KH_RN6

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  1. Pre-K Nurses HelP!!

    KH_RN6 posted a topic in School

    Hi! I feel like I'm helpless around here lol. I posted about HHV equipment.. because I was wanting new equipment. Turns out I need a new audiometer because mine stopped working mid screen yesterday....

  2. Immunization Question!

    KH_RN6 posted a topic in School

    Hi All! I am in Missouri. I work at my districts early childhood center. My understanding is that early childhood/Pre-K is considered "childcare" not necessarily school? I could be wrong. Anyway, I...

  3. Grant money for Hearing and Vision Equipment

    KH_RN6 posted a topic in School

    Hi All, Anybody know of any grants available to obtain new hearing and vision equipment?? I am in Missouri if that helps. I've been in contact with our parents as teachers, and they are hoping for new...

  4. Grant money for Hearing and Vision Equipment

    KH_RN6 replied to KH_RN6's topic in School

    Yeah all my kiddos are 3-5 years old.. the audiometer i have is hard to do with the SPED kiddos.. there's just gotta be a better

  5. Nursing Experience on Salary Scale

    KH_RN6 replied to kmazur15's topic in School

    new school nurse this school year (started Aug '19). I have a BSN. I was started on the salary scale that matched my years total as a nurse. ( 6 years experience = step 6 salary) .. move up each year...

  6. Seizures! Diastat!!

    KH_RN6 replied to KH_RN6's topic in School

    It's been good. All this information transpired end of the last week, this kiddo only comes Tues and Thurs. He came back to school Thursday and looked great, we just had kept a watchful eye. The...

  7. Seizures! Diastat!!

    KH_RN6 posted a topic in School

    Hello! I'm a preschool RN (kids ages 3-5) I have a 3 year old, that has history of stroke, that is now having some new seizures. He had one Tuesday and stopped breathing for 3 minutes (at home- this...

  8. Seizures! Diastat!!

    KH_RN6 replied to KH_RN6's topic in School

    another question, he is a bus rider. We make bus cards for kiddos that have medical needs. I will inform them of what to look out for and what to do. Won't be able to send the diastat home on the bus....

  9. Seizures! Diastat!!

    KH_RN6 replied to KH_RN6's topic in School

    ok! that's what I need to know! I figured I would give breaths but I didn't know if it would even be possible if they are seizing. His seizures though don't sound like their the full tonic clonic, so...

  10. What now!

    KH_RN6 posted a topic in School

    I feel like I'm missing something. I just finished all my hearing and vision screens for my preschoolers. I have 224 kiddos to care for. I see 1 tube feeder, and I see one kiddo for daily med....

  11. MISSOURI SCHOOL RNs

    KH_RN6 posted a topic in School

    Hello! I am new to school nursing (this is my first year). I keep seeing things on here about becoming certified school nurse. Does anyone know if this is a requirement for MO. A friend from my...

  12. Parents sometimes...

    KH_RN6 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I have a stupid question. I'm familiar with rectal Diastat. However, I've never given it. Do you use lubricant before

  13. What now!

    KH_RN6 replied to KH_RN6's topic in School

    I don't think Missouri requires CE hours? But I also don't know much about that. No bulletin board, I just decorated my door as a mummy for halloween last Friday ( we only have 2 classes on Fridays so...

  14. School Nurse Job Offer Help!

    KH_RN6 replied to As75181n's topic in School

    I am in MO and I didn't take a pay cut from the hospital I was at. The pay scale in my district is great, i'll be making more a year for school year 20/21 than I would have if I stayed full time at...

  15. How long was your training for school nursing?

    KH_RN6 replied to RNashley86's topic in School

    Very slim! I started in August as a new school nurse. My school was banking on their at the time Part time nurse to train me but she quit a few weeks before school started. Soooo I got minimal. They...

  16. How many?

    KH_RN6 replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    My district has 10 schools. I work in the early childhood building, I'm the only nurse for 224 kiddos. 6 elementary schools-each have 1 nurse. 2 middle schools- each have 1 nurse 1 HS- they have 2...

  17. Holiday Decor

    KH_RN6 posted a topic in School

    Do you guys decorate your offices or doors to match the upcoming holidays? I am finding myself with quite a bit of time on Friday's so these days I would be available to decorate ? would NEVER happen...

  18. Holiday Decor

    KH_RN6 replied to KH_RN6's topic in School

    I accomplished this today lol. Hopefully it doesn’t scare my preschoolers! My 2&3 year old would love

  19. Hearing & Vision screens PRE-K

    KH_RN6 replied to KH_RN6's topic in School

    well, the guy on the tape.

  20. Hearing & Vision screens PRE-K

    KH_RN6 posted a topic in School

    Hello all! Any preschool RNs here !? (3-5 year olds) I am required to do hearing and vision screens on all my preschoolers and whoever else diagnostics is bringing in to screen as well. We have an...

  21. Hearing & Vision screens PRE-K

    KH_RN6 replied to KH_RN6's topic in School

    Ugh!! It takes me about 10 minutes! Pending on the kiddo. On top of running the clinic at the same time, my AM session classes take even longer because I get pulled for tube feeds or AM meds inbetween...

  22. School Nurse Pay

    KH_RN6 replied to Jfanch18's topic in School

    I am in St Louis

  23. School Nurse Pay

    KH_RN6 replied to Jfanch18's topic in School

    Hello! I am new to school nursing (first year) 7 weeks in!:) yay I work 196 days (10 paid vacation) so I guess 186 days. 7.5 hour days. My annual salary is $46,030 which comes out to be about $31.31....

  24. Transition to School Nurse

    KH_RN6 posted a topic in School

    Hi all!! I have had my RN, BSN for 6 years now, working in pediatrics (acute and rehab) for the entirety of my nursing career. I love working with children. I have accepted a position with our...

  25. Leaving in middle of school year

    KH_RN6 replied to celle507's topic in School

    Could you enroll your child in the school district that you work