Cattz

Cattz ADN

School Nurse. Having conversations with littles.

Love kids.

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  1. A little off topic...

    How in the world?! This visual....it's been a really long week! I needed a little uncanny start to my
  2. Happy Bday!!!!

    Happy Happy Birthday! I hope you and SP can enjoy a celebratory dinner this evening! But, seriously, what's with the 5 year talk?! You can never retire and leave
  3. Morning Road Rage Incident - Venting

    I love how things just pop up in my e-mail at the exact right time. We all need this as we start out on the adventure of a new school year. This is for all my peeps here. "Just breathe. You are...
  4. Morning Road Rage Incident - Venting

    Oh my goodness Avill- I am so sorry. OD said it best. So thankful that you and your little one are safe. Deep breath. Hugs to
  5. Privacy violation??

    To address the original question about Sports Physicals. Check the Manual of your state's high school athletics governing body- there is probably a Q and A addressing this type of scenario. IF they...
  6. Privacy violation??

    Queen- I like this too, but I am afraid that Chiropractors can perform Sports Physicals in Missouri. Check the signature line on the Examination Form. "Signature of Physician:...
  7. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    I am getting me one of those...or 2 or
  8. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    I am kinda of stretching it here- my shirt is blue- but on the back, printed in pink - "Never underestimate the power of a Nurse who does all things through the power of Christ who gives her...
  9. Just gave Epi for the first time

    Annnnd for the win!! I would love to have THIS on a
  10. Happy National School Nurse's Day

    This thread- touches my heart very deeply- kind of even teary-eyed. Thanks to ALL of my peeps on this Board! I just hate to imagine getting through my days without you all. I love the fun and goofy...
  11. Teacher appreciation week...

    Maybe next year- they will get really creative and get you a bigger trash
  12. Teacher appreciation week...

    This is so funny and true! Thanks for the belly laugh this morning-- I needed
  13. Have you ever just had to step aside?

    Oh sure. Heck, I don't know everything. Especially with kids, if there is somebody that will relate better. By all means, I am ok with reaching out. To me, that is part of being on the same
  14. Is school nursing stressful?

    I can't say it any better than Becky and Keeper did. I have loved my job for 22 years and don't expect to do anything
  15. Angry Teachers

    Thank you for sharing that. "Trauma Informed"- Such a huge concept and mindset. I would challenge everyone of us school nurses on here to find out more information about what that all means. A very...
  16. School Nursing

    Hmmm. The most of my experience with early childhood, is with my kids in our Early Childhood Special Ed. program. Do you know what you would be doing in this
  17. C'Mon Now!

    Not being mean here. Just an observation. My hunch is that the parents who don't want their little snowflake to "suffer" frustration, don't teach them because of the frustration factors... AND it...
  18. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Hey Peeps. Just checking in to say that I will be out of school enjoying a Track Meet tomorrow. But, in the true spirit of Wednesday- I am going to be wearing a pink shirt! It would be awful to have...
  19. Angry Teachers

    I find that sometimes- I just have to rise above the stress and stupidity that is going on (especially this time of year when everyone is feeling it)- and keep doing what I know I have to do and can...
  20. Lice... why lice?

    Flare- I just love the way you write things!!!! There are sooooo many times that what you say is what I have been thinking. I am just not near as good at putting it into words as you!! So, THANK
  21. Angry Teachers

    Thank you for your willingness to share this and explain it this way. I mentioned earlier that I have spent a lot of time this school year becoming familiar with childhood trauma and its effects- and...
  22. Introduce myself

    Thanks for introducing yourself. We are a great bunch here who has each other's backs and have tons of fun while we do it. Sounds like School Nursing would be a great fit for you and your family. Good...
  23. Another thing to think of. Will you have "stock" medicine with standing orders- ibuprofen, tylenol, cough drops, etc? or will you only have what meds. parents have provided. I have been in schools...
  24. Angry Teachers

    I am so glad your student has a safe place with you. Even at that, students have to learn boundaries and school
  25. Angry Teachers

    Well MrsNurse- My best advice is just keep on keepin on- Getting the Principal involved was a great move on your part. Yes, it does sound like the teacher has some things to deal with that have...