iggywench

iggywench BSN, RN

Pediatrics, school nursing

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  1. Wanting more to do

    iggywench replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    When things are slow, my aide and I help the counselors and administrators with different things. You can only stock supplies and clean for so long! Today, I have cut out some cards for one of the...

  2. How many students?

    iggywench replied to villageRN's topic in School

    I have 800 students in 5th and 6th grade. I am full-time at my school, and have a half-time aide. I am an RN, but my state does not recognize school nurse

  3. Post Halloween

    iggywench replied to 1mrsbs's topic in School

    We're 20 minutes into the day, and so far all I've gotten is one who rolled her ankle while trick-or-treating, and the parents didn't treat. I gave her an ice pack and sent her back to

  4. Post Halloween

    iggywench replied to 1mrsbs's topic in School

    My receptionist and I are taking bets as to what time the first stomachache or general "I don't feel good" is going to roll into the clinic. I think I have less than an

  5. Christmas gifts?

    iggywench replied to jessicamcg29's topic in School

    I usually bake something for the ladies in the front office, as well as my assistant. We have 60 teachers in my school, so there is no way I can do something for all of

  6. First Quarter

    iggywench replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Hallelujah!

  7. Vision and hearing middle school

    iggywench replied to Kerber's topic in School

    I am supposed to pull students from PE. I have to test all of my fifth-graders (about 400), and all of my sixth-graders who are new to the district. It seems to drag on forever, especially with the...

  8. Topical without Rx

    iggywench replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    We have that same policy in my district. No standing orders, so anything medicated (including cough drops) must be checked in through the

  9. Most off the wall complaint

    iggywench replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    A student once ran to the clinic at dismissal time to let me know that his legs were numb and he couldn't walk. I loaded him in the wheelchair, rolled him to the classroom to get his things, and...

  10. Considering getting certified to teach Health Science Technology

    iggywench posted a topic in School

    I have been a school nurse for 3 years to 5th and 6th graders. Before I went to nursing school, I taught 5th grade for 7 years. I really want to move up to high school nursing, because 10 years in...

  11. Immunizations

    iggywench replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    We send out letters to students who are missing immunizations, giving them 10 days to comply. If they do not have them by the end of the 10 days, the students are withdrawn. I know that is...

  12. LICE PSA.

    iggywench replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Ugh. I hate dealing with lice! We have a few teachers who are such alarmists, and can't understand why I can't go and check all of their students, "just in case". I provide them with our district...

  13. Daily kid count

    iggywench replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    5th and 6th grade 800 students 15 daily visits, including my first CF student, one that I cath twice per day, and one who receives water via G-button 20-40 visits per day, depending on what they are...

  14. School Nurse Hours?

    iggywench replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    My school is 5th-6th, and I am supposed to work 8:10-4:10. I do have to stay for open house and faculty meetings. The kids are in class from 8:55-4:05, but can come in the building at 8:10. I never...

  15. How low would you go?

    iggywench replied to Goldenfox's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    How can that be right? I make more than that as a school nurse in TX, on the same salary scale as the

  16. Some things never change

    iggywench replied to Windchaser22's topic in School

    I have a student who was dx with asthma over the summer. Mom sent in an Asthma Action Plan, and when I called to ask her if she was planning to come and check in an inhaler, she informed me that she...

  17. Considering getting certified to teach Health Science Technology

    iggywench replied to iggywench's topic in School

    Check out Texas Teachers | Alternative Teacher Certification in Texas and Online. That is the program that I am doing. I didn't end up getting the teaching job that I applied for in May, so I really...

  18. How many times have you used an AED?

    iggywench replied to Avill's topic in School

    I've never used an AED or Epipen, and hope that I never have to. The nurse at a neighboring school saved a man's life last year with her AED,

  19. Roll Call 2016-2017

    iggywench replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm here! Been back officially since the 15th, and kids started the 22nd. Drowning in health information forms and care plans right

  20. Who do you order your School Health supplies from?

    iggywench replied to Bevp's topic in School

    I order from MacGill, and buy what I can't get from them from the grocery store or Wal-Mart. I get $600 per year to spend on 800 students. Therefore, I end up spending my own money on snacks, hand...

  21. Heigh ho, heigh ho.

    iggywench replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I start on the 15th, and kids start on the 22nd. However, we have a new registrar this year, so I've already had to go to school several times to verify and enter shot records. I sure wish I could...

  22. School nursing

    iggywench replied to peaceful nurse's topic in School

    In Texas, students who are enrolling have to have complete shot records if enrolling from out of state, or there is a 30-day grace period to obtain records from the previous district if they are...

  23. Need pointers for high school interview

    iggywench posted a topic in School

    I've been an intermediate school nurse (5th and 6th grade) for 3 years, and finally have an interview scheduled for a high school position next week. This is my dream job at my son's school, and I...

  24. Field Day

    iggywench replied to 1mrsbs's topic in School

    Our field day was today. Thanks to the torrential rain we've been having here in TX, it was moved inside. The kids had inflatables in the gym, and "Minute to Win It" games in the cafeteria. I was...

  25. Need pointers for high school interview

    iggywench replied to iggywench's topic in School

    I think it went well. My lead nurse, who is a former HS nurse, gave me some great tips yesterday. I have no idea how many people they interviewed, but I'll know either way on Friday. I hope it's...