NASN Radio- National Association of School Nurses
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago - ★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe National Association of School Nurses and BAM Radio Network have partnered to bring you NASN Radio. Executive Director Donna Mazyck hosts the program that will focus on the topics you really care about. Each brief segment of NASN Radio will help keep school nurses abreast of the latest developments in student health and professional development of school nurses. New segments appear here a few days after they air on the NASN web site.
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Preventing Student Deaths from SCA: How You Can Help
December 14, 2016 03:51 - 8 minutes - 25 BytesSudden cardiac arrest is the number one killer of student athletes. School nurses are well-positioned to help save lives. Learn the most current practices school nurses are taking to save students' lives. Follow: @schoolnurses @Pfizer @PHWorg @bamradionetwork Michele Snyder has been Executive Director of Parent Heart Watch since 2010. She has over two decades of experience in the non-profit sector.
Helping Students Avoid Burns and Recover from Burn Injuries
December 14, 2016 03:47 - 6 minutes - 25 BytesThe holidays are also high season for burn injuries. Join us for this refresher on the ABCs of managing burn injuries along with tips on helping recovering students return to school. Philip H. Chang, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and also cares for burn patients at the University of Cincinnati where he is an assistant professor of surgery. His interests are novel treatments of post-burn itch, burn and scar assessment technology, and history of surgery.
A School Nurses' Guide to Sports Injuries and Fractures
November 09, 2016 21:10 - 5 minutes - 25 BytesSports injuries impact millions of students annually. In this episode, we offer school nurses tips, tools, and resources to help students with injury prevention, safety information, and care when injuries occur at school. Michael J. Priola, D.O., is a board-certified pediatric orthopaedic and sports medicine surgeon at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Twin Cities. He is a member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Os...
Managing Student Food Allergies
October 13, 2016 19:40 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesAs most school nurses know, food allergies can be potentially fatal. The symptoms may be mild (rashes, hives, itching, swelling, etc.) or severe (trouble breathing, wheezing, loss of consciousness, etc.). Creating a safe environment for students with food allergies requires collaboration between the school nurse, parents, the child and other school staff. This segment provides a guide for creating an allergy management plan for your school.
The Student Drug Abuse Problem School Nurses Often Miss
October 13, 2016 19:39 - 9 minutes - 25 BytesThe new trend in student drug abuse is more insidious because it often goes undetected by parents, teachers and school nurses. The abuse of legal over the counter drugs like cough medicine can produce major health issue that confound school nurses who don't know what to look for and what questions to ask. Find out what you need to know. Shelley Schneiderman Ducker is Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA)'s Director of Communications and Outreach. A former reporter with pharmaceuti...
Care and Medication Assistance for Students and Families
October 13, 2016 19:38 - 6 minutes - 25 BytesA recent report indicated that many families are unaware of the various new healthcare options available to them. This Pfizer sponsored segment provides an overview of some of the new health care options. Follow: @schoolnurses @Pfizer @bamradionetwork Gary Pelletier is Senior Director of Corporate Responsibility at Pfizer, where he leads the Pfizer RxPathways® medicine access initiative that connects eligible patients in the US to a range of support services, including insurance counseli...
3 Tools You Can Use to Help Keep the Flu Out of Your School
October 13, 2016 19:33 - 8 minutes - 25 BytesFlu season starts in October, so we're taking this segment to talk about the tips and tools school nurses can use to helo fight the flu Follow: @schoolnurses @famfightflu@bamradionetwork Lee Ann Neill, MSN, RN, NCSN is the Coordinator of Health Services for Springfield Public Schools in Springfield, Missouri. She is actively involved in flu prevention efforts in the district, including annual on-site flu vaccination clinics for staff and students. Serese Marotta is the Chief Operating Offi...
The School Nurses Back to School Toolkit
September 09, 2016 06:00 - 13 minutes - 25 BytesJoin us as we walk through the issues important to school nurses as we head back to school and offer support and useful resources. Follow: @schoolnurses @schoolhealth @bamradionetwork Beth Mattey, MSN, RN, NCSN has been a school nurse in the Brandywine School District for 26 years. Beth is President-Elect for the National Association of School Nurses. In addition, she is an instructor at the University of Delaware.
