Tencat12

Tencat12

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  1. I just can't!

    Tencat12 replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    AMEN! The level of absolute, unspeakable, utter and absolute CRAZY I am experiencing right now is amazing. And it's not coming from the kids or the teachers or the

  2. Advice Needed

    Tencat12 replied to Tencat12's topic in School

    Admin got the student first. Student has been a discipline problem off and on and what was first described to me was that student was being disruptive in class. Referring teacher did not say...

  3. Is It a Full Moon?

    Tencat12 posted a topic in School

    Hello fellow School Nurses! Is it just my office, or has anyone else seen A LOT of stressed out students today???? OMG. I have had TWO potentially serious mental health crises, and a bunch of head...

  4. Is It a Full Moon?

    Tencat12 replied to Tencat12's topic in School

    Yeah, I'll bet that nurse is the hit of the school! You're pretty fast and loose with that "Q" word there......

  5. What Did You Get For Nurses Week?

    Tencat12 replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

    But it's the gift that keeps on giving....

  6. Out in the Middle of Nowhere

    Tencat12 replied to JoDanielle's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I lived in the middle of nowhere Idaho for a while myself, but before I was a nurse. Have you thought about the weather issues? It might be a bit difficult to get to work in the middle of a...

  7. Anorexia and other eating disorders

    Tencat12 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Poor little girlie. Glad she's getting

  8. Adele parody video for "SCHOOL NURSE DAY"

    Tencat12 replied to tining's topic in School

    Had a good chuckle! LOVED it! Hershey squirts

  9. If you had to choose...

    Tencat12 replied to villageRN's topic in School

    High School hands down! Mid-Schoolers are almost ready to handle my tough love and sarcasm, but sometimes not so much......elementary kids are very cute, but I'm a sucker for a little kiddo and they...

  10. Over reacting Principals

    Tencat12 replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    Oh yeah. Mine like to throw me under the bus regularly......CYA!

  11. The "Best" Nurse Pass Notes

    Tencat12 replied to WineRN's topic in School

    We have one of 'those' teachers who says all kids have pink eye.....I sent said teacher a nice little handout on the subject and WHY we don't send them home anymore at the mid-school level. Dang it...

  12. Oh how I love Fridays!

    Tencat12 replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    It's also "Drinko (Cinco) de

  13. The "Best" Nurse Pass Notes

    Tencat12 replied to WineRN's topic in School

    I love it when the teachers send them in for 'Pink Eye'. It's allergy season. EVERYONE has 'Pink Eye' with red sclera........ My favorite was "Put small magnets up his nose"......They were tiny...

  14. Last day?

    Tencat12 replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    May 19 for kids, May 24 for me......so, so, SO ready for this year to END.

  15. Noncompliant Kids!

    Tencat12 replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    Hmmm. I have a couple of kiddos like that. I usually stay calm and get 'the look' going as I calmly explain that xyz just happened and this is what needs to be done. If it's too intense, I get the...

  16. "the nurse"

    Tencat12 replied to Flare's topic in School

    I think I need to be called 'Your Grace'......I'll suggest it to

  17. "the nurse"

    Tencat12 replied to Flare's topic in School

    Yes! I have a NAME

  18. Do you ever NOT give out ice packs?

    Tencat12 replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Ice pack for you! Ice pack for you! Ice packs for EVERYONE! :) I have ziplock baggies and plenty of ice in the cafeteria......But great to know that ice is contraindicated for a few

  19. Ever felt like throwing in the towel ?

    Tencat12 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Hello! I feel that way at LEAST once a day.......but. Here I am :) It is hard to work in an environment with no other healthcare folks as one does not have the access to peers to blow off steam...

  20. Calling 911

    Tencat12 replied to moreoreo's topic in School

    I have found that it is a no win situation. Call 911, get yelled at sometimes, don't call 911 get yelled at sometimes.....So. Document the crap out of situations. If you have a reasonable...

  21. Emergent Situation Gone Wrong. Ideas?

    Tencat12 replied to Tencat25's topic in School

    I have another question. If I put an EMT on my posse of folks who respond in an emergent situation, who is in charge of the scene? The EMT obviously has more experience with emergent situations than...

  22. Emergent Situation Gone Wrong. Ideas?

    Tencat12 replied to Tencat25's topic in School

    Having a trained first responder is a fabulous idea! Of course, the schools don't want to pay for it, however.....Yes, an EMT would have been GREAT to have around and I agree, this could have ended...

  23. Emergent Situation Gone Wrong. Ideas?

    Tencat12 replied to Tencat25's topic in School

    Apparently I have two allnurses accounts....oops. Anyway Thanks for all your help! I did talk to security and let them know that screaming security officers are less than helpful during emergencies....

  24. Good Kids

    Tencat12 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I love the special ed kiddos! They always have a hug or a smile for me when I see them

  25. STAAR Testing Anxeity

    Tencat12 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Don't get me started on testing......such an expensive and pointless waste of talents and energy. I used to be at teacher, so I get how awful and stressful it is. I provide a nice, quiet atmosphere...