School Nurse Fired for Swapping Student Medication in Klein ISD

Allegations Against Kuehnle Elementary Nurse

• 🎯 A nurse at Kuehnle Elementary in Klein ISD, identified as Maria Aguilera, has been terminated from her position.
• ⚠️ She is accused of swapping prescribed medication for students with over-the-counter pills.

Parent's Experience and Concerns

• 💡 Courtney Griffin, mother of 10-year-old twins, discovered their ADHD medication was replaced with allergy medicine and Advil.
• 💔 Griffin expressed shock and concern, stating the swapped pills were similar in color and size, making them difficult for a child to distinguish.
• 🗣️ She emphasized that the nurse should not be allowed to practice again.

District Investigation and Findings

• 🔍 A routine medication audit revealed a discrepancy in medication for two students from the same family.
• 🤥 The district's subsequent investigation, conducted without the nurse, uncovered tampering with the initial audit and issues with another student's medication.
• 📝 It was also found that the nurse lied on her application regarding previous school district employment.

Consequences and Further Actions

• 📉 The alleged medication swapping led to behavioral changes in the students, described as a "100% blow or fly effect."
• ⚖️ The mother, who is also a registered nurse, is seeking criminal charges to be filed.
• 🚓 The Klein ISD has confirmed that a criminal investigation into the matter is currently underway.