staff education question

[nursekoll, BSN, RN]

What topics do you present for staff education each year? And how much time does administration allow you to present such education? I feel like I present the same topics (BBP, Diabetes, Asthma, and Seizure emergencies) every year and no one really gives me any feedback on if it's helpful or not. I wanted 1 hour to cover these topics but they only scheduled me 30 minutes at the staff inservice day.

I really am thankful for the opinions and knowledge sharing on here!

[OldDude]

If I had only 30 minutes, I'd spend the entire time on food allergies, anaphylaxis, treatment, and management at school. All those other subjects can be tailored to the individual staff members assigned to those particular students.

[JenTheSchoolRN, BSN, RN]

If I had only 30 minutes, I'd spend the entire time on food allergies, anaphylaxis, treatment, and management at school. All those other subjects can be tailored to the individual staff members assigned to those particular students.

Yep. I get 15 (!) minutes at an all staff meeting at the beginning of the year - that is it. I spend 10-12 minutes on allergic reactions (including a demo with a real Epi-Pen in a plastic bin; OldDude, I believe it was you that shared that area) and remaining 3 on when to send a student to the clinic. I also reference the seizure action plan and allergic action plan that is hanging up next to the door in each classroom.

For specific student stuff, like diabetics, I communicate more directly the grade level teachers interacting with that student.

[NutmeggeRN, BSN]

I get no timellll Teachers get their list of the kids they have throughout the day and I have started linking specific information on their sheet. If there is a kid with diabetes, links to that. If they have anaphylaxis, a link to a class they can take on line for PD if they follow up with me for epi pen training. (I'm in HS and all my kids can handle their Epi pens). Obviously, there are some teachers/kids who need very direct instruction but this allows me to reach everyone quickly.

[ruby_jane, BSN, RN]

I am required to train anyone with a diabetic student; everyone else gets a very generic video training that they have to complete per district standard.

Last year we went to all video training! The only thing I did was the teach back/demo for Epipens which is required by state law. I do that in department meetings so people don't have to come to my clinic.

I have repeatedly requested a staff inservice day to do CPR classes; so far I have been shot down every time.

If you don't have enough time to do all that is required you could consider a PPT with a quiz that the teachers could get back to you?

[scuba nurse, BSN, MSN, RN]

I get maybe 15 mins at a staff meeting at the beginning of the year. I cover how to give an epi-pen, when to send a student to me, what to do for emergencies, field trip protocols, and lice. I usually dont get asked to present anything else, but I always tell them I can if they want.

[tining, BSN, RN]

I have never been given a time limit and BBP is covered in Safe Schools videos. I teach anaphylaxis, asthma to the teachers that have those students seperately. The following are the prompts my speech:

Beginning of the Year Teacher Speech

Communication

• Do not call/email parent – (email cc me if parent contacts you; calling on your own = your liability)

• Your input is helpful on nurse pass

• I will respond with my findings

• Any concerns you can come or email me to discuss

• When calling for nurse to come to you – (Emergency - need heads up - need wheelchair, AED, gloves, . . . )

Training

• All epi pen/inhaler training once I have all of the emergency cards

Daily Meds

• I will contact you when/if I need to see someone for daily medications

Field Trips

• Please give me a one week notice so I can coordinate with parent and you for meds/epi pens/inhalers

Lice

• No exclusion for nits or live lice – back to class with a ponytail if parent cannot pick up

• No classroom checks

• Will check a couple of best friends only

• Please notify me if parent discloses + Lice

Vomiting

• Case by case basis

• Difference between someone with a stomach bug, coughing and gagging on congestion, and a one-time occurrence

Lost/Loose Teeth

• I do not pull teeth, nor do I want you to

• Bleeding = swish with cold H2O

• Do not put tissue/paper towel in tooth socket

• "Loose tooth hurts" – leave it alone

• Tooth envelopes in your boo-boo box – ask for refills

Nose Bleeds

• Please do not send just holding tissue below nose, simply have them pinch their nose

• Starts the clotting process and decreases blood in the school and on student's clothes

Limited Clothing

• Please send a note home to parent to have extra clothing in bag

• If wet from water only = NO Clothes

• Mud – keep kids away after rainy day – watch them = NO clothes

Hygiene

• I do have toothbrushes, toothpaste, and deodorant if you notice these items are needed

First Aid Kits

• Are ready in my office!

• Ask for refills any time!

Stomachache/Headache

• Have the student wait at least an hour – cannot eval. if only 10 minutes

• Offer H20

Health Office Procedures Teacher Info

Hi, my name is Nursey Nurse and I have been a nurse for 22 years, 6.5 years in pediatric oncology, and this is my 10th year as a school nurse. These are a few guidelines that will help us communicate and work better together.

Please:

If you have questions about a student I send back, please email me, I will be happy to explain if I did not send a note.

Please do not call parents or allow students to call their parents, the nurse's assessment will cover any liability on you

Send nose bleeds – not just holding tissue at the nose, simply have them pinch nose at the base

I do not have spare clothes

I do not have any ointments other than Vaseline and Benadryl gel

Send a student for Band-Aid refills any time

Complaints of random pain, stomach aches for less than 30 minutes should wait – these typically go away on their own. You can send after 30 minutes at least.

When calling for an emergency please give me information – time could be of the essence – "she may need gloves, wheelchair, stethoscope, AED" along those lines.

Again information is great – if you know the student was in trouble for something and now wants to see the nurse, give me a heads up

I also have a Kahoot! quiz - the teachers love to compete!

[nursekoll, BSN, RN]

I spend 10-12 minutes on allergic reactions (including a demo with a real Epi-Pen in a plastic bin; OldDude, I believe it was you that shared that area) ./QUOTE]

What is this Epipen in a plastic bin demo? I have some expired ones around, but usually just train and have them practice with the trainer ones. I'd like to know more!

[JenTheSchoolRN, BSN, RN]

I spend 10-12 minutes on allergic reactions (including a demo with a real Epi-Pen in a plastic bin; OldDude, I believe it was you that shared that area) ./QUOTE]

What is this Epipen in a plastic bin demo? I have some expired ones around, but usually just train and have them practice with the trainer ones. I'd like to know more!

Basically take one of those small plastic bin with a plastic lid and inject an expired Epi-Pen into it (with the force you'd use on a person).

I had teachers gasp - it is really effective for showing how an Epi-pen can get through jeans or in my case, khakis of the school uniform. Also shows that liquid actually comes out .