Celebrating School Nurses: The New Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice
May 07, 2016 19:42 - 8 minutes - 25 BytesJoin us as we celebrate the value of school nurses, and pause to look at the new framework for 21st-century practice. Follow: @schoolnurses @schoolhealth @bamradionetwork Beth Mattey, MSN, RN, NCSN has been a school nurse in the Brandywine School District for 26 years. Beth is President-Elect for the National Association of School Nurses. In addition, she is an instructor at the University of Delaware.
Zika Virus: What Every School Nurse Needs to Know
April 12, 2016 19:40 - 7 minutes - 25 BytesThe new Zika virus is spreading and posing a threat that school nurses need to understand to help keep students safe. Learn the basics you need to know. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Dr. William Schaffner is past president of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and has served on the Executive Board of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. He is also Professor of Preventive Medicine in the Department of Health Policy as well as Professor of Infectious Diseases...
New Guidelines for Cardiac Emergencies in School
April 12, 2016 19:05 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesThe new guidelines for managing cardiac emergencies are out. Find out what you need to know to update your school's emergency response plan. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork As a practicing school nurse for 30 years, Kathleen Rose, RN, MHA, NCS, has served as the President of the Florida Association of School Nurses and on the Board of Directors for the National Association of School Nurses. She is now working with the American Heart Association to develop a Cardiac Emergency Respo...
A School Nurse's Guide to the New Insulin Technologies
February 15, 2016 22:15 - 8 minutes - 25 BytesDiabetes management in school is easier thanks to new technologies. Listen in as we review the basics every school nurse needs to know. Follow: @schoolnurses @hopewarshaw @EStoneSN @bamradionetwork Eva Stone is the Director of Student Support Services for Lincoln County Schools in Kentucky. She is a Family Nurse Practitioner and oversees the school health, family resource, and migrant programs. She is a speaker for NASN’s HANDs program, one of the nurses selected for the healthy schoo...
2016 Outlook: The Road Ahead for School Nurses
January 25, 2016 14:09 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesAs we kickoff 2016, we decided to spend a few minutes speaking with NASN president Beth Matty. In this episode, we discuss the development that promise an exciting road ahead for school nurses. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Beth Mattey, MSN, RN, NCSN has been a school nurse in the Brandywine School District for 26 years. Beth is President-Elect for the National Association of School Nurses. In addition, she is an instructor at the University of Delaware.
Student Abuse of Over the Counter Drugs: What You Need to Know
December 16, 2015 18:14 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesStudies show that abuse of prescription and OTC medicines is a problem among today’s teens. Teens might abuse OTC cough medicine because it is affordable and easily available. Today, roughly one out of three teenagers knows someone who has abused OTC cough medicine to get high. Learn more. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Peggy McKibbin, is a member of National Association of School Nurses (NASN), with nearly 15 years' experience as a school nurse, and currently at Polytech High ...
Stop the Bleed: How to Handle Life-Threatening Bleeding
December 04, 2015 14:54 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesThis special episode is part of a national initiative to train emergency responders and bystanders to stop life-threatening bleeding and save lives. Follow: @schoolnurses @elizpaquette @bamradionetwork Elizabeth Paquette is a graduate of Fitchburg State University and the school nurse at Malden Catholic High School for the past 15 years. She is a member of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) and current Chair for the Private and Parochial School Nurses. David King is an acu...
Emergency Preparedness: Back to the Basics
October 06, 2015 23:10 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesSchool nurses play a vital role in ensuring that schools are prepared to handle myriad emergencies of various kinds. In this segment, we review the basics every school nurse needs to know. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Christine Tuck MS, BSN, RN, NCSN has been a school nurse and Health Services Director for the Seaman USD #345 school district, in Topeka, Kansas for the past 25 years. She served on the Governor's Commission for Safe and Prepared Schools (KCSPS) whose advocacy ...
