KariRNBSN

KariRNBSN has 20 years experience and specializes in Freelance Writer, RN, Health Content.

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1. Pregnancy and Cats: The 411 on Toxoplasmosis

   KariRNBSN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Old Wives Tales, Or Is It More? I write this as a cat lady and RN wanting to get down to the nitty-gritty of toxoplasmosis and find out what it is. We've all heard the adage that changing cat litter while pregnant is dangerous, but is it? I've he...

2. School Nursing: Everything You Need to Know

   KariRNBSN replied to KariRNBSN's topic in School

   That makes sense, you would get a good variety I'm sure. In my school system, we always are low on nurse substitutes.

3. School Nursing: Everything You Need to Know

   KariRNBSN replied to KariRNBSN's topic in School

   Hello Schoolnurselpn, In Maryland, you can become an LPN after 1 year in a nursing program, and you can go an additional year to become an RN. That's what I did, and most nurses went on to complete the RN program because it was difficult to get ...

4. School Nursing: Everything You Need to Know

   KariRNBSN replied to KariRNBSN's topic in School

   That's so fascinating. Where I live we only have LPN's and RN's. Our schools are on the smaller side, so maybe that is why we don't have too many roles in the school. Thank you so much for sharing, I love to learn about how things are done in differe...

5. School Nursing: Everything You Need to Know

   KariRNBSN posted a topic in School

   What is a School Nurse? A school nurse is a licensed LPN, LVN, or RN who works in the K-12 school setting, although regulations vary from state to state. A school nurse usually works a regular school day schedule, which correlates with a teacher'...