KKEGS

KKEGS MSN, RN

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  1. Impetigo

    KKEGS replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Our policy is: Exclude from school until child has been treated with antibiotics for at least a full 24

  2. Lost and Found

    KKEGS replied to aprilmoss's topic in School

    We have a bin outside the health office where the lost and found is located. I'm not sure yet who deals with it. In my old district the janitors were the ones who dealt with the lost and found. I...

  3. How does the 504 process get started?

    KKEGS replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    The 504 process can be initiated by either the parents or the school and it does follow them from school to school. We hold transition meetings when we get new students who have a 504 or IEP from...

  4. Insulin Pump Site Change - UPDATED!

    KKEGS posted a topic in School

    I don't know how to edit or delete my original post but I realize it came off sounding really insensitive. To clarify, we have a family insisting that we reinsert an infusion set if it comes out...

  5. When parents don't read carefully

    KKEGS replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

  6. IHP? How often are you doing them?

    KKEGS replied to Schoolnurse73's topic in School

    I used Skyward at my old district! We use Synergy this year in my new

  7. Harvey

    KKEGS replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Sending up safety vibes! Please tell me you thought ahead and stocked up on your Bud Lite?!? (That's your beer isn't

  8. Changing Insulin Pump Site?

    KKEGS posted a topic in School

    Wow! The district may change but PITA parents stay the same! Are any of you allowed to insert an insulin pump catheter if it gets pulled out while a student is at

  9. Flouride Programs

    KKEGS replied to amanda1387's topic in School

    We don't have one. I did a quick check and it looks like our department of health does recommend it for our rural districts though. How in the world does it work? How many students do you

  10. Changed my username

    KKEGS posted a topic in School

    Just a heads up so you know who this weird new person is suddenly commenting. I was kschenz and now I'm

  11. Changed my username

    KKEGS replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Funny story. It's actually the same name we use when our family geocaches together. It always freaked my husband out that my last name was part of my username so I thought fine, I'll change it!...

  12. IHP? How often are you doing them?

    KKEGS replied to Schoolnurse73's topic in School

    I didn't do IHPs in my last district and in this new one it seems to only be for unusual cases that don't require an emergency care plan. For example I've written one for a student who just had her...

  13. Questions about agency nursing

    KKEGS replied to Toadd35's topic in Agency Nurses

    There are many options. I work per diem for an agency and am approved to work at 3 different hospitals in the area in their NICU. I can sign a contract if I want to but I haven't done that yet...

  14. When parents don't read carefully

    KKEGS replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Then you screen the other 3/4 and when parents throw a fit explain the problem with the forms and they'll know better next

  15. Do you need a masters degree to be a neonatal nurse or just a bachelors?

    KKEGS replied to Nicoollleeee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    At my hospital we have a transport nurse and transport NNP that do go along to deliveries. That requires 2 years of NICU experience, manager approval and training. NICU nurses absolutely are involved...

  16. health polices

    KKEGS replied to ceelopez12's topic in School

    Unfortunately our state guidelines basically say, "Exercise caution. It's up to

  17. I'm back...with questions

    KKEGS replied to KSM-RN's topic in School

    I'm working on an EO situation right now as well. A mother wants the oil (to be applied topically) along with GasX available in the Health Office for a tummy issue they've been dealing with. It...

  18. Pics of your office please

    KKEGS replied to jessicamcg29's topic in School

    My office is soooo boring it's not worth a picture. I did add a bit of whimsy to my desk this year in the form of a French Bulldog lamp. Otherwise I look at 4 white, bare cinderblock

  19. Do you need a masters degree to be a neonatal nurse or just a bachelors?

    KKEGS replied to Nicoollleeee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You can be a NICU nurse with just an associates as well. You just need to be an RN. I believe a lot of hospitals prefer and are really moving towards requiring at least a BSN, especially if they...

  20. On Call System

    KKEGS replied to BabyRN1023's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    60 bed Level III No mandatory call. All voluntary. When short staffed and nobody wants to work extra we use float team or agency

  21. ROLL CALL!!! School Nurses 2017/2018

    KKEGS replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Welcome! I am in my second year as a school nurse and I also came from NICU! Very different but the work life balance is nice and the schedule can't be

  22. Accident tag

    KKEGS replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Yep I use something similar. I mean the note. Not the baseball

  23. Why have policies if you won't enforce them?

    KKEGS replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    We had a very difficult, hostile family when I worked in the NICU who was rewarded for that behavior with gift cards to Target, Starbucks, etc. Our manager let those families walk all over us because...

  24. Relatively new RN in mom/baby, wants to transfer to NICU

    KKEGS replied to emmirn23's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well a couple of things might be going on here. This is based on my own experience so others might chime in with different scenarios and situations. 1) If the hospitals you are applying to are...

  25. These parents are killing me

    KKEGS replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Sounds like my student last year who had cold induced urticaria that required an EpiPen. She had to be kept inside during recess if the outside temperature is below 40 degrees. We live in Minnesota...