iggywench

iggywench BSN, RN

Pediatrics, school nursing

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  1. Roll Call

    iggywench replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Trying to catch up here... I went back to work August 1st, and students started August 14th. This is year 12 for

  2. IHPs

    iggywench replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    In my building of almost 3400 students, I have about 750 students this year with some sort of medical condition (as reported by their parents). I don't write an IHP unless they have a rare condition,...

  3. Parental Bill of Rights

    iggywench replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    Is the Parental Bill of Rights state-specific? I'm in Texas, and I haven't been informed of anything that would affect my

  4. Things I should not have to say...

    iggywench replied to BatcampRN's topic in School

    I should not have to remind the teachers at my high school not to send students just to get a

  5. Non FDA medications and school

    iggywench replied to cowboysandangels's topic in School

    In my district, we cannot give medication that is not FDA-approved, even with doctor's orders. As the school nurse, I have the final say as to whether I am willing to give a

  6. ID Badge

    iggywench replied to odyssey321's topic in School

    In my district, we wear a red hang tag behind our school ID with "RN" in big white letters on it. Our aides have a green hang tag behind their ID that says "Aide". I feel like they make it easy to...

  7. Staying or Going?

    iggywench replied to BooBooCrew's topic in School

    I plan to return next year. I switched to my dream school this past fall, and where my daughter will go to high school in 3 years. My administrators are amazing, and I am looking forward to what a...

  8. Will you take the Pfizer Covid Vaccine?

    iggywench replied to guest83140's topic in School

    My director was able to partner with a local clinic last week, and they offered 80 doses of the Moderna vaccine to the nurses, clinic aides, and athletic trainers in my district. There were also a...

  9. Missouri School Nurses - BinaxNOW Rapid Testing

    iggywench replied to Cattz's topic in School

    I am in TX, and received an email about this yesterday. It would appear that we will be doing it here, too. It seems like a good idea, but my concerns (like other previous comments) would be parents...

  10. Red Ribbon Week

    iggywench posted a topic in School

    Have any of you ever done any Red Ribbon Week presentations? I'm at a large high school in Texas, and the previous nurse would make presentations about different types of drugs during the...

  11. Red Ribbon Week

    iggywench replied to iggywench's topic in School

    I lucked out, and convinced the HOSA club to handle the announcements this week. COVID has picked back up here, and I wasn't sure I'd be available to go to the office every day to make the...

  12. Just a vent- BIG parties over the weekend

    iggywench replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I am anxiously awaiting the fallout from Homecoming next weekend. The dance is canceled, but there is still a pep rally and football game. The students are still planning parties, limo rentals,...

  13. 2020 small achievements

    iggywench replied to guest464345's topic in School

    I got the position at my dream school, and now have a 7-minute commute to work! It is the school that my son attended, and my daughter will be here in 3 years. Plus, this campus has supportive...

  14. New School Nurse

    iggywench replied to NANAPrini Lpn's topic in School

    Welcome! I would start by knowing your state's immunization requirements and screening requirements, depending on the grade levels you will be working with. If you are part of a school district, try...

  15. Thermometer

    iggywench replied to nicole.schoolRN's topic in School

    I ordered an iHealth one this week that seems decent. It was $56 with tax, and had good reviews. The two that my school ordered were cheapies that don't even turn on, so I bought my own....

  16. Do you think schools will resume this year?

    iggywench replied to hoppynurse's topic in School

    I'm in the Houston area, and right now, we are scheduled to return on May 4th. The school year was originally supposed to end on May 28th. I really don't think we are going to return this year, and...

  17. Rethinking Exclusion Policies

    iggywench replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    My district is supposed to be coming up with a protocol to use, if and when we return to school. I also feel like we need very specific instructions to give to the teachers, so they don't panic and...

  18. Credentials

    iggywench replied to littleduckrn5's topic in School

    I am not a CSN; it's not required, nor would there be any financial incentive for me to get it. I am an RN, and call myself a school nurse. Our district staffs every school with an RN, and we have a...

  19. Student pregnancy

    iggywench posted a topic in School

    I apologize if this has been discussed before, but I searched, and couldn't find anything. As a school nurse, what is our responsibility if a student reveals to us that she is pregnant, and asks us...

  20. Your favorite extracurriculars?

    iggywench replied to guest464345's topic in School

    I have a bulletin board with a monthly school events calendar that I am in charge of, I am the resident pill identifier, and several staff members bring me their lab results to discuss. I use Google...

  21. What to do with Nursing students?! HS Nurse

    iggywench replied to Avill's topic in School

    I love having nursing students! I've precepted many over the years, and really enjoy showing them that school nursing is not all bandaids and ice packs. Most of them truly want to learn, and leave...

  22. How to help coughing student?

    iggywench replied to sydcarverrn's topic in School

    I've heard that having them suck on a marshmallow will help, but then students will find out you have marshmallows... I usually make them some lemon ginger tea with honey, and that seems to help....

  23. Parents sometimes...

    iggywench replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Not a stupid question, but there should be packets of lubricant in the kit with the

  24. Sleeping in the infirmary

    iggywench replied to LAP's topic in School

    I do not allow sleeping in the clinic unless I have doctor's orders, or a parent is on their way to get a student. I am at a 9th-grade campus, and attendance is taken every class period. If a...

  25. How long was your training for school nursing?

    iggywench replied to RNashley86's topic in School

    I was hired over summer break. I was handed the keys, and given half a day to train on the computer system. The rest I figured out on my own. Now, my district offers more training, and a two-year...