iggywench

iggywench BSN, RN

Pediatrics, school nursing

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  1. Typical schedule.

    iggywench replied to BostonNurseNic's topic in School

    I am in a public high school in TX, about 1100 9th-graders. I work 7-3, and the students attend school from 7:16-2:35. We have athletic trainers who stay after school to cover sports, ROTC, band,...

  2. Seriously not my week... flu!

    iggywench replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I am seeing so many students today with cold symptoms. They have been sick all weekend, and are convinced they are dying. If they don't have cold symptoms, they hurt themselves at home this weekend,...

  3. Were you a frequent flyer in you’re own school days

    iggywench replied to AzraelAbaddon's topic in School

    We never had a school nurse. I went to a small Catholic school up until 10th grade, and if you needed your temperature taken, or needed medication, you went to the receptionist. I went to a public...

  4. Most frequent complaints protocol

    iggywench replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    With HA, do they have any allergy/sinus symptoms, do they wear glasses? If so, are they actually wearing them, and when was their last eye doctor appointment? Also, how much water have they had...

  5. buying supplies with your own money

    iggywench replied to guest464345's topic in School

    I am fortunate that I receive a $600 budget from my school each year to buy medical supplies for my 1100 students. My PTO bought me an ice maker a couple of years ago, and my assistant purchased a...

  6. Lead School Nurse vs Health Services Director

    iggywench replied to Meekie J.'s topic in School

    This happened in my district in the past. At the time, we had a Lead Nurse who was in charge of about 50 schools. She retired, and they replaced her with campus-based leads for about 4 years. These...

  7. We're back!!!

    iggywench replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    I am so glad we are back! I missed

  8. Pursuing Lead/District Nurse Position

    iggywench replied to GdBSN's topic in School

    I don't think it would be something I would ever be interested in. Our Lead Nurse is responsible for supervising nurses at 63 schools, hiring nurses and subs, and ensuring that policies and...

  9. What's the school lunch today?

    iggywench replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks with Marinara Sauce OR PB and J Uncrustable Meal with Doritos Above With: Green Beans Baby Carrots Fresh Orange and Juice 1% Plain or Skim Chocolate Milk I don't eat the...

  10. Hearing Test Help

    iggywench replied to UrbanHealthRN's topic in School

    Absolutely! I was married in 1995, and it does seem like

  11. Hearing Test Help

    iggywench replied to UrbanHealthRN's topic in School

    My audiometer was made in 1995. It may be old, but it passes calibration every year, and is much nicer than the cheap plastic one that I had at my previous

  12. BSN bump in pay?

    iggywench replied to kedmo821's topic in School

    Not in TX; I believe it's only $1000 per year for an MSN, so no incentive

  13. Therapy dogs and Allergies

    iggywench replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    This came up last year at my school; I had a student who was allowed to have an emotional support dog on my campus. Everything was done incorrectly, according to guidelines that I found (the dog was...

  14. If you DO NOT teach health classes at your school

    iggywench replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm in a high school in Texas. Health is a required one-semester elective here, and we have coaches who are certified to teach Health to the students. When I was in a 5th/6th school, I did the...

  15. Being a School Nurse in TX

    iggywench replied to HTXTed's topic in School

    I am a school nurse in the greater Houston area. I am also a former teacher, and went to Lone Star to get my associates degree in nursing. My district does not require a BSN, but they do require two...

  16. Ginger Ale

    iggywench replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    I've done it in the past, but not in the past couple of years. Anytime I buy ginger ale (or any other soda) my assistant drinks it all, so I quit doing

  17. What are your hours?

    iggywench replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    I work from 7-3, and school hours are 7:16-2:35. I love being home before my kids get home, but on the flip side, my husband has to stay home in the mornings and get my daughter up and off to a...

  18. Back To School Night

    iggywench replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    I'm in a high school, but we have a schedule pick-up night before school starts. This year, I had our principal include on the robo call that he sends out information that I would be available to...

  19. Funny Ranting

    iggywench replied to mariarico's topic in School

    "This is not a hotel. No, you can't sleep in the cot room if someone is not coming to get you" "I don't have x-ray vision, and can't tell you if it's broken" "Blow your nose instead of sniffing, and...

  20. How to splint a broken finger or dislocated elbow/shoulder?

    iggywench replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    I do not do any splinting at school; that is beyond my pay

  21. Lots of questions!

    iggywench replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    I am in TX I have a nursing supervisor I am on the teachers' contract Our district has their own evaluation tool specifically for nurses We have no certification requirements, beyond being an RN, and...

  22. Health office software

    iggywench replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    We use eSchool Plus. There are a lot of issues with it. My favorite one is when it suddenly switches students on you while you are documenting, or refuses to save after you've entered a student's...

  23. C'Mon Now!

    iggywench replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    If your school counselor isn't already involved with this student, they should

  24. Notarization Question

    iggywench replied to Amethya's topic in School

    When parents order those new CO forms, they can get up to 5 at one time, for no charge. I always encourage my parents to order 5, in case they lose one, or for next time. Most schools have notaries...

  25. I am so ready to be finished with beginning of year paperwork!

    iggywench posted a topic in School

    It seems like most of my students have medical alerts this year; everyone has asthma, food allergies, or cardiac issues, but of course, their parents have not provided medication or doctor's orders....