Cattz

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School Nurse. Having conversations with littles.

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  1. If you have gotten your COVID Vaccine...

    Cattz replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Thank you. These are all great responses. I got my Pfizer #1 1/15. I was super fatigued days 4,5,6. Had strange low back pain about the same days. A little sore arm. But not much. Was glad to finally...

  2. The teachers are losing it!

    Cattz replied to UpliftingRN's topic in School

    I am so sorry you are going through this. Especially since this is your first year. I would hope that teachers and your admin would take this into consideration. Yes, first and foremost you are there...

  3. Under the Influence Assessment

    Cattz replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I attended a training several years ago. I think it was called DRE (Drug Recognition Expert- for Schools.) Very, very good. I am attaching some information from it on assessment. And a couple of...

  4. What Has Been an Upside to Covid?

    Cattz replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Crystal - Wings - I am just now catching up on this thread. Please touch base, we are still here with you and for you and want to hear how you are doing. Your message touched my heart deeply....

  5. Tired of being "the bad guy"...

    Cattz replied to caretakerofkids's topic in School

    I am so sorry...for everyone involved in this COVID craziness. So far, I have told myself to keep a stiff upper lip and not let a parent think they are getting to me when they go off on me- over...

  6. Missouri School Nurses - BinaxNOW Rapid Testing

    Cattz posted a topic in School

    Good afternoon peeps- I am just reaching out to see if there are any School Nurses on here from Missouri that will be performing the BinaxNOW Rapid tests in their schools. I also want to hear...

  7. 10-Day Quarantine

    Cattz posted a topic in School

    Good morning- In my counties- We have switched to the 10-Day Quarantine. After giving it a lot of thought. I am so glad we are getting kids and staff back to school sooner. But, I think I need to...

  8. 10-Day Quarantine

    Cattz replied to Cattz's topic in School

    In case it is helpful. I didn't make it clear of what checklist I am referring to in the first bullet of the guideline. I can be found here-...

  9. 10-Day Quarantine

    Cattz replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Wow. That would be really confusing. Here we go-

  10. Missouri School Nurses - BinaxNOW Rapid Testing

    Cattz replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Jen- Sounds like you have figured out what best works for you and your building set up. I test staff outside in a drive through. I haven't tested any kids

  11. Missouri School Nurses - BinaxNOW Rapid Testing

    Cattz replied to Cattz's topic in School

    I have worn a regular mask and a face shield and feel safe doing it this way. as it takes just a few seconds to collect the specimen. But, if the person I am testing is coughing or sneezing at the...

  12. Surprise, Surprise... COVID Contacts after Thanksgiving... great!

    Cattz replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Hey! It is so good to hear from you! Glad you are surviving this craziness well. It is crazy here too. My days are never the same from one to the next. It was pretty quiet from calls from the Health...

  13. Missouri School Nurses - BinaxNOW Rapid Testing

    Cattz replied to Cattz's topic in School

    OK. Hang in there and good

  14. Missouri School Nurses - BinaxNOW Rapid Testing

    Cattz replied to Cattz's topic in School

    I am trying to ease some of your fears by providing the link to the information and the standing order is very clear. I haven't tested any kids yet and at this point, the parents don't even know that...

  15. Missouri School Nurses - BinaxNOW Rapid Testing

    Cattz replied to Cattz's topic in School

    This is the document was updated yesterday and outlines the guidelines, with links to many resources. On the last pages- it also includes the standing order and the consent form. Your states guidance...

  16. Missouri School Nurses - BinaxNOW Rapid Testing

    Cattz replied to Cattz's topic in School

    To add a little tidbit- I have been advised by my LPHA that from their experience of interviewing hundreds of COVID positive people- that the loss of taste and smell is generally a later symptom. So,...

  17. Missouri School Nurses - BinaxNOW Rapid Testing

    Cattz replied to Cattz's topic in School

    I am so sorry to hear this. This is strictly against the guidance and the standing order in Missouri. If I were you, I wouldn't do one more test on an asymptomatic person. Call your LPHA and ask them...

  18. Bored?

    Cattz replied to Schoolnurselpn's topic in School

    Just wait for it and enjoy the peace and quiet to catch up on some other things...chances are...you will be crazy busy at some point in the near

  19. Missouri School Nurses - BinaxNOW Rapid Testing

    Cattz replied to Cattz's topic in School

    The Training consists of 4 modules on the actual testing and a webinar training about how to put the results into the state system. The Training and actual procedure to perform the test is not...

  20. staff rights

    Cattz replied to Looking_ahead's topic in School

    Is this what he is talking about?

  21. So Discouraged...

    Cattz replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    I feel like it's closing in on us. Keep talking to each other here, friends. We will see the light of day on the other side of all

  22. Missouri School Nurses - BinaxNOW Rapid Testing

    Cattz replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Will do. Sounds like a new adventure. But, with that being said, I am just glad to have another tool in my

  23. Athletics = Madness

    Cattz replied to guest464345's topic in School

    This. Blows. My. Mind. Deep breaths--now that the student is no longer with

  24. Missouri School Nurses - BinaxNOW Rapid Testing

    Cattz replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Yes- I am so thankful for the leadership we are receiving. Our State School Nurse Consultant and her team- is AMAZING! We will see how it goes, I have 1 more training this afternoon and will be...

  25. Athletics = Madness

    Cattz replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Legally- A school in the area- ran all this by their school lawyer. They were told that if there is a specific county recommendation- and the school doesn't follow it- that opens up a big potential...