iggywench

iggywench BSN, RN

Pediatrics, school nursing

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  1. Hearing/Vision referrals in Texas

    iggywench replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I am also in Texas, and we were notified on Friday by our district lead that we are now allowed to code a referral as completed if a student comes to school wearing new glasses, or a parent confirms...

  2. Have you been given a raise every year?

    iggywench replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    We seem to receive about a 2.5% raise yearly, along with a small yearly increase as we move along the (teacher) pay scale for years of service. That being said, the gap between me (with 12 years of...

  3. Interested in becoming school nurse

    iggywench replied to benharold1's topic in School

    Requirements for a school nursing position vary by state and district. Some states require certification, and others don't. My district (in Texas) does not require certification or a BSN, just two...

  4. The Pacer Test

    iggywench replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I cannot stand the Pacer test! It got to the point last year where I brought the PE coach a cooler with bottles of water and peppermints, and told her not to send me any students who don't have...

  5. Spring is not the best time of the year...

    iggywench replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Amen about Spring Break next week! My son had a track meet Wednesday, and just from being out there for an hour or so, I am in full-blown allergy mode. Let's hope all the pollen washes away before...

  6. Office location

    iggywench replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    My office is around the corner from the front office, in the main hallway of the school. I have a back door that connects to a small hallway that leads to the office's back door, but we keep it...

  7. Flu shots

    iggywench replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    I'm outside of Houston, and we had Walgreens come in and do a flu shot clinic for our faculty in the fall. Our district does not offer vaccines to students, but there are several free clinics in the...

  8. What languages do you speak?

    iggywench replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Growing up in south Louisiana, I took French through high school and five semesters in college. I had no idea we'd move to Texas someday, or I would have taken Spanish! Sadly, it's been 20 years...

  9. What languages do you speak?

    iggywench replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I have an equally useful Liberal Arts degree in Art History. I was young, dumb, and itching to graduate and get out into the real world. The only job I was qualified for with that degree was retail...

  10. If I see one more tooth...

    iggywench replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I currently have a ninth-grader who has a painful, decaying molar. We have seen her several times since December for this issue. A dental referral was sent home in December, and I called mom on...

  11. What to do this summer...

    iggywench replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    That would be so fun! Living in south Texas where it is too hot to go outside during the summer, I would love to be somewhere a little cooler. Camp nursing sounds great, but I have a teenager who...

  12. Proposed Texas Legislation - Dumb or Dumber?

    iggywench replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Do we know yet if it went through or not? I know lice is always a hot topic, and my district has a very clear policy re: notifying parents, but not doing classroom head checks, and not sending...

  13. If you are NOT allowed to dispense OTC meds

    iggywench replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I think it's better that I can't administer OTC meds. It would be nice with certain students, but I already feel like we are overused as a free community clinic, and I think that would just...

  14. Please Advise! Interested in School Nursing

    iggywench replied to Ankh's topic in School

    I am also a former teacher, then pedi triage nurse in private practice, and am in my fourth year of school nursing now. I love school nursing, and think it is a great next step for a former teacher....

  15. Looking for new Scrubs

    iggywench replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I love Scrubs and Beyond on Fannin in the Med Center. It's a drive for me from The Woodlands, but they have the best selection that I've ever seen, and their prices are usually really

  16. Elementary or High School

    iggywench replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    After teaching 5th grade for 7 years, I was a school nurse for 5-6th grade for 3.5 years before moving to a 9th grade campus in December. I have more students at this school, but it still feels like...

  17. CEU's

    iggywench replied to Volleygram's topic in School

    I like nurse.com. Different states may offer them as well. I know we have Texas Health Steps, which offers quite a few, and we have inservice twice a year within our district where we earn

  18. Poll: What age group?

    iggywench replied to villageRN's topic in School

    I spent 3.5 years as an intermediate school nurse (5-6 grade) after teaching 5th grade for 7 years, and made the switch to a 9th grade campus in early December. I have 1000 kids, most want to be in...

  19. List all the Nursing Hats you have worn

    iggywench replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Home Health (wound care) Pedi triage/whatever the doctor needed that day (private practice) Cub Scout camp nurse School

  20. UAP doing CIC and tube feeding in school

    iggywench replied to RN-DC's topic in School

    My assistant, or anyone I designate, is able to be trained on any non-sterile procedures. Tube feedings are done in the classroom by the Life Skills teachers (after I train them and sign off on it),...

  21. Why? Why? Why?

    iggywench replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I agree completely. When teachers send students to me because they are out of dress code, ripped their pants, fell in the mud at recess, etc, I send them straight through to the front office to call...

  22. Come on Blizzard!

    iggywench replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    I can't even imagine worrying about a snow day right now! I'm in south TX, and temps are still in the 70s/80s in the

  23. Off topic: 8 year old found out Santa doesn't exist

    iggywench replied to Amethya's topic in School

    The rule in my house is that people who believe in Santa receive gifts from him. My son is 15, and he is helping to keep the magic alive for my 9-year-old. Now, I do wish she'd stop believing in the...

  24. Sub nurses?

    iggywench replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    We have sub RNs for our district, but with 58 schools, there isn't always coverage in case of an absence, especially if it's one that is not planned in advance. Our district has hired an LVN this...

  25. What to do ?

    iggywench replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I was a teacher for seven years in the same grade level where I currently work as a nurse. Same district, different school. I don't mingle with the teachers, because our schedules are different, and...