Annual School Open House

[Massmagic]

We have an open house every year. The students bring their parents to look around the school and see their classrooms. I am school nurse for grades 3-6. I attend and man the hallway (or let say a greeter), but think that this would be a great opportunity to reach out to the parents with some sort of information (something that would draw them to a table possibly). Do any of you do anything for open house or similar events? Any suggestions?

[OldDude]

I truly admire your enthusiasm. I try to avoid open houses at all costs but I believe if you greet the parents all decked out in your Sunday dress nurse suit and stethosocope around your neck you'll get a lot of attention; if your table is set there with you, you can serve up what information you want to.

[Wave Watcher]

I think it would be a good opportunity to have policies such as medication administration or have any required health forms available for parents to fill out on their children. I have never attended an open house at our school. :-)

[JenTheSchoolRN, BSN, RN]

I don't attend myself, but I do use it as an opportunity to get paperwork I am missing. I leave a large stack of blank health forms at the table with the rest of the forms and a sign that says "Forget to send updated health info in with your child this year? Grab a form to fill out and turn in!"

[GatezRN]

What about a flyer explaining what school health services are about, your role as the school nurse, when the child should stay home from school? I agree with having common forms available. I would have loved to be at my school's open house, but I came on board late as a new school nurse and didn't get my assignment in time. Good luck!

[Spidey's mom, ADN, BSN, RN]

I only go as a parent - still have a son in school. In fact, I was there last night at his Open House.

But no, I don't go as the school nurse.

[Massmagic]

Great ideas. I appreciate them all. I really don't like open house, but feel as if I should be there to support the school. Thank you all for your support. You all help me every time I post something. THANK YOU!

[SchoolNurseTXstyle]

I never go to open house. I only ever have 1-2 parents come visit. I count it as time off for all of the lunches I do not get to take!! And have a laugh that all of the teachers have to stay.

[amnesiac1c]

I go to all events our other professional staff do except that I do not go to curriculum night. I am at meet the teacher night, open house, most PTA functions, special events.

[AdobeRN]

I also attend Open House -most of the time I just stand at the entrance and greet parents.