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We appreciate our school nurses!

Erlanger-Elsmere Schools

June 23, 2026

The end of the school year brings with it the opportunity to express our gratitude to our school nurses, as May is National Nurses Month! 

Our district is fortunate to have a nurse in each school building. Our dedicated school nurses provide vital services and make a significant difference in students’ lives. Their caring presence is the heartbeat of our schools!

The job of a school nurse changes daily according to student need and any incidents that arise. But, in general, Erlanger-Elsmere’s nurses take care of a variety of health-related needs, as evidenced by over 20,000 health office visits each year, district-wide! Some aspects of their work include:

  • First aid for illness and injuries

  • Medication administration

  • Mental health referrals

  • Vision screenings

  • Dental screenings

  • Coordinate care with our school-based health center

  • Ensure compliance with state-required immunizations and physicals

  • Manage chronic illnesses such as diabetes or asthma

  • Manage students with specialized health care needs

  • Certify staff in CPR and First Aid

  • Coordinate with our district FiT and FRYSC coordinators to reduce student barriers

Beyond the practical aspects of their job, the district’s school nurses positively impact students as an extension of each child’s school support system. And everything they do is in service of their mission: ensuring every student is healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

Thank you, school nurses!

Kaye Bergman, R.N.
Miles Elementary
With the district since February 2024. 41 years of nursing experience.

Shannon Gerak, R.N.
Howell Elementary
With the district since August 2023. 28 years of nursing experience.

Stephanie Morris, R.N.
Lloyd High School
With the district since August 2022. 27 years of nursing experience.

Emily Salsbury, L.P.N.
Lindeman Elementary
With the district since September 2021. 14 years of nursing experience.

Jenna Schreck. L.P.N.
Tichenor Middle School/Bartlett Educational Center
With the district since November 2021. 14 years of nursing experience.

Jennifer Schmidt, R.N.
Miles Elementary
With the district since August 2018. 25 years of nursing experience.

Melissa Utz, L.P.N.
Arnett Elementary
With the district since February 2022. 24 years of nursing experience.

In addition to our school-based nurses, we thank:

Colleen Conaughton, Nurse Practitioner
School-Based Health Clinic / HealthPoint Family Care
More than 200 students enrolled and 233 visits this school year.

Thank you, school nurses, for your commitment to care!