Meet Your School Nurses

 

Elle Swecker, RN, BSN, CPN
School Nurse Director

Nurse Elle is an alumnus of Laurel High School and received her nursing degree from MSU-Bozeman. She has nursing experience in inpatient pediatrics and outpatient obstetrics and gynecology. She is a Certified Pediatric Nurse, a member of the National Association of School Nurses, and has certifications in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. She has completed the Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course and the Trauma Nursing Core Course, both presented by the Emergency Nurses Association. She enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, their daughter, and their two dogs. 

 

Erin Bequette, RN, BSN
School Nurse

Nurse Erin received her nursing degree from MSU-Bozeman and has 14 years of experience in surgical nursing, which has included caring for pediatric patients of all ages as they go through each phase of surgery. She is certified in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers and is a member of the National Association of School Nurses. She has two children who are students in the Laurel School District and has experience as a volleyball coach at Laurel Middle School. She enjoys volleyball and hiking with her friends and family. 

 

Katrina Welch, RN, ASN
School Nurse

Nurse Katrina received her nursing degree from MSU-Billings City College after earning a Bachelor of Liberal Arts Degree in teaching. She is certified in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers and has a certificate in school health for children and adolescents. Her nursing experience has included allergy testing of adults and children of all ages, as well as the management of allergies and allergic reactions. She has four children who are students in the district, and she enjoys going on little adventures and exploring new places with her family and friends.