Cattz

Cattz ADN

School Nurse. Having conversations with littles.

Love kids.

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  1. 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...

  2. 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.

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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

  6. Clinic RN to school nurse?

    Cattz replied to Florida mom's topic in School

    Please don't hesitate to get back to

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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....

  12. 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

  13. 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...

  14. 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)....

  15. 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....

  16. Is it possible to lose my license for this error?

    Cattz replied to Tali56's topic in School

    Always be honest and up front. Fill out whatever paperwork is necessary. Some of the best advice I have ever received is "if you always tell the truth, you don't have to remember (or try to...

  17. Entitled Staff

    Cattz replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    THIS. SO. TRUE. Thanks for the giggle. Sorry about your teacher that can't seem to remember how to keep her underarms under control...?? Hang in

  18. vomiting students?

    Cattz replied to KATT RN's topic in School

    I feel so passionate about this particular subject and this is one strong reason why a nurse in the building is so important. We have assessment skills that Untrained Assistants, Secretaries, etc do...

  19. vomiting students?

    Cattz replied to KATT RN's topic in School

    Thanks! That game was a heart stopper. Kids and adults are tired but still excited this morning! I hope the resource is helpful. I use it often. It takes the guesswork out of whether to exclude...

  20. Entitled Staff

    Cattz replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    My schools don't have any stock meds for students or adults. The staff already know we don't have any- so they rarely

  21. epi pens and inhalers

    Cattz replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    If kids are responsible enough and we have the signed permission. They carry them in their backpacks and we keep back ups in my cabinet. If they aren't old enough- inhalers are in the office....

  22. vomiting students?

    Cattz replied to KATT RN's topic in School

    We generally go by the 24 hour - no vomit - rule. I would prefer - if a student vomits 2 times in 24 hours- they go home. This allows for those kids who have a really active gag reflex, or the bus...

  23. Pink Eye Policy

    Cattz replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    Missouri has a great resource - "Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases". It is my only go-to source for anything communicable and is from Missouri Department of Health. Here is the link. In...

  24. Pay??

    Cattz replied to Kc_LPN0602's topic in School

    When I first started many years ago- I was paid pretty well, with benefits. A few years ago, it was decided to change all that. I was changed to strict hourly, no benefits, no nothing. It broke my...

  25. Pre-choking interventions

    Cattz replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    Is there some type of diagnosis that is the