It seems that the swabs have...

  25. Consent to share information with Child's Doctor

    Cattz posted a topic in School

    Good afternoon- Would any of you have a Parental Consent form so I can exchange information with a students Doctor? If so, would you be willing to share it with me? The one I have is ancient....