The Vaccination Gap: Managing the Growing Trends in Immunization
August 25, 2015 13:26 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesDespite the legendary work historically done by school nurses to get students vaccinated, immunization gaps still exist. In this segment, we discuss how school nurses can help close the chasm among all populations. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Jean Grabeel is the Manager of Health Services for Springfield Public Schools, serving over 25,000 students in Springfield, MO. A graduate of St John's School of Nursing and Missouri State University with a bachelor's in nursing. Dr. Wi...
How School Nurses Are Partnering With Public Health Nurses
August 25, 2015 13:22 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesIn this segment we discuss how school Nurses and public health nurses are collaborating to ensure that the health needs of the community are being addressed. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Brad Waid is an educator & educational evangelist. Global speaker, technology guru and educational change agent Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.
Changing Policy and Protocols for Giving Epinephrine Safely at School
May 18, 2015 11:51 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesSchool nurses are facing many changes in the policies and protocols for administering epinephrine at school. Laws have been passed in over 45 states that allow the use of stock epinephrine. Many school nurses now have the responsibility of teaching unlicensed persons to administer epinephrine in emergency scenarios. In this segment we look as sound policies to guide an emergency response. Carrie Clarke has been a school nurse in South Dakota's largest school district for over fifteen years...
Reflections on School Nursing: Highlights, Wish Lists, Best Moments
May 04, 2015 18:37 - 9 minutes - 25 BytesThis year we celebrate national School Nurses Day by reflecting on school nursing highlights, our growing importance, and wish lists of what school nurses need and want. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Lara Booth currently serves as the Float and Lead nurse for the Indian River School District, Sussex County Delaware and as the Secretary for DSNA. Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN is President-elect of the National Association of School Nurses. A school nurse for fifteen years, she is a...
Uncommon Tick Borne Diseases That Impact Kids
April 16, 2015 20:40 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesApril is the beginning of the season for higher exposure to tick bites. In this segment we look at a variety of uncommon tick borne diseases and identify the regions across the nation where children are most at risk. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Marjorie Cole, MSN, RN, is the State School Nurse Consultant at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. In this role she is responsible for providing consultation to Missouri's 1,500 school nurses. Gordon Christensen, M....
Teaching Alcohol Responsibility to Teens
March 31, 2015 13:59 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesUnderage drinking at the elementary, middle-school and high school levels is a concern for parents and educators. In this segment we discuss the latest statistics and research. Finally, we point to educational resources created specifically for school nurses and school staff. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Shirley Schwartz has been Director of Nursing Education at NASN for the last 11 years. She has extensive experience in children's health and school health. Ralph Blackman is Pre...
Teens with Diabetes in Transition: Supporting Self-Management
March 12, 2015 18:39 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesTransitioning out of high school is a pivotal time in the life of a teen with diabetes. School nurses can play an important role in preparing students to assume more responsibility for their health care. In this segment we discuss the physical, social, cognitive and developmental issues involved and offer tips for how school nurses can offer support. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Sarah Butler, MS, RN, CDE, NCSN, is a nationally certified school nurse and certified diabetes educato...
Managing Student's Insulin Needs During the School Day
March 03, 2015 10:36 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesIn this segment we discuss insulin types, insulin storage and the ways school nurses can help students manage their insulin during the school day. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Kim Higgins is a registered nurse and has been a diabetes educator for 30 years. She enjoys working with pediatric endocrinologists, families and children/teens with type 1 diabetes. Kim has been an NASN H.A.N.D.S. program instructor since 2008. Jean Grabeel is the Manager of Health Services for Springfie...
Heart Health: The Importance of Teaching Students CPR
February 19, 2015 18:49 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesEvery hour approximately 48 people will have a cardiac event outside of the hospital. However, what is surprising to many is that 6,000 children and adolescents die each year from heart failure. In this segment we discuss the pivotal role school nurses play in limiting the number of student deaths due to heart attacks in school. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Kathleen Rose, RN, MHA, NCS, the NASN Director of Florida Association of School Nurses, she has been a school nurse for 30 y...
