Cattz

Cattz ADN

School Nurse. Having conversations with littles.

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  1. Hand Foot Mouth

    Cattz replied to sunnsand's topic in School

    At our school, for awhile HFM became the new "head lice"- everyone was looking for it, asking kids about and digging for symptoms, hysteria over very very mild- unconfirmed symptoms. Our Principal is...

  2. No recess due to asthma

    Cattz replied to SandIsMyGlitterRN's topic in School

    A few questions come to mind. Is the child's asthma under control? What does the Asthma Action Plan indicate? If the child seems like they're feeling well- I'd tell the parent that until the Dr...

  3. High BP in High Schooler

    Cattz replied to nurse__ab19's topic in School

    If you have done everything you can do to get the care and attention that your student needs and deserves. I would hotline it e.v.e.r.y. t.I.m.e. there is an episode at school, until you have evidence...

  4. New grad as school nurse

    Cattz replied to Nursenewbie924's topic in School

    Hi! I am catching up on reading the threads. How are you and how is your school year going? Welcome

  5. Starting a School Nurse Job 25-26!

    Cattz replied to frecklesandfits's topic in School

    Hey- I am just catching up with some reading on the threads. How are you and how is your school year going? Welcome

  6. PE injuries in middle school kids

    Cattz replied to Jollysox's topic in School

    How is your rapport with the Admin? Seriously sounds like the Admin needs to monitor the class much more closely. Do you fill out the incident reports or is it the responsibility of the supervising...

  7. PE injuries in middle school kids

    Cattz replied to Jollysox's topic in School

    This is a great question. Is there a particular game that the injuries are happening in? I absolutely hate Dodge Ball and hope it's not that. That seems excessive on the number and severity of...

  8. Extreme Emergency Preparedness

    Cattz replied to 2cool4schoolRN85's topic in School

    I am just now catching up on this thread. You all may not need this by now, but in case it is helpful. Here is the training that I did at our Health Department and can now be an instructor for my...

  9. School System ... Is this ethical?

    Cattz replied to Lauren Hochheiser's topic in School

    What a difficult spot to be in. Please Do Not do anything that's not in the Scope of Practice in your state. Speaking with Admin and a parent would be a good place to start. Good luck and please...

  10. Electronic health forms ?

    Cattz replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    Thank you for asking this question. There is talk of my District going to all electronic registration in the near future. I have expressed my need to have paper copies of my Health Enrollment...

  11. School Nurse - Calling Parents

    Cattz replied to Knights_RN BSN's topic in School

    You will get it figured out. It's pretty much a skill that comes with time and experience with kids you are describing. If a kid is persistent and on the bubble in my nurse brain- I call the...

  12. Tired of kids coming to the nurse...

    Cattz replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    Let me help you out with that 🙂 Illness.Injury Referral Form.

  13. Tired of kids coming to the nurse...

    Cattz replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    When I have this happen- Of course, I contact the parent and let them know- question if there may be a medical problem. If the visits from a specific student don't slow down- I fill out an...

  14. How to eat this elephant!?

    Cattz replied to Ashlie Quackenbush's topic in School

    Ashlie- Welcome to our world. This is a wonderful supportive group and we don't eat our young. So, thank you for asking your question. A few thoughts- If your state has a State School Nurse...

  15. Do you feel kid are sicker today than before?

    Cattz replied to sergel02's topic in School

    THIS! Times a thousand. Just makes me shake my head...as I'm making the gzillionth phone call and mail all the repeat letters- trying to get completed paperwork

  16. Clinic RN to school nurse?

    Cattz replied to Florida mom's topic in School

    Please don't hesitate to get back to

  17. Clinic RN to school nurse?

    Cattz replied to Florida mom's topic in School

    What an exciting opportunity! I made that transition from adult care in different settings to School Nursing many years ago. I love it and have never ever looked back. It is a totally different...

  18. Immunizations in School Setting

    Cattz replied to bearyclairy's topic in School

    If you're not already familiar- finding out what the law is for your state is a good starting point. In Missouri- there is no grace period for students to be up to date/have complete immunization...

  19. Tid Bit from today...

    Cattz replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Oh my goodness- I was ready to bust some kids yesterday, as I had been told that there are some that have been carrying them in the hallway. No-not happening on my watch. I'm only there one day a...

  20. New School Nurse Advice

    Cattz replied to BrofessionalMurse's topic in School

    OK- take a lonnnng deep breath. For starters- if you haven't already- look at and get familiar with all the state guidelines and manuals. Print them so you can have easy access to them. Make...

  21. Might be my last school year

    Cattz replied to wishfulbiscuits's topic in School

    This is a safe place to vent and to know that we feel your pain and anxieties. Do what you need to take care of yourself and your precious family. No job is worth your health and well being....

  22. Roll Call

    Cattz replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Good afternoon- Hi! We started back today. This is my 28th year as a School Nurse. I love

  23. Working with Pre-K students

    Cattz replied to Pre-K School RN's topic in School

    My littles in the Early Childhood Special ED. program were some of my dearest and favorites. My strategy for helping them feel familiar and less scared of me, was to visit their classrooms often. When...

  24. Advice needed regarding diabetic student

    Cattz replied to Tali56's topic in School

    Hang in there. It sounds like you did all the right things. Did you document who you informed, s/s highs/lows and the plan of what to do and when? This is a chance to re-educate the teacher(s)....

  25. TeacherEase

    Cattz replied to vicrn1's topic in School

    YES! We started using TeacherEase this year. We had SIS for several years before this one. I really like it and didn't take me long to learn to navigate it. I hope you find it user friendly as well....