krystalkae

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1. 1 day left

   krystalkae replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

   1.5 days - and we've been in person all year. Ready to close this chapter and look ahead to better school years.

2. Happy School Nurse's Day!

   krystalkae replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

   Happy School Nurse Day to you all! Stay Happy - Stay Healthy!

3. School Nurse Salary?

   krystalkae replied to kegreat's topic in School

   I am in the same boat as you but do not get paid unemployment during the summer. I work occasionally on the weekends to make up the lack of salary. I have been trying for over a year to get compensated for the work I do and am getting no where.

4. Did anyone else see that we made it on Facebook?!

   krystalkae posted a topic in School

   The topic was "Vent about teachers (as much as I love them)..." came across on the Nurses Rock group page. I thought it was very fitting considering it's the end of the year. 4 days left for me - Enjoy your summer!!

5. New CSN--seeking advice

   krystalkae replied to Csn2016's topic in School

   I was also in this situation when I interviewed and got hired for my position 3 years ago but I knew I was pregnant when I applied and interviewed. I had miscarried twice prior so I wasn't going to let the pregnancy determine whether or not I took th...

6. Nurse Funny

   krystalkae replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

   I printed this - our secretary is going to put one in every teachers mailbox and see how many people actually use them BEST note ever!! ...as I'm in the middle of a dispute with our PE teacher who has received a couple notes from doctors/parents of ...

7. Medication Organization

   krystalkae replied to stacyns02's topic in School

   I use two of these in kept in a locked cabinet - they hold my scheduled meds and PRN meds. Each is labeled with the student and medication information. White label is for scheduled meds and orange/yellow for PRN meds.

8. Medication Organization

   krystalkae replied to stacyns02's topic in School

   I use two of these inside a locked cabinet - each drawer is designated for a student who brings in meds (scheduled or PRN). I print labels for the front that lists the student's name, grade, teacher, medication, dose, time, etc, etc. The labels for s...

9. National Board for Certification of School Nurses

   krystalkae replied to 1mrsbs's topic in School

   I am also in this situation - have my associates degree, would LOVE to get my bachelor's but as of right now, it would not affect my pay scale. Trying to get the school board and superintendent to see my point of view. I would at least like to be at ...

10. bathroom accidents

    krystalkae replied to CalamityJane08's topic in School

    I am in the same situation. I've dealt with a preschool student (going to be 6 in June) who has to be changed 3-8 times a day. Parents have been seeking a medical diagnosis (from several doctors including a neurosurgeon) for almost a year. They have ...

11. Incontinent Preschool student

    krystalkae replied to krystalkae's topic in School

    I think they really wanted it to be tethered cord because there is a surgical solution for that and it's what the cousin had - and it wouldn't have anything to do with behaviors or anything psychological. They have yet another appointment with a neu...

12. Incontinent Preschool student

    krystalkae replied to krystalkae's topic in School

    That has crossed my mind - I know it doesn't mean much but we are a small town. Everyone knows everyone - I don't know where any abuse could come from. BUT I also don't know what is being discussed in the meetings with the psychologist.

13. Incontinent Preschool student

    krystalkae replied to krystalkae's topic in School

    The student is 5 (going to be 6 in June). Our team isn't giving much input since he's seen so many medical specialist. I was beginning to wonder if it was a form of autism or if the child had been traumatized by something - but we all know how far w...

14. Incontinent Preschool student

    krystalkae replied to krystalkae's topic in School

    The mother is the director of nursing at our local hospital..and doesn't seem open to my suggestions. I've asked about his Miralax dose and the idea of cutting back to make some form to his stools again but I don't think the were open to the idea. ...

15. Incontinent Preschool student

    krystalkae replied to krystalkae's topic in School

    It's funny you say that - one of our head special ed teachers works within the preschool class on a daily basis - she's well aware of the situation. We've had a meeting between the parents, myself, the principal, the preschool teacher, and one of the...