Three Tips for Preventing a Measles Outbreak at Your School
February 09, 2015 21:54 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesAfter the declaration that measles had been eradicated in the US, the disease is making a comeback. In this segment we offer prevention tips to be shared with teachers, parents and students. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Nichole Bobo is Director of Nursing Education for the National Association of School Nurses and is the current Project-Manager of CDC three-year funded immunization project focused on determining knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of school nurses. Dr. William Scha...
School Flu Risk More Severe This Year: Seven Steps to Take
January 22, 2015 20:06 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesAs we enter into what is typically the height of flu season, the risk is particularly severe this year. In this segment we disucss why students are more at risk and offer specifc additional precuations to share with staff, students and parents. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Nichole Bobo is Director of Nursing Education for the National Associtiation of School Nurses and is the current Project-Manager of CDC three-year funded immunization project focused on determining knowledge,...
Carbohydrate Counting For Students With Diabetes
December 15, 2014 22:30 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesIn this segment we talk about how to teach children and parents to adjust insulin based on their carbohydrate intake. Follow: @susangweiner @bamradionetwork Patricia "Tricia" McCarty, BSN, RN, NCSN, CDE, isa registered nurse and certified diabetes educatorfor the University of New Mexico Department of Pediatric Endocrinology. She is a NASN instructor for the H.A.N.D.S. program," Helping Administer to the Needs of the Student with Diabetes in School." Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDE, CDN is th...
Legal Issues Every School Nurse Needs to Know
November 18, 2014 20:36 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesThe legal issues around school nursing are complicated. What basic legal considerations should school nurses be familiar with and routinely contemplating. In this segment we look at some typical scenarios. Follow:@MichelleLaubin @schoolnurses @schoolhealth @bamradionetwork Michelle C. Laubin, Esq., is a Senior Partner with the law firm of Berchem, Moses & Devlin, P.C. She is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York, as well as the United States District Court for the District of Co...
Teaching Young Girls to Do Breast Health Exams
October 23, 2014 19:02 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesOur guest today has started a breast health exam movement with support from school nurses. Listen in and find out why school nurses are so important to fighting breast cancer and what you can do to help in your school. Follow: @schoolnurses @schoolhealth @bamradionetwork Mary Ann Wasil is the inspirational founder, president and CEO of the non-profit Get In Touch Foundation. A breast cancer survivor and health activist, MaryAnn formulated the foundation with a cornestone mission--the Get In...
Enterovirus, EV-D68: What You Need to Know
October 13, 2014 13:04 - 7 minutes - 25 BytesInstances of enterovirus D68 are being identified across the country and impacting children at many schools.Tune in to learn what information school nurse should be prepared to share with staff, parents and children. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Julia S. Sammons, MD MSCE is attending physician at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where she serves as Hospital Epidemiologist and Medical Director of the Department of Infection Prevention and Control and Assistant Profe...
Creating A Team Plan for Managing Hypoglycemia in School
August 06, 2014 20:41 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesSupporting students of who are at risk of Hypoglycemia requires a team effort. In this segment we discuss what's required to ensure that all school staff can recognize hypoglycemia and know how to appropriately respond. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Susan Hoffmann MSN, RN, NCSN, registered nurse for 33 years, school nurse for 19 years at WB Simpson Elementary School in Wyoming, DE. Past NASN Director, Delaware, NASN HANDS instructor. Volunteer medical staff at residential diabetes...
Health and Academic Achievement
June 23, 2014 11:51 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesOur guest reviewed 122 well researched and peer-reviewed studies and concluded that the connection between student health and academic achievement is undeniable and well support. Her research is an invaluable tool to school nurses making the case for continued or greater support. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Beverly Bradley has experience working in schools as a school nurse at elementary and high school levels, site administrator at two high schools and as a coordinator of healt...
Students With Food Allergies on the Rise: Are You Prepared?
