Cattz

Cattz ADN

School Nurse. Having conversations with littles.

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  1. Missouri School Nurses - BinaxNOW Rapid Testing

    Cattz replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Yes- We have a standing order through the Department of Health. There has been a great deal of work done by a team on the State level to make this happen. The Patient insert if very...

  2. So Discouraged...

    Cattz replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    I too must vent a little also. I am in a somewhat unique position, as I am on the County Health Board in one of the counties that my schools are in. Sometimes, it feels so overwhelming from both...

  3. Missouri School Nurses - BinaxNOW Rapid Testing

    Cattz replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Yes, the guidance is clear that it is not accurate if not administered on day 1-7 of symptoms. The statistics of accuracy when done correctly and in this time frame are incredible. So,...

  4. Missouri School Nurses - BinaxNOW Rapid Testing

    Cattz replied to Cattz's topic in School

    In Missouri- The guidance we are getting is that a Positive...is considered a Positive. With no PCR required. This test is only accurate in the first 7 days that a person is

  5. Rapid testing in schools- any here in MA?

    Cattz replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I hope that you will check with your State School Nurse Consultant. Our State School Nurse Consultant (she is a gem) here in Missouri checked with our Missouri State Board of Nursing. The wording is,...

  6. COVID videos for kids

    Cattz replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    Arlington- Have you checked these out?

  7. Rapid testing in schools- any here in MA?

    Cattz replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Actually- accuracy of the BinaxNOW Test has a False Positive of 1.5% and False Negative of 2.9%. This is as long as it it used to test symptomatic people in the first 7 days of symptoms. Those...

  8. Rapid testing in schools- any here in MA?

    Cattz replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    We aren't doing them yet. But, it is in the works in Missouri. I will find the link to the webinar that we just had last week. The type of test is the BinaxNOW Antigen test. Here is the link...

  9. I missed you, friends

    Cattz replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    Hellllloooo! Glad to see you back with

  10. exhaustion

    Cattz replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    Melatonin.

  11. Essential Employees in School

    Cattz posted a topic in School

    Good afternoon all- Just curious if any of you would share your thoughts about what it means to be an Essential Employee. From what I understand in Missouri, Administrators, Food Service, and School...

  12. It felt wrong...

    Cattz replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Annnnd ready or not.... heeeere weeeee goooooooooo!

  13. All pukes are not created equal

    Cattz replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    We have used 2 vomiting episodes or more in 24 hours = the Golden Ticket to go home. It works pretty well for the bus sick kid, the I drank 4 chocolate milk kid, the I gagged on my snot kid, and the...

  14. schedule change

    Cattz replied to ihavealltheice's topic in School

    I can hear your heart. We put our heart and soul into our job because we love the kids and all the perks that go with it (and a lot of other good reasons). So glad you have contacts with other...

  15. Food Intolerance Parent Questionnaire

    Cattz replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Thank you for all your insight. Happy Thursday!

  16. Food Intolerance Parent Questionnaire

    Cattz posted a topic in School

    Do any of you have a Parent Questionnaire for students who have a Food Intolerance (not Allergy) that you would be willing to share? Thank you and Happy Monday Friends-

  17. Updated Resource Guide

    Cattz replied to UpliftingRN's topic in School

    Great Resources and Guidelines from the good ole Show-Me State https://health.mo.gov/living/families/schoolhealth/pubs.php

  18. MISSOURI SCHOOL RNs

    Cattz replied to KH_RN6's topic in School

    Certification is NOT required in Missouri. I hope you have been able to access the Missouri School Nurse website, it has great resources. Here is the link to that website...

  19. Hello

    Cattz replied to OldDude's topic in School

    OD. Thank you so much for checking in and giving us some encouragement. We miss you dearly. I sure hope you are doing quite well with Sweet Petunia's honey-do list!

  20. High School Sports Physicals

    Cattz replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    Can you get a hold of a copy the Manual of the State High School Athletic Association in the state you are in? Let the powers the be in your school know, for sure, that you know the rules and...

  21. High School Sports Physicals

    Cattz replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    I am so thankful that this year at the high school I go to, this has been completely handed over to the AD. The secretary and I both threw away our blank copies away. YaaaaYesssss! It just got more...

  22. High School Sports Physicals

    Cattz replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    Go up the chain of command and document every conversation. This will take valuable time, but will be worth it. You may need to get put on the agenda to express your concerns to the Board of Education...

  23. Any Contract Nurses?

    Cattz posted a topic in School

    Hi all. I have missed you all and hope you are enjoying your summer. I have to ask if there are any nurses that contract with your school(s) for your school nurse services? My job has been completely...

  24. Happy Nurses' Week, my loves!

    Cattz replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Happy Nurses Week to all of you! We are an amazing bunch...I Love Us!

  25. Multiple schools

    Cattz replied to Pcherry001's topic in School

    I have covered 4 different rural schools- 5 buildings. It can work very nicely, as I have been so fortunate. It takes A LOT of training and thinking 10 steps ahead for the 'what ifs". How many...