Westlake Forest June 2018
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(L-R) - Linnea Griffith, principal of Bonnie Holland Elementary, Lance Hindt,<br />
Superintendent of Katy ISD, Kim Cromie, campus nurse at Bonnie Holland<br />
Elementary, Huskie, campus mascot and Therese Highnote, Director of<br />
Health Services, Katy ISD.<br />
Katy Isd Recognizes<br />
Nurse Of The Year<br />
“Save one life and you are a hero. Save one hundred lives and you are<br />
a nurse.” That is one of the most notorious quotes to describe nurses,<br />
the dedicated professionals who are critical to the medical field. Katy<br />
ISD, has 74 exceptionally well-prepared campus nurses and Kim Cromie,<br />
from Bonnie Holland Elementary has been named the 2017-18 Nurse of<br />
the Year!<br />
Nominations for the “Nurse of the Year” recognition were submitted<br />
earlier this year by colleagues across the district who described<br />
why a particular nurse was outstanding. The required criteria<br />
included professionalism, work experience, volunteerism and clinic<br />
management experience.<br />
Cromie was brought to tears when she learned she was the final<br />
candidate for Katy ISD. “Being a school nurse is immensely rewarding<br />
because not only are you instrumental in keeping students healthy,<br />
you also provide valuable information to keep the entire campus safe,”<br />
said Cromie. “It’s very gratifying when I end my day knowing that my<br />
work protects the Bonnie Holland huskies. Being able to serve our<br />
students and community in this way is a privilege and a gift,” added<br />
Cromie.<br />
The Director of Health Services for Katy ISD, Therese Highnote,<br />
stated that a school nurse isn’t just about taking temperatures and<br />
administering bandages. All across the district, campus nurses are in<br />
a position to promote wellness, prevention and provide access to care<br />
for children to be healthy.<br />
Panel Upgrades & Installs<br />
Home Generators<br />
Home Inspections<br />
TV/Cable/Phone<br />
Landscape Lighting<br />
Recessed Lighting<br />
Troubleshooting<br />
Ceiling Fans<br />
5-Year<br />
Warranty<br />
In the hospital setting during an emergency situation there is no<br />
red button to push and a team comes flying in with equipment and<br />
medications to give. The school nurse stands alone with her knowledge,<br />
experience and professionalism ready to react when needed.<br />
Linnea Griffith, the principal of Bonnie Holland Elementary indicated,<br />
“It is a wonderful opportunity to be a part of this recognition and to show<br />
Kim how much everyone at Bonnie Holland Elementary appreciates<br />
everything she does.” In 2017, a collaboration between Nurse Cromie,<br />
the Bonnie Holland elementary staff and Texas Children’s Hospital<br />
resulted in the campus being recognized as a “Project Adam Heart Safe<br />
School.”<br />
Besides keeping students healthy, nurse Cromie<br />
also mentors other nurses in Katy ISD.<br />
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