June 09, 2014 18:28 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesIncreasing numbers of students are being impacted by food allergies. Allergies may be life threatening, but there are many things school nurses can do to increase awareness and prepare everyone to respond when needed. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Andrea Tanner has been a school nurse for the past thirteen years and worked with Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School and Special Education Students in self-contained classrooms. She has served two years as President Elect of th...
A Look at the Future of the 21st Century School Nurse
May 05, 2014 20:19 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesSchool Nursing is changing on many fronts. In this segment we review the results of a recent survey of school nurses for a glimpse of the road ahead. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN is President-elect of the National Association of School Nurses and employed as an elementary school nurse in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr Erin Maughan is the Director of Research with the National Association of School Nurses.
A Quick Checklist for Creating an Individualized Health Plan
March 18, 2014 19:45 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesWho should be involved in creating an individualized health plan for students? What are the key components that should be considered? What are the critical legal issues that should be understood? In this segment we offer a quick review and guide. Learn more... Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Carrie Clarke, RN, has been a school nurse for the past thirteen years. She is currently in her second year as the President of the SDSNA. Sally Schoessler, RN, BSN, MSEd NASN, is a Director of...
February is Peak Flu Season: Mid-season Tips You Should Pass on to Parents
January 21, 2014 00:25 - 12 minutes - 25 BytesThis is peak season for influenza. Are there any steps that parents and children should be taking this late in the season to avoid getting the flu? The answer is yes, learn more... Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Carol Laura Scott is the Executive Director of Families Fighting Flu, a national non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the lives of children. The organization's members include families whose children have suffered serious medical complications or died from influen...
Can You Quickly Identify and Respond to Behavioral Health Disorders?
November 20, 2013 18:54 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesSchool nurses are among the first people positioned to spot a behavioral health disorder in students. But behavioral health disorders can be difficult to identify. Our guests offer useful guidance and tools. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradionetwork Mary Ann Gapinski, BSN, MSN, RN, NCSN, is currently employed as a School Health Nursing Advisor with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Mary Ann also serves on the National Board for Certification of School Nurses. David M. Schwartz...
Preventing Student Abuse of Over-the-Counter Medicines
October 30, 2013 04:52 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesMultiple national surveys point to the disturbing abuse of prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, like OTC cough medicine, among today's teens. Six percent of high school teens admit to having abused cough medicine, to get high in the past year and thirty-three percent of high school teens say they know someone who has abused cough medicine. In this segment we provide school nurses and parents with tools to help address teen medicine abuse. Follow: @schoolnurses @bamradion...
One Million Dollars Raised for School Nursing Research, Scholarships and Grants
October 17, 2013 19:54 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesIt has taken ten years, but the goal of raising a million dollars for school nursing research, scholarships and grants has been reached. Tune in and hear about the funding now available to you and how it will help advance school nursing and student outcomes. Dr Erin Maughan is the Director of Research with the National Association of School Nurses. Carolyn Duff is the current president of the National Association of School Nurses. Rob Rogers is COO of School Health Corporation, the nation...
Meningitis Tools Every School Nurse Needs
September 12, 2013 14:41 - 13 minutes - 25 BytesMeningitis is a deadly disease that can overcome a person within hours. However the disease can be prevented In this segment we discuss the disease, the signs, symptoms and the recommended vaccine. We also provide links to free resource created specifically for school nurses to inform parents and students about this disease. Beth Mattey, MSN, RN, NCSN has been a school nurse in the Brandywine School District for 26 years. Beth is President-Elect for the National Association of School Nurse...
Are You Overconfident About Oral Health Knowledge?
May 14, 2013 00:06 - 13 minutes - 25 BytesA recent survey of school nurses found that most feel prepared to teach oral health. However, a closer assessment revealed that some school nurses may be less prepared than the survey suggests. In this segment we talk about how you can assess your own oral health competency. Dr. Judith Haber is the Ursula Springer Leadership Professor in Nursing at the NYU College of Nursing whose unique organizational partner is the NYU College of Dentistry. She is the Co-Executive Director of a national nu...
