Keri Owen, R.N.
Hello, my name is Keri Owen. I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Oklahoma. I have been the school nurse at Godley Middle School for eleven years. I have been married for fourteen years and I have three girls. I love being a school nurse because I enjoy working with this age group of kids and I can spend quality time with my family.
New Immunization Requirements for School Year 2009-2010:
Seventh Graders will need the following immunizations for school entry: Tdap, Meningococcal, and a 2nd dose of Varicella
Eighth Graders will need a Td booster or Tdap every ten years since last dose. Letters will be sent out as they become due.
If you have questions please visit www.immunizetexas.com
Second Semester Events
When to keep your child home from the school:
Deciding Factors:
1. Fever. Generally, a temperature over 100.4 F indicates that your child has a fever. This is reason to keep your child home.
2. Contagious Illness. Some examples include impetigo, pink-eye, head lice, and strep throat
When it's OK to return to school:
Sources: AAP and Martin W Sklair, M.D., F.A.A.P
Information on Eating Disorders
Other Duties:
* I am also one of the Wellnes Coordinators for the district. This includes sending e-mails and information about the Monthly National Health Campaigns such as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The Healthy U! Safe U! program will continue to be first and second semesters. This is an awards program that motivates the faculty and staff to take the time to make healthy and safe choices in their daily lives. Employees can contact me or Lori Riggan for further information.
* I am also a member of the School Health Advisory Council and of the Safe and Drug Free and Wellness Commitees. These groups are state mandated. They allow policies and guidelines to be written for the health and wellness for our students.