KKEGS

KKEGS MSN, RN

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  1. 504 for students with Chron's?

    KKEGS replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    We don't deny or fight 504s either for a legitimate diagnosed medical condition. I've seen 504s for all kinds of things including anxiety and

  2. Glucagon delivery method

    KKEGS replied to Mango Juice's topic in School

    We were JUST having this conversation in my health office the other week! I'm curious to hear what other people have to say because, I agree, it is a dumb system considering it's for lay people. We...

  3. Type II Diabetic students

    KKEGS replied to tippeny's topic in School

    I have one Type II and she doesn't have any meds. We just carb

  4. Been thought of as the bad guy?

    KKEGS replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I am finding more and more that the "education" that my students and their parents get in the clinics is terrible. I'm teaching more and more parents and kids things that should have been covered by...

  5. NG Tube?

    KKEGS posted a topic in School

    Anyone have a student return to school with an NG tube in

  6. NG Tube?

    KKEGS replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Did our 2 tube feedings today and they went great! Taught the health office nurse how to check for placement, prepare, administer and clean up the feeding and she did it on her own this afternoon...

  7. NG Tube?

    KKEGS replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Luckily I still work in the NICU as a weekend and summer job so I deal with NG tubes all the time! We had our meeting yesterday morning so I got a lot more information about this kiddo. She returns...

  8. called 911

    KKEGS replied to basketball13's topic in School

    I think you absolutely made the right call! I have asthma and have had sats in the low 80s. I ended up on O2 in the intensive care unit for 3 days. You did the right thing. Thank

  9. So happy, had to share

    KKEGS replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    It's always so rewarding to see the pride on their faces. I had a similar experience last year with one of my students. She has spina bifida and has no feeling from her umbilicus down but our goal...

  10. HAPPY FRIDAY

    KKEGS replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    I couldn't agree more that I am happy to see this weekend. I have also had a busy, difficult week. This job is exhausting. And so many people don't get it but I know you all do.

  11. Oh how the (NICU) times have changed

    KKEGS replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Or sticking an NG tube down, letting the milk or formula just run right in and then pulling the NG until the next feeding versus keeping the tubes in and using a pump and feeding them

  12. Changing kids clothes and cleaning them

    KKEGS replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    In my district we can give guidance to the students to clean themselves up. If they can't we call a parent. If it's a SPED student that requires help with toileting then the para assigned to them...

  13. Home Visits

    KKEGS replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Oh I'm sure they will qualify also. And if they don't have their own nurse than we provide one if the need is

  14. Home Visits

    KKEGS posted a topic in School

    Has anyone ever done a home visit as a school nurse? I have been asked to do 2 visits in the spring in preparation for a medically complicated child to begin attending preschool next year. The...

  15. NG Tube?

    KKEGS replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    We are having our meeting on Monday morning regarding this child returning to school so I'll definitely keep you all posted! Never a dull moment. Just when one crazy situation is resolved or at...

  16. School Nurse Left Out! Bombers!!

    KKEGS replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    I've had waaaaaaay fewer visits today 'cause no one wants to go home "sick" and miss out on trick or treating! Can every day be

  17. School Nurse Left Out! Bombers!!

    KKEGS replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    We don't do Halloween either. It's called Orange and Black Day and the kids can wear Halloween tshirts, dresses, tights, etc. My 3rd graderr has on a bat dress with spiderweb leggings and my 1st...

  18. Leaving School Early on Halloween?

    KKEGS replied to WineRN's topic in School

    I don't think this is standard practice in my district BUT the kindergarten teacher at our tiny Montessori Elementary where my kids attend has taken a personal day on November 1st every year for the...

  19. CPR in school

    KKEGS replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    It looks like School Health is the only distributor of the kit so you may be out of luck. Does your school have a PTSA type group? I had a certain dollar amount each year from the PTSA that I could...

  20. If you have filed a report for Medical Neglect

    KKEGS replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I filed one last year for a child with a rash that we knew was scabies although, of course, we can't diagnose. The child was sent home per our protocol for rashes and we told her mother that she...

  21. G-tube supplies

    KKEGS replied to Murrphy66's topic in School

    I agree with what a few of the other posters have said. When I worked in home care we used them until the measurement lines wore off or until the rubber on the plunger wore out and it didn't work...

  22. Using Dexcom and not finger poke to treat?

    KKEGS posted a topic in School

    Man! I've been so busy in my new district that I rarely even get to check this board much less ask a question! I have a 4th grade diabetic diagnosed only 6 months ago. He is amazingly responsible...

  23. Nursery/NICU linen changes

    KKEGS replied to first123's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We don't have a strict policy but we do baths 2x a week and that's a good time to change the linen. I also like to put down fresh linen and make sure the bed is super duper clean when my parents are...

  24. Where are the new grad NICU positions?

    KKEGS replied to diman's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Children's Minnesota (has campuses in Minneapolis and Saint Paul) has a new grad program. I am a graduate of it! Two years in their level III NICU. :) We also have a large hospital system called...

  25. Rough Day Yesterday

    KKEGS posted a topic in School

    Too many issues to go into but, in a nutshell, I have never had a nursing job where I felt like my skills and profession were so disrespected and devalued...until this one. This new district in...