Misconceptions About Head Lice: What Every School Nurse Needs to Know
April 11, 2013 21:41 - 11 minutes - 25 BytesThere are numerous myths and misconceptions about head lice. Regretfully, some have been translated into school policies that can do immeasurable harm to students and families. In this segment out guest debunk these myths and offer school nurses critical resources that can be used to educate and manage lice out breaks in schools. Mark Terry has been in public education for 33 years, 23 as principal. Served as an administrator in urban, suburban, and rural districts from low socioeconomic ...
Debunking the Immunization and Autism Connection: How to Talk to Parents
March 04, 2013 16:37 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesThe idea that immunizations can cause autism has long been debunked and rejected by health professionals. However, the belief still persists among many parents. In this segment we provide the research, sources, tools and communication strategies to help you handle this concern with parents. Dr. Deborah Wexler, a physician, an executive director of the Immuinization Action Coalition. Lynda Boyer-Chu, RN, MPH Wellness Center Nurse/Tobacco Outreach Coordinator, George Washington High School, ...
Extending Flu Prevention Beyond The School Nurse's Office
January 22, 2013 21:13 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesWe are well into flu season, so it's "all hands on deck" when it comes to limiting the outbreak of the flu in schools. In this segment we look at ways to extend flu prevention practices beyond the school nurses office, into classrooms and the homes of your children. Anna Post is the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, and a co-author of the 18th edition of Emily Post's Etiquette (William Morrow, October 2011). A modern etiquette expert, Anna is a popular source for national media outle...
Part II: Additional Defenses for Fighting Infections That Keep Kids Out of School
January 11, 2013 14:21 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesIn part two of this series, we look at some of the additional ways infections spread in schools and discuss ways to prevent or contain the risk to children and staff. Tia Campbell, MSN, RN, NCSN provides technical assistance and training to 132 school divisions as School Health Specialist at the Virginia Department of Education. Tia serves as Vice President of NASN. Chuck Gerba is a professor in the Departments of Soil, Water and Environmental Science (College of Agriculture), and Epidemiol...
Extra Protection: Additional Defenses for the Five Common Infections That Keep Kids Out of School
December 12, 2012 13:58 - 9 minutes - 25 BytesIn this segment we review the basic prevention techniques for the five most common infections that keep students out of school. We then cover a few added measures school nurses can take to provide the best conditions for students to be healthy and ready to learn. Carolyn Duff, MS, RN, NCSN is President-elect of the National Association of School Nurses. A school nurse for fifteen years, she is a Nationally Certified School Nurse employed as an elementary school nurse in Columbia, South Caro...
The New School Nurse Leadership Handbook
October 18, 2012 14:02 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesThere has never been a book published specifically dedicated to the unique needs of school nurse administrators until now. In this segment the editor explains why this new text book is an invaluable resources for school nurses, how it will save you time, give you confidence and help you avoid the big mistakes as you manage your school nurse program. Carol C. Costante, MA, BSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN, is currently an independent consultant in school health with more than 33 years in the field, 25 ...
Role of School Nurses in Identifying the Need for Speech Therapy
September 27, 2012 19:49 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesUnidentified speech issues in students cam have a profound impact on their literacy and ability to succeed academically. School nurses are a in key position to spot students who need special attention in this area. In this segment we talk about common speech issues and how to identify them. Nancy Carrera RN, is lead nurse at a special needs school with a mixture of medically fragile and developmentally delayed students and a mother of a multi-handicapped 20 year old daughter who attends the ...
Three Key Areas You Should Check to be Ready for the New School Year
August 29, 2012 17:03 - 10 minutes - 25 BytesBack to school is an exciting and stressful time of year for school nurses.There is much to do in a very short time. To assist we invited some experienced school nurses to put together a back- to -school check list, to help you start the new school year right. Judith Morgitan has been a Pennsylvania certified school nurse for approximately 25 years. She is currently employed as Coordinator of Perkiomen Valley School District Health Services. Linda Davis-Alldritt, MA, BSN, RN, FNASN, FASHA, ...